Container shipping Hamburg to Terneuzen
Are you looking for a service to ship a container from Hamburg to Zeeland Seaports (NLTNZ)? Sea freight has many advantages: it is suitable to ship large volumes for low prices, it is flexible and it’s more than 50% cheaper than air. Transporting a container overseas with container cargo or vehicles can be done via e.g. COSCO. You can book many different types of shipping containers. Transporters make a distinction between a complete full container (FCL) and a partial filled container (LCL). Via our experts we give actual information for international transport Terneuzen-Vlissingen (NL TNZ). We provide up-to-date information about the different types and ways of sea freight. Further on you can read a step-by-step import plan. Contact u directly and we get you a quote with market prices.
- Ocean shipping is a smart, secure and relatively cheap way to ship heavy and bulky goods.
- Advantages compared to air freight: there are fewer restrictions and lower emissions.
- Sea freight is great for worldwide removals and importing refrigerated cargo or machinery.
- The Port of Terneuzen is one of the biggest ports of Netherlands.
- You can choose from the following containers: 20 footers, 40 footers and Flat Rack, Dry Van, Hard-Top, Ventilated, Open-Top, Refrigerated containers.
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Shipping to Zeeland Seaports (NLTNZ) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the most economical mode of global transportation. Your goods are loaded into the container. The freight forwarder company will arrange the container. A truck transports the cargo to the shipping vessel at the port of departure Terneuzen-Vlissingen (NL TNZ), and will be shipped by ocean to the importer at the POD. They can get you services 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 arrival.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Terneuzen |
| Country of destination | Netherlands |
| Port Code | NLTNZ |
| Transit Time | +/- 2 days |
| Shipping prices | $ |
| Local address | Postbox 132, Terneuzen, AC 4530, Netherlands |
| E-mail address | netherlands@containershippingservice.com |
| Website | www.zeeland-seaports.com |
| Telephone number | 31(0)115647400 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Terneuzen
- Details of your shipment
Enter the departing port and the port of destination. Choose if you want to ship a full container for yourself (FCL) or (LCL) and partial shipments. Besides this, also choose a suitable container size (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
- Packing the container
As a starting point, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To avoid damage, it is a good idea to use pallets. Your cargo must also be easily recognizable with labels.
- Export documents
When you import goods from Zeeland Seaports (NLTNZ), you will need up-to-date export documents (for fast customs clearance): bill of lading, commercial invoice, certificates of origin, export/import customs declaration, packing list. The definition of a Bill of Lading is a document that is completed by a carrier to acknowledge the receipt of cargo and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
- Choosing the Incoterms
An incoterm is a set of rules to define the seller’s and buyer’s responsibilities. The Incoterm shows who assumes the risk of, for example, shipment, insurance, documentation and customs clearance. These are the most commonly chosen terms in sea freight: Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB).
- Cargo Track & Trace
Use the Online Container & Freight Tracking System to see where your freight is at this moment. You can see exactly when the cargo is departed from the port of origin (POO), arrived at Port of delivery (POD) and when the carrier arrived at the final location.
Sea freight from Zeeland Seaports (NLTNZ) to Hamburg (DEHAM): choose container
You are going to ship a container from port of Terneuzen – (NL TNZ) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? Compare the options and book the right container for your cargo. There are smaller and bigger boxes (20 ft, 40 ft) and different container specifications (FCL shipping or LCL shipping). Several shipping lines operate on this route. There is a good connection to important cities in the area. Below we put everything together and offer information about the most popular boxes. Also click further for information about Ventilated Container.
Specifications of a twenty foot container
20 ft. containers (also known as dry van) is the most preferred container size. They are very efficient, which ensures low handling costs. Ideal for the transportation of bulk goods and household goods and international movings. Nice to know: 1 Teu means Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- The most commonly used box for transporting goods by means of shipping.
- A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: 6058mm x 2438mm x 2891mm.
- A 20 foot holds 11 pallets in one tier.
- You can load it with maximum +/- 27.400 kilogram.
What you need to know about the 40 FT container
The 40-foot container is identical to the 20-foot container, but once the size. They can carry far more cargo at once. All this makes it a very effective means for transporting large loads by sea. Tip: you can also opt for a taller ‘high cube’ variant. They are 1 foot higher than a regular container. Very suitable for high products.
- The ideal means of transport for large loads.
- The dimensions are standard: 12200 mm × 2440 mm × 2590 mm.
- It allows the transport of up to 28 pallets.
- The maximum load is +/- 28.500 kg.
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When is a FCL container a good choice?
I case you are going to ship a lot of stuff, then a full container is often worth it. Freight carriers then talk about FCL (Full Container Load). There is no need to share it with other shippers. There are many advantages to it: It allows for a faster transit time, damage is lessened and you take advantage of economies of scale. You have to pay attention to a few things: it is expensive for small loads and it is harder to unload the FCL shipment. Sending the sea freight from another port? Also see Antwerp to Zeeland Seaports (NLTNZ) and Rotterdam to Zeeland Seaports (NLTNZ).
- The meaning of FCL is: you book a single container exclusively for your cargo transportation only.
- Ideal for cargo with tight delivery schedules.
- For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
- Available at: e.g. COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, Maersk, ONE.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of LCL containers?
If you want to transport a small cargo by sea, it is often a good idea to pick a shared container. Logistics management organization handles this as a LCL (Less Than Container Load). The goal of LCL is that you just pay for the amount of space used in a single container. You benefit from many advantages: it’s perfect for shipping small loads, you spend less on inventory space and it is faster during peak-season. Worth mentioning: if your shipment takes up more than half a container, then it is often more interesting to go for an FCL shipping. The cost of the shipment is determined by the dimensions of the package i.e. the length, width.
- The premise of LCL is that you make use of a partial container for the transportation.
- Ideal for transport volumes between 4 m3 and 15 m3.
- Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
- More Availability During Peak Season.
- Available at: e.g. Evergreen, POL, Wan Hai, HMM, ZIM.
Alternative container types
The range of boxes is very diverse for shipping your cargo. Each type of cargo has its own characteristics and methods. The Dry van is suitable for many common goods. Besides this, there are also applications for oils, flowers, fruit or very exclusive stuff. We give a short explanation below. Be sure to check out the transport options to Bridgetown (BBBGI), port of Fuzhou (CNFOC), Saint Petersburg (RULED) harbor and terminal Juba (SDJUM).
- Bulk Containers: used for transport of foodstuffs or bulk such as wheat, rice and corn.
- Flat Rack Containers: versatile containers that make it possible for you to ship unique cargo.
- Hard-Top Containers: for shipping heavy to very heavy cargo.
- High-Cube Containers: perfect when some extra height is required.
- Insulated Containers: perfect for storing goods that need a steady temperature.
- Open-Top Containers: are able to accommodate much larger objects.
- Palletwide Containers: provides a higher cubic capacity than standard boxes.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods which need to be transported at a constant temperature.
- Tank Containers: ideal for transport and distribution of bulk liquids.
- Ventilated Containers: are fitted with additional ventilation holes.
Kind of freight: what are you going to transport?
Transporting cargo by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Terneuzen (NLTNZ) is very popular because of attractive costs, you can ship easily big and high volume cargo and much more environmentally friendly than e.g. air freight. Relevant ocean cargo categories that are transported by sea are: neo bulk, break bulk, roll on/roll off, containerized, liquid bulk. You will find all the information in the box below.
- Car shipping: reliable import and export of a vehicle via sea shipping.
- House Moving: have your personal items sent for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): all your household effects shipped inexpensive and insured.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. gasoline, petroleum, biofuels, diesel, kerosene, hydrogen.
- Dry Bulk: coal, iron ore, grain but also stuff like plates, cement, rods, lumber.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a combination of road and sea transport for wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: consists of goods transported, stored and handled piecemeal to some degree.
- Retail & other: load like sports equipment, clothes, medical/pharmacy, electronic goods, art and antiques or furniture, drinks, food, fashion, shoes.
FAQ: everything you need to know about international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Terneuzen lasts about 2 days. The total distance is approximately 175 nautical miles. 1 NM is about 1.85 km. The total distance is 324 kilometers. In case of sea freight, you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. ETD stands for Estimated time of departure of the ship or truck. ETA stands for Estimated time of arrival of the ship or truck. The exact shipping time depends on the boat speed, wind force and direction and type of cargo.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Terneuzen (Netherlands) are relatively cheap. The total sum is determined by various factors such as container size, shipping route and supply and demand. Please contact us for additional information, transit time and current rates.
When you are exporting goods to Terneuzen-Vlissingen, then there are some important customs clearance documents. The following documents are required: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Letter of Credit, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, Import/export Licenses. For additional information, you can contact the customs of Netherlands or check the official website for more info (www.zeeland-seaports.com).
The Incoterms define the time and place from which the seller’s responsibility ends and the buyer’s begins. For transport by ship we usually use FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the seller covers delivery of the goods to a ship, loading the goods onto the ship, and insuring the shipment until it reaches the port of destination. Content of a Free on Board (FOB) contract: the supplier to pay for the delivery of the goods until the goods are loaded on board the ship. Other commonly used Incoterms 2000 are e.g. Ex Works (EXW), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Carrier (FCA) and Delivered At Place (DAP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).