Container shipping Hamburg to Cadiz
Are you looking for ways to ship a container from Hamburg to the Bay of Cadiz (ESCAD)? Sea freight has many pluses: it’s perfect for heavy and bulky items, it is great for bulk goods much more environmental friendly than air freight. Transporting containers with freight like liquid bulk or cars and other vehicles can be facilitated by shippinglines like TS Lines. Freight forwarders offer different types of containers. There is made a difference between full containers (FCL) and a shared container (LCL). Via our freight forwarders you will find helpful information for the purpose of international transport Cadiz (ES CAD). We get you up-to-date information about the different types and ways of sea freight. For this we offer a a practical step-by-step plan where we explain everything in 5 steps. Send us your details and get a quote with low prices and great conditions.
- Ocean shipping is a smart, sure and low cost-way to import and export goods internationally.
- Compared to air freight, there are fewer restrictions and it is far cheaper.
- Sea freight is perfect for worldwide removals and the transit of breakbulk or semi-finished goods.
- The Port of Cadiz is an important hub in Spain.
- Containers that are often transported are: 20 footers, 40 footers and Dry Van, Hard-Top, Insulated, Tank, Ventilated, Refrigerated containers.
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Shipping to the Bay of Cadiz (ESCAD) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the most common way to transport cargo globally. Your products are packed tightly in a container. The freight forwarder will reserve a container for you. A truck transports the cargo to the shipping vessel at the port of departure (POD) Cadiz (ES CAD), and will be shipped by ocean to the addressee at the port of destination. They can get you services like port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the next section you will find practical information about the arrival port.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Cadiz |
| Country of destination | Spain |
| Port Code | ESCAD |
| Transportation time | +/- 8 days |
| Shipping rates | $ |
| Port address | Pza. de Espana, 17, Cadiz, Cadiz 11006, Spain |
| cadiz@puertocadiz.com | |
| Website | www.puertocadiz.com |
| Telephone number | 34956-240400 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Cadiz
- Cargo details
Enter the port of origin (POO) and the arrival harbour. Decide if you will ship full containers (FCL) or (LCL) Less Container Load. Also select the desired size (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
- Packing the freight
Firstly, your load need to be prepared in the right way. To prevent accidents, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. Also make sure you have good labels.
- Export documents
When you transport cargo to the Bay of Cadiz (ESCAD), you must send relevant export documents (for the national customs): bill of lading, certificates of origin, export/import customs declaration, packing list, commercial invoice. A Bill of Lading is a document or contract released by a shipping agency or carrier to the shipper to confirm that the shipment is received in good order and that the freight has been booked correctly.
- Agree on the conditions (Incoterms)
Incoterms are relevant terms for worldwide shipping to define the seller’s and buyer’s responsibilities. The Incoterm shows who is the risk-bearing party for export/import documents, insurances and transport. Widely used incoterms are Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Free On Board (FOB), Ex Works (EXW).
- Track shipment
Use cargo tracking to check where your container is right now. You can see exactly when the ship is departed from the port of origin (POO), has been transferred to the POD (port of destination) and when your cargo has been unloaded at the final destination.
Sea freight from the Bay of Cadiz (ESCAD) to Hamburg (DEHAM): match your cargo with container type
You are going to ship a container from port of Cadiz – (ES CAD) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is necessary to find the right container type. There are different sizes (20 ft, 40 ft) and methods (FCL shipment or LCL shipping). There are several international shipping lines that transport your cargo. There is a good connection to important cities nearby. In the next section you can compare all types and read more about the most commonly seen options for sea freight. Check also more information about FCL Shipping.
Explanation about a 20 FT container
Twenty Foot Containers (some people call it dry van) is the most versatile container type. It’s a very common and efficient size, so the transport costs are quite low. Ideal for the transportation of bulk goods and personal stuff or international movings. Some extra info: The term “TEU” stands for twenty-foot equivalent unit.
- A very popular box for sending goods with transport ships.
- A 20-foot container has a surface area of: 5,9 x 2,4 x 2,4 meter.
- The container can be loaded with 11 pallets.
- In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.300 kilogram.
Details of a forty foot container
Besides the 20-foot, the 40-foot container is another popular option. You can pack a lot of cargo in this. This makes it a very popular choice for transporting bulk goods by sea. What you may not know: there are also special 40 foot containers such as the ‘high cube’ deal. Thereby you have a little more height. This way cargo can be stacked high.
- Very popular with large and bulky goods.
- In terms of format, this type comes out to: 12,0 x 2,4 x 2,3 m.
- Up to 23 Europallets can be stuffed in a 40′ container.
- In terms of goods, there is a weight limit of +/- 28.800 kg.
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When do i need a Full Container Load (FCL)?
If you want to ship a lot of cargo, then renting a full container is the most interesting. Within the logistics sector this is called FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share space with others like LCL. The benefits are great: It allows for a faster transit time, limited chance of damage and you take advantage of economies of scale. Important to mention: it is not suitable for importers and exporters with lower shipping volume and unloading can be a hassle. Sending the sea freight from another port? Also see Antwerp to the Bay of Cadiz (ESCAD) and Rotterdam to the Bay of Cadiz (ESCAD).
- FCL means that the whole container is intended for one shipper.
- Very suitable for goods with a large dimension.
- Relevant when you are sending more than 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. ONE, Maersk, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO.
When do i need a Less than container Load (LCL)?
If your cargo does not fill an entire 20-foot or 40-foot container, it might be cheaper to book a partial shipment (shared container). Logistics experts treat that as a LCL (Less Than Container Load) agreement. With LCL transport, you pay per m3 or per metric ton for space inside a complete container. There are multiple advantages: you can send some good in a cheap way, you spend less on inventory warehousing space and easy time-management and scheduling. Important: if your goods can fill up half of the container space, then it is often more interesting to go for an FCL shipping. The cost of the shipment is determined by number of pieces, weight, volume, packaging.
- The idea of LCL is that you reserve space in a partial container.
- The best choice for a charge between 3,5 m3 & 13,5 m3.
- You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
- Wide availability in all months of the year.
- Available at: e.g. ZIM, Evergreen, Yang Ming, HMM, POL.
Other container types for special loads
There is a wide range of boxes for shipping your items. Each type of cargo needs a different solution. The Dry van is the variant that most people will recognize. There are specially developed transport options for oil or petroleum, meat, fish and frozen foods or high class goods. You can read all about it in the section below. You can also check more information about shipping to Rauma (FIRAU), port of Vigo (ESVGO), Vancouver (CAVAN) harbor and terminal Mar del Plata (ARMDQ).
- Bulk Containers: used for transport of foodstuffs or bulk such as 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: used for bulk cargo like cement, automotive, construction goods, steel, etc.
- High-Cube Containers: extremely functional for transporting light and large cargo.
- Insulated Containers: ideal for Storage or Shipping Dry Goods.
- Open-Top Containers: for the transportation of goods like glass and marble blocks.
- Palletwide Containers: the ideal type for transporting many euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are big fridges that are used to transport temperature controlled cargoes.
- Tank Containers: are barrel-shaped vessels serving multi-purposes.
- Ventilated Containers: suitable for goods that evaporate a lot of condensation.
Important types of ocean cargo: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?
Exporting load by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Cadiz (ESCAD) is very popular because of attractive pricing, it is great for transporting bulky goods and the Duty and VAT are much less expensive than air freight. Frequently chosen ocean cargo transported by sea include: liquid bulk, containerized, roll on/roll off, neo bulk, dry bulk. You will find all the information in the box below.
- Car shipping: your vehicle will be shipped safely and insured internationally.
- House Moving: affordable and reliable way for international relocations.
- Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped in a fast and secure manner.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. diesel, chemicals, hydrogen, kerosene, petroleum, biofuels.
- Dry Bulk: coal, grain, iron ore and coils, plates, salt, rods.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels that are used to carry wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
- Retail & other: products like clothes, electronic goods, sports equipment, art and antiques, medical/pharmacy + food, machines, shoes, fashion, furniture.
Everything about international transportation (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Cadiz takes about 8 days. The total distance is approximately 1750 nautical miles (M). That is about 3241 kilometers. In case of sea freight, there are 2 important values, ETD and ETA. ETD is about the expected departure time of the ship. ETA means the Expected or Estimated Time of Arrival. Shipping time varies from case to case and depends on factors such as: the boat speed, wind force and wind direction and port inspection.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Cadiz (Spain) are relatively cheap. The total cost depends on various features such as cargo weight, season and freight forwarder handling fees. Send us a message for a customised quote and extra info.
When you are sending goods to Cadiz, there are documents you need for customs clearance. The following documents are required: Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice, Insurance Certificate, Packing List, Letter of Credit, Import/export Licenses. For additional information, please contact the customs of Spain or visit the website of the port / gouvernment (www.puertocadiz.com).
Incoterms describe who bears the responsibility, risk, and costs associated with a transaction. The most common terms for sea transport are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the seller arranges delivery of the goods to a ship, loading the goods onto the ship, and insuring the shipment until it reaches the port of origin. Free on Board (FOB) means the seller is responsible for the entire logistics process for the goods until the goods are loaded on board the ship. In addition, there are other Incoterms 2000 like e.g. Free Carrier (FCA), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW) and Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered At Place (DAP).