Container shipping Hamburg to Shibushi
Are you interested in a way to ship a container from Hamburg to Shibushi (JPSBS)? Sea freight is very useful: it is suitable to ship large volumes for low prices, it is economical and it is trustworthy. Transporting a sea container with break bulk or factory parts can be facilitated by shippinglines like Korea Marine Transport Corporation. When you are exporting, you can choose from all kind of containers. A big difference is being made between Full Container Load (FCL) and Less Container Load (LCL). Via our transport specialists we offer accurate information for the purpose of international transport Shibushi (JP SBS). We share extensive information about the ways in which you can transport cargo by sea. Further on you can read a practical step-by-step plan. Send you shipping details and you will get a competitive quote with low prices and great conditions.
- Ocean shipping is a very popular, secure and cost-effective way to ship your goods to anywhere in the world.
- When you compare it with air shipments, there are fewer restrictions and it is far cheaper.
- Sea freight provides services for worldwide removals and transporting break bulk or machinery.
- The Port of Shibushi is one of the biggest ports of Japan.
- You can choose from the following containers: standaard 20 ft, 40 ft and 40 HC and Insulated, Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Tank, Open-Top, Ventilated containers.
Subjects
Shipping to Shibushi (JPSBS) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the most economical form of transportation. Your material is loaded into the container. Your freight forwarder will book a container. The freight goes by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of Shibushi (JP SBS), and will be shipped over the ocean to the terminal at the POD. They provide you options like port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the table below you will find practical information about the port of delivery.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Shibushi |
| Country of destination | Japan |
| Port Code | JPSBS |
| Transport Time | +/- 57 days |
| Shipping prices | $ |
| Port address | Port and Harbour Section Kagoshima, 14-50 Yamashita-cho, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima 892-0816, Japan |
| japan@containershippingservice.com | |
| Website | www.japan.go.jp |
| Telephone number | 81992268111 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Shibushi
- Details of your shipment
Enter the port of departure and the POD (port of destination). Choose if you want to ship a full container just for your freight (FCL) or partial shipments (LCL). Find a container size that fits your goods (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
- Prepare your package
To begin, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To prevent accidents, it is best to pack the freight on pallets. Make sure your cargo is labelled correctly.
- Customs Documentation for Exporters
When you transport your cargo to Shibushi (JPSBS), you will have to provide various export documents (for correct national customs papers): packing declaration, bill of lading, packing list, export/import customs declaration, certificates of origin. A Bill of Lading is a legal document provided by a carrier to a shipper describing the correct state of goods and confirm that the items are well packed for shipment.
- Determine the desired Incoterm
Freight forwarders make us of incoterms to define the seller’s and buyer’s responsibilities. The Incoterm defines who will pay for things like transport, insurance and duty related matters. Popular incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
- Shipping Container Tracking and Tracing
Use Cargo Track & Trace to see where your shipping is at this moment. You can see 24/7 when the cargo is departed from the port of origin (POO), arrived at the port of arrival (POD) and when the carrier arrived at the final location.
Sea freight from Shibushi (JPSBS) to Hamburg (DEHAM): choosing a suitable container
You are going to ship a container from port of Shibushi – (JP SBS) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is necessary to book the right container for your cargo. They come in different sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and different ways to fill a container (FCL shipment or LCL shipment). There are several international shipping lines that transport your cargo. There is a good connection to important cities in the area. In the following summary we help you choose the right type and provide info about the most popular types in the maritime industry. Also click further for information about Cargo Security.
Information and benefits of 20 ft container
20 ft. containers (some people call it dry van) are one of the most used container types. They are very efficient, which means they are cheaper to ship. Suitable for different kinds of storage including personal effects or international movings. What you might not know: A TEU is a standard container with a length of 20 feet.
- This box is a very suitable choice for transporting goods by means of shipping.
- A 20-foot container know the following size description: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
- You can use 11 pallets on one tier.
- A lot can be loaded in terms of goods weight: +/- 27.700 kg.
What you need to know about the 40 FT container
The 40 foot container is the big brother of the 20 foot model. He can hold much more cargo. This makes it very economical for transporting bulk goods by sea. In conclusion, there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ version. This is one foot taller than a regular 40 ft. Stuff can be stacked high.
- Used for dry freight of all kinds.
- The format is almost always the same: L – 12.05M · W – 2.35M · H – 2.23M.
- The 40’ft container can hold up to 24 EU pallets.
- Important: maximum load weight of +/- 28.000 kg.
Ocean Freight Rate Calculator: instant shipping rates
Instantly get the current rates of all major shipping lines
Full Container (FCL)
If you have enough goods to fill an entire container, then you can book your own full container. This is known as an FCL (Full Container Load). All cargo space is used exclusively for you. The advantages are great: optimal transit time, a smaller chance of damage to the freight and you pay lower price per unit. There are also disadvantages: the transport over land is more complex (truck) and it is hard to book during peak season. Transporting cargo from another port? Also see Antwerp to Shibushi (JPSBS) and Rotterdam to Shibushi (JPSBS).
- The goal of FCL is that your goods are stored in a fully owned container.
- Used by all major manufacturers and shipping companies.
- For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
- Available at: e.g. CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, Maersk, ONE.
When do i need a Less than container Load (LCL)?
If your cargo does not fill a whole ocean freight container, your goods will be shipped with other cargo. Logistics management organization handles this as a LCL (Less Than Container Load). What we mean by LCL is that you share space with others. The advantages of this option include: for smaller loads, it is way cheaper than a full container, storage and insurance is advantageous and more options during peak shipping season. Remark: when you ship enough volume to fill more than half a container, then it is usually more interesting to opt for FCL. The cost of the shipment is determined by volume and weight.
- The concept of LCL is that you make use of a partial container for the transportation.
- For low-volume shipments of between 3 m3 and 15,5 m3.
- You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
- Can be booked via practical all shipping lines.
- Available at: e.g. POL, ZIM, Evergreen, HMM, Yang Ming.
What other types of containers are there
The range of boxes is very varied for shipping your cargo. Each type of cargo requires a different approach. The Dry van is suitable for many common goods. There are also special possibilities for liquids, grain, flour, or very exclusive stuff. You can read all about it in the section below. You can also read more information about shipments to Toyohashi (JPTHS), port of Noumea (NCNOU), Westport (NZWSZ) harbor and terminal Haifa (ILHFA).
- Bulk Containers: used in for transporting bulk cargo like wheat, rice and corn.
- Flat Rack Containers: internationally used when the cargo cannot fit inside a standard box.
- Hard-Top Containers: the roof can be removed if necessary.
- High-Cube Containers: are used to carry lightweight, high volume cargo (with extra height).
- Insulated Containers: for shipping of products that need to be maintained at specific temperatures.
- Open-Top Containers: is a shipping box without a roof.
- Palletwide Containers: perfect for transporting cargo on europellets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are big fridges that are used to transport temperature controlled cargoes.
- Tank Containers: are used to deliver hazardous and non-hazardous products.
- Ventilated Containers: the best option for for organic products.
Kind of freight: what are you going to transport?
Importing goods by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Shibushi (JPSBS) have all kinds of advantages: low maintenance cost, very safe and secure and it’s better for the environment than air freight. Popular types of ocean cargo imported via sea shipping includes: containerized, liquid bulk, roll on/roll off, neo bulk, break bulk. Below we tell you everything about it.
- Car shipping: you can ship your vehicle practically anywhere in the world.
- House Moving: your belongings will be safe and secured with international relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects shipped to a new home.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. diesel, gasoline, hydrogen, kerosene, chemicals, biofuels.
- Dry Bulk: grain, iron ore, grain and cement, plates, coils, rods.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel for wheeled freight-carrying equipment.
- Breakbulk: ships carrying break-bulk cargo are often called general cargo ships.
- Retail & other: cargo like medical/pharmacy, electronic goods, clothes, toys, sports equipment or drinks, machines, food, furniture, shoes.
Everything about international transportation (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Shibushi takes approximately 57 days. The total distance is approx. 13600 nautical miles. That is about 25187 kilometers. When you have booked a sea freight you have to take into account 2 important values (ETD and ETA). ETD means the Estimated Time Of Departure. Estimated time of arrival (ETA) is the date and time that a shipment is predicted to arrive. The shipping time is determined on the basis of condition of the hull, sea weather condition and type of shipment.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Shibushi (Japan) are relatively cheap. The total cost is subject to various factors such as cargo weight, transit time and conditions. Send us a message for current rates and transit times.
When transporting goods to Shibushi, then the customs clearance will also pass. The following documents are needed for the customs handling procedure: Commercial Invoice, Certificate of Origin, Bill of Lading, Packing List, Insurance Certificate, Import/export Licenses. For additional information, please contact the customs of Japan or surf to the official website where you can read a lot of info (www.japan.go.jp).
Incoterms are a set of globally recognized trade rules organized into 11 abbreviated terms. Common used agreement models for international container shipping are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporting party covers all the costs up to and including the ocean freight to the required port. By Free on Board (FOB) we mean 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) + Delivered At Place (DAP), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Cost and Freight (CFR).