Container shipping Hamburg to Rochester

You want to ship a container from Hamburg to Thamesport (GBRCS)? Sea freight has many pluses: it is suitable to ship large volumes for low prices, it is efficient and it is eco-friendly. Transporting containers with freight like liquids or personal goods is easy with shippinglines like Korea Marine Transport Corporation. You can book many different sizes and types of shipping containers. Shipping by sea is primarily divided into two types: a full container just for your freight (FCL) and a container with combined cargo (LCL). Via our transport agents you will get helpful information regarding international transport Rochester (GB RCS). We share useful information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. Further on you can read a step-by-step export plan. Fill out the form and we will prepare a quote with the best rates and fastest transit times.

Ocean shipping is a smart, sure and cheap way to transport bulk containers.
When we compare it to air transport, it has a better carbon footprint and it is cheaper.
Sea freight is recommended for international movings and transporting vegetables or cars.
The Port of Rochester is a popular port in United Kingdom.
Popular container types are: standaard 20 ft, 40 ft and 40 HC and Insulated, Hard-Top, Dry Van, Tank, Ventilated, Refrigerated containers.

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Shipping to Thamesport (GBRCS) from Hamburg (DEHAM)

Ocean freight shipping is the container freight transportation of cargo by shipping lines. Your cargo is loaded into the container. The middleman (freight forwarder) will arrange the container. The cargo will be trucked to the shipping vessel at the departing port Rochester (GB RCS), and will be shipped by ocean to the recipient at the arrival port. You can choose for: port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the following paragraph you can read different kind of info about the port of arrival.

Port of departure	Port of Hamburg (DEHAM)
Country of departure	Germany
Port of destination	Port of Rochester
Country of destination	United Kingdom
Port Code	GBRCS
Transportation time	+/- 2 days
Shipping rates	$
Local address	Grain Road, Isle of Grain, Rochester, Kent ME3 0EP, United Kingdom
E-mail	warrellm@thamesport.co.uk
Website	www.thamesport.co.uk/
Phone	44-1634-271511

Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Rochester

Shipment details
Enter the port of departure and destination of shipment. Decide how you want to export: (FCL) Full Container Load or (LCL) Less Container Load. You can also choose the size of the container (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
Packing the freight
As a starting point, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To prevent accidents, make sure everything is securely placed on pallets. Make sure your cargo is labelled correctly.
Customs documents and procedures
If you are going to transport cargo to Thamesport (GBRCS), you need to share various export documents (for the purpose of national customs): bill of lading, packing list, certificates of origin, commercial invoice, packing declaration. A Bill of Lading is a document issued by a Carrier to a Shipper, describing the correct state of goods and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
Choosing the Incoterms
Incoterms are the terms used in international shipping to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The Incoterm defines who is responsible for, for example, transport, insurance and duty related matters. Widely used incoterms are Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Free On Board (FOB), Ex Works (EXW).
Ship Live Tracking
Use cargo and container tracking to check where your freight is at this moment. You can get a sms or mail when the freight has been loaded at the POL (port of origin), has arrived at the destination (POD) and when it has arrived at the final destination.

Sea freight from Thamesport (GBRCS) to Hamburg (DEHAM): choose container

Are you planning to ship a container from port of Rochester – (GB RCS) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? The first step is to ask an appropriate container. There are different sizes (20-ft, 40-ft) and different ways to fill a container (LCL shipping or FCL shipping). Many international shipping lines operate this route. There is a good connection to important cities nearby. In the box below you can compare all types and read more about the most popular products. We also offer more information about FCL Shipping.

Explanation about a 20ft container

20-foot containers (which is a standard dry van) is the most common container worldwide. They are easy to transport, which give you lower handling and shipping costs. Very suitable for the transport of personal items and international movings. Pro tip: A TEU is a standard container with a length of 20 feet.

The most commonly used box for transporting goods by means of shipping.
A 20-foot container has a surface area of: 5.90m x 2,35m x 2,39m.
You can use 11 pallets on one tier.
A lot can be loaded in terms of goods weight: +/- 27.600 kilogram.

Information and benefits of 40ft container

A40 foot container is standard applied to shipping bulk goods. They can carry far more cargo at once. It is especially intended for transporting large loads by sea. Also, people can also opt for the 40 foot container ‘high cube’ deal. You’ve got just a little extra height. This makes them particularly useful for niche applications.

Very suitable for large loads.
The format is almost always the same: 12200 mm × 2440 mm × 2590 mm.
It allows the transport of up to 28 pallets.
In terms of weight fits maximum: +/- 28.300 kilogram.

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Full Container (FCL)

f you have enough goods to fill one full container load, than you can reserve your own full container. Freight forwarders then refer to it as FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share it with other merchandise. It is a popular transport method: It guarantees a faster transit time, less potential for damage and and it costs less at the bottom of the line. Important to mention: it is not suitable for importers and exporters with lower shipping volume and there is only limited availability. There are also other departure ports. See for example Antwerp to Thamesport (GBRCS) or Rotterdam to Thamesport (GBRCS).

The premise of FCL is that the container only holds your cargo.
Suitable for as many small items on pallets as large goods.
Recommended for shipments from 15 m3.
Available at: e.g. CMA CGM, COSCO, MSC, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd.

(LCL) Less than container

When you have too little goods to fill a full container, then your cargo will be combined with other cargo. Logistics experts treat that as a LCL (Less Than Container Load) agreement. The idea of LCL is that you share space with others. There are multiple advantages: you can send some good in a cheap way, reduces the costs of keeping a high inventory of goods stored and more flexible during intense shipping season. Watch out: once you have more than half a container worth of goods, it is often cheaper to book a full container. The total shipping costs are related to the dimensions and weight of the cargo.

With LCL transport, a partial container is booker for the freight.
The best choice for a charge between 1,5 m3 & 14,5 m3.
Deal for cargo that does not fill the entire container.
Wide availability in all months of the year.
Available at: e.g. POL, Wan Hai, Yang Ming, Evergreen, HMM.

Special containers for special freight

There is a wide range of boxes for shipping your cargo. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The most popular version is of course the Dry van. There are specially developed transport options for liquids, onions, potatoes, vegetables or very exclusive stuff. Below you will find all common types in 1 overview. You can also check more information about shipping to Tawau (MYTWU), port of Dublin (IEDUB), Baltimore (USBAL) harbor and terminal Thamesport (GBRCS).

Bulk Containers: often used for dry bulk cargo like wheat and other grain crops.
Flat Rack Containers: internationally used when the cargo cannot fit inside a standard box.
Hard-Top Containers: for shipping a wide range of dry cargo and mass freight.
High-Cube Containers: perfect for large, oversized, tall, and bulky items.
Insulated Containers: offer affordable, secure, warm and dry storage space.

Open-Top Containers: for heavy goods which are difficult to be loaded sideways.
Palletwide Containers: the ideal type for transporting many euro pallets.
Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods which need to be transported at a constant temperature.
Tank Containers: for the transport of liquids, gases and powders as bulk cargo.
Ventilated Containers: are fitted with additional ventilation holes.

Cargo types: What do you want to ship?

Shipping stuff by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Rochester (GBRCS) has lots of advantages: attractive costs, very safe and secure and the Duty and VAT are much less expensive than air freight. Frequently chosen ocean cargo via sea import/export routes are: roll on/roll off, dry bulk, containerized, break bulk, liquid bulk. Below you will find a brief summary.

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): your household effects are shipped precisely and neatly.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. diesel, biofuels, kerosene, hydrogen, chemicals, gasoline.
Dry Bulk: grain, coal, iron ore but also sand, coils, rods, sugar.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel has facilities to enable road or rail vehicles to roll on and roll off.
Breakbulk: consists of goods transported, stored and handled piecemeal to some degree.
Retail & other: freight like electronic goods, medical/pharmacy, art and antiques, sports equipment, toys + fashion, furniture, shoes, drinks, machines.

FAQ: current topics around international transport

What is the shipping time from Hamburg to Rochester?

Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Rochester takes approx 2 days. The total distance is approx. 375 nautical miles. 1 nautical mile is equivalent to 1.85 km. That makes the distance 695 kilometers. If you choose transport by sea, you get 2 types of important values: ETD and ETA. ETD means the expected departure time of the vessel. ETA means the expected date of arrival of an ocean carrier. The precise shipping time depends on condition of the hull, sea weather condition and type of cargo.

What are the costs of a shipping container to Thamesport (GBRCS)?

Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Rochester (United Kingdom) are relatively cheap. The total cost is determined by various components as container size, period of the year and pickup charges and Do not hesitate to contact us for a price proposal and transit times.

Which customs documents are required for my shipment?

When you send goods to Rochester, then you must have the administration in order for customs clearance. You need to present the following documents: Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Letter of Credit, Import/export Licenses. For additional information, please contact the customs of United Kingdom or check the official website for more info (www.thamesport.co.uk/).

What Incoterm should i use?

Incoterms are a set of 11 internationally-recognized rules that define the responsibilities of sellers and buyers. The most commonly used Incoterms are CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the seller bears responsibility for the costs of transporting the cargo to the named port of destination. The meaning of Free on Board (FOB) is the seller takes care of delivering and loading the product onto the ship. Optionally one can also select one of the other Incoterms 2000 such as Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Ex Works (EXW), Carriage Paid To (CPT) + Delivered At Place (DAP), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Cost and Freight (CFR).