Container shipping Hamburg to Zanzibar
Are you interested in a way to ship a container from Hamburg to Zanzibar (TZZNZ)? Sea freight is very practical: it’s perfect for heavy and bulky items, it is great for bulk goods and it is trustworthy. Shipping a container with sea freight such as gas-based fuels or personal goods can be arranged by shipping companies such as Sea Lead Shipping. They can get you different types of containers. You have to choose between Full Container Load (FCL) and a shared container (LCL). Via this website you will receive up-to-date information regarding international transport Zanzibar (TZ ZNZ). 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. Contact u directly and we will prepare a quote with an attractive price and fast transit time.
- Ocean shipping is a professional, staunch and cheap way to transport large and heavy loads.
- When we compare this to air freight, it has a better carbon footprint and it is cheaper.
- Sea freight is great for international relocations and exporting breakbulk or factory parts.
- The Port of Zanzibar is a popular port in Tanzania.
- Popular container types are: standaard 20 ft, 40 ft and 40 HC and Dry Van, Hard-Top, Flat Rack, Open-Top, Refrigerated, Tank containers.
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Shipping to Zanzibar (TZZNZ) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is a reliable way of large-volume transportation. Your personal stuff is put on a container with pellets. Your freight forwarder will reserve a container for you. The cargo is transported by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of departure Zanzibar (TZ ZNZ), and will be shipped over the sea to the terminal at the POD. They offer solutions like door-to-door, port-to-port, port-to-door, door-to-port. In the table below 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 Zanzibar |
| Country of destination | Tanzania |
| Port Code | TZZNZ |
| Transit Time | +/- 32 days |
| Shipping prices | $$$ |
| Office address | P.O. Box 263, Zanzibar, Tanzania |
| E-mail address | info@zpc.go.tz |
| Website | www.tanzania.go.tz |
| Phone | 255778678990 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Zanzibar
- Details of your shipping
Enter the port of origin and the destination harbor. Choose how you want to transport: a full container for yourself (FCL) or a partial filled container (LCL). You can choose from a small or large container (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
- Packing the container
As a starting point, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To ensure that the cargo remains in good condition, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. You must also put a label on the freight.
- Common Export Documents
If you ship goods to Zanzibar (TZZNZ), you will need required export documents (for the national customs): commercial invoice, certificates of origin, packing declaration, packing list, export/import customs declaration. A Bill of Lading is a standard-form document that is provided to the shipper confirming goods were received in an acceptable condition and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
- Selecting the best Incoterms
An incoterm is a set of rules to define the responsibilities and costs between two parties correctly. The Incoterm shows who is responsible for, for example, transit, insurance and customs clearance. The most common incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Free On Board (FOB).
- Track your shipment
Use Cargo Track & Trace to see where your freight is at this moment. You can see 24/7 when the ship is registered at the POO (port of load), arrived at Port of delivery (POD) and when the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Zanzibar (TZZNZ) to Hamburg (DEHAM): select your container type
Are you planning to ship a container from port of Zanzibar – (TZ ZNZ) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is crucial to rent a suitable container. There are different sizes (20 foot, 40 foot) and methods (LCL shipment or FCL shipping). Major shipping lines that sail here include CMA CGM, Evergreen, MSC. Well-known cities around the harbor are Zanzibar, Koani, Gamba, Mkokotoni, Kijini, Bagamoyo, Mahonda, Sokoni, Mvomero, Magomeni, Dar es Salaam, Kibaha, Mlandizi, Kisarawe, Pangani, Vikindu, Lugoba, Chalinze, Mtambile, Mkuranga. In the section below we help you choose the right type and provide info about the most commonly seen options for sea freight. We are happy to provide you with more information about 40-foot Container.
Specifications of a twenty foot container
20. ft. containers (a.k.a. dry van) are one of the most used container types. They are very efficient, which ensures low handling costs. Ideal for the transportation of bulk goods and household goods and international movings. Good to know: The acronym TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box is often used for transporting goods by means of shipping.
- A 20-foot container has a surface area of: 5,9 x 2,4 x 2,4 meter.
- It can hold between 9 and 11 pallets.
- The maximum allowable load is +/- 27.800 kg.
Information and benefits of 40 FT container
The 40 foot container is the largest of the standard shipping containers. They can carry far more cargo at once. All this makes it a very effective means for shipping large cargo by sea. What you may not know: you can also opt for a taller ‘high cube’ deal. It has an exterior height of 9’6” (1 foot taller than normal). This ensures that your cargo/goods can be loaded higher.
- Used for dry freight of all kinds.
- The format is almost always the same: 12200 mm × 2440 mm × 2590 mm.
- Up to 23 Europallets can be stuffed in a 40′ container.
- In terms of weight fits maximum: +/- 28.100 kilogram.
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of FCL containers?
If your goods don’t fit in a small (shared) container, than you can reserve your own full container. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. You don’t need to share it with other merchandise. There are many pluses: It allows for a faster transit time, less risk of damage during the logistics process and and it costs less at the bottom of the line. You have to pay attention to a few things: it is not suitable for importers and exporters with lower shipping volume and unloading can be a hassle. Another departure port? Also check Antwerp to Zanzibar (TZZNZ) and Rotterdam to Zanzibar (TZZNZ).
- The concept of FCL is that the container only holds your cargo.
- Ideal for bulk items and large-volume products.
- Recommended for shipments from 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Maersk, ONE.
What is a LCL container and what are the benefits?
When you want to save money and don’t need a full container, a shared container can be used. You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. What we mean by LCL is that you share the container with other importers. The advantages of this option include: you will share all costs with the other suppliers, the handling and insurance costs are limited and more options during peak shipping season. Notable: if you can fill more than half of a container, it is often cheaper to book a full container. The shipping costs are calculated on the basis of volume, usually in cubic meters (CBM).
- With LCL transport, your cargo will be placed into a partial container.
- For low-volume shipments of between 4 m3 & 13,5 m3.
- You only pay for the space you are using.
- Can be booked via practical all shipping lines.
- Available at: e.g. Wan Hai, POL, Evergreen, ZIM, HMM.
Other special types of containers
There is a wide range of boxes for the international transport of your cargo by sea. Each type of cargo needs a different solution. The Dry Van is most commonly used in maritime transport. Special boxes are also being used for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, flowers, fruit or very exclusive stuff. We explain everything below. You can also check more information about shipping to Port-of-Spain (TTPOS), port of Rio de Janeiro (BRRIO), Noumea (NCNOU) harbor and terminal Subic Bay (PHSFS).
- Bulk Containers: used for transport of foodstuffs or bulk such as wheat and other grain crops.
- Flat Rack Containers: versatile containers that make it possible for you to ship unique cargo.
- Hard-Top Containers: equipped with a removable steel roof.
- High-Cube Containers: perfect for large, oversized, tall, and bulky items.
- Insulated Containers: maintains the initial temperature and protects the interior from exterior conditions.
- Open-Top Containers: perfect when large cargo needs to be loaded safely from above.
- Palletwide Containers: perfect for transporting cargo on europellets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers can hold cargo above or below freezing point.
- Tank Containers: are used to deliver hazardous and non-hazardous products.
- Ventilated Containers: also known as passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Load types: What do you want to ship?
Transporting goods by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Zanzibar (TZZNZ) has lots of advantages: low prices, very safe and secure and much more environmentally friendly than e.g. air freight. Popular types of ocean cargo via sea import/export routes are: containerized, neo bulk, break bulk, liquid bulk, dry bulk. Below we tell you everything about it.
- Car shipping: your vehicle will be loaded and shipped to the port of your choice.
- House Moving: choose reliable transport options for personal items (relocation).
- Removals (Household Goods): quickly and easily ship your household effects to another city.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. hydrogen, biofuels, kerosene, petroleum, chemicals, diesel.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, grain, coal and coils, sugar, plates, 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: cargo like art and antiques, medical/pharmacy, sports equipment, electronic goods, toys + drinks, machines, food, fashion, furniture.
All about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Zanzibar takes on average 32 days. The distance to be covered is about 7500 nautical miles (M). That is about 13890 km. If you choose transport by sea, there are 2 important values, ETD and ETA. ETD means the date and time the vessel will leave the dock. ETA stands for Estimated time of arrival of the ship or truck. The precise shipping time depends on condition of the hull and the propeller, wind force and wind direction and type of shipment.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Zanzibar (Tanzania) are slightly above average. The total cost is subject to various parts such as the size of the container, the total distance to the delivery destination and currency. Request a quote without obligation for a quote for your transport.
When you are exporting goods to Zanzibar, then there are some important customs clearance documents. The following documents are required: Import/export Licenses, Letter of Credit, Commercial Invoice, Insurance Certificate, Packing List, Bill of Lading. For questions or additional information, please contact the customs of Tanzania or surf to the official website where you can read a lot of info (www.tanzania.go.tz).
Incoterms define the conditions under which the products must be exported. The most commonly used Incoterms are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporting party covers the costs of transporting the cargo to the destination port of the buyer’s choosing. With Free on Board (FOB), we mean that the seller must arrange everything regarding the freight until all cargo is on the ship. Other commonly used Incoterms 2000 are e.g. Ex Works (EXW), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Free Carrier (FCA), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) and Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered At Place (DAP), Cost and Freight (CFR).