Container shipping Hamburg to Saint Petersburg
You want to ship a container from Hamburg to Saint Petersburg (RULED)? Sea freight is very practical: large items can be shipped for competitive rates, it is efficient and it is safe. Exporting a container overseas with refrigerated cargo or furniture can be facilitated by shippinglines like Global Feeder Shipping LLC. They can get you many different sizes and types of shipping containers. Shipping lines offer the choice between full containers (FCL) and a shared container (LCL). Via our freight forwarders you will find helpful information about international transport Saint Petersburg (RU LED). We offer up-to-date information about the different types and ways of sea freight. For this we offer a export plan in 5 steps. Please send us an inquiry with your requirements and we will send a quote with low prices and great conditions.
- Ocean shipping is a fast, trouble-free and relatively cheap way to ship your goods to anywhere in the world.
- When you compare it with air shipments, you can transport larger volumes for a better price.
- Sea freight is ideal for worldwide removals and exporting food or motorbikes.
- The Port of Saint Petersburg is an important logistics artery in Russian Federation.
- The range of containers includes: 20 foot, 40 foot and Insulated, Dry Van, Hard-Top, Tank, Ventilated, Open-Top containers.
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Shipping to Saint Petersburg (RULED) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the most common way to transport cargo globally. Your material is put on a container with pellets. The freight forwarder sends the location details to you. The cargo is transported by truck to the shipping vessel at the departing port Saint Petersburg (RU LED), and will be shipped by ocean to the importer at the POD (port of destination). They can get you services like door-to-door, port-to-port, port-to-door, door-to-port. In the next section you will find practical information about the port of discharge.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Saint Petersburg |
| Country of destination | Russian Federation |
| Port Code | RULED |
| Transport Time | +/- 8 days |
| Shipping rates | $$$ |
| Port address | 10 Gapsalskaya Str., St. Petersburg 198035, Russia |
| public@mail.pasp.ru | |
| Website | www.pasp.ru |
| Phone | 78127188951 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Saint Petersburg
- Select shipment details
Enter the departing port and the POD. Specify your preference: Full Container Load (FCL) or Less Container Load (LCL). Find a container size that fits your goods (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
- Freight preparations
To begin, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To prevent accidents, we advise to put everything on pallets. You must also put a label on the freight.
- Customs document
In the situations that you export goods to Saint Petersburg (RULED), you will have to provide up-to-date export documents (for fast customs clearance): packing list, commercial invoice, certificates of origin, export/import customs declaration, packing declaration. The meaning of a Bill of Lading is a contract signed by the carrier to acknowledge that they have received the goods and that the load is prepared for shipping.
- Find your incoterms
An incoterm is a set of rules to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The Incoterm defines who takes care of, among other things, transport, insurance and the relevant documents for transport. Popular incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Free On Board (FOB), Ex Works (EXW).
- Online Container & Freight Tracking System
Use the track and trace service to check where your shipping is at this moment. They will send you a mail when the vessel is departed from Port of Loading (POL), arrived at Port of Discharge (POD) and when the cargo was transported to the ultimate recipient.
Sea freight from Saint Petersburg (RULED) to Hamburg (DEHAM): select your container type
You want to ship a container from port of Saint Petersburg – (RU LED) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is important to rent a suitable container. You can choose from large and small sizes (20 foot, 40 foot) and different container agreements (FCL shipping or LCL shipment). Major shipping lines that sail here include CMA CGM, Evergreen, FESCO, MSC, NSC, OOCL. Major towns near the seaport are Saint Petersburg, Strelna, Shushary, Gorbunki, Annino, Petrodvorets, Krasnoye Selo, Aleksandrovskaya, Lisiy Nos, Petro-Slavyanka, Pargolovo, Metallostroy, Pushkin, Ust-Izhora, Murino, Yanino, Bugry, Staraya, Tyarlevo, Levashovo. In the box below we help you choose the right type and provide info about the most popular container types. You can also click through to our page about Documentary Credit.
Details of a twenty foot container
20 FT containers (also known under the name dry van) is the most common and available size. They are easy to load, access, and handle, which give you lower handling and shipping costs. Very suitable for the transport of personal stuff and international removals. What you might not know: TEU is a standard measurement of volume in container shipping and means 1 20 Foot container.
- One of the most rented boxes for sending goods with transport ships.
- A 20-foot container know the following size description: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
- It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
- You must take into account a maximum permitted weight of +/- 27.300 kg.
What you need to know about the 40 ft container
In addition to the small one, there is also a larger 40 foot container. They can carry far more cargo at once. This makes it very economical for shipping large sea freight. Finally, there are also special 40 foot containers such as the ‘high cube’ choice. This is one foot taller than a regular 40 ft. Very suitable for high products.
- Taller and bulkier than the standard containers.
- The dimensions are as follows: 12 x 2,3 x 2,4 m.
- The 40’ft container can hold up to 24 EU pallets.
- Important: maximum load weight of +/- 28.200 kilogram.
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What is a Full Container (FCL)?
If your goods don’t fit in a small (shared) container, then it is usually better to book a full container. Freight carriers then talk about FCL (Full Container Load). All cargo space is used exclusively for you. There are many advantages to it: faster transit time, less risk of damage during the logistics process and the rates are more favorable. Important to mention: the transshipment is more complex and there is only limited availability. Sending the sea freight from another port? Also see Antwerp to Saint Petersburg (RULED) or Rotterdam to Saint Petersburg (RULED).
- The premise of FCL is that your goods are stored in a fully owned container.
- Load directly from factory or storage.
- Recommended for shipments from 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. MSC, COSCO, ONE, Maersk, CMA CGM.
Less than container (LCL)
If you do not need a full container, inquire about the possibilities for a shared container. This is known as LCL (Less Than Container Load). What we mean by LCL is that you share the container with other importers. The advantages of this option include: you can save money on smaller shipments, storage and insurance is advantageous and it is more flexible during peak-times. Pay attention: 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 the actual volume that the shipment occupies in a shared shipping container.
- The concept of LCL is that you reserve space in a partial container.
- Ideal for transport volumes between 2,5 m3 & 13 m3.
- You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
- Easier to find space during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. ZIM, POL, Evergreen, Wan Hai, Yang Ming.
Other types of containers and customization
There are many different types of boxes available for international cargo shipping. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. Besides this, there are also applications for liquid bulk, wheat, barley and cocoa or very exclusive stuff. Our specialist has placed a summary below. You can also read more information about shipments to Coronel (CLCNL), port of Norrkoping (SENRK), Valencia (ESVLC) harbor and terminal Hodeidah (YEHOD).
- Bulk Containers: used for transportation of dry bulk cargo like grain and coal.
- Flat Rack Containers: the walls allows for the loading of cargo from the top and/or sides.
- Hard-Top Containers: special roof makes it fairly easier to load and unload the cargo through forklift.
- High-Cube Containers: are used to carry lightweight, high volume cargo (with extra height).
- Insulated Containers: are often used in the retail market (extra dry & great stable temperature).
- Open-Top Containers: also have end doors, like closed containers, to give flexibility for loading and unloading.
- Palletwide Containers: specially designed for stowing large quantities of Euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers can hold cargo above or below freezing point.
- Tank Containers: for the transport of liquids, gases and powders as bulk cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: ventilation is provided by openings in the top and bottom side rails.
Important types of ocean cargo: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?
Shipping cargo by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Saint Petersburg (RULED) has lots of advantages: low tariffs, it is great for transporting bulky goods and it’s better for the environment than air freight. The most important ocean cargo imported via sea shipping includes: liquid bulk, neo bulk, dry bulk, roll on/roll off, containerized. Below we explain some goods/cargo.
- Car shipping: reliable import and export of a vehicle via sea shipping.
- House Moving: solid help and assistance for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): quickly and easily ship your household effects to another city.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. petroleum, diesel, hydrogen, biofuels, kerosene, gasoline.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, grain, coal and sugar, rods, cement, coils.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): the vessel is designed so that vehicles or loads can be entered straight by rolling.
- Breakbulk: refers to goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
- Retail & other: products like electronic goods, medical/pharmacy, art and antiques, sports equipment, clothes + machines, food, fashion, drinks, shoes.
FAQ: questions and answers about international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Saint Petersburg takes around 8 days. The total distance is approximately 1650 nautical miles (nmi). This is roughly equivalent to 3056 kilometers. If you ship something by sea, you will receive updates about the 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. There are many factors that determine the final shipping time: condition of the hull, weather and any technical malfunctions.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Saint Petersburg (Russian Federation) are slightly above average. The final invoice amount is determined by various parts such as cargo type, shipping time and incoterms. Request a quote without obligation for a clear quote and estimated shipping time.
When sending goods to Saint Petersburg, then you should pay attention to customs clearance. You need to present the following documents: Letter of Credit, Bill of Lading, Packing List, Commercial Invoice, Certificate of Origin, Insurance Certificate. For additional information, please contact the customs of Russian Federation or view the website of the port/government (www.pasp.ru).
The Incoterms define the time and place from which the seller’s responsibility ends and the buyer’s begins. The most common terms for sea transport are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the selling party pays for all the costs up to and including the ocean freight to the named port of destination. Content of a Free on Board (FOB) contract: the seller must arrange everything regarding delivering and loading the product onto the ship. In addition, there are other Incoterms 2000 like e.g. Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Carrier (FCA), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) and Delivered At Place (DAP), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).