Container shipping Hamburg to Santander
Are you looking for a service to ship a container from Hamburg to Santander (ESSDR)? Sea freight is a convenient transport solution: you can ship heavy cargo for a good price, you have low maintenance costs and it is trustworthy. Ship a container overseas with roll on/roll off or cars and other vehicles can be done via e.g. Regional Container Lines. They offer a lot of container-types. An important distinction is full containers (FCL) and (LCL) Less Container Load. Via our portal we offer dedicated information for international transport Santander (ES SDR). You can read up-to-date information about the ways in which you can transport cargo by sea. Further on you can read a 5 step export plan. Send us your details and we will send a quote with low prices and great conditions.
- Ocean shipping is a good, secure and low cost-way to ship heavy and bulky goods.
- When you compare it with air shipments, it offers more capacity and value.
- Sea freight is recommended for worldwide relocations and the transit of ro-ro or bikes.
- The Port of Santander is a frequently chosen port in Spain.
- Containers that are often transported are: twenty footers, forty footers and Hard-Top, Dry Van, Flat Rack, Ventilated, Open-Top, Tank containers.
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Shipping to Santander (ESSDR) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting items or goods by ship. Your articles are wrapped up in shipping containers. The intermediary (freight forwarder) ensures that a container is ready. The freight goes by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of origin Santander (ES SDR), and will be transported by sea to the terminal at the arrival harbour. There are different kind of options: door-to-door, port-to-port, port-to-door, door-to-port. In the attached table you will find practical information about the port of destination.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Santander |
| Country of destination | Spain |
| Port Code | ESSDR |
| Transport Time | +/- 8 days |
| Shipping rates | $ |
| Port address | Edificio de Explotacion, Muelle de Maliano s/n, Santander, Cantabria 39009, Spain |
| info@puertosantander.es | |
| Website | www.puertosantander.es |
| Phone number | 34942203600 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Santander
- Enter freight details
Enter the departure port and the arrival harbour. Determine your container terms: full containers (FCL) or a shared container (LCL). You can choose from a small or large container (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
- Cargo preparations
First of all, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To prevent damage, we advise you to use pallets. Your load also need to be labelled in the right way.
- Customs documents and procedures
If you want to send goods to Santander (ESSDR), you should organize various export documents (for fast customs clearance): packing list, certificates of origin, bill of lading, packing declaration, export/import customs declaration. The meaning of a Bill of Lading is a contract signed by the carrier to acknowledge that they have received the goods and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
- Choose Incoterm
An incoterm is a set of rules to define the responsibilities and costs between two parties correctly. The chosen Incoterm decides who is responsible for e.g transit, insurance and customs clearance. The most common incoterms are Free On Board (FOB), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Ex Works (EXW).
- Track Sea Cargo
Use sea freight tracking to check where your container is right now. You can see exactly when the shipping is departed from the port of origin (POO), arrived at Port of Discharge (POD) and when it has arrived at the final destination.
Sea freight from Santander (ESSDR) to Hamburg (DEHAM): choose container
Would you like to ship a container from port of Santander – (ES SDR) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? Make sure you find the right container type. There are smaller and bigger boxes (20 foot, 40 foot) and different terms and conditions (LCL shipment or FCL shipment). You can have your cargo transported by multiple shipping lines. Your cargo can be quickly transported to surrounding cities. Below we help you choose the right type and provide info about the most popular container types. You can also click directly to information about FCL Shipping.
Specifications of a 20 foot container
20. ft. containers (which is a standard dry van) is the most popular container size. They are quite easy to transport, that means they are quite cheap. Very suitable for the transport of personal items and removals. Nice to know: 1 Teu means Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box is a very suitable choice for sending goods overseas.
- A 20-foot container has the following dimensions: 5898 (l) x 2390 (h) x 2350 (w) mm.
- You can use 11 pallets on one tier.
- The maximum allowable load is +/- 27.400 kilogram.
Details of a forty foot container
Besides the 20-foot, the 40-foot container is another popular option. Many kinds of products can be loaded and stored in it. This makes it very economical for shipping large sea freight. What you may not know: 40ft containers are also available as ‘high cube’ version. Thereby you have a little more height. Ideal for tall items.
- Very suitable for large loads.
- The dimensions of a 40-foot container are: 12.19m long x 2.44m wide x 2.59m high.
- It can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier.
- In terms of goods, there is a weight limit of +/- 28.200 kilogram.
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What is a FCL container and what are the benefits?
When you need a lot of container space, it is best to book a full container. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. You don’t need to share space with others like LCL. The advantages are great: ideal transit time, less potential for damage and the rates are more favorable. There are of course also drawbacks: it is unsuitable for Small Packages and you have higher inventory costs. Departing from another port? Also check out Antwerp to Santander (ESSDR) or Rotterdam to Santander (ESSDR).
- FCL means that an exporter is fully booking one or more shipping containers.
- Ideal for bulk items and large-volume products.
- It is cheaper when the shipment uses more than 10 pallets.
- Available at: e.g. ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, CMA CGM, MSC.
What does LCL container mean in shipping?
When you want to save money and don’t need a full container, your goods will be shipped with other cargo. This is known as LCL (Less Than Container Load). LCL Means that means that you only pay for the space you need in a shipping container. There are multiple advantages: perfect for shipping small loads, storage and insurance is advantageous and more flexible during intense shipping season. Disclaimer: if your goods can fill up half of the container space, then it is usually more interesting to opt for FCL. The cost of LCL is based on number of pieces, weight, volume, packaging.
- The idea of LCL is that you transport your cargo via a partial container.
- Ideal for transport volumes between 2,5 m3 and 16,5 m3.
- You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
- Easier to find space during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. HMM, ZIM, Yang Ming, POL, Wan Hai.
Various other types of containers
There are many different types of boxes available for shipping your cargo. Each type of cargo needs a different solution. The most common type is the Dry van. Special boxes are also being used for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, meat, fish and frozen foods or high class goods. Our expert has laid out a list below. You can also read more information about shipments to Honolulu Harbor (USHNL), port of Manta (ECMEC), Pemba (MZPOL) harbor and terminal Luanda (AOLAD).
- Bulk Containers: used in for transporting bulk cargo like wheat and grains.
- Flat Rack Containers: it is flat and cargo can be loaded either from the sides or from the top.
- Hard-Top Containers: the walls are generally made of corrugated steel.
- High-Cube Containers: it is 1 foot taller than the standard height of shipping containers.
- Insulated Containers: offer affordable, secure, warm and dry storage space.
- Open-Top Containers: are able to accommodate much larger objects.
- Palletwide Containers: ideal for transporting euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: cold air blows from the refrigeration unit through the vents at the bottom of the reefer.
- Tank Containers: if you want to transport a large quantity of liquid as bulk cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: used to transport cargo with good moisture contents which requires ventilation while transit.
Important types of ocean cargo: What do you want to ship?
Shipping load by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Santander (ESSDR) has many benefits: low tariffs, best for Bulky Goods and much more environmentally friendly than e.g. air freight. Frequently chosen ocean cargo exported via sea lines are: neo bulk, roll on/roll off, containerized, liquid bulk, break bulk. Below you can read more information about it.
- Car shipping: transport your vehicle to the other side of the world.
- House Moving: your international relocation will be less time-consuming and more efficient.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects shipped to a new home.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. gasoline, diesel, hydrogen, petroleum, chemicals, kerosene.
- Dry Bulk: coal, grain, iron ore and salt, cement, plates, coils.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a vessel transporting wheeled cargo (cars/trucks,trailers,etc).
- Breakbulk: goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
- Retail & other: items like art and antiques, toys, medical/pharmacy, electronic goods, clothes or machines, shoes, food, furniture, fashion.
All you need to know about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Santander takes about 8 days. The total distance is approx. 1750 nautical miles (NM). 1 nautical mile is equivalent to 1.85 km. That makes the distance 3241 km. When you ship a sea container, you have to pay close attention to ETD and ETA. ETD means the expected departure time of the vessel. ETA It is the date and time that the vessel has been scheduled to arrive into port. Shipping time is subject to condition of the hull and the propeller, weather conditions and possible maintenance.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Santander (Spain) are relatively cheap. The total cost is subject to a number of factors like cargo volume and weight, the total distance to the delivery destination and freight forwarder handling fees. Contact us for a price proposal and transit times.
When you are sending goods to Santander, then you should pay attention to customs clearance. You will need the following documentation: Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice, Insurance Certificate, Import/export Licenses, Packing List, Bill of Lading. For questions or additional information, you can contact the customs of Spain or surf to the official website where you can read a lot of info (www.puertosantander.es).
Incoterms decide the responsibility of both the exporter and also the importer of goods. The most popular Incoterms for sea transport are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the selling party arranges the costs of transporting the cargo to the port of destination. Terms of Free on Board (FOB): the supplier to pay for the delivery of delivering and loading the product onto the ship. There are additionally more Incoterms 2000 like Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Carrier (FCA), Ex Works (EXW) and Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered At Place (DAP).