Container shipping Hamburg to Riga
Do you need to ship a container from Hamburg to Riga (LVRIX)? Sea freight offers many opportunities: you can ship many goods for an attractive price, it’s convenient and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Shipping a container with sea freight such as roll on/roll off or furniture can be facilitated by shippinglines like Salam Pacific Indonesia Lines. When you are exporting, you can choose from different types of containers. You have to choose between (FCL) full containers and partial shipments (LCL). Via our portal we give up-to-date information about international transport Riga (LV RIX). We offer useful information about the different types of sea containers. Besides this we share a a practical step-by-step plan where we explain everything in 5 steps. Send us your details and get a quote with a competitive rate.
- Ocean shipping is a quick, sure and low cost-way to transport large and heavy loads.
- When we compare it to air transport, it has a better carbon footprint and it is cheaper.
- Sea freight is excellent for international movings and transporting vegetables or bikes.
- The Port of Riga is a frequently chosen port in Latvia.
- Popular container types are: 20 foot, 40 foot and Flat Rack, Insulated, Hard-Top, Ventilated, Refrigerated, Open-Top containers.
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Shipping to Riga (LVRIX) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the container freight transportation of cargo by shipping lines. Your material is packed tightly in a container. The intermediary (freight forwarder) will reserve a container for you. A truck transports the cargo to the shipping vessel at the departing port Riga (LV RIX), and will be shipped by sea to the recipient at the arrival harbour. You need to make a choose out of: port-to-port, door-to-port, port-to-door or door-to-door. In the next section you will find some basic data of the arrival port.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Riga |
| Country of destination | Latvia |
| Port Code | LVRIX |
| Transport Time | +/- 6 days |
| Shipping rates | $ |
| Local address | 12 O. Kalpaka blvd., Riga LV 1050, Latvia |
| rop@vail.rop.lv | |
| Website | www.rop.lv |
| Phone | 3717030800 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Riga
- Cargo details
Enter the port of origin and the port of destination. Decide how you want to export: (FCL) Full Container Load or partial shipments (LCL). You can also choose the size of the container (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
- Freight preparations
To start with, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To limit damage, we advise you to use pallets. Your load also need to be labelled in the right way.
- Common Export Documents
If you want to send goods to Riga (LVRIX), you will need special export documents (for the national customs): certificates of origin, commercial invoice, packing declaration, export/import customs declaration, packing list. The definition of a Bill of Lading is a document that is provided to the shipper to acknowledge the receipt of cargo and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
- Determine the transfer of risk (Incoterm)
Incoterms are the terms used in international shipping to define the seller’s and buyer’s responsibilities. The chosen Incoterm decides who is the risk-bearing party for transport, insurance and the relevant documents for transport. The most common incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Free On Board (FOB).
- Follow your cargo live
Use Cargo Track & Trace to see where your container is at this moment. You can see exactly when the load is departed from the port of origin (POO), arrived at the port of arrival (POD) and when the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Riga (LVRIX) to Hamburg (DEHAM): choosing a suitable container
Would you like to ship a container from port of Riga – (LV RIX) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? The first step is to find the right container type. They come in different sizes (20-ft, 40-ft) and different ways to fill a container (FCL shipping or LCL shipping). Examples of shipping lines serving the port are MSC. Well-known cities around the harbor are Riga, Balozi, Salaspils, Jurmala, Olaine, Ikskile, Vangazi, Baldone, Ogre, Kalnciems, Saulkrasti, Jelgava, Kegums, Sigulda, Lielvarde, Tukums, Bauska, Dobele, Ligatne, Limbazi. In the next chapter you can read all important information about the most commonly seen options for sea freight. You can also click directly to information about Container types.
Advantages of a twenty foot container
20. ft. containers (also known as dry van) is the most popular container size. They are quite easy to transport, which results in lower shipping costs. Particularly suitable for the transport of personal items and movings. Keep in mind: TEU is equal to 1 20 Foot container.
- This box is widely used for the shipment of goods in ocean freight.
- A 20-foot container has the following dimensions: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
- You can use 11 pallets on one tier.
- A lot can be loaded in terms of goods weight: +/- 27.900 kg.
Information and benefits of 40 foot container
The 40-foot container is identical to the 20-foot container, but once the size. They are very suitable for e.g. industrial goods and retail products. This makes it a very popular choice for transporting large loads by sea. What you may not know: there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ deal. You’ve got just a little extra height. Stuff can be stacked high.
- Perfect for larger shipments.
- It has the following dimensions: 12.025m long x 2.352m wide x 2.393m high.
- It can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier.
- In terms of weight fits maximum: +/- 28.000 kg.
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Information about FCL containers
I case you are going to ship a lot of stuff, than you can reserve your own full container. This is known as an FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share it with other merchandise. The advantages are great: Usually a faster transit time, less potential for damage and it’s more cost-effective. There are also disadvantages: it is unsuitable for Small Packages and insurance is extra important. Another departure port? Also check Antwerp to Riga (LVRIX) and Rotterdam to Riga (LVRIX).
- FCL means that you get the universal right to your own container.
- Ideal for cargo with tight delivery schedules.
- If you’re shipping more than 14 m3.
- Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, COSCO, MSC, Maersk.
In which situations do I choose an LCL container?
If a large full container is unnecessary, inquire about the possibilities for a shared container. Logistics management organization handles this as a LCL (Less Than Container Load). LCL means that multiple shippers’ goods are packed together. There are multiple advantages: you will share all costs with the other suppliers, storage and insurance is advantageous and lower sourcing risk. Important: if 50% of the container consists of your goods, then FCL is probably a more favorable choice. The shipping costs are calculated on the basis of the dimensions of the package i.e. the length, width.
- LCL means that a partial container is booker for the freight.
- An excellent choice for cargo volumes between 3,5 m3 and 13 m3.
- Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
- More Availability During Peak Season.
- Available at: e.g. ZIM, HMM, POL, Wan Hai, Evergreen.
Other types of containers and customization
There is a wide range of boxes for shipping your cargo. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry van is the variant that most people will recognize. There are innovative and special constructions for oils, meat, fish and frozen foods or very expensive items. We give a short explanation below. Are you looking for another destination? Also look at possibilities for New Orleans (USMSY), port of Oslo (NOOSL), Puerto Cortes (HNPCR) harbor and terminal Novorossiysk (RUNVS).
- Bulk Containers: often used for dry bulk cargo like wheat and other grain crops.
- Flat Rack Containers: usually used for the transportation or storage of cargo with unique dimensions.
- Hard-Top Containers: equipped with a removable steel roof.
- High-Cube Containers: perfect for large, oversized, tall, and bulky items.
- Insulated Containers: for shipping of products that need to be maintained at specific temperatures.
- Open-Top Containers: perfect when large cargo needs to be loaded safely from above.
- Palletwide Containers: specially designed for stowing large quantities of Euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are perfect for refrigerated transport of nutritional goods and medicaments.
- Tank Containers: are basically, cylindrical vessels held within a standard 20ft ISO frame.
- Ventilated Containers: also known as passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Main types of ocean cargo: What do you want to ship?
Shipping stuff by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Riga (LVRIX) has a lot of pluses: low tariffs, it is effective for large quantities of goods and much more environmentally friendly than e.g. air freight. The main categories of ocean cargo imported via sea shipping includes: liquid bulk, break bulk, dry bulk, neo bulk, containerized. You will find all the information in the box below.
- Car shipping: shipping your vehicle to another part of a country or the other side of the world.
- House Moving: excellent logistic support in case of relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects delivered quickly and reliably to another house.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. petroleum, hydrogen, chemicals, kerosene, gasoline, diesel.
- Dry Bulk: grain, iron ore, grain and sand, rods, sugar, plates.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel has facilities to enable road or rail vehicles to roll on and roll off.
- Breakbulk: For the transport of cargo that don’t fit in standard-size shipping containers or cargo bins.
- Retail & other: cargo like sports equipment, clothes, art and antiques, electronic goods, toys + food, furniture, drinks, machines, fashion.
FAQ: Frequently asked questions about international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Riga takes on average 6 days. The distance between the two ports is about 1350 nautical miles (M). This is roughly equivalent to 2500 kilometers. If you ship something by sea, you have to pay close attention to ETD and ETA. ETD provides information on the date and time the ship will leave the seaport. ETA stands for Estimated time of arrival of the ship or truck. The exact shipping time depends on vessel speed, wind force and direction and berth availability.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Riga (Latvia) are relatively cheap. The actual costs are determined by various ingredients such as type of goods transported, shipping time and incoterms. Contact us for current rates and transit times.
When shipping goods to Riga, then there are some important customs clearance documents. The following documents are needed for the customs handling procedure: Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Certificate of Origin, Insurance Certificate, Packing List, Letter of Credit. For questions or additional information, then we advise you to contact the customs of Latvia or take a look at the website (www.rop.lv).
Incoterms describe who bears the responsibility, risk, and costs associated with a transaction. Popular terms for waterway transportation are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the selling party pays for covering the costs, insurance, and freight of the buyer’s shipment while in transit to the agreed port. Terms of Free on Board (FOB): the seller must arrange all processes concerning the goods until they are loaded on a shipping vessel. One can also choose from one of the alternative Incoterms 2000: Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Carrier (FCA), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW) & Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered At Place (DAP).