Container shipping Hamburg to Rouen
Are you interested in a way to ship a container from Hamburg to Rouen (FRURO)? Sea freight has many pluses: you can ship heavy cargo for a good price, it is flexible and you can track the cargo in real time. Transporting a container by sea with break bulk or personal goods is easy with shippinglines like Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation. Freight forwarders offer different types of containers. Shipping lines offer the choice between a full container just for your freight (FCL) and a shared container (LCL). Via our portal we provide you with helpful information for international transport Rouen (FR URO). You will find practical information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. For this we offer a export plan in 5 steps. Mail us with your needs and get a quote with extensive pricing details.
- Ocean shipping is a very popular, safe and cost-effective way to transport large and heavy loads.
- When we compare this to air freight, you have lower costs and more time for document processing.
- Sea freight is great for worldwide relocations and transporting refrigerated cargo or motorbikes.
- The Port of Rouen is a frequently chosen port in France.
- Commonly container types are: twenty footers, forty footers and Hard-Top, Dry Van, Insulated, Refrigerated, Open-Top, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Rouen (FRURO) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting items or goods by ship. Your cargo is packed tightly in a container. The freight forwarder (the middleman) have a special container prepared. A shipping vessel will be ready for your goods at the port of departure (POD) Rouen (FR URO), and will be shipped over the ocean to the customs at the port of destination. You need to make a choose out of: port-to-door, door-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-port. In the attached table you will find important information about the port of delivery.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Rouen |
| Country of destination | France |
| Port Code | FRURO |
| Transit Time | +/- 2 days |
| Shipping rates | $ |
| Port address | 34, Boulevard de Boisguilbert, BP 4075, Rouen, Cedex 3 76022, France |
| informatique@rouen.port.fr | |
| Website | www.rouen.port.fr |
| Phone number | 330235525456 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Rouen
- Cargo details
Enter the departure port and the POD. Also indicate whether you choose (FCL) Full Container Load or (LCL) Less Container Load. Also select the desired size (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
- Loading and labeling the freight
Firstly, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To ensure that the cargo remains in good condition, we advise to put everything on pallets. Tip: make sure you have recognizable labels on the freight.
- Customs document
When you transport your cargo to Rouen (FRURO), you will need relevant export documents (for the purpose of national customs): certificates of origin, packing list, commercial invoice, bill of lading, packing declaration. A Bill of Lading is a required document issued by the carrier or agent to confirm that the goods match the description listed on the paperwork and that they are ready to be shipped.
- Choosing the Incoterms
Incoterms are suitable terms in the transport-market to define the rights and obligations of both the buyer and seller. The chosen Incoterm decides who is the risk-bearing party for export/import documents, insurances and transport. These are the most commonly chosen terms in sea freight: Ex Works (EXW), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Free On Board (FOB).
- Ocean freight tracking
Use the track and trace service to see where your freight is right now. You can check easily when the cargo is departed from Port of Loading (POL), has arrived at the destination (POD) and when the carrier arrived at the final location.
Sea freight from Rouen (FRURO) to Hamburg (DEHAM): select your container
You want to export goods and ship a container from port of Rouen – (FR URO) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? Compare the options and rent a suitable container. They come in different sizes (20ft & 40ft) and different terms and conditions (LCL shipping or FCL shipment). There are several international shipping lines that transport your cargo. The port has a good connection with surrounding cities. Below you will find extensive information and advice about the most popular products. We also offer more information about 40-foot Container.
What you need to know about the twenty foot container
20 foot containers (also known under the name dry van) is the most preferred container size. They are very efficient, that means they are quite cheap. Particularly suitable for the transport of personal items and movings. Good to know: A TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- A very popular box for sending goods with transport ships.
- The dimensions of a 20-foot container are: 5.90m x 2,35m x 2,39m.
- It can hold between 9 and 11 pallets.
- The maximum load is about +/- 27.900 kg.
What you need to know about the 40 ft container
The 40-foot container is identical to the 20-foot container, but once the size. They can carry far more cargo at once. All this makes it a very effective means for shipping large volumes of cargo. Moreover, you can also opt for a taller ‘high cube’ box. It is about one foot taller than a normal box. Ideal if you have high cargo.
- Often chosen for large loads.
- In terms of format, this type comes out to: 12.19m long x 2.44m wide x 2.59m high.
- The Forty Foot Equivalent Unit (FEU) can hold 20-24 pallets.
- Maximum load is about +/- 28.700 kilogram.
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Information about FCL containers
I case you are going to ship a lot of stuff, then you can book your own full container. Freight forwarders then refer to it as FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share space with others like LCL. The benefits are great: quick transit time, less potential for damage and and it is cheaper per unit. Pay attention to the disadvantages: it is unsuitable for Small Packages and unloading can be a hassle. Do you want to send items from another port? Check also Antwerp to Rouen (FRURO) and Rotterdam to Rouen (FRURO).
- The concept of FCL is that the volume is large enough to fill a whole container by one customer.
- Ideal for bulk items and large-volume products.
- Economically viable when the shipment occupies 15 m3 or more.
- Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, CMA CGM, COSCO, MSC.
Details about Less than container (LCL)
If your cargo does not fill an entire 20-foot or 40-foot container, your goods will be shipped with other cargo. Transport organizations describe that as Less Than Container Load (LCL). The premise of LCL is that you only pay for the space you need in a shipping container. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: freight costs are typically based on cargo volume, you spend less on inventory space and more options during peak shipping season. Disclaimer: if 50% of the container consists of your goods, then it is often more interesting to go for an FCL shipping. LCL cost is calculated by volume, usually in cubic meters (CBM).
- What we mean by LCL is that your cargo is shipped in a partial container.
- For low-volume shipments of between 3,5 m3 – 14 m3.
- You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
- There is always sufficient availability (every season).
- Available at: e.g. HMM, Evergreen, ZIM, POL, Yang Ming.
Other container types for special loads
There are many different types of boxes available for international cargo shipping. Each type of cargo needs a different solution. The most popular version is of course the Dry van. Besides this, there are also applications for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, wheat, barley and cocoa or unique high value cargo. We give a short explanation below. You can also look further at transport options in Riyadh (SARUH), port of Thamesport (GBRCS), Ha Kwai Chung (HKHKC) harbor and terminal Malaga (ESAGP).
- Bulk Containers: used for transport of foodstuffs or bulk such as as grain, feedstuffs, spices.
- Flat Rack Containers: usually used for the transportation or storage of cargo with unique dimensions.
- Hard-Top Containers: used for bulk cargo like cement, automotive, construction goods, steel, etc.
- High-Cube Containers: it is 1 foot taller than the standard height of shipping containers.
- Insulated Containers: for transporting goods with the need of low temperature for a short distance.
- Open-Top Containers: for the transportation of goods like glass and marble blocks.
- Palletwide Containers: more popular and common in the European continent.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers can hold cargo above or below freezing point.
- Tank Containers: for the transport of all types of bulk liquid by rail, road and sea.
- Ventilated Containers: ventilation is provided by openings in the top and bottom side rails.
Kind of freight: what do you want to transport by sea?
Transporting cargo by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Rouen (FRURO) has lots of advantages: it is economical, particularly interesting for bulk cargo and eco-friendly. The most important ocean cargo imported via sea shipping includes: neo bulk, liquid bulk, roll on/roll off, containerized, dry bulk. You will find all the information in the box below.
- Car shipping: transport your vehicle to the other side of the world.
- House Moving: solid help and assistance for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects transported with great care.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. biofuels, gasoline, chemicals, kerosene, petroleum, diesel.
- Dry Bulk: coal, grain, iron ore and salt, plates, coils, rods.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel for wheeled freight-carrying equipment.
- Breakbulk: common method used to successfully transport cargo or goods that cannot fit in standard-size shipping.
- Retail & other: freight like medical/pharmacy, electronic goods, clothes, toys, sports equipment + food, machines, drinks, fashion, shoes.
All you need to know about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Rouen takes approx 2 days. The total distance is approx. 275 nautical miles. 1 nautical mile is equivalent to 1.85 km. That makes the distance 509 kilometers. When you have booked a sea freight you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. ETD means the expected departure time of the vessel. ETA stands for Estimated time of arrival of the ship or truck. The precise shipping time depends on vessel speed, sea weather condition and berth availability.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Rouen (France) are relatively cheap. The total price tag is determined by important aspects like cargo dimension, shipping route and currency. Fill in the request form for a completely free, no-obligation quote today.
When sending goods to Rouen, then you should pay attention to customs clearance. The following documents are needed for the customs handling procedure: Packing List, Import/export Licenses, Commercial Invoice, Insurance Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Bill of Lading. For more substantive information and tips you can contact the customs of France or surf to the official website where you can read a lot of info (www.rouen.port.fr).
The incoterms define the role between seller and buyer at an international transaction. Popular terms for waterway transportation are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the seller takes care of the costs of transporting the cargo to the destination port of the buyer’s choosing. Content of a Free on Board (FOB) contract: the seller takes care of the cargo till the moment that it’s all loaded into the vessel. Other Incoterms 2000 you can choose from are: Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Carrier (FCA), Ex Works (EXW), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) and Delivered At Place (DAP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).