Container shipping Hamburg to Port Victoria
Do you need to ship a container from Hamburg to Vitoria (SCPOV)? Sea freight has many advantages: you can ship large volumes at low costs, it’s convenient and it is eco-friendly. Ship a container overseas with break bulk or vehicles can be arranged by shipping companies such as Wan Hai Lines. You can choose from a lot of container-types. Transporters make a distinction between a full container for yourself (FCL) and a container with combined cargo (LCL). Via this website we share up-to-date information about international transport Port Vitoria (SC POV). We provide you with up-to-date information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. Further on you can read a a practical step-by-step plan where we explain everything in 5 steps. Send us your details and we will gladly send you a tailor-made offer with market prices.
- Ocean shipping is an innovative, sure and cheap way to ship your goods to anywhere in the world.
- When we compare it to air transport, there are fewer restrictions and lower emissions.
- Sea freight is ideal for international movings and importing food or personal effects.
- The Port of Port Victoria offers excellent transit options in Brazil.
- Containers that are often transported are: 20 foot, 40 foot and Dry Van, Hard-Top, Flat Rack, Ventilated, Tank, Open-Top containers.
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Shipping to Vitoria (SCPOV) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of shipping goods by sea using containers. Your cargo is wrapped up in shipping containers. The freight forwarder (the middleman) will book a container. The cargo will be trucked to the shipping vessel at the port of Port Vitoria (SC POV), and will be shipped overseas to the addressee at the POD (port of destination). You can book various solutions 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 Port Victoria |
| Country of destination | Brazil |
| Port Code | SCPOV |
| Transportation time | +/- 26 days |
| Shipping rates | $$$$ |
| Local address | Av. Getulio Vargas, 556 Vitoria, ES CEP 29.020-030 Brazil |
| E-mail address | falaporto@codesa.gov.br |
| Website | www.portodevitoria.com.br |
| Phone number | 552731327314 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Port Victoria
- Details of your shipping
Enter the origin of shipment and the POD. Decide if you will ship (FCL) full containers or LCL (Less than Container Load). Also choose the dimensions of the container (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
- Preparing the cargo
First of all, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To avoid nasty accidents, we advise you to use pallets. You must also put a label on the freight.
- Common Export Documents
When you import cargo from Vitoria (SCPOV), you will need relevant export documents (for the national customs): export/import customs declaration, bill of lading, packing list, packing declaration, certificates of origin. A Bill of Lading is a standard-form document issued by the carrier or agent to acknowledge that they have received the goods and that the freight has been booked correctly.
- Agree on who bears the risk (Incoterm)
Incoterms are relevant terms for worldwide shipping to define the rights and obligations of both the buyer and seller. The chosen Incoterm decides how much responsibility you have for insurance, transport and all documents. For freight by sea, these are the most popular terms: Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Free On Board (FOB).
- Ocean freight tracking
Use the track and trace service to check where your freight is right now. You can check the status when the ship is loaded at the POL (port of origin), arrived at Port of Discharge (POD) and when the cargo was transported to the ultimate recipient.
Sea freight from Vitoria (SCPOV) to Hamburg (DEHAM): match your cargo with container type
You want to ship a container from port of Port Victoria – (SC POV) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is highly recommended to book the right container for your cargo. They come in different sizes (20 foot, 40 foot) and different container agreements (FCL shipment or LCL shipping). Well-known shipping lines are CMA CGM, Maersk, MOL. Well-known cities around the harbor are Victoria. In the text box below we put everything together and offer information about the most commonly seen options for sea freight. You can also click directly to information about Paintings transport.
Important specifications of the 20 FT container
Twenty Foot Containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most commonly type for shipment in ocean freight. They are easy to load, access, and handle, which results in lower shipping costs. Suitable for different kinds of storage including personal effects and removals. Nice to know: TEU is equal to 1 20 Foot container.
- This box is widely used for sending goods overseas.
- The size of a 20-foot container is: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
- Usually, 9-11 pallets are able to fit in one TEU.
- You must take into account a maximum permitted weight of +/- 27.300 kg.
Information and benefits of 40 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 very economical for shipping large volumes of cargo. Tip: there are also special extra tall ‘high cube’ variant. They are 1 foot higher than a regular container. Very suitable for high products.
- Used for dry freight of all kinds.
- The dimensions are as follows: 12,2 x 2,44 x 2,59 meter.
- It can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier.
- Pay attention to the weight limit of +/- 28.600 kg.
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In which situations do I choose an FCL container?
I case you are going to ship a lot of stuff, it is best to book a full container. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. You don’t need to share it with other merchandise. The advantages are great: It guarantees a faster transit time, a smaller chance of damage to the freight and the rates are more favorable. There are also disadvantages: it is unsuitable for small goods exporters and you have higher inventory costs. Departing from another port? Also check out Antwerp to Vitoria (SCPOV) or Rotterdam to Vitoria (SCPOV).
- FCL Means that means that you have the entire container space to yourself.
- Ideal for cargo with tight delivery schedules.
- It is cheaper when the shipment uses more than 10 pallets.
- Available at: e.g. MSC, ONE, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO.
Details about Less than container (LCL)
If you want to transport a small cargo by sea, inquire about the possibilities for a shared container. Transport specialists call this Less Than Container Load (LCL). LCL means that you have no say about the other type of cargo that’s in the container with your freight You consciously opt for various benefits such as: you can send some good in a cheap way, the handling and insurance costs are limited and easy time-management and scheduling. Disclaimer: if your goods can fill up half of the container space, it is often cheaper to book a full container. The total costs are calculated based on the volume in m3 and the weight of the freight.
- The goal of LCL is that your cargo will be placed into a partial container.
- A suitable choice for transport with a size between 2,5 m3 and 13 m3.
- You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
- Easier to book during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. HMM, Evergreen, POL, Wan Hai, ZIM.
Various other types of containers
There is a wide range of boxes for the shipment of your goods. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. There are also special possibilities for liquids, flowers, fruit or very expensive items. We’ve explained it all below. We also provide more information about sea transportation to Brest (FRBES), port of Ashdod (ILASH), Bar (MEBAR) harbor and terminal Kandla (INIXY).
- Bulk Containers: used in for transporting bulk cargo like grain and coal.
- Flat Rack Containers: it is flat and cargo can be loaded either from the sides or from the top.
- Hard-Top Containers: for shipping heavy to very heavy cargo.
- High-Cube Containers: extremely functional for transporting light and large cargo.
- Insulated Containers: are often used in the retail market (extra dry & great stable temperature).
- Open-Top Containers: is a shipping box without a roof.
- Palletwide Containers: ideal for transporting euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers can hold cargo above or below freezing point.
- Tank Containers: for the transport of all types of bulk liquid by rail, road and sea.
- Ventilated Containers: also known as passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Load types: what are you going to transport?
Importing load by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Port Victoria (SCPOV) has many benefits: attractive pricing, there are lots of different shipping options and it’s better for the environment than air freight. Frequently chosen ocean cargo transported by sea include: break bulk, roll on/roll off, liquid bulk, dry bulk, neo bulk. You can read more about it in the section below.
- Car shipping: your vehicle will be loaded and shipped to the port of your choice.
- House Moving: affordable and reliable way for international relocations.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects transported with great care.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. kerosene, biofuels, hydrogen, chemicals, gasoline, petroleum.
- Dry Bulk: grain, iron ore, grain and cement, sugar, lumber, salt.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a vessel transporting wheeled cargo (cars/trucks,trailers,etc).
- Breakbulk: refers to goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
- Retail & other: load like medical/pharmacy, art and antiques, electronic goods, toys, clothes and food, machines, fashion, drinks, furniture.
Everything about international transportation (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Port Victoria takes approximately 26 days. The distance between the two ports is about 5900 nautical miles (NM). That equates to 10927 km. When you export something, you have to pay close attention to ETD and ETA. ETD provides information on the date and time the ship will leave the seaport. ETA is the date that the shipment arrives in the destination country. The exact shipping time has several factors: the speed of the boat, sea weather condition and type of shipment.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Port Victoria (Brazil) are relatively expensive. The actual costs are determined by various parts such as cargo weight, the total distance to the delivery destination and supply and demand. Please contact us for current rates and transit times.
When you are sending goods to Port Vitoria, then customs clearance is an important step. The following documents need to be in place for effective and easy customs clearance. Packing List, Insurance Certificate, Import/export Licenses, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, Letter of Credit. If you are not sure whether you will be charged extra or not, please contact the customs of Brazil or check the official website for more info (www.portodevitoria.com.br).
The Incoterms tell us: Who is organising carriage and insurance? For transport by ship we usually use CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporter arranges transportation and insurance to the port of destination. The meaning of Free on Board (FOB) is the selling party is fully liable for the goods until they have been placed on board of the ship. Other Incoterms 2000 you can choose from are: Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Ex Works (EXW), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Carriage Paid To (CPT) & Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered At Place (DAP).