Container shipping Hamburg to Santos

Are you interested in a way to ship a container from Hamburg to Santos (BRSSZ)? Sea freight is a convenient transport solution: e.g. you can transport high volumes for a reasonable price, it is flexible and it is safe. Importing a container overseas with refrigerated cargo or cars and other vehicles can be arranged by shipping companies such as COSCO. You can book various types of containers. Shipping lines offer the choice between a complete full container (FCL) and (LCL) and partial shipments. Via containershippingservice.com you will find helpful information with a view to international transport Santos (BR SSZ). We share comprehensive information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. You can make use of our step-by-step export plan. Send us your details and we will gladly send you a tailor-made offer with market prices.

Ocean shipping is a smart, safe and affordable way to ship your goods to the other side of the world.
Advantages compared to air freight: it is far cheaper and you can easily transport large shipments.
Sea freight is ideal for international movings and the transportation of food or motorbikes.
The Port of Santos is a much-chosen harbor in Brazil.
The most commonly used containers are: 20 footers, 40 footers and Dry Van, Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Tank, Open-Top, Ventilated containers.

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Shipping to Santos (BRSSZ) from Hamburg (DEHAM)

Ocean freight shipping is one of the most economical forms of transporting goods internationally. Your articles are put on a container with pellets. The freight forwarder (the middleman) sends the location details to you. The cargo will be trucked to the shipping vessel at the port of origin Santos (BR SSZ), and will be shipped overseas to the recipient at the destination harbor. You need to make a choose out of: port-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port. In the table below we share facts about the port of destination.

Port of departure	Port of Hamburg (DEHAM)
Country of departure	Germany
Port of destination	Port of Santos
Country of destination	Brazil
Port Code	BRSSZ
Transport Time	+/- 26 days
Shipping prices	$$$$
Office address	Companhia Docas do Estado de Sao Paulo (CODESP), Avenida Rodrigues Alves s/n, Santos, Sao Baulo 11015-900, Brazil
E-mail address	brazil@containershippingservice.com
Website	www.portodesantos.com
Phone number	(13)3233-6565

Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Santos

Select shipment details
Enter the port of departure and the destination harbor. Choose if you want to ship a full container just for your freight (FCL) or a partial filled container (LCL). Also choose the desired format (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
Prepare your package
Primarily, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To prevent accidents, make sure everything is securely placed on pallets. For correct handling you must also label all goods.
Customs documents and procedures
If you ship cargo to Santos (BRSSZ), you should organize various export documents (to the national customs): certificates of origin, packing declaration, commercial invoice, bill of lading, export/import customs declaration. A Bill of Lading is a document or contract issued by a Carrier to a Shipper, describing the correct state of goods and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
Incoterms for your freight
Incoterms are the terms used in international shipping to define the responsibilities and costs between two parties correctly. The chosen Incoterm decides who bears responsibility for e.g. the cost and risk of transportation, insurance, duties payable and clearing customs. Frequently used incoterms are Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Ex Works (EXW).
Cargo Track & Trace
Use the track and trace service to check where your cargo is right now. You can see in realtime when the vessel is departed from POL (Port of loading), arrived at Port of delivery (POD) and when the cargo has reached its desired final destination.

Sea freight from Santos (BRSSZ) to Hamburg (DEHAM): find a suitable container

Are you planning to ship a container from port of Santos – (BR SSZ) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is highly recommended to get a suitable container. Based on your load you choose a size (twenty foot, forty foot) and different ways to fill a container (LCL shipping or FCL shipment). Examples of shipping lines serving the port are APL, CMA CGM, Evergreen, Hamburg Sud, Hanjin, Hapag-Lloyd, K Line, Maersk, MOL, MSC, NYK, ZIM. Well-known cities around the harbor are Santos, São Vicente, Guarujá, Praia Grande, Cubatão, Rio Grande da Serra, Ribeirão Pires, Mauá, São Bernardo do Campo, Mongaguá, Santo André, Diadema, Poá, Suzano, Ferraz de Vasconcelos, São Caetano do Sul, Moji das Cruzes, Biritiba-Mirim, Itaquaquecetuba, Embu-Guaçu. In the text box below you will find useful information about the most popular boxes. You may also like: Cargo Security.

What you need to know about the 20 foot container

Twenty Foot Containers (also known as dry van) is the most preferred container size. They are easy to stack, so the transport costs are quite low. Suitable for all types of cargo, including personal items or international movings. Good to know: A TEU is a standard container with a length of 20 feet.

This box offers a solution for the shipment of goods in ocean freight.
A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
A 20 foot holds 11 pallets in one tier.
A lot can be loaded in terms of goods weight: +/- 27.300 kg.

Information and benefits of 40 ft container

In addition to the small one, there is also a larger 40 foot container. Te 40ft is twice as big as the more standard 20ft. This makes it a popular choice for shipping large volumes of cargo. Also, there are also special extra tall ‘high cube’ choice. You have more height at your disposal. Ideal for tall items.

Used for dry freight of all kinds.
The format is universal: L – 12.05M · W – 2.35M · H – 2.23M.
It can hold 23-24 Euro pallets or 20-21 standard pallets in one row.
Important: maximum load weight of +/- 28.100 kg.

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In which situations do I choose an FCL container?

If your goods don’t fit in a small (shared) container, then you better book an exclusive private full container. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. All cargo space is used exclusively for you. The advantages are great: efficient transit time, a smaller chance of damage to the freight and and it costs less at the bottom of the line. There are also disadvantages: it is not efficient for small cargo types and you have higher inventory costs. Sending the sea freight from another port? Also see Antwerp to Santos (BRSSZ) and Rotterdam to Santos (BRSSZ).

What we mean by FCL is that you have the entire container space to yourself.
Suitable for as many small items on pallets as large goods.
For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, CMA CGM, MSC, Maersk.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of LCL containers?

If your cargo does not fill an entire 20-foot or 40-foot container, then your freight will be bundled with other freights. This is known as LCL (Less Than Container Load). LCL Means that means that you share the container with other importers. There are many positive aspects to mention like: you pay only for the volume you need, you can save on inventory costs and it is faster during peak-season. Notable: if your goods can fill up half of the container space, then it is usually more interesting to opt for FCL. The shipping rates are based on the volume in m3 and the weight of the freight.

LCL Means that means that a partial container is booker for the freight.
Ideal for transport volumes between 2,5 m3 and 14 m3.
You only pay for the space you are using.
Capabilities at almost all international ports.
Available at: e.g. HMM, ZIM, Wan Hai, POL, Evergreen.

Other special types of containers

There exist a lot of box-types for transporting your cargo. Each type of cargo needs a different solution. The Dry Van is most commonly used in maritime transport. Besides this, there are also applications for oils, flowers, fruit or very expensive items. Our expert has laid out a list below. Also check other destinations such as Richards Bay (ZARCB), port of Ishigaki (JPISG), Port-au-Prince (HTPAP) harbor and terminal Yokohama (JPYOK).

Bulk Containers: used for transportation of dry bulk cargo like wheat, rice and corn.
Flat Rack Containers: usually used for the transportation or storage of cargo with unique dimensions.
Hard-Top Containers: have a steel roof instead of a tarp.
High-Cube Containers: perfect for large, oversized, tall, and bulky items.
Insulated Containers: are often used in the retail market (extra dry & great stable temperature).

Open-Top Containers: ideal for logs, machinery, and odd-sized items.
Palletwide Containers: more popular and common in the European continent.
Refrigerated Containers: reefers can hold cargo above or below freezing point.
Tank Containers: a cylindrical-shaped container primarily made of stainless steel.
Ventilated Containers: for cargoes that require ventilation in transit.

Freight types: What do you want to ship?

Importing load by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Santos (BRSSZ) has many benefits: attractive costs, particularly interesting for bulk cargo and it’s better for the environment than air freight. Popular types of ocean cargo shipped via sea routes are: roll on/roll off, containerized, neo bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk. Below we tell you everything about it.

Car shipping: your vehicle (car/motorcycle) will be shipped safely and relatively cheaply.
House Moving: advice and support in the field of relocation.
Removals (Household Goods): Ships your household effects / furniture quickly and affordable.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. biofuels, hydrogen, diesel, chemicals, petroleum, gasoline.
Dry Bulk: iron ore, grain, coal and cement, coils, salt, plates.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels that are used to carry wheeled cargo.
Breakbulk: cargo that is transported in bags, boxes, crates, drums or barrels.
Retail & other: freight like clothes, art and antiques, toys, electronic goods, sports equipment or shoes, fashion, machines, food, drinks.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about international transport

What is the transit time from Hamburg to Santos?

Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Santos takes on average 26 days. The distance to be covered is about 5900 nautical miles (nmi). That is about 10927 kilometers. If you make a sea shipment, you have to take into account 2 important values (ETD and ETA). ETD means the date and time the vessel will leave the dock. ETA It is the date and time that the vessel has been scheduled to arrive into port. Shipping time varies from case to case and depends on factors such as: condition of the hull and the propeller, the sea conditions and any technical malfunctions.

What are the costs of a shipping container to Santos (BRSSZ)?

Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Santos (Brazil) are relatively expensive. The total cost is determined by various components as container size, shipping time and local handling fees. Contact us for more information, a price proposal and transit time.

Which customs documents do you need?

When you are exporting goods to Santos, then you must have the administration in order for customs clearance. You will need the following documentation: Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice, Import/export Licenses, Letter of Credit, Bill of Lading, Packing List. For questions or additional information, then we advise you to contact the customs of Brazil or navigate to the website of the port or the government (www.portodesantos.com).

Which Incoterm is the best to choose for?

Incoterms describe who bears the responsibility, risk, and costs associated with a transaction. Two of the most common Incoterms are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporter bears responsibility for the cost and freight of bringing the goods to the port of origin. With Free on Board (FOB), we mean that the supplier to pay for the delivery of the goods until they are loaded on a shipping vessel. Other commonly used Incoterms 2000 are e.g. Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Ex Works (EXW), Free Carrier (FCA) and Cost and Freight (CFR), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered At Place (DAP).