Container shipping Hamburg to Zhangjiagang
Would you like to ship a container from Hamburg to Zhangjiagang (CNZJG)? Sea freight offers many opportunities: e.g. you can transport high volumes for a reasonable price, it is flexible and it is eco-friendly. Ship a container overseas with food or vehicles can be done via e.g. Sea Lead Shipping. When you are exporting, you can choose from and a wide range of container types. An important point of attention is a full container just for your freight (FCL) and (LCL) Less Container Load. Via our portal you will receive practical information for the purpose of international transport Zhangjiagang (CN ZJG). We share knowledge and comprehensive information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. You will also find a step-by-step plan for starting exporters. Provide us with your transport details and we get you a quote with market prices.
- Ocean shipping is an innovative, sure and low cost-way to ship your goods to the other side of the world.
- When we compare this to air freight, it is far cheaper and you can easily transport large shipments.
- Sea freight is a solution for worldwide removals and importing fruit or factory parts.
- The Port of Zhangjiagang is a popular port in China.
- You can choose from the following containers: 20 foot, 40 foot and Flat Rack, Dry Van, Hard-Top, Refrigerated, Open-Top, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Zhangjiagang (CNZJG) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the container freight transportation of cargo by shipping lines. Your material is stored in shipping containers. The freight forwarder will arrange the container. The cargo is transported by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of departure Zhangjiagang (CN ZJG), and will be shipped over the ocean to the consignee at the arrival port. There are different kind of options: port-to-door, door-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-port. In the following paragraph we provide you with details about the port of arrival.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Zhangjiagang |
| Country of destination | China |
| Port Code | CNZJG |
| Transit Time | +/- 48 days |
| Shipping prices | $ |
| Office address | Port Administration Office, Xiangshan Road, Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu 215633, China |
| china@containershippingservice.com | |
| Website | www.gov.cn |
| Phone number | 8651258331701 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Zhangjiagang
- Select shipment details
Enter the port of origin and destination of shipment. Choose if you want to ship (FCL) Full Container Load or LCL (Less than Container Load). You can choose from a small or large container (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
- Preparing the cargo
As a starting point, ensure the cargo is packed appropriately for carriage. To prevent damage, it is best to pack the freight on pallets. Your load also need to be labelled in the right way.
- Customs Documentation for Exporters
When you transport your goods to Zhangjiagang (CNZJG), you will have to provide required export documents (for the national customs): bill of lading, export/import customs declaration, packing list, certificates of origin, commercial invoice. A Bill of Lading is a legal document issued by the carrier or agent to acknowledge that they have received the goods and that everything is ready to ship.
- Determine the transfer of risk (Incoterm)
Incoterms are the terms used in international shipping to define the responsibilities and costs between two parties correctly. The Incoterm states who is the risk-bearing party for shipment, insurance, documentation and customs clearance. Much chosen incoterms are Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB).
- Cargo Track & Trace
Use the Ocean Shipment Tracking to check where your shipping is at this moment. You can check the status when the shipping is loaded at the POL (port of origin), has been transferred to the POD (port of destination) and when the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Zhangjiagang (CNZJG) to Hamburg (DEHAM): find a suitable container
You need to ship a container from port of Zhangjiagang – (CN ZJG) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? Compare the options and rent a suitable container. They come in different sizes (20-ft, 40-ft) and different ways to fill a container (LCL shipping or FCL shipping). Many shipping lines operate on this route. Your cargo can be quickly transported to surrounding cities. In the next chapter we put everything together and offer information about the most common sizes and types. You can also click directly to information about Open-Top Container.
Important specifications of the 20 foot container
20 FT containers (which is a standard dry van) is the most commonly used size. They are easy to load, access, and handle, which ensures low handling costs. Suitable for all types of cargo, including personal effects and removals. Pro tip: 1 Teu means Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box is a very suitable choice for the transportation of cargo via ocean shipments.
- The dimensions of a 20-foot container are: 5,9 x 2,4 x 2,4 meter.
- The container can be loaded with 11 pallets.
- You can load it with maximum +/- 27.200 kilogram.
Information and benefits of 40ft container
The 40-foot container offers twice as much space as the 20-footer. Many kinds of products can be loaded and stored in it. This makes it a very popular choice for transporting large loads by sea. Finally, people can also opt for the 40 foot container ‘high cube’ deal. They are 1 foot higher than a regular container. Very suitable for high products.
- The ideal means of transport for large loads.
- It has the following dimensions: 12200 mm × 2440 mm × 2590 mm.
- It allows the transport of up to 28 pallets.
- Pay attention to the weight limit of +/- 28.800 kg.
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What does FCL container mean in shipping?
If you want to ship a lot of cargo, then it is usually better to book a full container. Within the logistics sector this is called FCL (Full Container Load). All cargo space is used exclusively for you. There are many pluses: Usually a faster transit time, damage is lessened and it’s more cost-effective. Pay attention to the disadvantages: the transshipment is more complex and there is only limited availability. Sending the sea freight from another port? Also see Antwerp to Zhangjiagang (CNZJG) or Rotterdam to Zhangjiagang (CNZJG).
- The meaning of FCL is: the container only holds your cargo.
- Suitable for as many small items on pallets as large goods.
- It is cheaper when the shipment uses more than 10 pallets.
- Available at: e.g. MSC, ONE, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk.
In which situations do I choose an LCL container?
If a large full container is unnecessary, you can use be made of a shared container. Transport organizations describe that as Less Than Container Load (LCL). The goal of LCL is that you share the space in the container and the shipping costs, with other businesses. There are many benefits like: for smaller loads, it is way cheaper than a full container, you spend less on inventory space and more flexible during intense shipping season. Disclaimer: if your goods can fill up half of the container space, then you better go for FCL. The total shipping costs are related to the volume in m3 and the weight of the freight.
- The idea of LCL is that your cargo will be placed into a partial container.
- The best choice for a charge between 3,5 m3 and 13,5 m3.
- Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
- There is always sufficient availability (every season).
- Available at: e.g. POL, ZIM, HMM, Evergreen, Wan Hai.
Alternative container types
There exist a lot of box-types for freight forwarding. Each type of cargo has its own characteristics and methods. The Dry van is the most used type worldwide. There are also special possibilities for oil or petroleum, vegetables and fruit or fragile items. We’ve explained it all below. We also provide more information about sea transportation to Zhanjiang (CNZHA), port of Iquique (CLIQQ), Klaipeda (LTKLJ) harbor and terminal Stockholm (SESTO).
- Bulk Containers: used for transportation of dry bulk cargo like wheat, rice and corn.
- Flat Rack Containers: internationally used when the cargo cannot fit inside a standard box.
- Hard-Top Containers: have a steel roof instead of a tarp.
- High-Cube Containers: perfect when some extra height is required.
- Insulated Containers: a type of packaging used to ship temperature sensitive products.
- Open-Top Containers: ideal for logs, machinery, and odd-sized items.
- Palletwide Containers: ideal for transporting euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for moving temperature-sensitive cargo.
- Tank Containers: for the transport of all types of bulk liquid by rail, road and sea.
- Ventilated Containers: also known as passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Cargo types: what do you want to transport by sea?
Exporting stuff by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Zhangjiagang (CNZJG) is very popular because of low rates, high sea vessel load capacity and it’s better for the environment than air freight. The most important ocean cargo that are transported by sea are: roll on/roll off, break bulk, liquid bulk, neo bulk, dry bulk. Below you can read more information about it.
- Car shipping: transport your vehicle to the other side of the world.
- House Moving: excellent logistic support in case of relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects delivered quickly and reliably to another house.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. petroleum, diesel, biofuels, chemicals, kerosene, gasoline.
- Dry Bulk: coal, iron ore, grain but also stuff like salt, sugar, sand, plates.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels designed to carry wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: are frequently packaged in smaller boxes: bags, boxes, cartons, crates, drums, or barrels/vats.
- Retail & other: products like clothes, electronic goods, sports equipment, medical/pharmacy, art and antiques & machines, shoes, food, furniture, fashion.
FAQ: questions and answers about international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Zhangjiagang takes around 48 days. The total distance is approximately 11300 nautical miles (NM). 1 NM is about 1.85 km. The total distance is 20928 km. When you send something by sea, you get 2 types of 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 exact shipping time depends on condition of the hull and the propeller, wind force and wind direction and type of cargo.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Zhangjiagang (China) are relatively cheap. The final invoice amount is determined by various factors such as the size of the container, shipping time and conditions. Contact us for a clear quote and estimated shipping time.
When you send goods to Zhangjiagang, then you should pay attention to customs clearance. The following documents need to be in place for effective and easy customs clearance. Import/export Licenses, Insurance Certificate, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Letter of Credit. For questions or additional information, please contact the customs of China or navigate to the website of the port or the government (www.gov.cn).
The incoterms define the role between seller and buyer at an international transaction. Common used agreement models for international container shipping are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporting party takes care of transportation and insurance to the port of destination. By Free on Board (FOB) we mean the seller is responsible for all expenses the goods until they have been placed on board of the ship. Other popular Incoterms 2000 are: Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Ex Works (EXW), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Carrier (FCA) & Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered At Place (DAP), Cost and Freight (CFR).