Container shipping Hamburg to Aratu
Are you looking for ways to ship a container from Hamburg to Aratu (BRARB)? Sea freight is very practical: e.g. you can transport high volumes for a reasonable price, it is great for bulk goods and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Transporting a container by sea with food or machinery can be outsourced to e.g. Sea Lead Shipping. Shipping lines offer many different sizes and types of shipping containers. Transporters make a distinction between a full container just for your freight (FCL) and a shared container (LCL). Via our experts we give lots of practical information for international transport Aratu (BR ARB). You can read extensive information about the ways in which you can transport cargo by sea. For this we offer a step-by-step plan for starting exporters. Mail us with your needs and we get you a quote with extensive pricing details.
- Ocean shipping is a fast, safe and low cost-way to transport large and heavy loads.
- When we compare it to air transport, it has a better carbon footprint and it is cheaper.
- Sea freight is great for international removals and shipping vegetables or personal goods.
- The Port of Aratu offers excellent transit options in Brazil.
- Popular container types are: 20 foot, 40 foot and Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Insulated, Open-Top, Refrigerated, Tank containers.
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Shipping to Aratu (BRARB) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is a reliable way of large-volume transportation. Your articles are loaded into the container. The freight forwarder (intermediary) have a special container prepared. The freight goes by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of origin Aratu (BR ARB), and will be shipped by ocean to the customs at the POD (port of destination). You can choose for: port-to-door, door-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-port. In the attached table you will find important information about the port of delivery.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Aratu |
| Country of destination | Brazil |
| Port Code | BRARB |
| Transportation time | +/- 26 days |
| Shipping rates | $$$$ |
| Office address | Via Matoim, s/n, Baia de Aratu CEP 43.800-000, Brazil |
| E-mail address | portoaratu@codeba.com.br |
| Website | www.codeba.com.br |
| Phone number | 71602-5711 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Aratu
- Freight Details
Enter the port of departure and the port of destination. Also indicate whether you choose a full container for yourself (FCL) or partial shipments (LCL). Also choose the size of the container (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
- Freight preparations
Obviously, make sure the freight is packed securely. To transport the cargo in good condition, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. For correct handling you must also label all goods.
- Documents Required for Exporting
In the situations that you export cargo to Aratu (BRARB), you must send up-to-date export documents (to the national customs): bill of lading, commercial invoice, export/import customs declaration, packing list, certificates of origin. The definition of a Bill of Lading is a document signed by the carrier to acknowledge the receipt of cargo and confirm that the items are well packed for shipment.
- Incoterms for transport
Incoterms are relevant for traders to define the rights and obligations of both the buyer and seller. The chosen Incoterm decides who is the risk-bearing party for insurance, transport and all documents. Frequently used incoterms are Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Free On Board (FOB).
- Ocean freight tracking
Use container track and trace to see where your shipment is at this moment. You can see 24/7 when the load is departed from Port of Loading, has been transferred to the POD (port of destination) and when it has arrived at the final destination.
Sea freight from Aratu (BRARB) to Hamburg (DEHAM): choose container
You received an order and want to ship a container from port of Aratu – (BR ARB) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is highly recommended to find the right container type. Based on your load you choose a size (20ft & 40ft) and methods (FCL shipment or LCL shipment). Many international shipping lines operate this route. The port offers an excellent connection to surrounding cities. In the text box below you can compare all types and read more about the most common sizes and types. Our specialists also provide details about Inspection Certificate.
Explanation about a 20 FT container
20-foot containers (also known under the name dry van) is the most common container worldwide. They are easy to load, access, and handle, which ensures low handling costs. Suitable for all types of cargo, including personal items and international movings. Good to know: 1 TEU is equivalent to 1 20 feet long container.
- This box offers a solution for the transportation of cargo via ocean shipments.
- The dimensions of a 20-foot container are: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
- Usually, 9-11 pallets are able to fit in one TEU.
- A lot can be loaded in terms of goods weight: +/- 27.100 kg.
Explanation about a forty foot container
The 40-foot container is identical to the 20-foot container, but once the size. You can pack a lot of cargo in this. All this makes it a very effective means for transporting large loads by sea. Good to know: there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ box. This is one foot taller than a regular 40 ft. This makes them particularly useful for niche applications.
- Perfect for larger shipments.
- The dimensions are the same internationally: 12.19m long x 2.44m wide x 2.59m high.
- The 40’ft container can hold up to 24 EU pallets.
- Important: maximum load weight of +/- 28.000 kilogram.
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Full Container (FCL)
If you have enough goods to fill an entire container, then renting a full container is the most interesting. Transport specialists call this Full Container Load (FCL). All cargo space is used exclusively for you. The benefits are great: Usually a faster transit time, limited damage risk and you take advantage of economies of scale. Pay attention to the disadvantages: it is not suitable for small cargo and insurance is more expensive. Transporting cargo from another port? Also see Antwerp to Aratu (BRARB) and Rotterdam to Aratu (BRARB).
- The idea of FCL is that you temporarily own a complete container.
- 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. Maersk, COSCO, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC.
What is the meaning of LCL container?
If your cargo does not fill an entire 20-foot or 40-foot container, then your cargo will be combined with other cargo. Logistics management organization handles this as a LCL (Less Than Container Load). With LCL transport, you share space with others. The advantages of this option include: for smaller loads, it is way cheaper than a full container, less inventory costs & management and lower sourcing risk. Pay attention: if you can fill more than half of a container, then FCL is probably your best bet. The shipping costs are calculated on the basis of volume, usually in cubic meters (CBM).
- The concept of LCL is that a partial container is booker for the freight.
- Ideal for transport volumes between 2 m3 and 13,5 m3.
- You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
- Can be booked via practical all shipping lines.
- Available at: e.g. Evergreen, Yang Ming, POL, HMM, Wan Hai.
Alternative container types
There exist a lot of box-types for freight forwarding. Each type of cargo needs a different solution. The Dry van is the most used type worldwide. Besides this, there are also applications for oils, vegetables and fruit or fragile items. You can read all about it in the section below. You can also check more information about shipping to Suva (FJSUV), port of Luanda (AOLAD), Vitoria (BRVIX) harbor and terminal Aqaba (JOAQJ).
- Bulk Containers: often used for dry bulk cargo like grain and coal.
- Flat Rack Containers: the walls allows for the loading of cargo from the top and/or sides.
- Hard-Top Containers: have a steel roof instead of a tarp.
- High-Cube Containers: ideal when a slightly larger volume capacity is needed.
- Insulated Containers: a type of packaging used to ship temperature sensitive products.
- Open-Top Containers: for exporting products that don’t fit in a regular container.
- Palletwide Containers: provides a higher cubic capacity than standard boxes.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for the food and beverage industries.
- Tank Containers: a cylindrical-shaped container primarily made of stainless steel.
- Ventilated Containers: used to transport cargo with good moisture contents which requires ventilation while transit.
Load types: which items do you want to transport by sea?
Transporting goods by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Aratu (BRARB) has a lot of pluses: low prices, particularly interesting for bulk cargo and eco-friendly. Popular types of ocean cargo that are transported by sea are: liquid bulk, neo bulk, dry bulk, roll on/roll off, containerized. Below you will find a brief summary.
- Car shipping: have your vehicle shipped to an international port.
- House Moving: fast and cheap way for international relocations.
- Removals (Household Goods): quickly and easily ship your household effects to another city.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. hydrogen, biofuels, kerosene, diesel, chemicals, gasoline.
- Dry Bulk: coal, iron ore, grain but also stuff like cement, lumber, coils, sugar.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): the vessel is designed so that vehicles or loads can be entered straight by rolling.
- Breakbulk: For the transport of cargo that don’t fit in standard-size shipping containers or cargo bins.
- Retail & other: products like medical/pharmacy, electronic goods, art and antiques, sports equipment, clothes or food, drinks, machines, shoes, furniture.
FAQ: current topics around international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Aratu takes approx 26 days. The total distance is about 5900 nautical miles (NM). That equates to 10927 kilometers. When you export something, you have to pay close attention to ETD and ETA. ETD means the date and time the vessel will leave the dock. ETA means the expected date of arrival of an ocean carrier. The actual shipping time depends on draft and speed, weather and maintenance.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Aratu (Brazil) are relatively expensive. The total cost is determined by various factors such as the size of the container, shipping time and local handling fees. We invite you to contact us for more information, a price proposal and transit time.
When you send goods to Aratu, then you should also think about customs clearance. The following documents need to be in place for effective and easy customs clearance. Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Insurance Certificate, Letter of Credit, Import/export Licenses. For additional information, you can contact the customs of Brazil or navigate to the website of the port or the government (www.codeba.com.br).
Incoterms describe all tasks, risks, and costs associated with the transaction of goods worldwide. Popular terms for waterway transportation are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporting party covers the transportation to the port of destination specified by the buyer. The meaning of Free on Board (FOB) is the seller is responsible for the goods until they are on the vessel at the outbound port. Other commonly used Incoterms 2000 are e.g. Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Ex Works (EXW), Carriage Paid To (CPT) and Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Cost and Freight (CFR).