Container shipping Hamburg to Wilmington
Are you looking for ways to ship a container from Hamburg to Wilmington (USILM)? Sea freight has many pluses: you can ship many goods for an attractive price, it’s convenient much more environmental friendly than air freight. Transporting a sea container with breakbulk or cars can be done via e.g. COSCO. You can choose from many different sizes and types of shipping containers. An important point of attention is a full container for yourself (FCL) and (LCL) and partial shipments. Via our transport agents you will find dedicated information for international transport Wilmington (US ILM). We provide you with inside-information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. On this website you can read a a practical step-by-step plan where we explain everything in 5 steps. Please send us an inquiry with your requirements and we will prepare a quote with extensive pricing details.
- Ocean shipping is a smart, trouble-free and affordable way to ship your goods to the other side of the world.
- Advantages compared to air freight: it is far cheaper and you can easily transport large shipments.
- Sea freight is perfect for worldwide relocations and importing breakbulk or furniture.
- The Port of Wilmington offers excellent transit options in United States.
- You can choose from the following containers: 20 foot, 40 foot and Dry Van, Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Refrigerated, Ventilated, Open-Top containers.
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Shipping to Wilmington (USILM) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting items or goods by ship. Your goods are wrapped up in shipping containers. The middleman (freight forwarder) will book a container. A shipping vessel will be ready for your goods at the departure port Wilmington (US ILM), and will be transported by sea to the recipient at the destination harbor. They provide you options like port-to-port, door-to-port, port-to-door or door-to-door. In the following paragraph you will find some basic data of the port of discharge.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Wilmington |
| Country of destination | United States |
| Port Code | USILM |
| Transportation time | +/- 29 days |
| Shipping prices | $$$$ |
| Port address | 2202 Burnett Blvd, P.O. Box 9002, Wilmington, NC 28402, United States |
| E-mail address | busdev@ncports.com |
| Website | www.ncports.com/ |
| Phone number | 910-763-1621 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Wilmington
- Information about your freight
Enter the origin of shipment and the destination harbor. Determine the desired transport method: FCL (Full Container Load) or (LCL) Less Container Load. You can also choose the size of the container (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
- Pack you load
As a starting point, ensure the cargo is packed appropriately for carriage. To ensure that the cargo remains in good condition, we advise to put everything on pallets. You must also put a label on the freight.
- Documents Required for Exporting
If you ship goods to Wilmington (USILM), please pay attention to the necessary relevant export documents (to the national customs): export/import customs declaration, packing list, commercial invoice, packing declaration, bill of lading. A Bill of Lading is a standard-form document that is provided to the shipper to confirm that the goods match the description listed on the paperwork and that the freight has been booked correctly.
- Make a choice for Incoterms
Incoterms are relevant terms for worldwide shipping to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The chosen Incoterm decides who bears responsibility for e.g. insurance, transport and all documents. Widely used incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Free On Board (FOB).
- Track shipment
Use the Online Container & Freight Tracking System to see where your cargo is at this moment. You can check easily when the freight has been loaded at the POL (port of origin), has arrived at the destination (POD) and when the cargo was transported to the ultimate recipient.
Sea freight from Wilmington (USILM) to Hamburg (DEHAM): find a suitable container
Would you like to ship a container from port of Wilmington – (US ILM) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? The first step is to find the right container type. Based on your load you choose a size (20 foot, 40 foot) and different terms and conditions (LCL shipping or FCL shipment). Several shipping lines operate on this route. The port has a good connection with surrounding cities. In the box below you will find extensive information and advice about the most popular container types. You can also click through to our page about Flat Rack Container.
Advantages of a 20ft container
20 ft. containers (some people call it dry van) is the most commonly used size. They are quite easy to transport, which means they are cheaper to ship. Ideal for the transportation of bulk goods and personal items and international removals. What you might not know: A TEU is a standard container with a length of 20 feet.
- The most commonly used box for sending goods overseas.
- A 20-foot container has the following dimensions: 5,9 x 2,4 x 2,4 meter.
- The container can be loaded with 11 pallets.
- The maximum load is about +/- 27.300 kg.
Advantages of a forty foot container
The 40-foot container is identical to the 20-foot container, but once the size. He can hold much more cargo. This makes it a very popular choice for shipping large quantities of goods. Finally, there are also special extra tall ‘high cube’ variant. They are 9’6 tall. Ideal if you have high cargo.
- Very suitable for large loads.
- The dimensions are the same internationally: 12 x 2,3 x 2,4 m.
- Up to 23 Europallets can be stuffed in a 40′ container.
- The maximum load is +/- 28.100 kilogram.
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Full Container (FCL)
If you have enough goods to fill an entire container, than you can reserve your own full container. Freight forwarders then refer to it as FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t have to share space with others. The advantages are great: It guarantees a faster transit time, limited chance of damage and you pay lower price per unit. Of course there are also downsides: it is not efficient for small cargo types and unloading can be a hassle. Departing from another port? Also check out Antwerp to Wilmington (USILM) or Rotterdam to Wilmington (USILM).
- FCL means that one single container is booked exclusively for the transportation of cargo.
- Load directly from factory or storage.
- Relevant when you are sending more than 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. ONE, Maersk, COSCO, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd.
LCL: Less than container
If your cargo does not fill an entire 20-foot or 40-foot container, then your freight will be bundled with other freights. Logistics management organization handles this as a LCL (Less Than Container Load). With LCL transport, shipments from various parties are combined to fill up one container. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: freight costs are typically based on cargo volume, the handling and insurance costs are limited and more flexible during intense shipping season. Pay attention: if you can fill more than half of a container, then FCL is probably your best bet. LCL cost is calculated by volume, usually in cubic meters (CBM).
- What we mean by LCL is that you reserve space in a partial container.
- Cost effective for shipments between 2 m3 and 15 m3.
- Freight costs are typically based on cargo volume.
- Easier to find space during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. POL, HMM, Evergreen, ZIM, Wan Hai.
Information about other types of containers
The range of boxes is very varied for transporting your cargo. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The most popular version is of course the Dry van. But there are also specific options for oil or petroleum, flowers, fruit or very exclusive stuff. You can read all about it in the section below. Also check other destinations such as Apia (WSAPW), port of Ushuaia (ARUSH), Barcelona (ESBCN) harbor and terminal Fuzhou (CNFOC).
- Bulk Containers: often used for dry bulk cargo like wheat and grains.
- 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: ideal for bulk shipping and temporary storage of mixed products.
- Open-Top Containers: ideal for bulky cargo such as machinery.
- Palletwide Containers: are non-standard, uncommon containers with varying dimensions.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for the food and beverage industries.
- Tank Containers: for the transport of liquids, gases and powders as bulk cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: also known as passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Kind of cargo: which items do you want to transport by sea?
Transporting goods by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Wilmington (USILM) has a lot of pluses: low rates, particularly interesting for bulk cargo and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Frequently chosen ocean cargo shipped via sea routes are: break bulk, dry bulk, containerized, roll on/roll off, liquid bulk. Below we explain some goods/cargo.
- Car shipping: have your vehicle shipped to an international port.
- House Moving: fast and cheap way for international relocations.
- Removals (Household Goods): all your household effects shipped inexpensive and insured.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. gasoline, chemicals, hydrogen, biofuels, petroleum, diesel.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, grain, coal and plates, cement, sugar, sand.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels designed to carry wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: common method used to successfully transport cargo or goods that cannot fit in standard-size shipping.
- Retail & other: load like sports equipment, art and antiques, medical/pharmacy, electronic goods, clothes + furniture, fashion, drinks, shoes, food.
FAQ: questions and answers about international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Wilmington lasts about 29 days. The total distance is approximately 6900 nautical miles (NM). That equates to 12779 km. In case of sea freight, there are 2 important values, ETD and ETA. ETD means the Estimated Time Of Departure. ETA is the date that the shipment arrives in the destination country. The exact shipping time depends on vessel speed, wind force and wind direction and cargo flows.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Wilmington (United States) are relatively expensive. The total cost is determined by various ingredients such as cargo volume and weight, transit time and the Incoterms you have agreed on. Request a quote without obligation for a customised quote and extra info.
When you send goods to Wilmington, then there are some important customs clearance documents. You will need the following documentation: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Insurance Certificate, Letter of Credit, Certificate of Origin, Bill of Lading. If you are not sure whether you will be charged extra or not, please contact the customs of United States or view the website of the port/government (www.ncports.com/).
The Incoterms decide which party will cover insurance fees for the shipment. The most popular Incoterms for sea transport are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporter is responsible for the transportation to the port of destination. Free on Board (FOB) means the seller is responsible for all expenses the goods until they are on the vessel at the outbound port. Other Incoterms 2000 you can choose from are: Free Carrier (FCA), Ex Works (EXW), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Carriage Paid To (CPT) + Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered At Place (DAP).