Container shipping Hamburg to Talcahuano
You are planning to ship a container from Hamburg to Talcahuano (CLTAL)? Sea freight has many advantages: large items can be shipped for competitive rates, it is efficient and it has live tracking. Transporting a sea container with break bulk or cars and other vehicles can be done via e.g. Antong Holdings (QASC). You can book different types of containers. A big difference is being made between full containers (FCL) and a partial filled container (LCL). Via our experts you will receive dedicated information regarding international transport Talcahuano (CL TAL). You can read extensive information about the different types and ways of sea freight. Besides this we share a practical step-by-step plan. Mail us with your needs and you will get a competitive quote with an attractive price and fast transit time.
- Ocean shipping is a reliable, safe and inexpensive way to ship your goods to anywhere in the world.
- When we compare this to air freight, there are fewer restrictions and it is far cheaper.
- Sea freight is recommended for international removals and exporting food or machinery.
- The Port of Talcahuano is an important logistics artery in Chile.
- We handle a wide variety of container sizes including: standaard 20 ft, 40 ft and 40 HC and Dry Van, Hard-Top, Insulated, Refrigerated, Open-Top, Tank containers.
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Shipping to Talcahuano (CLTAL) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is one of the most economical forms of transporting goods internationally. Your goods are wrapped up 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 Talcahuano (CL TAL), and will be shipped by sea to the recipient at the destination harbor. You can choose for: door-to-door, port-to-port, port-to-door, door-to-port. In the following paragraph we offer useful information about the arrival port.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Talcahuano |
| Country of destination | Chile |
| Port Code | CLTAL |
| Transportation time | +/- 39 days |
| Shipping prices | $$$$ |
| Port address | Avenida Blanco Encalada 547, Talcahuano, Chile |
| E-mail address | eportuaria@puertotalcahuano.cl |
| Website | www.puertotalcahuano.cl |
| Phone | (56-41)797600 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Talcahuano
- Cargo details
Enter the departure port and the POD (port of destination). Choose how you want to transport: (FCL) Full Container Load or (LCL) Less Container Load. Also choose the desired format (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
- Preparing the cargo
Obviously, ensure the freight is properly packaged. To prevent damage, it is a good idea to use pallets. You must also put a label on the freight.
- Documents Required for Exporting
If you want to send goods to Talcahuano (CLTAL), please pay attention to the necessary relevant export documents (for fast customs clearance): export/import customs declaration, packing list, bill of lading, packing declaration, commercial invoice. A Bill of Lading is a document or electronic invoice signed by the carrier describing the correct state of goods and that the freight has been booked correctly.
- Choosing the Incoterms
An incoterm is a set of rules to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The Incoterm shows who is the risk-bearing party for transit, insurance and customs clearance. The most common incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
- Track your cargo
Use container track and trace to check where your shipment is right now. They will send you a mail when the ship is departed from POL (Port of loading), arrived at Port of delivery (POD) and when the cargo was transported to the ultimate recipient.
Sea freight from Talcahuano (CLTAL) to Hamburg (DEHAM): select the container that suits the freight
You need to ship a container from port of Talcahuano – (CL TAL) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is crucial to pick the right container type. You can choose from large and small sizes (20ft & 40ft) and different container specifications (FCL shipping or LCL shipment). Several major international shipping lines operate here. The port has a good connection with surrounding cities. Below you can read all important information about the most popular boxes. Our specialists also provide details about Cargo Security.
Explanation about a 20ft container
20. ft. containers (also known under the name dry van) is the most commonly type for shipment in ocean freight. They are easy to stack on the vessel, which ensures low handling costs. Ideal for the transportation of bulk goods and personal effects and international movings. Nice to know: The acronym TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box is a very suitable choice for the shipment of goods in ocean freight.
- The size of a 20-foot container is: 5,9 x 2,4 x 2,4 meter.
- It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
- You must take into account a maximum permitted weight of +/- 27.400 kilogram.
Advantages of a 40ft container
The 40-foot container offers twice as much space as the 20-footer. They can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier. This makes it a popular choice for shipping large volumes of cargo. Tip: you can also opt for a taller ‘high cube’ box. This is one foot taller than a regular 40 ft. Ideal if you have high cargo.
- The ideal means of transport for large loads.
- It has the following dimensions: 12200 mm × 2440 mm × 2590 mm.
- It can hold 23-24 Euro pallets or 20-21 standard pallets in one row.
- Maximum load is about +/- 28.100 kilogram.
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Use a Full Container (FCL)
If your cargo is so large that you can fill an entire container, then you better book an exclusive private full container. This is known as an FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share space with others like LCL. There are many pluses: ideal transit time, damage is lessened and you take advantage of economies of scale. Of course there are also downsides: it is unsuitable for Small Packages and less convenient delivery options. Departing from another port? Also check out Antwerp to Talcahuano (CLTAL) and Rotterdam to Talcahuano (CLTAL).
- The concept of FCL is that you get the universal right to your own container.
- Very suitable for goods with a large dimension.
- If you’re shipping more than 14 m3.
- Available at: e.g. Maersk, COSCO, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM.
Details about Less than container (LCL)
If you don’t prefer a full container, it might be cheaper to book a partial shipment (shared container). You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. With LCL transport, shipments from various parties are combined to fill up one container. There are multiple advantages: it’s perfect for shipping small loads, you can save on inventory costs and lower sourcing risk. Worth mentioning: once you have more than half a container worth of goods, it is often cheaper to book a full container. The shipping costs are calculated on the basis of volume and weight.
- The idea of LCL is that your cargo is transported in a partial container.
- For low-volume shipments of between 2 m3 and 15,5 m3.
- You only pay for the space you are using.
- Capabilities at almost all international ports.
- Available at: e.g. ZIM, Wan Hai, Yang Ming, Evergreen, POL.
Other types of containers and customization
There exist a lot of box-types for the international transport of your cargo by sea. Each type of cargo has its own characteristics and methods. The Dry van is suitable for many common goods. But there are also specific options for oils, flowers, fruit or high class goods. We’ve explained it all below. Also check other destinations such as Sydney (AUSYD), port of A Coruna (ESLCG), Mar del Plata (ARMDQ) harbor and terminal Koper (SIKOP).
- Bulk Containers: used to ship a broad range of dry cargo like like grain and ore.
- Flat Rack Containers: versatile containers that make it possible for you to ship unique cargo.
- Hard-Top Containers: for shipping a wide range of dry cargo and mass freight.
- High-Cube Containers: ideal when a slightly larger volume capacity is needed.
- Insulated Containers: ideal for Storage or Shipping Dry Goods.
- Open-Top Containers: for heavy goods which are difficult to be loaded sideways.
- Palletwide Containers: specially designed to accommodate more number of Euro-pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers maintain a stable temperature inside.
- Tank Containers: for the transport of all types of bulk liquid by rail, road and sea.
- Ventilated Containers: are fitted with additional ventilation holes.
Kind of load: which items do you want to transport by sea?
Transporting load by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Talcahuano (CLTAL) is very popular because of low prices, particularly interesting for bulk cargo and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Frequently chosen ocean cargo exported via sea lines are: dry bulk, containerized, break bulk, liquid bulk, neo bulk. Below we tell you everything about it.
- Car shipping: it saves money and time to to have your vehicle shipped.
- House Moving: excellent logistic support in case of relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): Ships your household effects / furniture quickly and affordable.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. diesel, kerosene, gasoline, chemicals, biofuels, hydrogen.
- Dry Bulk: grain, iron ore, grain and sand, cement, rods, plates.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): the vessel is designed so that vehicles or loads can be entered straight by rolling.
- Breakbulk: cargo that is transported in bags, boxes, crates, drums or barrels.
- Retail & other: goods like sports equipment, electronic goods, clothes, art and antiques, medical/pharmacy + fashion, drinks, furniture, machines, food.
FAQ: frequently asked questions and answers regarding international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Talcahuano takes approx 39 days. The distance to be covered is about 9400 nautical miles (nmi). This is roughly equivalent to 17409 km. If you ship something by sea, you have to pay close attention to 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 exact shipping time has several factors: the speed of the boat, wind force and direction and maintenance.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Talcahuano (Chile) are relatively expensive. The total cost is subject to various parts such as cargo type, transit time and freight forwarder handling fees. Fill in the request form for a clear quote and estimated shipping time.
When shipping goods to Talcahuano, there are documents you need for customs clearance. You need to present the following documents: Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, Import/export Licenses, Insurance Certificate, Letter of Credit. If you are not sure whether you will be charged extra or not, then we advise you to contact the customs of Chile or visit the website of the port / gouvernment (www.puertotalcahuano.cl).
Incoterms tell us when ownership of the product changes hands. The most popular Incoterms for sea transport are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the seller covers delivering the goods to the agreed port. With Free on Board (FOB), we mean that the seller has the responsibility for the goods until they are loaded onto a shipping vessel. Other Incoterms 2000 you can choose from are: Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Carrier (FCA), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Ex Works (EXW) & Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Cost and Freight (CFR).