Container shipping Hamburg to Samsun

You are planning to ship a container from Hamburg to Samsun (TRSSX)? Sea freight is a convenient transport solution: it is suitable to ship large volumes for low prices, you have low maintenance costs and it’s more than 50% cheaper than air. Exporting a container overseas with container cargo or personal goods can be arranged by shipping companies such as Shandong International Transportation Corporation. When you are exporting, you can choose from a lot of container-types. Shipping by sea is primarily divided into two types: a full container for yourself (FCL) and partial shipments (LCL). Via this website you will receive helpful information with a view to international transport Samsun (TR SSX). We get you inside-information about the various sea container types. For this we offer a 5 step export plan. Please send us an inquiry with your requirements and we get you a quote with an attractive price and fast transit time.

Ocean shipping is a fast, trouble-free and inexpensive way to import and export goods internationally.
Advantages compared to air freight: it offers more capacity and value.
Sea freight is ideal for worldwide movings and shipping ro-ro or personal goods.
The Port of Samsun is one of the most important ports in Turkey.
The most commonly used containers are: 20 footers, 40 footers and Hard-Top, Flat Rack, Dry Van, Refrigerated, Tank, Open-Top containers.

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Shipping to Samsun (TRSSX) from Hamburg (DEHAM)

Ocean freight shipping is the container freight transportation of cargo by shipping lines. Your cargo is transferred in shipping containers. The intermediary (freight forwarder) will book a container. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the departure port Samsun (TR SSX), and will be shipped over the ocean to the importer at the port of destination. You need to make a choose out of: port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the table below we share important information about the port of arrival.

Port of departure	Port of Hamburg (DEHAM)
Country of departure	Germany
Port of destination	Port of Samsun
Country of destination	Turkey
Port Code	TRSSX
Transport Time	+/- 16 days
Shipping costs	$
Port address	TCDD Liman Isletmesi Mudurlugu, Samsun 55100, Turkey
E-mail address	samsunliman@tcdd.gov.tr
Website	www.tcdd.gov.tr
Telephone number	3624451656

Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Samsun

Enter freight details
Enter the port of origin and the arrival harbour. Decide if you will ship a full container for yourself (FCL) or (LCL) Less Container Load. Besides this, also choose a suitable container size (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
Packing the container
Obviously, make sure the freight is packed securely. To avoid damage, make sure everything is securely placed on pallets. For correct handling you must also label all goods.
Customs Documentation for Exporters
When you transport goods to Samsun (TRSSX), you need to share relevant export documents (for the national customs): packing list, bill of lading, commercial invoice, export/import customs declaration, certificates of origin. A Bill of Lading is a standard-form document provided by a carrier to a shipper to confirm that the shipment is received in good order and that the load is prepared for shipping.
Agree on the conditions (Incoterms)
An incoterm is a set of rules to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The Incoterm states how much responsibility you have for transport, insurance and the relevant documents for transport. Frequently used incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
Track your shipment
Use container track and trace to check where your load is right now. You can see exactly when the ship is registered at the POO (port of load), arrived at Port of Destination (POD) and when it has arrived at the final destination.

Sea freight from Samsun (TRSSX) to Hamburg (DEHAM): match your cargo with container type

You need to ship a container from port of Samsun – (TR SSX) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is important to ask an appropriate container. Based on your load you choose a size (20 ft, 40 ft) and different container agreements (LCL shipment or FCL shipment). Several shipping lines operate on this route. The port offers an excellent connection to surrounding cities. In the next chapter you can read all important information about the most popular products. You can also click through to our page about Get shipping quote.

Advantages of a twenty foot container

20 foot containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most commonly used size. They are easy to transport, which results in lower shipping costs. Suitable for all types of cargo, including personal items or international removals. Pro tip: 1 TEU is equivalent to 1 20 feet long container.

This box offers a solution for shipping freight by sea.
A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
You can load it with maximum +/- 27.500 kilogram.

Details of a 40 ft container

The 40-foot container is identical to the 20-foot container, but once the size. Many kinds of products can be loaded and stored in it. This makes it very economical for transporting bulk goods by sea. Tip: people can also opt for the 40 foot container ‘high cube’ version. They are 9’6 tall. Ideal if you have high cargo.

Taller and bulkier than the standard containers.
The dimensions are the same internationally: L – 12.05M · W – 2.35M · H – 2.23M.
It allows the transport of up to 28 pallets.
The max. weight is limited to +/- 28.400 kilogram.

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Information about Full Container (FCL)

f you have enough goods to fill one full container load, then renting a full container is the most interesting. Within the logistics sector this is called FCL (Full Container Load). All cargo space is used exclusively for you. The benefits are great: quick transit time, less likely to damage your goods (as the container just contains your goods) and you pay lower price per unit. Pay attention to the disadvantages: you need large volume to be viable and there is only limited availability. Transporting cargo from another port? Also see Antwerp to Samsun (TRSSX) or Rotterdam to Samsun (TRSSX).

What we mean by FCL is that the container only holds your cargo.
Load directly from factory or storage.
If you’re shipping more than 14 m3.
Available at: e.g. CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, MSC, ONE.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of LCL containers?

When you want to save money and don’t need a full container, it might be cheaper to book a partial shipment (shared container). Transport specialists call this Less Than Container Load (LCL). The premise of LCL is that you share the space in the container and the shipping costs, with other businesses. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: you can send some good in a cheap way, reduces the costs of keeping a high inventory of goods stored and easy time-management and scheduling. Important: if your goods can fill up half of the container space, then FCL is probably your best bet. The cost of LCL is based on the volume in m3 and the weight of the freight.

The concept of LCL is that your shipment is taking up only a part of a partial container.
For low-volume shipments of between 1,5 m3 and 16 m3.
You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
More Availability During Peak Season.
Available at: e.g. POL, Yang Ming, ZIM, Evergreen, Wan Hai.

Other types of containers and customization

There exist a lot of box-types for shipping your cargo. Each type of cargo requires a different approach. The Dry van is the variant that most people will recognize. There are specially developed transport options for oils, fruit, vegetables, meat, fish or unique high value cargo. We give a short explanation below. You can also read more information about shipments to Sharjah (AESHJ), port of Hazira (INHZA), Philadelphia (USPHL) harbor and terminal Castries (LCCAS).

Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods such as wheat, rice and corn.
Flat Rack Containers: it is flat and cargo can be loaded either from the sides or from the top.
Hard-Top Containers: for shipping heavy to very heavy cargo.
High-Cube Containers: an intermodal storage unit with an external height of 9ft. 6in.
Insulated Containers: offer affordable, secure, warm and dry storage space.

Open-Top Containers: for exporting products that don’t fit in a regular container.
Palletwide Containers: designed to accommodate a larger amount of Euro pallets.
Refrigerated Containers: a reefer is capable of refrigeration for the transportation of temperature-sensitive and perishable cargo.
Tank Containers: if you want to transport a large quantity of liquid as bulk cargo.
Ventilated Containers: passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.

Important types of ocean cargo: What do you want to ship?

Exporting load by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Samsun (TRSSX) has a lot of pluses: low cost, there are lots of different shipping options and it’s better for the environment than air freight. Frequently chosen ocean cargo exported via sea lines are: break bulk, neo bulk, roll on/roll off, dry bulk, liquid 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: choose reliable transport options for personal items (relocation).
Removals (Household Goods): Ships your household effects / furniture quickly and affordable.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. gasoline, petroleum, kerosene, diesel, chemicals, hydrogen.
Dry Bulk: coal, iron ore, grain but also stuff like cement, sand, sugar, salt.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): one of the most flexible methods of shipping vehicles overseas.
Breakbulk: common method used to successfully transport cargo or goods that cannot fit in standard-size shipping.
Retail & other: items like medical/pharmacy, art and antiques, electronic goods, sports equipment, clothes or furniture, drinks, food, shoes, machines.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about international transport

How long does it take a cargo ship from Hamburg to Samsun?

Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Samsun takes approximately 16 days. The total distance is about 3750 nautical miles (NM). That is about 6945 kilometers. When you export something, you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. ETD is about the expected departure time of the ship. ETA is the date and time at which the vessel is expected to arrive at the dock. The actual shipping time depends on the boat speed, sea weather condition and delay at the port.

What are the costs of a shipping container to Samsun (TRSSX)?

Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Samsun (Turkey) are relatively cheap. The total cost is subject to various ingredients such as cargo weight, shipping time and currency. Feel free to contact us for a completely free, no-obligation quote today.

What customs documents do i need?

When sending goods to Samsun, then you should also think about customs clearance. The following documents are important: Insurance Certificate, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Import/export Licenses, Certificate of Origin. For questions or additional information, please contact the customs of Turkey or check the official website for more info (www.tcdd.gov.tr).

What incoterm is best for my business?

The Incoterms tell us: Who is organising carriage and insurance? The two most important Incoterms in sea transport are CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the seller pays for delivering the goods to the port of destination specified by the buyer. Free on Board (FOB) includes: the seller has the responsibility for the goods until they are loaded on a shipping vessel. There are additionally more Incoterms 2000 like Ex Works (EXW), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Carrier (FCA) + Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered At Place (DAP).