Container shipping Hamburg to Fredericia
You are planning to ship a container from Hamburg to Terminal Fredericia (DKFRC)? Sea freight is a convenient transport solution: you can ship heavy cargo for a good price, you have low maintenance costs and it is trustworthy. Transporting a container by sea with dry bulk or factory parts can be arranged by shipping companies such as TS Lines. You can book many different types of shipping containers. Shipping lines offer the choice between a complete full container (FCL) and (LCL) and partial shipments. Via our freight forwarders you will get accurate information regarding international transport Fredericia (DK FRC). You will find up-to-date information about the various sea container types. Further on you can read a practical step-by-step plan. Contact u directly and we will gladly send you a tailor-made offer with an attractive price and fast transit time.
- Ocean shipping is an innovative, trustworthy and relatively cheap way to ship high volume products.
- When we compare this to air freight, it is cheaper and there are less restrictions.
- Sea freight is a solution for worldwide removals and the transportation of fruit or cars and other vehicles.
- The Port of Fredericia is one of the most important ports in Denmark.
- Popular container types are: 20 foot, 40 foot and Hard-Top, Insulated, Flat Rack, Ventilated, Open-Top, Tank containers.
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Shipping to Terminal Fredericia (DKFRC) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting large quantities of goods across the sea. Your material is transferred in shipping containers. The intermediary (freight forwarder) will book a container. A shipping vessel will be ready for your goods at the departure port Fredericia (DK FRC), and will be shipped by ocean to the recipient at the POD (port of destination). They offer solutions like port-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port. In the attached table you can read different kind of info about the port of delivery.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Fredericia |
| Country of destination | Denmark |
| Port Code | DKFRC |
| Transit Time | +/- 4 days |
| Shipping costs | $ |
| Local address | Vesthavnsvej 33, Fredericia DK-7000, Denmark |
| E-mail address | post@adp-as.dk |
| Website | www.adp-as.com/ |
| Telephone number | 4579215000 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Fredericia
- Freight Details
Enter the departing port and the POD. Choose how you want to transport: full containers (FCL) or a container with combined cargo (LCL). Also choose the size of the container (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
- Loading the freight
Firstly, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To transport the cargo in good condition, it is best to pack the freight on pallets. For correct handling you must also label all goods.
- Export documents
When you import cargo from Terminal Fredericia (DKFRC), you should organize special export documents (for the national customs): packing list, certificates of origin, export/import customs declaration, packing declaration, commercial invoice. A Bill of Lading is a required document released by a shipping agency or carrier to the shipper confirming goods were received in an acceptable condition and confirm that the items are well packed for shipment.
- Determine the desired Incoterm
Freight forwarders make us of incoterms to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The Incoterm defines how much responsibility you have for transport, insurance and the relevant documents for transport. These are the most commonly chosen terms in sea freight: Ex Works (EXW), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Free On Board (FOB).
- Track shipment
Use the track and trace service to check where your freight is right now. You can check the status when the load is registered at the POO (port of load), has been transferred to the POD (port of destination) and when the carrier arrived at the final location.
Sea freight from Terminal Fredericia (DKFRC) to Hamburg (DEHAM): choosing a suitable container
You need to ship a container from port of Fredericia – (DK FRC) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is important to rent a suitable container. They are available in different sizes (20-ft, 40-ft) and methods (LCL shipping or FCL shipping). Several major international shipping lines operate here. There is a good connection to important cities in the area. In the next section you can read all important information about the most popular products. We are happy to provide you with more information about Certificate of Origin.
Information and benefits of twenty foot container
20 ft. containers (also known under the name dry van) is the most versatile container type. They are relatively easy to ship, so the transport costs are quite low. Widely used for transporting personal items and international removals. Keep in mind: TEU is equal to 1 20 Foot container.
- The most commonly used box for shipping freight by sea.
- A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: 5.90m x 2,35m x 2,39m.
- A 20’ft container can hold eleven pallets.
- You can load it with maximum +/- 27.000 kg.
Advantages of a 40 ft container
The 40-foot container offers twice as much space as the 20-footer. Many types of goods can be shipped within these boxes. This makes it a popular choice for shipping large cargo by sea. Finally, people can also opt for the 40 foot container ‘high cube’ choice. It has an exterior height of 9’6” (1 foot taller than normal). This way cargo can be stacked high.
- Often chosen for large loads.
- The dimensions are standard: 12,2 x 2,44 x 2,59 meter.
- It allows the transport of up to 28 pallets.
- In terms of goods, there is a weight limit of +/- 28.200 kg.
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Information about FCL containers
I case you are going to ship a lot of stuff, then it is usually better to book a full container. Transport specialists call this Full Container Load (FCL). You don’t need to share your container with anyone else. This has multiple advantages: ideal transit time, less likely to damage your goods (as the container just contains your goods) and you take advantage of economies of scale. Of course there are also downsides: it is unsuitable for small goods exporters and insurance is more expensive. Sending the sea freight from another port? Also see Antwerp to Terminal Fredericia (DKFRC) or Rotterdam to Terminal Fredericia (DKFRC).
- FCL Means that means that you temporarily own a complete container.
- Used by all major manufacturers and shipping companies.
- Economically viable when the shipment occupies 15 m3 or more.
- Available at: e.g. ONE, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, COSCO.
Less than container (LCL)
If a large full container is unnecessary, you can use be made of a shared container. This is known as LCL (Less Than Container Load). LCL means that you share space with others. You benefit from many advantages: you’re only charged for the space you are using, you spend less on inventory warehousing space and it offers consistent weekly sailing schedules for sea freight. Important: when you ship enough volume to fill more than half a container, then FCL is a better choice. The shipping costs are calculated on the basis of volume, usually in cubic meters (CBM).
- With LCL transport, your shipment is taking up only a part of a partial container.
- Cost effective for shipments between 3 m3 – 13 m3.
- Deal for cargo that does not fill the entire container.
- Capabilities at almost all international ports.
- Available at: e.g. ZIM, Evergreen, POL, HMM, Wan Hai.
What other types of containers are there
There are many different types of boxes available for the shipment of your goods. Each type of cargo needs a different solution. The Dry van is the most used type worldwide. There are innovative and special constructions for oil or petroleum, fruit, vegetables, meat, fish or other special goods. Our specialist has placed a summary below. Also check other destinations such as Rouen (FRURO), port of Freetown (SLFNA), Malabo (GQSSG) harbor and terminal Pozzallo (ITPZL).
- Bulk Containers: used for transportation of dry bulk cargo like wheat and grains.
- Flat Rack Containers: the walls allows for the loading of cargo from the top and/or sides.
- Hard-Top Containers: for shipping a wide range of dry cargo and mass freight.
- High-Cube Containers: extremely functional for transporting light and large cargo.
- Insulated Containers: for transporting goods with the need of low temperature for a short distance.
- Open-Top Containers: have an open top covered by a tarpaulin instead of a solid roof.
- Palletwide Containers: designed to accommodate a larger amount of Euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are perfect for refrigerated transport of nutritional goods and medicaments.
- Tank Containers: if you want to transport a large quantity of liquid as bulk cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: make use of extra fans, air tubes, and ventilation flaps.
Cargo types: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?
Transporting load by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Fredericia (DKFRC) has a lot of pluses: attractive rates, very safe and secure and much more environmentally friendly than e.g. air freight. The most important ocean cargo that are transported by sea are: dry bulk, neo bulk, roll on/roll off, break bulk, liquid bulk. Below we explain some goods/cargo.
- Car shipping: have your vehicle shipped to an international port.
- House Moving: have your personal items sent for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped precisely and neatly.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. gasoline, biofuels, kerosene, petroleum, chemicals, diesel.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain and things like cement, salt, lumber, rods.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels designed to carry wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: refers to goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
- Retail & other: load like medical/pharmacy, sports equipment, clothes, art and antiques, toys or machines, furniture, fashion, shoes, food.
FAQ: frequently asked questions and answers regarding international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Fredericia takes around 4 days. The total distance is approximately 725 nautical miles (M). 1 nautical mile is equivalent to 1.85 km. That makes the distance 1343 kilometers. If you choose transport by sea, there are 2 important values, ETD and ETA. ETD means the expected departure time of the vessel. ETA It is the date and time that the vessel has been scheduled to arrive into port. There are many factors that determine the final shipping time: the speed of the boat, wind force and wind direction and type of shipment.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Fredericia (Denmark) are relatively cheap. The final invoice amount is determined by various parts such as cargo volume and weight, shipping time and currency. Do not hesitate to contact us for a quote for your transport.
When sending goods to Fredericia, then there are some important customs clearance documents. You will need the following documentation: Certificate of Origin, Letter of Credit, Bill of Lading, Insurance Certificate, Commercial Invoice, Packing List. If you are not sure whether you will be charged extra or not, then we advise you to contact the customs of Denmark or check the official website for more info (www.adp-as.com/).
The Incoterms decide which party will cover insurance fees for the shipment. For sea transportation, we usually use CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporter takes care of the costs of transporting the cargo to the destination port of the buyer’s choosing. The meaning of Free on Board (FOB) is the selling party is fully liable for delivering and loading the product onto the ship. In addition, there are other Incoterms 2000 like e.g. Free Carrier (FCA), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) + Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered At Place (DAP).