Container shipping Hamburg to Tanjung Pelepas

You want to ship a container from Hamburg to Tanjung Pelepas (MYTPP)? Sea freight is a convenient transport solution: you can ship large volumes at low costs, it is economical and it is trustworthy. Ship a container overseas with ro-ro or vehicles can be arranged by shipping companies such as Maersk. They offer all kind of containers. Transporters make a distinction between a full container for yourself (FCL) and a partial filled container (LCL). Via containershippingservice.com you will receive practical information regarding international transport Tanjung Pelepas (MY TPP). You can read up-to-date information about the various sea container types. You will also find a step-by-step plan for starting exporters. Share your cargo and transport wishes and we will prepare a quote with the best rates and fastest transit times.

Ocean shipping is an innovative, safe and cost-effective way to transport bulk containers.
Advantages compared to air freight: it offers more capacity and value.
Sea freight is suitable for international removals and exporting container cargo or cars.
The Port of Tanjung Pelepas is one of the most important ports in Malaysia.
Frequently used containers types are: twenty footers, forty footers and Flat Rack, Insulated, Dry Van, Ventilated, Refrigerated, Tank containers.

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Shipping to Tanjung Pelepas (MYTPP) from Hamburg (DEHAM)

Ocean freight shipping is the most economical form of transportation. Your products are packed tightly in a container. The freight forwarder company sends the location details to you. The cargo is transported by truck to the shipping vessel at the departing port Tanjung Pelepas (MY TPP), and will be shipped over the ocean to the importer at the arrival harbour. You need to make a choose out of: port-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port. In the list below you will find some basic data of the POD (Port Of Destination).

Port of departure	Port of Hamburg (DEHAM)
Country of departure	Germany
Port of destination	Port of Tanjung Pelepas
Country of destination	Malaysia
Port Code	MYTPP
Transit Time	+/- 45 days
Shipping prices	$
Office address	Bangunan Pentadbiran Pelabuhan, Jalan Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas, Gelang Patah, Johor Darul Takzim 81560, Malaysia
E-mail address	malaysia@containershippingservice.com
Website	www.portsworld.com/Ports/tanjungpelepas.htm
Phone	07-5042222

Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Tanjung Pelepas

Details of your shipment
Enter the origin of shipment and the port of destination. Decide if you will ship a full container for yourself (FCL) or a container with combined cargo (LCL). Also choose the size of the container (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
Packing the freight
To start with, ensure the cargo is packed appropriately for carriage. To prevent damage, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. Don’t forget to label the cargo!
Export documents
When exporting goods to Tanjung Pelepas (MYTPP), you need to share special export documents (for the national customs): export/import customs declaration, certificates of origin, bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing list. A Bill of Lading is a required document that is completed by a carrier to acknowledge the receipt of cargo and that everything is ready to ship.
Determine the desired Incoterm
Incoterms are suitable terms in the transport-market to define the responsibilities and costs between two parties correctly. The Incoterm determines who is responsible for e.g insurance, transport and all documents. Much chosen incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Free On Board (FOB), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
Track shipment
Use the Online Container & Freight Tracking System to check where your cargo is right now. They will send you a mail when the freight has been loaded at the POL (port of origin), arrived at Port of delivery (POD) and when the carrier arrived at the final location.

Sea freight from Tanjung Pelepas (MYTPP) to Hamburg (DEHAM): select your container type

You received an order and want to ship a container from port of Tanjung Pelepas – (MY TPP) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? The first step is to find the right container type. They come in different sizes (20-ft, 40-ft) and multiple transport options (FCL shipping or LCL shipment). Examples of shipping lines serving the port are PL, CMA CGM, Evergreen, FESCO, Hamburg Sud, Hanjin, K Line, Maersk, MOL, NYK, OOCL. Important towns around the port are Pekan Nenas, Pontian Kecil, Sekudai, Johor Bahru, Senai, Kulai, Kelapa Sawit, Ulu Tiram, Pasir Gudang, Simpang Rengam, Kota Tinggi, Parit Raja, Kluang, Bandar Penggaram, Yong Peng, Chaah, Bukit Bakri, Mersing, Labis, Bandar Maharani. In the next chapter you can compare all types and read more about the most popular boxes. Our specialists also provide details about Rail Freight.

Information and benefits of 20 FT container

20-foot containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most commonly used size. It’s a very common and efficient size, that means they are quite cheap. Very suitable for the transport of household goods and movings. Some extra info: The term “TEU” stands for twenty-foot equivalent unit.

This box offers a solution for transporting cargo via the ocean.
The size of a 20-foot container is: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
You can load it with maximum +/- 27.500 kg.

Specifications of a 40 FT container

The 40 foot container is the largest of the standard shipping containers. He can hold much more cargo. This makes it an excellent choice for shipping large sea freight. Also, there are also special extra tall ‘high cube’ variant. It is about one foot taller than a normal box. Ideal for tall items.

Used for dry freight of all kinds.
The format is almost always the same: 12200 mm × 2440 mm × 2590 mm.
1 FEU fit up to 20 Standard Pallets, and 24 Euro Pallets.
Pay attention to the weight limit of +/- 28.600 kilogram.

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Full Container (FCL)

When you want to ship large quantities of goods, then it is usually better to book a full container. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. You don’t need to share it with other merchandise. The advantages are great: quick transit time, less likely to damage your goods (as the container just contains your goods) and and it is cheaper per unit. Pay attention to the disadvantages: you need large volume to be viable and it can be a financial risk with a larger inventory. Another departure port? Also check Antwerp to Tanjung Pelepas (MYTPP) or Rotterdam to Tanjung Pelepas (MYTPP).

The premise of FCL is that you get the universal right to your own container.
Ideal for cargo with tight delivery schedules.
When you send more than 10 standard pallets.
Available at: e.g. ONE, CMA CGM, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO.

When is a LCL container a good choice?

If you want to transport a small cargo by sea, inquire about the possibilities for a shared container. Logistics experts treat that as a LCL (Less Than Container Load) agreement. The meaning of LCL is: you share the container with other importers. There are many benefits like: perfect for shipping small loads, you spend less on inventory warehousing space and it is faster during peak-season. Remark: if your shipment takes up more than half a container, then FCL is probably your best bet. The total shipping costs are related to volume and weight.

LCL Means that means that you transport your cargo via a partial container.
Cost effective for shipments between 3,5 m3 and 15,5 m3.
Deal for cargo that does not fill the entire container.
Can be booked via practical all shipping lines.
Available at: e.g. ZIM, Evergreen, HMM, POL, Wan Hai.

Alternative container types

The range of boxes is very varied for shipping your cargo. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. There are specially developed transport options for oils, onions, potatoes, vegetables or very exclusive stuff. We explain everything below. Be sure to check out the transport options to Piyala (INFBE), port of Vizag (INVIZ), Gdansk (PLGDN) harbor and terminal Kainan (JPKAI).

Bulk Containers: used in for transporting bulk cargo like as grain, feedstuffs, spices.
Flat Rack Containers: it is flat and cargo can be loaded either from the sides or from the top.
Hard-Top Containers: special roof makes it fairly easier to load and unload the cargo through forklift.
High-Cube Containers: an intermodal storage unit with an external height of 9ft. 6in.
Insulated Containers: ideal for Short-Term Storage or Short-Hop Journeys.

Open-Top Containers: is a shipping box without a roof.
Palletwide Containers: 5 cm wider and are designed for optimal transportation of cargo on EURO pallets.
Refrigerated Containers: reefers are big fridges that are used to transport temperature controlled cargoes.
Tank Containers: for the transport of all types of bulk liquid by rail, road and sea.
Ventilated Containers: is used for cargo which needs ventilation.

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

Shipping cargo by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Tanjung Pelepas (MYTPP) has a lot of pluses: attractive costs, it is effective for large quantities of goods and minimal restrictions. The most important ocean cargo transported by sea include: neo bulk, dry bulk, containerized, liquid bulk, break bulk. Below you will find a brief summary.

Car shipping: a professional company ships your vehicle internationally.
House Moving: choose reliable transport options for personal items (relocation).
Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped precisely and neatly.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. gasoline, chemicals, hydrogen, kerosene, petroleum, diesel.
Dry Bulk: grain, coal, iron ore but also sugar, coils, salt, cement.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): one of the most flexible methods of shipping vehicles overseas.
Breakbulk: small containers of freight are unloaded from pallets and packed into the ship’s hold.
Retail & other: goods like art and antiques, toys, clothes, electronic goods, sports equipment or shoes, furniture, food, drinks, machines.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about international transport

How long does it take to ship from Hamburg to Tanjung Pelepas?

Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Tanjung Pelepas takes on average 45 days. The ship has to cover a distance of about 10600 nautical miles (nmi). Converted that is 19631 kilometers. When you send something by sea, there are 2 important values, ETD and ETA. ETD means the Estimated Time Of Departure. ETA is the date that the shipment arrives in the destination country. The exact shipping time has several factors: displacement of the vessel, wind force and direction and maintenance.

What are the all-in costs of shipping a container to Tanjung Pelepas (MYTPP)?

Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Tanjung Pelepas (Malaysia) are relatively cheap. The final invoice amount is determined by important aspects like type of container, the total distance to the delivery destination and currency. We invite you to contact us for current rates and transit times.

Which customs documents do I need to provide?

When you send goods to Tanjung Pelepas, then you should also think about customs clearance. The following documents are important: Letter of Credit, Commercial Invoice, Import/export Licenses, Certificate of Origin, Packing List, Bill of Lading. For questions or additional information, you can contact the customs of Malaysia or take a look at the website (www.portsworld.com/Ports/tanjungpelepas.htm).

What is the best Incoterm for my shipment?

Incoterms describe the rights and obligations of both seller and buyer. The two most popular Incoterms rules in maritime shipping are CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the selling party bears responsibility for all the costs up to and including the ocean freight to the required port. The meaning of Free on Board (FOB) is the seller is responsible for the entire logistics process for the goods until the goods are loaded on board the ship. Other commonly used Incoterms 2000 are e.g. Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Free Carrier (FCA), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW) and Cost and Freight (CFR), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).