Container shipping Hamburg to Yantai
Do you need to ship a container from Hamburg to Yantai (CNYNT)? Sea freight has many advantages: you can ship large volumes at low costs, it is flexible much more environmental friendly than air freight. Importing a container overseas with break bulk or vehicles can be outsourced to e.g. TS Lines. Freight forwarders offer and a wide range of container types. Transporters make a distinction between a full container just for your freight (FCL) and Less Container Load (LCL). Via our freight forwarders you will find lots of practical information regarding international transport Yantai (CN YNT). We share knowledge and inside-information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. Besides this we share a step-by-step import plan. Share your cargo and transport wishes and we will gladly send you a tailor-made offer with the best rates and fastest transit times.
- Ocean shipping is a very popular, safe and affordable way to ship your goods to anywhere in the world.
- When we compare it to air transport, it offers more capacity and value.
- Sea freight is perfect for worldwide movings and shipping roll on/roll off or personal goods.
- The Port of Yantai is an important logistics artery in China.
- We handle a wide variety of container sizes including: 20 FT, 40 FT, 40FT HC and Dry Van, Hard-Top, Flat Rack, Open-Top, Ventilated, Refrigerated containers.
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Shipping to Yantai (CNYNT) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting large quantities of goods across the sea. Your personal stuff is wrapped up in shipping containers. Your freight forwarder will reserve a container for you. A shipping vessel will be ready for your goods at the port of Yantai (CN YNT), and will be shipped by sea to the addressee at the arrival port. You need to make a choose out of: port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port or port-to-door. In the attached table we provide you with details about the port of delivery.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Yantai |
| Country of destination | China |
| Port Code | CNYNT |
| Transportation time | +/- 48 days |
| Shipping costs | $ |
| Port address | 155 Beima Road, Yantai, Shandong 264000, China |
| ytport@yantaiport.com.cn | |
| Website | www.yantaiport.com.cn/ |
| Phone number | 865356742134 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Yantai
- Select shipment details
Enter the port of origin and the port of destination. Choose if you want to ship a complete full container (FCL) or partial shipments (LCL). You also choose the size of the container (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
- Packing the freight
To start with, ensure the freight is properly packaged. To transport the cargo in good condition, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. Also make sure you have good labels.
- Customs Documentation for Exporters
If you want to send cargo to Yantai (CNYNT), you should organize relevant export documents (for the purpose of national customs): commercial invoice, bill of lading, packing declaration, export/import customs declaration, certificates of origin. A Bill of Lading is a document issued by the carrier or agent to confirm the goods have been received in good order and that everything is ready to ship.
- Incoterms for your freight
Incoterms are the terms used in international shipping to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The Incoterm states who is responsible for, for example, the cost and risk of transportation, insurance, duties payable and clearing customs. These are the most commonly chosen terms in sea freight: Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Track Sea Cargo
Use sea freight tracking to see where your freight is at this moment. You can see in realtime when the shipping is loaded at the POL (port of origin), has been transferred to the POD (port of destination) and when your cargo has been unloaded at the final destination.
Sea freight from Yantai (CNYNT) to Hamburg (DEHAM): choose container
You want to ship a container from port of Yantai – (CN YNT) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? Compare the options and find the right container type. There are different sizes (20-ft, 40-ft) and all kind of container conditions (FCL shipping or LCL shipment). Many international shipping lines operate this route. The port has a good connection with surrounding cities. In the next chapter you will find extensive information and advice about the most popular boxes. We are happy to provide you with more information about Palletwide Containers.
Explanation about a twenty foot container
20 FT containers (also known under the name dry van) is the most commonly used size. They are easy to stack, which ensures low handling costs. Widely used for transporting personal items or international movings. Pro tip: A TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box offers a solution for transporting cargo by sea.
- The size of a 20-foot container is: 5,9 x 2,4 x 2,4 meter.
- Usually, 9-11 pallets are able to fit in one TEU.
- In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.700 kg.
What you need to know about the forty foot container
The 40 foot container is the largest of the standard shipping containers. He can hold much more cargo. This makes it a popular choice for shipping large volumes of cargo. Moreover, there are also special extra tall ‘high cube’ box. You’ve got just a little extra height. This ensures that your cargo/goods can be loaded higher.
- Used for dry freight of all kinds.
- The dimensions are standard: 12.025m long x 2.352m wide x 2.393m high.
- The Forty Foot Equivalent Unit (FEU) can hold 20-24 pallets.
- The max. weight is limited to +/- 28.600 kilogram.
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FCL: Full Container
If your goods don’t fit in a small (shared) container, it is best to book a full container. Within the logistics sector this is called FCL (Full Container Load). There is no need to share it with other shippers. It is a popular transport method: It allows for a faster transit time, less potential for damage and you pay lower price per unit. You have to pay attention to a few things: it is unsuitable for Small Packages and it is harder to unload the FCL shipment. Do you want to send items from another port? Check also Antwerp to Yantai (CNYNT) and Rotterdam to Yantai (CNYNT).
- FCL means that an exporter is fully booking one or more shipping containers.
- Load directly from factory or storage.
- Recommended for shipments from 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. MSC, CMA CGM, Maersk, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd.
LCL: Less than container
If you do not need a full container, a shared container can be used. Transport organizations describe that as Less Than Container Load (LCL). With LCL transport, 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 will share all costs with the other suppliers, you spend less on inventory warehousing space and more flexible during intense shipping season. Pay attention: if you have a cargo load that is more than half a container unit, then FCL is probably your best bet. LCL cost is calculated by the volume in m3 and the weight of the freight.
- LCL means that your cargo is transported in a partial container.
- An excellent choice for cargo volumes between 3 m3 – 15 m3.
- You only pay for the space you are using.
- There is always sufficient availability (every season).
- Available at: e.g. Wan Hai, HMM, ZIM, POL, Evergreen.
Information about other types of containers
The range of boxes is very varied for international cargo shipping. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The most popular version is of course the Dry van. There are also special possibilities for oils or chemicals, grain, flour, or unique high value cargo. We explain everything below. Also check other destinations such as Ulsan (KRUSN), port of Incheon (KRINC), Bergen (NOBGO) harbor and terminal Willemstad (ANCUR).
- Bulk Containers: used in for transporting bulk cargo like grain and coal.
- Flat Rack Containers: internationally used when the cargo cannot fit inside a standard box.
- Hard-Top Containers: for shipping a wide range of dry cargo and mass freight.
- High-Cube Containers: ideal when a slightly larger volume capacity is needed.
- Insulated Containers: ideal for Short-Term Storage or Short-Hop Journeys.
- Open-Top Containers: ideal for bulky cargo such as machinery.
- Palletwide Containers: specially designed for stowing large quantities of Euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for the food and beverage industries.
- Tank Containers: are basically, cylindrical vessels held within a standard 20ft ISO frame.
- Ventilated Containers: is used for cargo which needs ventilation.
Main types of ocean freight: what are you going to transport?
Exporting goods by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Yantai (CNYNT) is very popular because of it is very efficient, very safe and secure and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. The main categories of ocean cargo shipped via sea routes are: neo bulk, dry bulk, roll on/roll off, liquid bulk, containerized. Below we tell you everything about it.
- Car shipping: reliable import and export of a vehicle via sea shipping.
- House Moving: choose reliable transport options for personal items (relocation).
- Removals (Household Goods): all your household effects shipped inexpensive and insured.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. chemicals, diesel, petroleum, biofuels, gasoline, kerosene.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain and things like cement, rods, plates, lumber.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels designed to carry wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: ships carrying break-bulk cargo are often called general cargo ships.
- Retail & other: products like medical/pharmacy, electronic goods, clothes, art and antiques, toys and shoes, machines, drinks, food, furniture.
Everything about international transportation (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Yantai takes approx 48 days. The distance to be covered is about 11300 nautical miles (nmi). This is equivalent to 20928 kilometers. When you export something, you have to take into account 2 important values (ETD and ETA). ETD means the Expected or Estimated Time of Departure. Estimated time of arrival (ETA) is the date and time that a shipment is predicted to arrive. The precise shipping time depends on condition of the hull and the propeller, the sea conditions and delay at the port.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Yantai (China) are relatively cheap. The actual costs are determined by various components as cargo weight, transit time and other costs like stacking and siting. Send us a message for additional information, transit time and current rates.
When you are exporting goods to Yantai, then you must have the administration in order for customs clearance. The following documents need to be in place for effective and easy customs clearance. Import/export Licenses, Bill of Lading, Packing List, Commercial Invoice, Insurance Certificate, Letter of Credit. For more information, then we advise you to contact the customs of China or navigate to the website of the port or the government (www.yantaiport.com.cn/).
The incoterms define the role between seller and buyer at an international transaction. Popular terms for waterway transportation are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporting party bears responsibility for the cost and freight of bringing the goods to the destination port of the buyer’s choosing. Content of a Free on Board (FOB) contract: the supplier to pay for the delivery of the goods until they are on the vessel at the outbound port. Other Incoterms 2000 you can choose from are: Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Carrier (FCA), Ex Works (EXW), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) & Cost and Freight (CFR), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).