Container shipping Hamburg to Wuhu
Are you looking for a service to ship a container from Hamburg to Wuhu (CNWHI)? Sea freight has many advantages: large items can be shipped for competitive rates, you have low maintenance costs and it is eco-friendly. Transporting a container by sea with dry bulk or cars can be arranged by shipping companies such as Shandong International Transportation Corporation. You can choose from various types of containers. An important distinction is full containers (FCL) and (LCL) and partial shipments. Via our freight forwarders you will get actual information for international transport Wuhu (CN WHI). You will find extensive information about the various sea container types. 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 get a quote with low prices and great conditions.
- Ocean shipping is a good, secure and low cost-way to transport bulk containers.
- When we compare it to air transport, it is cheaper and there are less restrictions.
- Sea freight is great for worldwide movings and importing gas-based fuels or equipment.
- The Port of Wuhu is one of the most important ports in China.
- We handle a wide variety of container sizes including: 20 footers, 40 footers and Dry Van, Hard-Top, Insulated, Open-Top, Ventilated, Refrigerated containers.
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Shipping to Wuhu (CNWHI) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the container freight transportation of cargo by shipping lines. Your cargo is packed in shipping containers. The middleman (freight forwarder) sends the location details to you. A shipping vessel will be ready for your goods at the departing port Wuhu (CN WHI), and will be transported by sea to the consignee at the POD. They provide you options like port-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port. In the table below 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 Wuhu |
| Country of destination | China |
| Port Code | CNWHI |
| Transit Time | +/- 48 days |
| Shipping rates | $ |
| Office address | Port Administration Office, 32 Jiang’an Rd, Wuhu, Anhui 241000, China |
| china@containershippingservice.com | |
| Website | www.gov.cn |
| Telephone number | 865533839153 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Wuhu
- Details of your shipping
Enter the port of origin (POO) and the port of destination. Specify your preference: (FCL) Full Container Load or (LCL) and partial shipments. Also select the desired size (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
- Preparing the cargo
To begin, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To avoid nasty accidents, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. Your load also need to be labelled in the right way.
- Export documents
When you import cargo from Wuhu (CNWHI), you will need required export documents (on behalf of national customs): commercial invoice, bill of lading, packing declaration, certificates of origin, export/import customs declaration. The meaning of a Bill of Lading is a contract provided by a carrier to a shipper to confirm the goods have been received in good order and that they are ready to be shipped.
- Find your incoterms
Incoterms are relevant terms for worldwide shipping to agree on the most important contractual terms and obligations for global trade. The agreed Incoterm determines who is the risk-bearing party for insurance, transport and all documents. These are the most commonly chosen terms in sea freight: Free On Board (FOB), Ex Works (EXW), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
- Shipping Container Tracking and Tracing
Use cargo and container tracking to see where your freight is at this moment. You can see in realtime when the shipping is departed from Port of Loading (POL), has arrived at the destination (POD) and when the cargo has reached its desired final destination.
Sea freight from Wuhu (CNWHI) to Hamburg (DEHAM): choose container
You are going to ship a container from port of Wuhu – (CN WHI) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? Make sure you ask an appropriate container. There are smaller and bigger boxes (20-ft, 40-ft) and different container specifications (FCL shipping or LCL shipping). We cooperate with several international shipping lines. The port has a good connection with surrounding cities. In the following summary you will find extensive information and advice about the most popular boxes. Also click further for information about Insulated Containers.
Advantages of a twenty foot container
20 foot containers (also known as dry van) is the most commonly used size. They are easy to stack on the vessel, which results in lower shipping costs. Very suitable for the transport of household goods and removals. What you might not know: A TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- 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.
- A 20 foot holds 11 pallets in one tier.
- The maximum load is about +/- 27.300 kilogram.
Information and benefits of 40ft container
In addition to the small one, there is also a larger 40 foot container. They can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier. This makes it a very popular choice for shipping large sea freight. In conclusion, you can also choose a higher ‘high cube’ box. They are 1 foot higher than a regular container. Ideal for tall items.
- Very suitable for large loads.
- The dimensions are the same internationally: L 12.19m x W 2.44m x H 2.59m.
- The FEU can hold between 20 and 24 pallets.
- Pay attention to the weight limit of +/- 28.900 kilogram.
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What does FCL container mean in shipping?
When you want to ship large quantities of goods, then renting a full container is the most interesting. Transport specialists call this Full Container Load (FCL). You don’t need to share space with others like LCL. It is a popular transport method: It allows for a faster transit time, less likely to damage your goods (as the container just contains your goods) and the rates are more favorable. There are of course also drawbacks: the transshipment is more complex and you have higher inventory costs. Do you want to send items from another port? Check also Antwerp to Wuhu (CNWHI) or Rotterdam to Wuhu (CNWHI).
- The premise of FCL is that you get the universal right to your own container.
- Used by all major manufacturers and shipping companies.
- When you send more than 10 standard pallets.
- Available at: e.g. COSCO, Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd.
When do i need a Less than container Load (LCL)?
If a large full container is unnecessary, then your cargo will be combined with other cargo. Transport specialists call this Less Than Container Load (LCL). LCL Means that means that you just pay for the amount of space used in a single container. There are multiple advantages: you’re only charged for the space you are using, you can save on inventory costs and it is faster during peak-season. Important: once you have more than half a container worth of goods, it is often cheaper to book a full container. LCL shipping charges are generally computed based on volume and weight.
- LCL means that you make use of a partial container for the transportation.
- The best choice for a charge between 3,5 m3 and 14 m3.
- Freight costs are typically based on cargo volume.
- Easier to book during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. Evergreen, ZIM, Yang Ming, HMM, POL.
Information about other types of containers
There exist a lot of box-types for shipping your items. Shipping companies offer a suitable solution for every cargo type. The Dry Van is most commonly used in maritime transport. There are innovative and special constructions for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, grain, flour, or very exclusive stuff. Our expert has laid out a list below. Are you looking for another destination? Also look at possibilities for Odessa (UAODS), port of Patras (GRGPA), Moresby (PGPOM) harbor and terminal Roseau (DMRSU).
- Bulk Containers: used in for transporting bulk cargo like grain and coal.
- Flat Rack Containers: usually used for the transportation or storage of cargo with unique dimensions.
- Hard-Top Containers: have a steel roof instead of a tarp.
- High-Cube Containers: it is 1 foot taller than the standard height of shipping containers.
- Insulated Containers: offer affordable, secure, warm and dry storage space.
- Open-Top Containers: ideal for bulky cargo such as machinery.
- Palletwide Containers: specially designed for stowing large quantities of Euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers maintain a stable temperature inside.
- Tank Containers: ideal for transport and distribution of bulk liquids.
- Ventilated Containers: are fitted with additional ventilation holes.
Freight types: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?
Shipping stuff by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Wuhu (CNWHI) is very popular because of low prices, it is effective for large quantities of goods and it is much more environmentally friendly than air freight. Much seen ocean cargo imported via sea shipping includes: dry bulk, break bulk, neo bulk, containerized, roll on/roll off. Below you will find a brief summary.
- Car shipping: shipping your vehicle to another part of a country or the other side of the world.
- House Moving: advice and support in the field of relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): Ships your household effects / furniture quickly and affordable.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. diesel, chemicals, hydrogen, kerosene, biofuels, gasoline.
- Dry Bulk: grain, coal, iron ore but also rods, sand, cement, coils.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel for wheeled freight-carrying equipment.
- Breakbulk: For the transport of cargo that don’t fit in standard-size shipping containers or cargo bins.
- Retail & other: cargo like sports equipment, medical/pharmacy, art and antiques, toys, electronic goods or shoes, furniture, fashion, drinks, food.
Everything about international transportation (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Wuhu lasts about 48 days. The total distance is approx. 11300 nautical miles (nmi). That equates to 20928 kilometers. If you choose transport by sea, there are 2 important values, 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. There are many factors that determine the final shipping time: displacement of the vessel, sea weather condition and type of cargo.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Wuhu (China) are relatively cheap. The total cost depends on various features such as cargo weight, the total distance to the delivery destination and pickup charges and Do not hesitate to contact us for a quote for your transport.
When sending goods to Wuhu, then you should also think about customs clearance. The following documents are needed for the customs handling procedure: Insurance Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Import/export Licenses, Commercial Invoice. For additional information and answers to questions then we advise you to contact the customs of China or surf to the official website where you can read a lot of info (www.gov.cn).
Incoterms describe the roles of the buyer and the seller in an international trade agreement. Common used agreement models for international container shipping are CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporting party takes care of all the costs up to and including the ocean freight to the destination port of the buyer’s choosing. The meaning of Free on Board (FOB) is the seller is responsible for all expenses delivering and loading the product onto the ship. Optionally one can also select one of the other Incoterms 2000 such as Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Carrier (FCA) + Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).