Container shipping Hamburg to Gent
Are you interested in a way to ship a container from Hamburg to The Ghent (BEGNE)? Sea freight has many advantages: you can ship many goods for an attractive price, you have low maintenance costs and it is trustworthy. Transporting a container by sea with roll on/roll off or vehicles can be arranged by shipping companies such as Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation. You can book many different types of shipping containers. Transporters make a distinction between (FCL) Full Container Load and partial shipments (LCL). Via our freight forwarders you will find dedicated information regarding international transport Ghent (BE GNE). We share extensive information about the ways in which you can transport cargo by sea. Further on you can read a practical step-by-step plan. Describe what you want to transport and you will get a competitive quote with an attractive price and fast transit time.
- Ocean shipping is a very popular, secure and low cost-way to ship your goods to anywhere in the world.
- When we compare this to air freight, it offers more capacity and value.
- Sea freight is an often chosen option for worldwide movings and shipping food or furniture.
- The Port of Gent is one of the most important ports in Belgium.
- Popular container types are: normal 20 & 40 foot, High Cube and Dry Van, Insulated, Flat Rack, Tank, Open-Top, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to The Ghent (BEGNE) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the most economical form of transportation. Your cargo is stored in shipping containers. The middleman (freight forwarder) have a special container prepared. A truck transports the cargo to the shipping vessel at the port of origin Ghent (BE GNE), and will be shipped over the sea to the importer at the arrival port. You need to make a choose out of: port-to-port, door-to-port, port-to-door or door-to-door. In the list below we offer useful information about the port of destination.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Gent |
| Country of destination | Belgium |
| Port Code | BEGNE |
| Transit Time | +/- 2 days |
| Shipping rates | $ |
| Local address | J. Kennedylaan 32, Ghent B-9042, Belgium |
| E-mail address | info@havengent.be |
| Website | www.havengent.be/ |
| Telephone number | 32/92510550 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Gent
- Details of your shipping
Enter the port of departure and the arrival harbour. Also indicate whether you choose full containers (FCL) or Less Container Load (LCL). Also select container size (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
- Loading the freight
As a starting point, ensure the cargo is packed appropriately for carriage. To limit damage, we advise you to use pallets. Also make sure you have good labels.
- Documents Required for Exporting
If you are going to transport goods to The Ghent (BEGNE), you will need several export documents (to the national customs): certificates of origin, packing list, bill of lading, commercial invoice, export/import customs declaration. The meaning of a Bill of Lading is a contract signed by the carrier to confirm that the shipment is received in good order and that everything is ready to ship.
- Find your incoterms
Freight forwarders make us of incoterms to agree on the most important contractual terms and obligations for global trade. The Incoterm states who bears responsibility for e.g. transport, insurance and duty related matters. These are the most commonly chosen terms in sea freight: Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Free On Board (FOB), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Track Sea Cargo
Use container track and trace to check where your container is at this moment. You can see exactly when the cargo is departed from Port of Loading, arrived at the port of arrival (POD) and when the cargo has reached its desired final destination.
Sea freight from The Ghent (BEGNE) to Hamburg (DEHAM): match your cargo with container type
Are you planning to ship a container from port of Gent – (BE GNE) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? Compare the options and pick the right container type. Based on your load you choose a size (twenty foot, forty foot) and multiple transport options (LCL shipment or FCL shipment). There are several international shipping lines that transport your cargo. The port offers an excellent connection to surrounding cities. In the paragraph below you will find extensive information and advice about the most popular container types. You may also like: Commercial Invoice.
Advantages of a 20 foot container
20 FT containers (which is a standard dry van) is the most commonly used and most commonly available size. They are quite easy to transport, so the transport costs are quite low. Suitable for all types of cargo, including personal stuff and international removals. Keep in mind: TEU abbreviation stands for Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box is often used for shipping freight by sea.
- A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
- A 20 foot holds 11 pallets in one tier.
- You can load it with maximum +/- 27.900 kilogram.
Explanation about a forty foot 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 sea freight. Finally, 40ft containers are also available as ‘high cube’ edition. This is one foot taller than a regular 40 ft. Ideal if you have high cargo.
- Taller and bulkier than the standard containers.
- The format is almost always the same: 12200 mm × 2440 mm × 2590 mm.
- It allows the transport of up to 28 pallets.
- Important: maximum load weight of +/- 28.300 kilogram.
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In which situations do I choose an FCL container?
If you have enough goods to fill an entire container, then you better book an exclusive private full container. This is known as an FCL (Full Container Load). All cargo space is used exclusively for you. This has multiple advantages: Usually a faster transit time, limited chance of damage and and it costs less at the bottom of the line. There are of course also drawbacks: you need large volume to be viable and less convenient delivery options. Have your cargo depart from another port? See also Antwerp to The Ghent (BEGNE) or Rotterdam to The Ghent (BEGNE).
- The concept of FCL is that an exporter is fully booking one or more shipping containers.
- Perfect for the transportation of large amounts.
- If you’re shipping more than 14 m3.
- Available at: e.g. MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, Maersk, CMA CGM.
What is a LCL container and what are the benefits?
If you don’t prefer a full container, then your cargo will be combined with other cargo. Logistics management organization handles this as a LCL (Less Than Container Load). The premise of LCL is that you only pay for the space you need in a shipping container. There are many benefits like: freight costs are typically based on cargo volume, reduces the costs of keeping a high inventory of goods stored and more flexible during intense shipping season. Important: if your goods can fill up half of the container space, then it is usually more interesting to opt for FCL. The total costs are calculated based on volume, usually in cubic meters (CBM).
- LCL means that your cargo is shipped in a partial container.
- Ideal for transport volumes between 2 m3 and 13 m3.
- You only pay for the space you are using.
- Wide availability in all months of the year.
- Available at: e.g. HMM, Wan Hai, Evergreen, Yang Ming, ZIM.
What other types of containers are there
The range of boxes is very varied for international cargo shipping. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry van is suitable for many common goods. There are specially developed transport options for liquid bulk, vegetables and fruit or fragile items. Below you will find all common types in 1 overview. Are you looking for another destination? Also look at possibilities for Incheon (KRINC), port of Wuhu (CNWHI), Puertos de Tenerife (ESSCT) harbor and terminal Sao Francisco do Sul (BRSFS).
- Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods such as as grain, feedstuffs, spices.
- Flat Rack Containers: internationally used when the cargo cannot fit inside a standard box.
- Hard-Top Containers: for shipping heavy to very heavy cargo.
- High-Cube Containers: ideal when a slightly larger volume capacity is needed.
- Insulated Containers: ideal for Short-Term Storage or Short-Hop Journeys.
- Open-Top Containers: for heavy goods which are difficult to be loaded sideways.
- Palletwide Containers: specially designed to accommodate more number of Euro-pallets.
- 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: used to transport cargo with good moisture contents which requires ventilation while transit.
Kind of cargo: which items do you want to transport by sea?
Importing load by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Gent (BEGNE) has a lot of pluses: it is very efficient, very safe and secure and much more environmentally friendly than e.g. air freight. Much seen ocean cargo shipped via sea routes are: break bulk, containerized, dry bulk, neo bulk, liquid bulk. Below you can read more information about it.
- Car shipping: shipping your vehicle to another part of a country or the other side of the world.
- House Moving: choose reliable transport options for personal items (relocation).
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects transported with great care.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. kerosene, hydrogen, petroleum, chemicals, biofuels, gasoline.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, grain, coal and sand, cement, sugar, lumber.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a vessel transporting wheeled cargo (cars/trucks,trailers,etc).
- Breakbulk: ships carrying break-bulk cargo are often called general cargo ships.
- Retail & other: load like toys, sports equipment, medical/pharmacy, clothes, art and antiques & furniture, fashion, shoes, drinks, food.
Everything about international transportation (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Gent lasts about 2 days. The ship has to cover a distance of about 175 nautical miles (NM). That equates to 324 km. If you choose transport by sea, you will receive updates about the ETD and ETA. ETD means the date and time the vessel will leave the dock. ETA means the expected date of arrival of an ocean carrier. The shipping time is determined on the basis of condition of the hull and the propeller, wind force and wind direction and maintenance.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Gent (Belgium) are relatively cheap. The total cost is determined by various factors such as cargo volume and weight, season and exchange rates. Feel free to contact us for a clear quote and estimated shipping time.
When you are sending goods to Ghent, then there are some important customs clearance documents. The following documents need to be in place for effective and easy customs clearance. Insurance Certificate, Commercial Invoice, Letter of Credit, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Import/export Licenses. For more information about these duties you can contact the customs of Belgium or visit the website of the port / gouvernment (www.havengent.be/).
Incoterms describe the roles of the buyer and the seller in an international trade agreement. The most commonly used Incoterms are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporter covers all the costs up to and including the ocean freight to the port of destination specified by the buyer. Content of a Free on Board (FOB) contract: the supplier to pay for the delivery of the goods until the goods are loaded on board the ship. Other commonly used Incoterms 2000 are e.g. Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Carrier (FCA), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Ex Works (EXW) & Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).