Container shipping Hamburg to Sattahip
Are you looking for ways to ship a container from Hamburg to Sattahip (THSAT)? Sea freight has many pluses: you can ship many goods for an attractive price, it is economical and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Exporting a container overseas with gas-based fuels or cars and other vehicles can be outsourced to e.g. Regional Container Lines. There are all kind of containers. There is made a difference between full containers (FCL) and (LCL) Less Container Load. Via this website we offer helpful information for the purpose of international transport Sattahip (TH SAT). You will find practical information about the different types of sea containers. 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 an innovative, secure and cheap way to transport bulk containers.
- When we compare this to air freight, there are fewer restrictions and lower emissions.
- Sea freight is great for international movings and shipping refrigerated cargo or semi-finished goods.
- The Port of Sattahip is one of the most important ports in Thailand.
- Commonly container types are: 20 foot, 40 foot and Hard-Top, Insulated, Dry Van, Tank, Open-Top, Ventilated containers.
Main topics
Shipping to Sattahip (THSAT) 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 freight forwarder will reserve a container for you. A truck transports the cargo to the shipping vessel at the port of origin Sattahip (TH SAT), and will be shipped by sea to the consignee at the POD. You can choose for: port-to-door, door-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-port. In the following paragraph you will find some basic data of the POD (Port Of Destination).
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Sattahip |
| Country of destination | Thailand |
| Port Code | THSAT |
| Transport Time | +/- 44 days |
| Shipping costs | $ |
| Local address | Sattahip Naval Base 2002/1 Moo.2 Plutaluang Sattahip, Chonburi 20180 Thailand |
| E-mail address | thailand@containershippingservice.com |
| Website | scp.yod.net |
| Phone number | 6638431349 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Sattahip
- Cargo details
Enter the port of origin (POO) and the arrival harbour. Also indicate whether you choose (FCL) Full Container Load or partial shipments (LCL). Also choose the desired format (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
- Preparing the cargo
Firstly, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To avoid nasty accidents, we advise to put everything on pallets. For correct handling you must also label all goods.
- Common Export Documents
If you want to send goods to Sattahip (THSAT), you must send several export documents (for correct national customs papers): certificates of origin, export/import customs declaration, commercial invoice, packing list, packing declaration. A Bill of Lading is a legal document issued by a Carrier to a Shipper, to confirm that the goods match the description listed on the paperwork and that everything is ready to ship.
- Make a choice for Incoterms
Incoterms are relevant terms for worldwide shipping to define the responsibilities and costs between two parties correctly. The chosen Incoterm decides who is responsible for, for example, transit, insurance and customs clearance. These are the most commonly chosen terms in sea freight: Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW).
- Track and Trace shipment
Use Cargo Track & Trace to see where your load is at this moment. You can check the status when the ship is departed from Port of Loading, arrived at the port of arrival (POD) and when it has arrived at the final destination.
Sea freight from Sattahip (THSAT) to Hamburg (DEHAM): find a container that suits your cargo
Are you planning to ship a container from port of Sattahip – (TH SAT) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? An important starting point is to pick the right container type. They come in different sizes (20ft & 40ft) and different container agreements (LCL shipping or FCL shipping). Several shipping lines operate on this route. Important towns around the port are Sattahip, Ban Chang, Ban Bung, Pattaya, Rayong, Bang Lamung, Si Racha, Klaeng, Chon Buri, Phanat Nikhom, Phan Thong, Bang Pakong, Bang Bo, Pran Buri, Hua Hin, Bang Sao Thong, Tha Mai, Plaeng Yao, Samut Prakan, Sam Roi Yot. Below you can read all important information about the most popular types in the maritime industry. You can also click directly to information about Bill of Lading.
Important specifications of the twenty foot container
20 foot containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most commonly used size. They are easy to stack on the vessel, so the transport costs are quite low. Particularly suitable for the transport of household goods and movings. Pro tip: The term “TEU” stands for twenty-foot equivalent unit.
- This box offers a solution for sending goods overseas.
- A 20-foot container has the following dimensions: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
- The container can be loaded with 11 pallets.
- You must take into account a maximum permitted weight of +/- 27.400 kg.
Information and benefits of forty foot container
The 40 foot container is the big brother of the 20 foot model. They can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier. This makes it very economical for shipping large volumes of cargo. What you may not know: 40ft containers are also available as ‘high cube’ choice. They are 9’6 tall. This makes them particularly useful for niche applications.
- Perfect for larger shipments.
- It has the following dimensions: L 12.19m x W 2.44m x H 2.59m.
- Up to 23 Europallets can be stuffed in a 40′ container.
- In terms of goods, there is a weight limit of +/- 28.800 kg.
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Information about FCL containers
If your goods don’t fit in a small (shared) container, then you better book an exclusive private full container. Within the logistics sector this is called FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share space with others like LCL. The advantages are great: optimal transit time, damage is lessened and the rates are more favorable. You have to pay attention to a few things: it is not efficient for small cargo types and unloading can be a hassle. Have your cargo depart from another port? See also Antwerp to Sattahip (THSAT) or Rotterdam to Sattahip (THSAT).
- The premise of FCL is that your goods are stored in a fully owned container.
- Used by all major manufacturers and shipping companies.
- It is cheaper when the shipment uses more than 10 pallets.
- Available at: e.g. MSC, CMA CGM, COSCO, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd.
Use a Less than container (LCL)
If your cargo does not fill a whole ocean freight container, it might be cheaper to book a partial shipment (shared container). You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. LCL means that shipments from various parties are combined to fill up one container. There are many benefits like: you pay only for the volume you need, less inventory costs & management and easy time-management and scheduling. Remark: if you can fill more than half of a container, then it is usually more interesting to opt for FCL. The cost of the shipment is determined by volume and weight.
- The premise of LCL is that your shipment is taking up only a part of a partial container.
- Cost effective for shipments between 3,5 m3 and 14,5 m3.
- You only pay for the space you are using.
- Capabilities at almost all international ports.
- Available at: e.g. ZIM, Wan Hai, HMM, POL, Evergreen.
Various other types of containers
The range of boxes is very varied for shipping your cargo. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry van is the variant that most people will recognize. Special boxes are also being used for liquid bulk, meat, fish and frozen foods or fragile items. Below you will find all common types in 1 overview. Be sure to check out the transport options to Hamina (FIHMN), port of Rouen (FRURO), Annaba (DZAAE) harbor and terminal Los Angeles (USLAX).
- Bulk Containers: used for transportation of dry bulk cargo like 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: ideal for bulk shipping and temporary storage of mixed products.
- Open-Top Containers: ideal for logs, machinery, and odd-sized items.
- Palletwide Containers: perfect for transporting cargo on europellets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods which need to be transported at a constant temperature.
- Tank Containers: for the transport of liquids, gases and powders as bulk cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Freight types: What do you want to ship?
Transporting load by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Sattahip (THSAT) has a lot of pluses: attractive prices, high sea vessel load capacity and eco-friendly. Popular types of ocean cargo via sea import/export routes are: roll on/roll off, liquid bulk, containerized, dry bulk, neo bulk. You will find all the information in the box below.
- Car shipping: reliable import and export of a vehicle via sea shipping.
- 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. chemicals, petroleum, kerosene, gasoline, diesel, biofuels.
- Dry Bulk: grain, iron ore, grain and sand, salt, coils, lumber.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): the vessel is designed so that vehicles or loads can be entered straight by rolling.
- Breakbulk: For the transport of cargo that don’t fit in standard-size shipping containers or cargo bins.
- Retail & other: items like medical/pharmacy, clothes, art and antiques, toys, sports equipment & food, drinks, fashion, furniture, shoes.
Everything about international transportation (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Sattahip takes approximately 44 days. The distance between the two ports is about 10600 nautical miles. That equates to 19631 km. When you send something by sea, you have to pay close attention to ETD and ETA. ETD means the expected departure time of the vessel. ETA means the Expected or Estimated Time of Arrival. The exact shipping time depends on vessel speed, wind force and wind direction and type and weight of cargo.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Sattahip (Thailand) are relatively cheap. The total price tag is determined by various ingredients such as type of container, transit time and other costs like stacking and siting. Fill in the request form for a clear quote and estimated shipping time.
When shipping goods to Sattahip, there are documents you need for customs clearance. You need to present the following documents: Import/export Licenses, Commercial Invoice, Certificate of Origin, Letter of Credit, Insurance Certificate, Bill of Lading. If you are not sure whether you will be charged extra or not, please contact the customs of Thailand or navigate to the website of the port or the government (scp.yod.net).
Incoterms define the conditions under which the products must be exported. For sea transportation, we usually use FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the seller is responsible for the cost and freight of bringing the goods to the destination port of the buyer’s choosing. Free on Board (FOB) includes: the seller is responsible for the entire logistics process for the goods until they are loaded onto 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), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).