Container shipping Hamburg to Tartus
Are you looking for a service to ship a container from Hamburg to Tartous (SYTTS)? Sea freight has many pluses: you can ship heavy cargo for a good price, it is great for bulk goods and it is trustworthy. Transporting a container overseas with refrigerated cargo or equipment can be outsourced to e.g. Regional Container Lines. You can book various types of containers. An important distinction is (FCL) Full Container Load and a partial filled container (LCL). Via our transport agents we share useful information regarding international transport Tartous (SY TTS). We provide you with inside-information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. Further on you can read a a practical step-by-step plan where we explain everything in 5 steps. Describe what you want to transport and you will get a competitive quote with extensive pricing details.
- Ocean shipping is a professional, staunch and relatively cheap way to export or import international containers.
- When we compare it to air transport, it offers more capacity and value.
- Sea freight is ideal for worldwide removals and carrying food or vehicles.
- The Port of Tartus is a frequently chosen port in Syrian Arab Republic.
- The range of containers includes: normal 20 & 40 foot, High Cube and Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Dry Van, Tank, Ventilated, Refrigerated containers.
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Shipping to Tartous (SYTTS) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting items or goods by ship. Your personal stuff is wrapped up in shipping containers. The freight forwarder (intermediary) ensures that a container is ready. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the port of origin Tartous (SY TTS), and will be shipped by ocean to the agent at the destination harbor. You need to make a choose out of: port-to-port, door-to-port, port-to-door or door-to-door. In the next section you will find important information about the port of delivery.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Tartus |
| Country of destination | Syrian Arab Republic |
| Port Code | SYTTS |
| Transit Time | +/- 17 days |
| Shipping costs | $ |
| Port address | BP 86 Tartous Syria |
| E-mail address | ta-pco@mail.sy |
| Website | www.tartousport.com/english |
| Phone | 9634320562 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Tartus
- Shipment details
Enter the port of departure and destination of shipment. Decide if you will ship a complete full container (FCL) or a shared container (LCL). Also select container size (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
- Pack you load
Firstly, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To prevent damage, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. You must also put a label on the freight.
- Common Export Documents
If you ship cargo to Tartous (SYTTS), you need to share up-to-date export documents (for correct national customs papers): packing list, bill of lading, packing declaration, certificates of origin, commercial invoice. A Bill of Lading is a required document that is provided to the shipper to acknowledge the receipt of cargo and confirm that the items are well packed for shipment.
- Incoterms for your freight
Incoterms are suitable terms in the transport-market to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The Incoterm defines who bears responsibility for e.g. shipment, insurance, documentation and customs clearance. Widely used incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Free On Board (FOB).
- Follow your cargo live
Use the track and trace service to check where your load is at this moment. You can check easily when the vessel is departed from Port of Loading, arrived at Port of Destination (POD) and when the carrier arrived at the final location.
Sea freight from Tartous (SYTTS) to Hamburg (DEHAM): choose container
Would you like to ship a container from port of Tartus – (SY TTS) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? The first step is to get a suitable container. There are different sizes (20-ft, 40-ft) and different ways to fill a container (LCL shipment or FCL shipping). Popular shipping lines include CMA CGM, MSC. Important towns around the port are Tartus, Safita, Baniyas, Masyaf, Jablah, Salamiyah, Yabrud, Idlib, Duma, Damascus, Jaramana, Qatana, Darayya, Aleppo, Nawá, Manbij, Abu Kamal. In the section below we put everything together and offer information about the most popular boxes. Also click further for information about 40-foot Container.
What you need to know about the twenty foot container
20-foot containers (also known under the name dry van) is the most common container worldwide. They are easy to load, access, and handle, which give you lower handling and shipping costs. Ideal for the transportation of bulk goods and personal stuff and international removals. Nice to know: 1 Teu means Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- A very popular box for sending goods with transport ships.
- A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
- You can use 11 pallets on one tier.
- The maximum load is about +/- 27.400 kg.
Advantages of a 40 FT container
In addition to the small one, there is also a larger 40 foot container. You can pack a lot of cargo in this. This makes it a very popular choice for transporting large loads by sea. In conclusion, there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ box. It has an exterior height of 9’6” (1 foot taller than normal). This ensures that your cargo/goods can be loaded higher.
- Taller and bulkier than the standard containers.
- The dimensions are as follows: 12031 x 2346 x 2383 mm.
- The 40’ft container can hold up to 24 EU pallets.
- Maximum load is about +/- 28.600 kilogram.
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FCL: Full Container
I case you are going to ship a lot of stuff, it is best to book a full container. This is known as an FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share it with other merchandise. There are many advantages to it: quick transit time, less risk of damage during the logistics process and it’s more cost-effective. There are also disadvantages: it is not suitable for small cargo and insurance is extra important. Have your cargo depart from another port? See also Antwerp to Tartous (SYTTS) and Rotterdam to Tartous (SYTTS).
- The goal of FCL is that the container only holds your cargo.
- Load directly from factory or storage.
- Economically viable when the shipment occupies 15 m3 or more.
- Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, CMA CGM, MSC, ONE.
Details about Less than container (LCL)
If you want to transport a small cargo by sea, aks our freight forwarders to possibilities for a shared container. Logistics experts treat that as a LCL (Less Than Container Load) agreement. LCL Means that means that you just pay for the amount of space used in a single container. You benefit from many advantages: you can save money on smaller shipments, the handling and insurance costs are limited and it is more flexible during peak-times. Remark: once you have more than half a container worth of goods, then FCL is a better choice. The cost of LCL is based on volume and weight.
- The premise of LCL is that a partial container is booker for the freight.
- Cost effective for shipments between 3 m3 and 14 m3.
- You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
- Easier to find space during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. Wan Hai, HMM, Yang Ming, Evergreen, ZIM.
Information about other types of containers
You can choose from many types of boxes for transporting your cargo. Each type of cargo has its own characteristics and methods. The Dry van is suitable for many common goods. There are also special possibilities for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, wheat, barley and cocoa or unique high value cargo. You can read more about it below. We also provide more information about sea transportation to Izmir (TRIZM), port of Dar es Salaam (TZDAR), Surabaya (IDSUB) harbor and terminal Ensenada (MXESE).
- Bulk Containers: used for transport of foodstuffs or bulk such as like grain and ore.
- Flat Rack Containers: versatile containers that make it possible for you to ship unique cargo.
- Hard-Top Containers: used for bulk cargo like cement, automotive, construction goods, steel, etc.
- High-Cube Containers: it is 1 foot taller than the standard height of shipping containers.
- Insulated Containers: for e.g. pharmaceutical products, fresh produce, beverages, frozen goods, and chemicals.
- Open-Top Containers: for the transportation of goods like glass and marble blocks.
- Palletwide Containers: perfect for transporting cargo on europellets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods which need to be transported at a constant temperature.
- Tank Containers: for the transport of all types of bulk liquid by rail, road and sea.
- Ventilated Containers: ventilation is provided by openings in the top and bottom side rails.
Kind of load: What do you want to ship?
Transporting cargo by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Tartus (SYTTS) has many benefits: low prices, best for Bulky Goods and very flexible. Relevant ocean cargo categories exported via sea lines are: dry bulk, break bulk, containerized, neo bulk, liquid bulk. Below we tell you everything about it.
- Car shipping: shipping your vehicle to another part of a country or the other side of the world.
- House Moving: your international relocation will be less time-consuming and more efficient.
- Removals (Household Goods): Ships your household effects / furniture quickly and affordable.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. petroleum, biofuels, hydrogen, kerosene, diesel, gasoline.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain but also cement, rods, plates, sugar.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): the vessel is designed so that vehicles or loads can be entered straight by rolling.
- Breakbulk: For the transport of cargo that don’t fit in standard-size shipping containers or cargo bins.
- Retail & other: products like art and antiques, toys, clothes, medical/pharmacy, electronic goods + shoes, machines, furniture, food, fashion.
FAQ: frequently asked questions and answers regarding international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Tartus takes around 17 days. The total distance is approx. 3850 nautical miles (M). That equates to 7130 kilometers. When you send something by sea, there are 2 important values, ETD and ETA. ETD means the date and time the vessel will leave the dock. ETA It is the date and time that the vessel has been scheduled to arrive into port. The exact shipping time depends on condition of the hull, wind force and direction and possible maintenance.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Tartus (Syrian Arab Republic) are relatively cheap. The total cost is subject to various factors such as cargo type, shipping route and pickup charges and We invite you to contact us for more information, a price proposal and transit time.
When you are sending goods to Tartous, then you should pay attention to customs clearance. The following documents are required: Bill of Lading, Import/export Licenses, Letter of Credit, Commercial Invoice, Insurance Certificate, Packing List. For more information about these duties please contact the customs of Syrian Arab Republic or visit the website of the port / gouvernment (www.tartousport.com/english).
Incoterms decide the responsibility of each the exporter along with the importer of products. For sea transportation, we usually use CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the selling party is responsible for the costs of transporting the cargo to the port of destination. Free on Board (FOB) includes: the supplier to pay for the delivery of the goods until they have been placed on board of the ship. There are additionally more Incoterms 2000 like Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Free Carrier (FCA) and Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).