Container shipping Hamburg to Vigo
Are you looking for a service to ship a container from Hamburg to Vigo (ESVGO)? Sea freight is very practical: large items can be shipped for competitive rates, it is economical and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Shipping a container with sea freight such as breakbulk or personal goods is very easy with e.g. Zhonggu Logistics Corporation. Shipping lines offer all kind of containers. Transporters make a distinction between a full container just for your freight (FCL) and a partial filled container (LCL). Via our transport specialists you will receive practical information regarding international transport Vigo (ES VGO). We provide you with practical information about the different types of containers. Further on you can read a step-by-step plan for starting exporters. Describe what you want to transport and you will get a competitive quote with low prices and great conditions.
- Ocean shipping is a fast, trouble-free and relatively cheap way to transport large and heavy loads.
- Advantages compared to air freight: you have lower costs and more time for document processing.
- Sea freight is ideal for worldwide movings and exporting break bulk or motorbikes.
- The Port of Vigo is one of the biggest ports of Spain.
- The range of containers includes: normal 20 & 40 foot, High Cube and Flat Rack, Insulated, Dry Van, Refrigerated, Open-Top, Tank containers.
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Shipping to Vigo (ESVGO) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting large quantities of goods across the sea. Your products are loaded into the container. The freight forwarder will arrange the container. The cargo is transported by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of departure (POD) Vigo (ES VGO), and will be shipped overseas to the recipient at the destination harbor. They provide you options like port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the attached table you will find practical information about the port of arrival.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Vigo |
| Country of destination | Spain |
| Port Code | ESVGO |
| Transport Time | +/- 8 days |
| Shipping prices | $ |
| Office address | Plaza de la Estrella n-1, Vigo, Pontevedra 36201, Spain |
| E-mail address | apvigo@apvigo.es |
| Website | www.apvigo.com |
| Telephone number | 34986268021 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Vigo
- Details of your shipment
Enter the port of origin (POO) and the POD. Also indicate whether you choose FCL (Full Container Load) or Less Container Load (LCL). Also select the desired size (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
- Pack you load
To begin, ensure the cargo is packed appropriately for carriage. To limit damage, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. Your cargo must also be easily recognizable with labels.
- Documents Required for Exporting
In the situations that you export goods to Vigo (ESVGO), you should think about up-to-date export documents (for correct national customs papers): commercial invoice, certificates of origin, packing list, bill of lading, export/import customs declaration. With a Bill of Lading we mean a document provided by a carrier to a shipper to confirm that the goods match the description listed on the paperwork and that the freight has been booked correctly.
- Find your incoterms
Incoterms are relevant terms for worldwide shipping to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The Incoterm states who will pay for things like insurance, transport and all documents. Widely used incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Ex Works (EXW), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Follow your cargo live
Use the Ocean Shipment Tracking to check where your shipment is at this moment. You can get a sms or mail when the freight has been 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 Vigo (ESVGO) to Hamburg (DEHAM): match your cargo with container type
Would you like to ship a container from port of Vigo – (ES VGO) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? Compare the options and get a suitable container. There are different sizes (20 foot, 40 foot) and methods (LCL shipment or FCL shipment). We cooperate with several international shipping lines. There is a good connection to important cities in the area. In the box below we put everything together and offer information about the most common sizes and types. We also offer more information about Incoterms.
Details of a 20 ft container
20-foot containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most common and available size. They are quite easy to transport, which give you lower handling and shipping costs. Suitable for different kinds of storage including personal items and movings. Pro tip: A TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- The most commonly used box for shipping freight by sea.
- A 20-foot container know the following size description: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
- It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
- In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.100 kg.
Specifications of a forty foot container
Besides the 20-foot, the 40-foot container is another popular option. Many types of goods can be shipped within these boxes. It is especially intended for transporting bulk goods by sea. Also, there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ edition. They are 9’6 tall. Stuff can be stacked high.
- They are ideal for big shipments.
- The format is universal: 12.025m long x 2.352m wide x 2.393m high.
- It allows the transport of up to 28 pallets.
- In terms of weight fits maximum: +/- 28.400 kilogram.
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FCL: Full Container
When you want to ship large quantities of goods, than you can reserve your own full container. Freight carriers then talk about FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t have to share space with others. There are many advantages to it: ideal transit time, damage is lessened and the rates are more favorable. Important to mention: it is not suitable for small cargo and it can be a financial risk with a larger inventory. There are also other departure ports. See for example Antwerp to Vigo (ESVGO) and Rotterdam to Vigo (ESVGO).
- FCL means that one single container is booked exclusively for the transportation of cargo.
- Load directly from factory or storage.
- When you send more than 10 standard pallets.
- Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, Maersk, COSCO, CMA CGM.
What is a Less than container (LCL)?
When you have too little goods to fill a full container, it is often a good idea to pick a shared container. This is known as LCL (Less Than Container Load). With LCL transport, you just pay for the amount of space used in a single container. There are multiple advantages: freight costs are typically based on cargo volume, you spend less on inventory space and lower sourcing risk. Worth mentioning: once you have more than half a container worth of goods, it is often cheaper to book a full container. LCL cost is calculated by the volume in m3 and the weight of the freight.
- With LCL transport, your cargo will be placed into a partial container.
- For low-volume shipments of between 2 m3 and 15 m3.
- Deal for cargo that does not fill the entire container.
- There is always sufficient availability (every season).
- Available at: e.g. POL, ZIM, HMM, Wan Hai, Yang Ming.
Information about other types of containers
There is a wide range of boxes for ocean transport. Each type of cargo needs a different solution. The Dry van is the most used type worldwide. There are also special possibilities for liquid bulk, flour, coffee or cocoa or fragile items. You can read all about it in the section below. You can also read more information about shipments to Sidney Harbour (CASDY), port of Oakland (USOAK), Jaipur (INJAI) harbor and terminal El Dekheila (EGEDK).
- Bulk Containers: used to ship a broad range of dry cargo like grain and coal.
- Flat Rack Containers: usually used for the transportation or storage of cargo with unique dimensions.
- Hard-Top Containers: the roof can be removed if necessary.
- High-Cube Containers: ideal when a slightly larger volume capacity is needed.
- Insulated Containers: perfect for storing goods that need a steady temperature.
- Open-Top Containers: ideal for logs, machinery, and odd-sized items.
- Palletwide Containers: designed to accommodate a larger amount of Euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers can hold cargo above or below freezing point.
- Tank Containers: ideal for transport and distribution of bulk liquids.
- Ventilated Containers: the best option for for organic products.
Kind of cargo: what are you going to transport?
Shipping goods by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Vigo (ESVGO) has many benefits: you can ship large volumes at low costs, it is effective for large quantities of goods and it is much more environmentally friendly than air freight. The most important ocean cargo via sea import/export routes are: neo bulk, roll on/roll off, dry bulk, break bulk, containerized. Below we give an explanation.
- Car shipping: transport your vehicle to the other side of the world.
- House Moving: your international relocation will be less time-consuming and more efficient.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects delivered quickly and reliably to another house.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. petroleum, biofuels, gasoline, chemicals, hydrogen, kerosene.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain but also coils, salt, sand, rods.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a vessel transporting wheeled cargo (cars/trucks,trailers,etc).
- Breakbulk: consists of goods transported, stored and handled piecemeal to some degree.
- Retail & other: products like toys, sports equipment, clothes, art and antiques, medical/pharmacy & drinks, shoes, furniture, food, machines.
FAQ: frequently asked questions and answers regarding international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Vigo takes approximately 8 days. The total distance is about 1750 nautical miles (M). That equates to 3241 kilometers. When you have booked a sea freight you have to take into account 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. There are many factors that determine the final shipping time: condition of the hull, wind force and direction and any technical malfunctions.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Vigo (Spain) are relatively cheap. The total cost is subject to various parts such as cargo weight, season and freight forwarder handling fees. Fill in the request form for a customised quote and extra info.
When you send goods to Vigo, there are documents you need for customs clearance. Exporters need to include the following documents with their goods: Packing List, Letter of Credit, Import/export Licenses, Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Certificate of Origin. If you are not sure whether you will be charged extra or not, you can contact the customs of Spain or navigate to the website of the port or the government (www.apvigo.com).
Incoterms are a set of 11 internationally-recognized rules that define the responsibilities of sellers and buyers. The most popular Incoterms for sea transport are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporter takes care of covering the costs, insurance, and freight of the buyer’s shipment while in transit to the required port. With Free on Board (FOB), we mean that the seller has the responsibility for the goods until they are loaded onto a shipping vessel. In addition, there are other Incoterms 2000 like e.g. Ex Works (EXW), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) + Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR).