Container shipping Hamburg to Vladivostok
You want to ship a container from Hamburg to Vladivostok (RUVVO)? Sea freight has many advantages: you can ship large volumes at low costs, it is great for bulk goods and it’s more than 50% cheaper than air. Ship a container overseas with liquids or semi-finished goods is very easy with e.g. Unifeeder. They offer many different types of shipping containers. You have to choose between a full container for yourself (FCL) and a container with combined cargo (LCL). Via our transport agents you will receive practical information regarding international transport Vladivostok (RU VVO). We share knowledge and comprehensive information about the different types and ways of sea freight. Further on you can read a practical step-by-step plan. Contact u directly and we will prepare a quote with extensive pricing details.
- Ocean shipping is a very popular, secure and inexpensive way to ship high volume products.
- When we compare it to air transport, it offers more capacity and value.
- Sea freight provides services for worldwide removals and shipping fruit or machinery.
- The Port of Vladivostok is a popular port in Russian Federation.
- Containers that are often transported are: standaard 20 ft, 40 ft and 40 HC and Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Dry Van, Open-Top, Ventilated, Refrigerated containers.
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Shipping to Vladivostok (RUVVO) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the container freight transportation of cargo by shipping lines. Your products are put on a container with pellets. The freight forwarder (the middleman) have a special container prepared. The cargo will be trucked to the shipping vessel at the port of origin (POO) Vladivostok (RU VVO), and will be shipped by sea to the terminal at the arrival harbour. You can book various solutions like port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the following paragraph we provide you with details about the port of discharge.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Vladivostok |
| Country of destination | Russian Federation |
| Port Code | RUVVO |
| Transport Time | +/- 8 days |
| Shipping costs | $$$ |
| Office address | 9, Strelnikova Str. Vladivostok 690950 Russia |
| mcport@vladcomport.ru | |
| Website | www.vmtp.ru |
| Phone | 4232222-364 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Vladivostok
- Shipment details
Enter the port of origin (POO) and the POD (port of destination). Also indicate whether you choose (FCL) Full Container Load or LCL (Less than Container Load). Besides this, also choose a suitable container size (twenty foot, forty foot or a high cube).
- Loading and labeling the freight
First of all, make sure the freight is packed securely. To prevent damage, we advise you to use pallets. For correct handling you must also label all goods.
- Common Export Documents
When exporting goods to Vladivostok (RUVVO), you will have to provide various export documents (for the national customs): bill of lading, certificates of origin, packing declaration, packing list, commercial invoice. The meaning of a Bill of Lading is a contract released by a shipping agency or carrier to the shipper to confirm the goods have been received in good order and that they are ready to be shipped.
- Determine the transfer of risk (Incoterm)
Incoterms are important to agree on the most important contractual terms and obligations for global trade. The chosen Incoterm decides who is the risk-bearing party for the cost and risk of transportation, insurance, duties payable and clearing customs. Popular incoterms are Free On Board (FOB), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW).
- Online Container & Freight Tracking System
Use the Online Container & Freight Tracking System to see where your cargo is at this moment. You will get a notification when the freight has been departed from POL (Port of loading), has arrived at the destination (POD) and when it has arrived at the final destination.
Sea freight from Vladivostok (RUVVO) to Hamburg (DEHAM): select your container
You are going to ship a container from port of Vladivostok – (RU VVO) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is crucial to book the right container for your cargo. You can choose from large and small sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and different ways to fill a container (FCL shipment or LCL shipping). Major shipping lines that sail here include CMA CGM, FESCO. Important towns around the port are Vladivostok, Trudovoye, Russkiy, Uglovoye, Tavrichanka, Volno-Nadezhdinskoye, Bolshoy Kamen, Knevichi, Popova, Primorskiy, Shkotovo, Zavodskoy, Fokino, Smolyaninovo, Shkotovo-22, Barabash, Razdolnoye, Shkotovo-26, Slavyanka, Livadiya. In the text box below you will find extensive information and advice about the most popular types in the maritime industry. Check also more information about Paintings transport.
Explanation of the 20 foot container
20 ft. containers (some people call it dry van) is the most commonly used and most commonly available size. They are quite easy to transport, that means they are quite cheap. Ideal for the transportation of bulk goods and personal stuff and removals. Good to know: TEU is a standard measurement of volume in container shipping and means 1 20 Foot container.
- The most commonly used box for transporting cargo by sea.
- The dimensions of a 20-foot container are: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
- It can hold between 9 and 11 pallets.
- A lot can be loaded in terms of goods weight: +/- 27.300 kilogram.
Advantages of a 40 foot container
Besides the 20-foot, the 40-foot container is another popular option. They can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier. It is especially intended for shipping large volumes of cargo. Finally, 40ft containers are also available as ‘high cube’ version. It is about one foot taller than a normal box. Ideal for tall items.
- Very suitable for large loads.
- The dimensions are standard: 12,2 x 2,44 x 2,59 meter.
- It allows the transport of up to 28 pallets.
- Maximum load is about +/- 28.500 kilogram.
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Details about Full Container (FCL)
When you want to ship large quantities of goods, then a full container is often worth it. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. You don’t need to share your container with anyone else. The advantages are great: Usually a faster transit time, limited chance of damage and and it costs less at the bottom of the line. Important to mention: the transport over land is more complex (truck) and it is harder to unload the FCL shipment. Transporting cargo from another port? Also see Antwerp to Vladivostok (RUVVO) or Rotterdam to Vladivostok (RUVVO).
- FCL means that one single container is booked exclusively for the transportation of cargo.
- Suitable for as many small items on pallets as large goods.
- Recommended for shipments from 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. CMA CGM, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, MSC.
(LCL) Less than container
If a large full container is unnecessary, then your cargo will be combined with other cargo. Logistics experts treat that as a LCL (Less Than Container Load) agreement. The goal of LCL is that you pay per m3 or per metric ton for space inside a complete container. The advantages of this option include: you can save money on smaller shipments, storage and insurance is advantageous and more options during peak shipping season. Pay attention: if 50% of the container consists of your goods, then it is usually more interesting to opt for FCL. The total shipping costs are related to the volume and weight of the packages.
- The goal of LCL is that you make use of a partial container for the transportation.
- An excellent choice for cargo volumes between 2,5 m3 – 13,5 m3.
- You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
- Capabilities at almost all international ports.
- Available at: e.g. Yang Ming, POL, HMM, Evergreen, Wan Hai.
Other types of containers and customization
There is a wide range of boxes for shipping your cargo. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The most common type is the Dry van. Besides this, there are also applications for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, onions, potatoes, vegetables or other special goods. We’ve explained it all below. Also check other destinations such as Hakata (JPHTD), port of Manaus (BRMAO), Cochin (INCOK) harbor and terminal Savannah (USSAV).
- Bulk Containers: used for transport of foodstuffs or bulk such as wheat and grains.
- Flat Rack Containers: versatile containers that make it possible for you to ship unique cargo.
- Hard-Top Containers: the roof can be removed if necessary.
- High-Cube Containers: ideal for secure storage, particularly of valuable equipment or machinery.
- Insulated Containers: maintains the initial temperature and protects the interior from exterior conditions.
- Open-Top Containers: is a shipping box without a roof.
- Palletwide Containers: are adequate for shipping Euro-pallets because of the interior dimensions.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for the food and beverage industries.
- Tank Containers: if you want to transport a large quantity of liquid as bulk cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Load types: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?
Shipping stuff by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Vladivostok (RUVVO) has a lot of pluses: low maintenance cost, particularly interesting for bulk cargo and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. The main categories of ocean cargo via sea import/export routes are: break bulk, dry bulk, containerized, liquid bulk, roll on/roll off. You can read more about it in the section below.
- Car shipping: shipping your vehicle to another part of a country or the other side of the world.
- House Moving: solid help and assistance for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped precisely and neatly.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. gasoline, biofuels, diesel, petroleum, kerosene, chemicals.
- Dry Bulk: coal, grain, iron ore and lumber, coils, sugar, salt.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel for wheeled freight-carrying equipment.
- Breakbulk: consists of goods transported, stored and handled piecemeal to some degree.
- Retail & other: load like sports equipment, electronic goods, art and antiques, clothes, toys or furniture, fashion, food, drinks, machines.
All about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Vladivostok lasts about 8 days. The distance between the two ports is about 1650 nautical miles (NM). Converted that is 3056 kilometers. If you choose transport by sea, you will receive updates about the ETD and ETA. ETD means the Estimated Time Of Departure. ETA means the expected date of arrival of an ocean carrier. The exact shipping time has several factors: the speed of the boat, wind force and wind direction and maintenance.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Vladivostok (Russian Federation) are slightly above average. The total sum is determined by various components as cargo volume and weight, period of the year and currency. Do not hesitate to contact us for more information, a price proposal and transit time.
When transporting goods to Vladivostok, then customs clearance is an important step. You will need the following documentation: Letter of Credit, Certificate of Origin, Insurance Certificate, Import/export Licenses, Bill of Lading, Packing List. For questions or additional information, then we advise you to contact the customs of Russian Federation or navigate to the website of the port or the government (www.vmtp.ru).
Incoterms define the responsibilities of sellers and buyers for the delivery of goods under sales contracts. The two most popular Incoterms rules in maritime shipping are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporting party takes care of the costs of transporting the cargo to the port of destination specified by the buyer. Free on Board (FOB) means the seller is responsible for delivering and loading the product onto the ship. Other popular Incoterms 2000 are: Carriage Paid To (CPT), Ex Works (EXW), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Carrier (FCA) + Delivered At Place (DAP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR).