Container shipping Hamburg to Port Sudan
Are you interested in a way to ship a container from Hamburg to Sudan (SDPZU)? Sea freight is very practical: it is suitable to ship large volumes for low prices, it’s convenient and it has live tracking. Importing a container overseas with container cargo or personal goods is very easy with e.g. Antong Holdings (QASC). When you are exporting, you can choose from all kind of containers. Shipping lines offer the choice between a full container for yourself (FCL) and partial shipments (LCL). Via our freight forwarders you will receive up-to-date information for the purpose of international transport Port Sudan (SD PZU). You will find inside-information about the different types of sea containers. Besides this we share a step-by-step import plan. Provide us with your transport details and receive a quote with extensive pricing details.
- Ocean shipping is a reliable, staunch and cost-effective way to transport large and heavy loads.
- Compared to air transport, you can transport larger volumes for a better price.
- Sea freight is ideal for worldwide relocations and carrying breakbulk or factory parts.
- The Port of Port Sudan is an important logistics artery in Sudan.
- You can choose from many types and sizes of containers: 20 FT, 40 FT, 40FT HC and Hard-Top, Flat Rack, Insulated, Refrigerated, Open-Top, Tank containers.
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Shipping to Sudan (SDPZU) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting large quantities of goods across the sea. Your goods are packed in shipping containers. Your freight forwarder will reserve a container for you. A truck transports the cargo to the shipping vessel at the port of origin Port Sudan (SD PZU), and will be shipped by ocean to the importer at the destination harbor. You can book various solutions like door-to-door, port-to-port, port-to-door, door-to-port. In the list below you will find some basic data of the arrival port.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Port Sudan |
| Country of destination | Sudan |
| Port Code | SDPZU |
| Transport Time | +/- 21 days |
| Shipping prices | $$$ |
| Office address | Faisal Bank Street, Port Sudan |
| sudan@containershippingservice.com | |
| Website | www.sudanports.gov.sd |
| Phone number | 249-311-822061 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Port Sudan
- Details of your shipment
Enter the port of origin and the POD (port of destination). Decide if you will ship full containers (FCL) or a container with combined cargo (LCL). You also choose the size of the container (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
- Prepare your package
Obviously, your load need to be prepared in the right way. To avoid damage, it is best to pack the freight on pallets. For correct handling you must also label all goods.
- Customs Documentation for Exporters
If you are going to transport cargo to Sudan (SDPZU), please pay attention to the necessary up-to-date export documents (for the purpose of national customs): packing list, certificates of origin, packing declaration, commercial invoice, bill of lading. The meaning of a Bill of Lading is a contract that is completed by a carrier describing the correct state of goods and that the freight has been booked correctly.
- Determine the transfer of risk (Incoterm)
Freight forwarders make us of incoterms to agree on the most important contractual terms and obligations for global trade. The Incoterm defines how much responsibility you have for transport, insurance and the relevant documents for transport. Much chosen incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Track your cargo
Use the track and trace service to check where your shipping is at this moment. You can see exactly when the vessel is departed from Port of Loading, has arrived at the destination (POD) and when it has arrived at the final destination.
Sea freight from Sudan (SDPZU) to Hamburg (DEHAM): choose container
Would you like to ship a container from port of Port Sudan – (SD PZU) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? Compare the options and ask an appropriate container. They come in different sizes (20 ft, 40 ft) and different terms and conditions (FCL shipping or LCL shipment). Some main shipping lines are Evergreen, MSC. The port offers an excellent connection to Sawakin, Sinkat, Tawkar, Barbar, Wagar, Kassala, Marawi, Wad Rawah, Tambul, Khartoum, Umm Durman, Doka, Wad Madani, Tabat, Kinanah, Sinnar, Sinjah, Umm Jarr, Galgani, Rabak. In the section below you can compare all types and read more about the most popular container types. We are happy to provide you with more information about Insurance Certificate or Policy.
Information and benefits of 20 FT container
20 ft. containers (some people call it dry van) is the most common container worldwide. They are easy to load, access, and handle, so the transport costs are quite low. Particularly suitable for the transport of personal stuff and international movings. Keep in mind: The term “TEU” stands for twenty-foot equivalent unit.
- A very popular box for the transportation of cargo via ocean shipments.
- The dimensions of a 20-foot container are: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
- The container can be loaded with 11 pallets.
- A lot can be loaded in terms of goods weight: +/- 27.600 kilogram.
Details of a 40 foot container
Besides the 20-foot, the 40-foot container is another popular option. They can carry far more cargo at once. This makes it very economical for shipping large quantities of goods. Moreover, there are also special 40 foot containers such as the ‘high cube’ choice. It is about one foot taller than a normal box. This ensures that your cargo/goods can be loaded higher.
- Taller and bulkier than the standard containers.
- The dimensions of a 40-foot container are: 12.025m long x 2.352m wide x 2.393m high.
- The 40’ft container can hold up to 24 EU pallets.
- Important: maximum load weight of +/- 28.300 kilogram.
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Details about Full Container (FCL)
I case you are going to ship a lot of stuff, then it is usually better to book a full container. Freight carriers then talk about FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share space with others like LCL. This has multiple advantages: It allows for a faster transit time, a smaller chance of damage to the freight and the rates are more favorable. Pay attention to the disadvantages: the transshipment is more complex and less convenient delivery options. Transporting cargo from another port? Also see Antwerp to Sudan (SDPZU) or Rotterdam to Sudan (SDPZU).
- The goal of FCL is that you temporarily own a complete container.
- Ideal for bulk items and large-volume products.
- If you’re shipping more than 14 m3.
- Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, ONE, MSC, Maersk.
When is a LCL container a good choice?
With a small freight, a shared container can be used. You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. The goal of LCL is that you have no say about the other type of cargo that’s in the container with your freight You consciously opt for various benefits such as: perfect for shipping small loads, you spend less on inventory warehousing space and lower sourcing risk. Remark: if you have a cargo load that is more than half a container unit, then you better go for FCL. The cost of the shipment is determined by the dimensions and weight of the cargo.
- LCL means that you transport your cargo via a partial container.
- For low-volume shipments of between 2,5 m3 – 15,5 m3.
- Freight costs are typically based on cargo volume.
- Easier to book during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. POL, Wan Hai, Evergreen, ZIM, HMM.
Other types of containers and customization
The range of boxes is very varied for the shipment of your goods. Each type of cargo needs a different solution. The Dry van is the most used type worldwide. Special boxes are also being used for liquids, grain, flour, or other special goods. Our specialist has placed a summary below. You can also check more information about shipping to Sokhna (EGSOK), port of Cochin (INCOK), Lianyungang (CNLYG) harbor and terminal Jacksonville (USJAX).
- Bulk Containers: used for transportation of dry bulk cargo like grain and coal.
- Flat Rack Containers: internationally used when the cargo cannot fit inside a standard box.
- Hard-Top Containers: used for bulk cargo like cement, automotive, construction goods, steel, etc.
- High-Cube Containers: extremely functional for transporting light and large cargo.
- Insulated Containers: ideal for bulk shipping and temporary storage of mixed products.
- Open-Top Containers: the top is open and is covered with a strong rubber tarpaulin rather than a solid roof.
- Palletwide Containers: are non-standard, uncommon containers with varying dimensions.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are perfect for refrigerated transport of nutritional goods and medicaments.
- Tank Containers: are barrel-shaped vessels serving multi-purposes.
- Ventilated Containers: passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Load types: What do you want to ship?
Shipping stuff by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Port Sudan (SDPZU) has lots of advantages: low tariffs, best for Bulky Goods and much more environmentally friendly than e.g. air freight. The most important ocean cargo imported via sea shipping includes: break bulk, roll on/roll off, neo bulk, containerized, liquid bulk. You can read more about it in the section below.
- Car shipping: your vehicle will be shipped safely and insured internationally.
- House Moving: get your private goods shipped for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects delivered quickly and reliably to another house.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. kerosene, chemicals, biofuels, gasoline, diesel, hydrogen.
- Dry Bulk: grain, iron ore, grain and sand, lumber, salt, sugar.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): means that the cargo is moved on and off the vessel on wheels.
- Breakbulk: goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
- Retail & other: goods like clothes, toys, electronic goods, art and antiques, sports equipment + fashion, food, shoes, machines, furniture.
FAQ: everything you need to know about international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Port Sudan takes approx 21 days. The distance between the two ports is about 4750 nautical miles (nmi). This is equivalent to 8797 km. If you ship something by sea, you have to pay close attention to ETD and ETA. ETD stands for Estimated time of departure of the ship or truck. ETA means the expected date of arrival of an ocean carrier. The precise shipping time depends on the speed of the boat, weather conditions and cargo flows.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Port Sudan (Sudan) are slightly above average. The final invoice amount is determined by a number of factors like type of container, period of the year and pickup charges and Message us for more information, a price proposal and transit time.
When transporting goods to Port Sudan, then customs clearance is an important step. The following documents need to be in place for effective and easy customs clearance. Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, Letter of Credit, Commercial Invoice, Insurance Certificate, Packing List. For more information, then we advise you to contact the customs of Sudan or take a look at the website (www.sudanports.gov.sd).
Incoterms are a set of globally recognized trade rules organized into 11 abbreviated terms. The most commonly used Incoterms are CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporting party is responsible for delivering the goods to the named port of destination. Terms of Free on Board (FOB): the seller must arrange all processes concerning the goods until they have been placed on board of the ship. One can also choose from one of the alternative Incoterms 2000: Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Carrier (FCA), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Ex Works (EXW) and Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Cost and Freight (CFR).