Container shipping Hamburg to Taichung

Would you like to ship a container from Hamburg to Taichung (TWTXG)? Sea freight is a convenient transport solution: e.g. you can transport high volumes for a reasonable price, you have low maintenance costs and you can track the cargo in real time. Importing a container overseas with refrigerated cargo or cars can be facilitated by shippinglines like Sinotrans. You can book different types of containers. An important point of attention is a complete full container (FCL) and (LCL) and partial shipments. Via this website you will receive useful information for international transport Taichung (TW TXG). We get you useful information about the different types of sea containers. You can make use of our practical step-by-step plan. Mail us with your needs and receive a quote with an attractive price and fast transit time.

Ocean shipping is a very popular, safe and low cost-way to import and export goods internationally.
Compared to air freight, there are fewer restrictions and lower emissions.
Sea freight is perfect for international relocations and shipping roll on/roll off or vehicles.
The Port of Taichung is one of the biggest ports of Taiwan.
You can choose from many types and sizes of containers: 20 foot, 40 foot and Hard-Top, Insulated, Flat Rack, Tank, Ventilated, Open-Top containers.

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Shipping to Taichung (TWTXG) from Hamburg (DEHAM)

Ocean freight shipping is the most common way to transport cargo globally. Your material is transferred in shipping containers. The freight forwarder have a special container prepared. A shipping vessel will be ready for your goods at the port of departure Taichung (TW TXG), and will be shipped over the ocean to the addressee at the POD. You can choose for: port-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port. In the next section you will find important information about the arrival port.

Port of departure	Port of Hamburg (DEHAM)
Country of departure	Germany
Port of destination	Port of Taichung
Country of destination	Taiwan
Port Code	TWTXG
Transport Time	+/- 50 days
Shipping prices	$
Office address	No.2 ,Chung-Chi Rd., Sec. 3, Taichung County, Wu-Chi, Taiwan
E-mail address	taiwan@containershippingservice.com
Website	www.tchb.gov.tw/
Phone	886-4-26562611

Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Taichung

Details of your shipping
Enter the port of origin (POO) and the arrival port. Also indicate whether you choose (FCL) full containers or a shared container (LCL). Also choose the desired format (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
Preparing the cargo
First of all, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To prevent damage, we advise you to use pallets. For correct handling you must also label all goods.
Common Export Documents
When you import cargo from Taichung (TWTXG), you will need required export documents (for the national customs): bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing declaration, certificates of origin, packing list. The meaning of a Bill of Lading is a contract released by a shipping agency or carrier to the shipper to confirm the goods have been received in good order and that everything is ready to ship.
Make a choice for Incoterms
An incoterm is a set of rules to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The Incoterm defines how much responsibility you have for export/import documents, insurances and transport. Much chosen incoterms are Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Free On Board (FOB), Ex Works (EXW).
Ship Live Tracking
Use the track and trace service to check where your load is at this moment. You can see in realtime when the freight has been departed from Port of Loading, arrived at the port of arrival (POD) and the moment the consignee has confirmed that the cargo has reached its final destination.

Sea freight from Taichung (TWTXG) to Hamburg (DEHAM): select your container

You are going to ship a container from port of Taichung – (TW TXG) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? Make sure you book the right container for your cargo. You can choose from large and small sizes (20 ft, 40 ft) and multiple transport options (LCL shipping or FCL shipping). We cooperate with several international shipping lines. The port has a good connection with surrounding cities. In the section below you will find extensive information and advice about the most common sizes and types. We are happy to provide you with more information about Documents.

Advantages of a 20ft container

Twenty Foot Containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most versatile container type. They are easy to stack on the vessel, which means they are cheaper to ship. Very suitable for the transport of personal items and removals. Keep in mind: TEU abbreviation stands for Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit.

This box offers a solution for sending goods overseas.
A 20-foot container know the following size description: 5.90m x 2,35m x 2,39m.
You can use 11 pallets on one tier.
In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.500 kilogram.

Explanation of the 40 ft container

The 40 foot container is the largest of the standard shipping containers. Many kinds of products can be loaded and stored in it. This makes it an excellent choice for shipping large quantities of goods. Moreover, you can also opt for a taller ‘high cube’ deal. It has an exterior height of 9’6” (1 foot taller than normal). This ensures that your cargo/goods can be loaded higher.

Very popular with large and bulky goods.
It has the following dimensions: 12,0 x 2,4 x 2,3 m.
It can hold 23-24 Euro pallets or 20-21 standard pallets in one row.
In terms of weight fits maximum: +/- 28.000 kg.

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In which situations do I choose an FCL container?

If you have enough goods to fill an entire container, then renting a full container is the most interesting. Freight carriers then talk about FCL (Full Container Load). There is no need to share it with other shippers. There are many advantages to it: quick transit time, damage is lessened and and it is cheaper per unit. Pay attention to the disadvantages: it is expensive for small loads and it is hard to book during peak season. There are also other departure ports. See for example Antwerp to Taichung (TWTXG) or Rotterdam to Taichung (TWTXG).

The premise of FCL is that you temporarily own a complete container.
Suitable for as many small items on pallets as large goods.
Economically viable when the shipment occupies 15 m3 or more.
Available at: e.g. COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, Maersk, MSC.

Details about Less than container (LCL)

If your cargo does not fill an entire 20-foot or 40-foot container, a shared container can be used. Transport organizations describe that as Less Than Container Load (LCL). With LCL transport, you just pay for the amount of space used in a single container. There are many benefits like: you’re only charged for the space you are using, you spend less on inventory warehousing space and it is more flexible during peak-times. Remark: if your goods can fill up half of the container space, then it is often more interesting to go for an FCL shipping. The cost of LCL is based on volume, usually in cubic meters (CBM).

The premise of LCL is that you transport your cargo via a partial container.
Cost effective for shipments between 2 m3 & 16,5 m3.
You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
Easier to find space during peak season.
Available at: e.g. Evergreen, Wan Hai, POL, ZIM, Yang Ming.

Information about other types of containers

You can choose from many types of boxes for ocean transport. Each type of cargo has its own characteristics and methods. The most common type is the Dry van. There are innovative and special constructions for oils or chemicals, onions, potatoes, vegetables or very expensive items. We give a short explanation below. You can also check more information about shipping to Aliaga (TRALI), port of Sidney Harbour (CASDY), Algiers (DZALG) harbor and terminal Cagliari (ITCAG).

Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods such as as grain, feedstuffs, spices.
Flat Rack Containers: versatile containers that make it possible for you to ship unique cargo.
Hard-Top Containers: equipped with a removable steel roof.
High-Cube Containers: ideal for secure storage, particularly of valuable equipment or machinery.
Insulated Containers: are often used in the retail market (extra dry & great stable temperature).

Open-Top Containers: is a shipping box without a roof.
Palletwide Containers: designed to accommodate a larger amount of Euro pallets.
Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for cold storage like perishables, frozen goods and pharmaceutical products.
Tank Containers: are basically, cylindrical vessels held within a standard 20ft ISO frame.
Ventilated Containers: the best option for for organic products.

Load types: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?

Shipping stuff by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Taichung (TWTXG) is very popular because of it is very efficient, high sea vessel load capacity and the Duty and VAT are much less expensive than air freight. Much seen ocean cargo that are transported by sea are: dry bulk, break bulk, containerized, roll on/roll off, neo bulk. Below we tell you everything about it.

Car shipping: transport your vehicle to the other side of the world.
House Moving: advice and support in the field of relocation.
Removals (Household Goods): quickly and easily ship your household effects to another city.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. kerosene, chemicals, hydrogen, gasoline, petroleum, diesel.
Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain but also cement, sugar, salt, coils.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel for wheeled freight-carrying equipment.
Breakbulk: are frequently packaged in smaller boxes: bags, boxes, cartons, crates, drums, or barrels/vats.
Retail & other: load like toys, clothes, sports equipment, electronic goods, art and antiques and machines, furniture, food, fashion, drinks.

FAQ: questions and answers about international transport

What is the shipping time from Hamburg to Taichung?

Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Taichung takes about 50 days. The distance between the two ports is about 11800 nautical miles. Converted that is 21854 km. When you ship a sea container, you get 2 types of important values: ETD and ETA. ETD means the Expected or Estimated Time of Departure. Estimated time of arrival (ETA) is the date and time that a shipment is predicted to arrive. The actual shipping time depends on displacement of the vessel, wind force and wind direction and type of shipment.

How much does it cost to ship a container to Taichung (TWTXG)?

Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Taichung (Taiwan) are relatively cheap. The total cost is determined by a number of factors like cargo volume and weight, shipping route and supply and demand. Feel free to contact us for a customised quote and extra info.

Which customs documents are required for my shipment?

When shipping goods to Taichung, there are documents you need for customs clearance. Exporters need to include the following documents with their goods: Letter of Credit, Insurance Certificate, Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Import/export Licenses, Certificate of Origin. For questions or additional information, please contact the customs of Taiwan or take a look at the website (www.tchb.gov.tw/).

What incoterm is the most appropriate?

Incoterms tell us when ownership of the product changes hands. The most common terms for sea transport are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporting party takes care of covering the costs, insurance, and freight of the buyer’s shipment while in transit to the port of destination. Content of a Free on Board (FOB) contract: the selling party is fully liable for the goods until the goods are loaded on board the ship. There are additionally more Incoterms 2000 like Carriage Paid To (CPT), Ex Works (EXW), Free Carrier (FCA), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) and Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered At Place (DAP), Cost and Freight (CFR).