Container shipping Hamburg to Turkmenbashi
Do you need to ship a container from Hamburg to Turkmanbashi (TMKRW)? Sea freight is very useful: it is suitable to ship large volumes for low prices, it is flexible and you can track the cargo in real time. Transporting a sea container with container cargo or factory parts can be arranged by shipping companies such as Hapag-Lloyd. They can get you many different types of shipping containers. Shipping lines offer the choice between (FCL) Full Container Load and Less Container Load (LCL). Via our transport agents we provide dedicated information about international transport Turkmanbashi (TM KRW). You can read extensive information about the different types of containers. Further on you can read a a practical step-by-step plan where we explain everything in 5 steps. Share your cargo and transport wishes and you will get a competitive quote with low prices and great conditions.
- Ocean shipping is a fast, staunch and low cost-way to ship your goods to anywhere in the world.
- When we compare this to air freight, there are fewer restrictions and it is far cheaper.
- Sea freight provides services for international removals and shipping roll on/roll off or vehicles.
- The Port of Turkmenbashi is a popular port in Turkmenistan.
- We handle a wide variety of container sizes including: standaard 20 ft, 40 ft and 40 HC and Insulated, Dry Van, Hard-Top, Tank, Ventilated, Open-Top containers.
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Shipping to Turkmanbashi (TMKRW) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting large quantities of goods across the sea. Your articles are stored in shipping containers. The middleman (freight forwarder) will arrange the container. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the port of departure Turkmanbashi (TM KRW), and will be shipped overseas to the agent at the port of destination. They provide you options like door-to-door, port-to-port, port-to-door, door-to-port. In the following paragraph you will find practical information about the port of destination.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Turkmenbashi |
| Country of destination | Turkmenistan |
| Port Code | TMKRW |
| Transit Time | +/- 21 days |
| Shipping costs | $$$ |
| Local address | Turkmanbashi Turkmenistan |
| turkmenistan@containershippingservice.com | |
| Website | www.mfa.gov.tm |
| Phone | – not available – |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Turkmenbashi
- Details of your shipment
Enter the port of departure and the arrival port. Also indicate whether you prefer a complete full container (FCL) or partial shipments (LCL). Besides this, also choose a suitable container size (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
- Prepare your package
Obviously, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To ensure that the cargo remains in good condition, it is best to pack the freight on pallets. Also make sure you have good labels.
- Documents Required for Exporting
When you transport goods to Turkmanbashi (TMKRW), please pay attention to the necessary required export documents (on behalf of national customs): certificates of origin, export/import customs declaration, packing declaration, packing list, bill of lading. A Bill of Lading is a document or contract provided by a carrier to a shipper to acknowledge the receipt of cargo and that they are ready to be shipped.
- Choose Incoterm
Incoterms are relevant terms for worldwide shipping to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The Incoterm shows how much responsibility you have for shipment, insurance, documentation and customs clearance. Widely used incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Free On Board (FOB), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Ocean freight tracking
Use the Ocean Shipment Tracking to see where your freight is at this moment. You will get a notification when the ship is registered at the POO (port of load), arrived at the port of arrival (POD) and when the carrier arrived at the final location.
Sea freight from Turkmanbashi (TMKRW) to Hamburg (DEHAM): pick a container
You are going to ship a container from port of Turkmenbashi – (TM KRW) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is crucial to book the right container for your cargo. Based on your load you choose a size (20-ft, 40-ft) and multiple transport options (LCL shipment or FCL shipping). We cooperate with several international shipping lines. There is a good connection to important cities in the area. In the paragraph below you will find useful information about the most popular container types. Also click further for information about Road Freight.
What you need to know about the 20ft container
20 ft. containers (also known under the name dry van) is the most versatile container type. They are very efficient, which means they are cheaper to ship. Particularly suitable for the transport of personal items and removals. What you might not know: The term “TEU” stands for twenty-foot equivalent unit.
- A very popular box for sending goods overseas.
- A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
- Usually, 9-11 pallets are able to fit in one TEU.
- The maximum allowable load is +/- 27.300 kg.
Explanation about a 40 ft container
A40 foot container is standard applied to shipping bulk goods. He can hold much more cargo. This makes it an excellent choice for transporting large loads by sea. What you may not know: people can also opt for the 40 foot container ‘high cube’ edition. It has an exterior height of 9’6” (1 foot taller than normal). Stuff can be stacked high.
- The ideal means of transport for large loads.
- The dimensions of a 40-foot container are: 12200 mm × 2440 mm × 2590 mm.
- The FEU can hold between 20 and 24 pallets.
- The maximum load is +/- 28.000 kg.
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In which situations do I choose an FCL container?
When you need a lot of container space, then you better book an exclusive private full container. Transport specialists call this Full Container Load (FCL). You don’t have to share space with others. It is a popular transport method: It guarantees a faster transit time, chance of damage is reduced to a minimum and and it costs less at the bottom of the line. There are also disadvantages: it is not suitable for small cargo and insurance is more expensive. There are also other departure ports. See for example Antwerp to Turkmanbashi (TMKRW) or Rotterdam to Turkmanbashi (TMKRW).
- The goal of FCL is that one single container is booked exclusively for the transportation of cargo.
- Load directly from factory or storage.
- Recommended for shipments from 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, MSC, COSCO.
(LCL) Less than container
When you want to save money and don’t need a full container, aks our freight forwarders to possibilities for a shared container. Transport specialists call this Less Than Container Load (LCL). The goal of LCL is that you share the container with other importers. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: you pay only for the volume you need, you spend less on inventory space and it is more flexible during peak-times. 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 shipping costs are calculated on the basis of volume and weight.
- LCL means that your cargo is shipped in a partial container.
- The best choice for a charge between 3 m3 & 16 m3.
- You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
- Easier to find space during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. Yang Ming, POL, ZIM, Evergreen, Wan Hai.
Other types of containers and customization
There are many different types of boxes available for transporting your cargo. Shipping companies offer a suitable solution for every cargo type. The Dry van is suitable for many common goods. There are also special possibilities for oils or chemicals, onions, potatoes, vegetables or fragile items. We’ve explained it all below. Are you looking for another destination? Also look at possibilities for Los Angeles (USLAX), port of Masan (KRMAS), Callao (PECLL) harbor and terminal Bluff (NZBLU).
- Bulk Containers: used for transportation of dry bulk cargo like wheat and other grain crops.
- Flat Rack Containers: it is flat and cargo can be loaded either from the sides or from the top.
- Hard-Top Containers: the latter has a removable roof due to which the door header can be pivoted outside.
- High-Cube Containers: perfect when some extra height is required.
- Insulated Containers: for shipping of products that need to be maintained at specific temperatures.
- 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 ideal for cold storage like perishables, frozen goods and pharmaceutical products.
- Tank Containers: if you want to transport a large quantity of liquid as bulk cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Main types of ocean freight: what do you want to transport by sea?
Importing goods by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Turkmenbashi (TMKRW) has many benefits: attractive costs, very safe and secure and very flexible. The main categories of ocean cargo transported by sea include: dry bulk, roll on/roll off, neo bulk, liquid bulk, containerized. Below you will find a brief summary.
- Car shipping: your vehicle (car/motorcycle) will be shipped safely and relatively cheaply.
- House Moving: get your private goods shipped for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects shipped to a new home.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. diesel, gasoline, kerosene, petroleum, chemicals, hydrogen.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain but also salt, lumber, sand, sugar.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a combination of road and sea transport for wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: common method used to successfully transport cargo or goods that cannot fit in standard-size shipping.
- Retail & other: goods like clothes, medical/pharmacy, electronic goods, art and antiques, toys and furniture, food, fashion, drinks, shoes.
All about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Turkmenbashi takes around 21 days. The total distance is approximately 5100 nautical miles (nmi). Converted that is 9445 km. If you choose transport by sea, you will receive updates about the 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 precise shipping time depends on the speed of the boat, sea weather condition and cargo flows.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Turkmenbashi (Turkmenistan) are slightly above average. The final invoice amount is determined by various factors such as the size of the container, shipping route and the Incoterms you have agreed on. Please contact us for a completely free, no-obligation quote today.
When shipping goods to Turkmanbashi, there are documents you need for customs clearance. The following documents are important: Letter of Credit, Packing List, Insurance Certificate, Import/export Licenses, Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading. For additional information and answers to questions then we advise you to contact the customs of Turkmenistan or navigate to the website of the port or the government (www.mfa.gov.tm).
Incoterms tell us when ownership of the product changes hands. Common sea freight incoterms are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporter bears responsibility for delivery of the goods to a ship, loading the goods onto the ship, and insuring the shipment until it reaches the agreed port. The meaning of Free on Board (FOB) is the seller is responsible for the entire logistics process for the goods until they have been placed on board of the ship. Other commonly used Incoterms 2000 are e.g. Ex Works (EXW), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Carrier (FCA) + Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered At Place (DAP), Cost and Freight (CFR).