Container shipping Hamburg to Sousse

Subjects

• Worldwide shipping to harbor Sousse from Hamburg (Germany)
• Tutorial: Export a container abroad in December 2024
• Choose the appropriate container
  • Information and benefits of 20 FT container
  • Explanation about a 40 foot container
  • In which situations do I choose an FCL container?
  • Why choose the Less than container (LCL) solution?
  • Other container types for special loads
• Overview with cargo types
• FAQ: everything you need to know about international transport

Explanation of the 20ft container

20 FT containers (also known under the name dry van) are one of the most used container types. They are quite easy to transport, so the transport costs are quite low. Particularly suitable for the transport of household goods and international removals. Nice to know: The term “TEU” stands for twenty-foot equivalent unit.

• This box offers a solution for transporting goods by means of shipping.
• A 20-foot container know the following size description: 5898 (l) x 2390 (h) x 2350 (w) mm.
• You can use 11 pallets on one tier.
• In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.200 kilogram.

What you need to know about the 40 foot container

The 40 foot container is the largest of the standard shipping containers. They can carry far more cargo at once. This makes it a popular choice for shipping large sea freight. Tip: there are also special 40 foot containers such as the ‘high cube’ choice. It is about one foot taller than a normal box. Stuff can be stacked high.

• Very popular with large and bulky goods.
• The dimensions are as follows: L – 12.05M · W – 2.35M · H – 2.23M.
• Up to 23 Europallets can be stuffed in a 40′ container.
• The maximum load is +/- 28.300 kg.

When is a FCL container a good choice?

If your cargo is so large that you can fill an entire container, then you better book an exclusive private full container. Transport specialists call this Full Container Load (FCL). You don’t need to share your container with anyone else. There are many pluses: Usually a faster transit time, chance of damage is reduced to a minimum and you pay lower price per unit. Pay attention to the disadvantages: it is expensive for small loads and insurance is more expensive. Transporting cargo from another port? Also see Antwerp to Sousse (TNSUS) or Rotterdam to Sousse (TNSUS).

• FCL means that the whole container is intended for one shipper.
• Load directly from factory or storage.
• Relevant when you are sending more than 15 m3.
• Available at: e.g. Maersk, ONE, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM.

In which situations do I choose an LCL container?

If a large full container is unnecessary, you can use be made of a shared container. Transport organizations describe that as Less Than Container Load (LCL). LCL means that you pay per m3 or per metric ton for space inside a complete container. There are many benefits like: you’re only charged for the space you are using, the handling and insurance costs are limited and easy time-management and scheduling. Notable: if your goods can fill up half of the container space, it is often cheaper to book a full container. LCL shipping charges are generally computed based on the dimensions of the package i.e. the length, width.

• LCL means that your cargo will be placed into a partial container.
• The best choice for a charge between 4 m3 & 13,5 m3.
• You only pay for the space you are using.
• There is always sufficient availability (every season).
• Available at: e.g. Evergreen, HMM, Yang Ming, POL, ZIM.

Information about other types of containers

There is a wide range of boxes for international cargo shipping. Shipping companies offer a suitable solution for every cargo type. The Dry van is suitable for many common goods. Special boxes are also being used for liquids, onions, potatoes, vegetables or high class goods. Our specialist has placed a summary below. You can also look further at transport options in Melbourne (AUMEL), port of Saint George’s (GDSTG), Taranaki (NZNPL) harbor and terminal Sidney Harbour (CASDY).

Important types of ocean cargo: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?

Transporting goods by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Sousse (TNSUS) have all kinds of advantages: attractive prices, high sea vessel load capacity and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Popular types of ocean cargo exported via sea lines are: containerized, dry bulk, roll on/roll off, liquid bulk, break bulk. Below you can read more information about it.

• Car shipping: your vehicle will be shipped safely and insured internationally.
• House Moving: excellent logistic support in case of relocation.
• Removals (Household Goods): quickly and easily ship your household effects to another city.
• Liquid Bulk: e.g. petroleum, chemicals, biofuels, hydrogen, gasoline, kerosene.
• Dry Bulk: coal, iron ore, grain but also stuff like salt, cement, sugar, lumber.
• Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel has facilities to enable road or rail vehicles to roll on and roll off.
• Breakbulk: common method used to successfully transport cargo or goods that cannot fit in standard-size shipping.
• Retail & other: cargo like clothes, art and antiques, electronic goods, sports equipment, medical/pharmacy and food, furniture, drinks, shoes, machines.