Container shipping Hamburg to Tomakomai

Are you looking for a service to ship a container from Hamburg to Tomakomai (JPTMK)? Sea freight has many advantages: it is suitable to ship large volumes for low prices, you have low maintenance costs and it is safe. Ship a container overseas with ro-ro or cars is easy with shippinglines like Salam Pacific Indonesia Lines. Freight forwarders offer a lot of container-types. Shipping lines offer the choice between (FCL) Full Container Load and a partial filled container (LCL). Via this website you will receive dedicated information for international transport Tomakomai (JP TMK). We provide you with up-to-date information about the different types and ways of sea freight. For this we offer a step-by-step plan for starting exporters. Fill out the form and we get you a quote with great prices and shipping conditions.

Ocean shipping is an innovative, staunch and low cost-way to ship heavy and bulky goods.
Advantages compared to air freight: it offers more capacity and value.
Sea freight provides services for international relocations and transporting refrigerated cargo or machinery.
The Port of Tomakomai is one of the most important ports in Japan.
Commonly container types are: 20 footers, 40 footers and Hard-Top, Insulated, Dry Van, Tank, Open-Top, Refrigerated containers.

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Shipping to Tomakomai (JPTMK) from Hamburg (DEHAM)

Ocean freight shipping is the most common way to transport cargo globally. Your material is transferred in shipping containers. The freight forwarder company will arrange the container. The cargo will be trucked to the shipping vessel at the departing port Tomakomai (JP TMK), and will be shipped over the ocean to the consignee at the arrival harbour. You can choose for: port-to-door, door-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-port. In the list below we offer useful information about the port of delivery.

Port of departure	Port of Hamburg (DEHAM)
Country of departure	Germany
Port of destination	Port of Tomakomai
Country of destination	Japan
Port Code	JPTMK
Transportation time	+/- 57 days
Shipping rates	$
Local address	6-38 Minato-machi, 1-chome, Tomakomai City, Hokkaido Hokkaido, Japan
E-mail address	h-arisawa@jptmk.com
Website	www.jptmk.com/
Telephone number	81144345551

Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Tomakomai

Shipment details
Enter the port of departure and the destination harbor. Choose if you want to ship a full container for yourself (FCL) or LCL (Less than Container Load). Find a container size that fits your goods (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
Loading and labeling the freight
To begin, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To transport the cargo in good condition, we advise to put everything on pallets. Your load also need to be labelled in the right way.
Documents Required for Exporting
If you are going to transport goods to Tomakomai (JPTMK), you will need several export documents (for the national customs): bill of lading, certificates of origin, commercial invoice, export/import customs declaration, packing list. The definition of a Bill of Lading is a document that is provided to the shipper to acknowledge the receipt of cargo and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
Make a choice for Incoterms
Incoterms are suitable terms in the transport-market to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The chosen Incoterm decides who will pay for things like transport, insurance and the relevant documents for transport. Popular incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
Ship Live Tracking
Use the track and trace service to check where your shipment is right now. You can see exactly when the shipping is departed from POL (Port of loading), arrived at Port of delivery (POD) and when it has arrived at the final destination.

Sea freight from Tomakomai (JPTMK) to Hamburg (DEHAM): pick a container

You want to export goods and ship a container from port of Tomakomai – (JP TMK) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? Make sure you pick the right container type. There are smaller and bigger boxes (twenty foot, forty foot) and different container agreements (LCL shipment or FCL shipment). There are several international shipping lines that transport your cargo. The port has a good connection with surrounding cities. In the section below you will find useful information about the most common sizes and types. You can also click directly to information about Commercial Invoice.

Advantages of a 20 FT container

20 ft. containers (which is a standard dry van) is the most popular container size. They are easy to stack, that means they are quite cheap. Suitable for all types of cargo, including furniture and international removals. Keep in mind: 1 TEU is equivalent to 1 20 feet long container.

One of the most rented boxes for sending goods overseas.
A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: 5,9 x 2,4 x 2,4 meter.
It can hold between 9 and 11 pallets.
A lot can be loaded in terms of goods weight: +/- 27.300 kg.

Details of a 40 FT container

Besides the 20-foot, the 40-foot container is another popular option. Many types of goods can be shipped within these boxes. This makes it a popular choice for shipping large volumes of cargo. What you may not know: there are also special extra tall ‘high cube’ variant. You’ve got just a little extra height. Ideal for tall items.

They are ideal for big shipments.
The format is universal: 12,0 x 2,4 x 2,3 m.
1 FEU fit up to 20 Standard Pallets, and 24 Euro Pallets.
Important: maximum load weight of +/- 28.600 kilogram.

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Use a Full Container (FCL)

When you want to ship large quantities of goods, it is best to book a full container. Within the logistics sector this is called FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share your container with anyone else. There are many pluses: ideal transit time, a smaller chance of damage to the freight and it’s more cost-effective. There are of course also drawbacks: it is expensive for small loads and it is harder to unload the FCL shipment. Have your cargo depart from another port? See also Antwerp to Tomakomai (JPTMK) or Rotterdam to Tomakomai (JPTMK).

The idea of FCL is that one single container is booked exclusively for the transportation of cargo.
Used by all major manufacturers and shipping companies.
When you send more than 10 standard pallets.
Available at: e.g. Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, ONE, CMA CGM.

(LCL) Less than container

If your cargo does not fill a whole ocean freight container, aks our freight forwarders to possibilities for a shared container. This is known as LCL (Less Than Container Load). The goal of LCL is that you pay per m3 or per metric ton for space inside a complete container. You benefit from many advantages: freight costs are typically based on cargo volume, less inventory costs & management and more flexible during intense shipping season. Disclaimer: if your shipment takes up more than half a container, then you better go for FCL. The shipping costs are calculated on the basis of the dimensions of the package i.e. the length, width.

LCL means that you transport your cargo via a partial container.
An excellent choice for cargo volumes between 1,5 m3 & 16,5 m3.
Freight costs are typically based on cargo volume.
There is always sufficient availability (every season).
Available at: e.g. ZIM, Evergreen, POL, Yang Ming, HMM.

What other types of containers are there

There is a wide range of boxes for the shipment of your goods. Each type of cargo has its own characteristics and methods. The most popular version is of course the Dry van. There are innovative and special constructions for oil or petroleum, flowers, fruit or very exclusive stuff. We explain everything below. You can also read more information about shipments to Zeeland Seaports (NLTNZ), port of Lome (TGLFW), Luanda (AOLAD) harbor and terminal Ajman (AEAJM).

Bulk Containers: used to ship a broad range of dry cargo like grain and coal.
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: extremely functional for transporting light and large cargo.
Insulated Containers: ideal for Storage or Shipping Dry Goods.

Open-Top Containers: the top is open and is covered with a strong rubber tarpaulin rather than a solid roof.
Palletwide Containers: provides a higher cubic capacity than standard boxes.
Refrigerated Containers: reefers maintain a stable temperature inside.
Tank Containers: suitable for different modes of transportation, and built to carry hazardous cargo.
Ventilated Containers: passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.

Main types of ocean cargo: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?

Exporting load by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Tomakomai (JPTMK) have all kinds of advantages: attractive rates, high sea vessel load capacity and minimal restrictions. Relevant ocean cargo categories transported by sea include: break bulk, dry bulk, neo bulk, liquid bulk, roll on/roll off. You will find all the information in the box below.

Car shipping: your vehicle (car/motorcycle) will be shipped safely and relatively cheaply.
House Moving: solid help and assistance for relocation.
Removals (Household Goods): Ships your household effects / furniture quickly and affordable.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. biofuels, gasoline, diesel, kerosene, hydrogen, petroleum.
Dry Bulk: grain, iron ore, grain and rods, lumber, coils, sugar.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels that are used to carry wheeled cargo.
Breakbulk: common method used to successfully transport cargo or goods that cannot fit in standard-size shipping.
Retail & other: freight like electronic goods, sports equipment, art and antiques, toys, medical/pharmacy + machines, furniture, shoes, drinks, food.

Everything about international transportation (FAQ)

What is the estimated transit time from Hamburg to Tomakomai?

Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Tomakomai takes about 57 days. The total distance is about 13600 nautical miles (M). 1 nautical mile is equivalent to 1.85 km. That makes the distance 25187 km. If you make a sea shipment, you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. ETD provides information on the date and time the ship will leave the seaport. ETA stands for Estimated time of arrival of the ship or truck. The actual shipping time depends on the speed of the boat, weather conditions and any technical malfunctions.

What are the all-in costs of shipping a container to Tomakomai (JPTMK)?

Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Tomakomai (Japan) are relatively cheap. The total cost depends on important aspects like container size, transit time and freight forwarder handling fees. Feel free to contact us for the best rates and current transit times.

What customs documents do i need?

When sending goods to Tomakomai, then there are some important customs clearance documents. The following documents are required: Import/export Licenses, Letter of Credit, Insurance Certificate, Bill of Lading, Packing List, Certificate of Origin. For more information about these duties please contact the customs of Japan or visit the website of the port / gouvernment (www.jptmk.com/).

Which incoterm is best for me?

Incoterms are a set of 11 internationally-recognized rules that define the responsibilities of sellers and buyers. The two most popular Incoterms rules in maritime shipping are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the selling party pays for the cost and freight of bringing the goods to the required port. Free on Board (FOB) means the seller takes care of the goods until the goods are loaded on board the ship. Optionally one can also select one of the other Incoterms 2000 such as Ex Works (EXW), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Carrier (FCA) & Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).