Container shipping Hamburg to Bintulu
Would you like to ship a container from Hamburg to Bintulu (MYBTU)? Sea freight has many advantages: it’s perfect for heavy and bulky items, it is flexible and it is eco-friendly. Transporting a sea container with ro-ro or vehicles can be outsourced to e.g. Hapag-Lloyd. When you are exporting, you can choose from many different types of shipping containers. There is made a difference between a complete full container (FCL) and a partial filled container (LCL). Via our freight forwarders we provide you with helpful information for international transport Bintulu (MY BTU). We offer comprehensive information about the various sea container types. You can make use of our step-by-step import plan. Fill out the form and we get you a quote with extensive pricing details.
- Ocean shipping is a very popular, secure and cheap way to transport large and heavy loads.
- Advantages compared to air freight: there are fewer restrictions and it is far cheaper.
- Sea freight is suitable for worldwide removals and exporting refrigerated cargo or bikes.
- The Port of Bintulu is an important hub in Malaysia.
- Containers that are often transported are: normal 20 & 40 foot, High Cube and Dry Van, Hard-Top, Flat Rack, Ventilated, Refrigerated, Tank containers.
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Shipping to Bintulu (MYBTU) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting items or goods by ship. Your articles are packed tightly in a container. The middleman (freight forwarder) will reserve a container for you. The cargo is transported by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of Bintulu (MY BTU), and will be shipped by ocean to the recipient at the port of destination. You can book various solutions like port-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port. In the attached table you will find practical information about the port of delivery.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Bintulu |
| Country of destination | Malaysia |
| Port Code | MYBTU |
| Transit Time | +/- 45 days |
| Shipping costs | $ |
| Port address | Lot 15, Block 20, Kemena Land District 12th Mile, Tanjung Kidurong Road Bintulu, Sarawak 97008 Malaysia |
| mior@bpsb.com.my | |
| Website | www.bpsb.com.my |
| Phone | 6086-251001 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Bintulu
- Cargo details
Enter the port of departure and the arrival harbour. Specify your preference: a full container for yourself (FCL) or Less Container Load (LCL). Also choose the dimensions of the container (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
- Loading and labeling the freight
To start with, your load need to be prepared in the right way. To avoid nasty accidents, it is a good idea to use pallets. Make sure your cargo is labelled correctly.
- Documents Required for Exporting
In the situations that you export cargo to Bintulu (MYBTU), you need to share several export documents (to the national customs): packing declaration, export/import customs declaration, bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing list. The definition of a Bill of Lading is a document that is completed by a carrier describing the correct state of goods and confirm that the items are well packed for shipment.
- Choosing the Incoterms
An incoterm is a set of rules to agree on the most important contractual terms and obligations for global trade. The agreed Incoterm determines how much responsibility you have for insurance, transport and all documents. For freight by sea, these are the most popular terms: Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Free On Board (FOB).
- Cargo Track & Trace
Use the Online Container & Freight Tracking System to check where your shipment is at this moment. They will send you a mail when the cargo is departed from POL (Port of loading), arrived at the port of arrival (POD) and when the carrier arrived at the final location.
Sea freight from Bintulu (MYBTU) to Hamburg (DEHAM): choosing a suitable container
Are you planning to ship a container from port of Bintulu – (MY BTU) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is highly recommended to find the right container type. There are different sizes (20 foot, 40 foot) and different terms and conditions (FCL shipping or LCL shipment). Some main shipping lines are Evergreen. Well-known cities around the harbor are Bintulu, Kapit, Sibu, Miri, Limbang, Sri Aman, Labuan, Kuching, Beaufort, Keningau, Papar, Kinarut, Putatan, Kota Kinabalu, Ranau, Kota Belud, Tawau, Kudat, Lahad Datu, Sandakan. In the text box below we put everything together and offer information about the most popular types in the maritime industry. We are happy to provide you with more information about Insurance Certificate or Policy.
Explanation of the twenty foot container
20 ft. containers (which is a standard dry van) are one of the most used container types. They are very efficient, which means they are cheaper to ship. Ideal for the transportation of bulk goods and personal items or international movings. Nice to know: TEU is a standard measurement of volume in container shipping and means 1 20 Foot container.
- This box offers a solution for transporting goods by means of shipping.
- A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: 5,9 x 2,4 x 2,4 meter.
- It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
- The maximum allowable load is +/- 27.300 kilogram.
Specifications of a 40 ft container
A40 foot container is standard applied to shipping bulk goods. Te 40ft is twice as big as the more standard 20ft. This makes it an excellent choice for shipping large volumes of cargo. In conclusion, there are also special extra tall ‘high cube’ choice. It has an exterior height of 9’6” (1 foot taller than normal). Stuff can be stacked high.
- Very suitable for large loads.
- The dimensions are the same internationally: 12.025m long x 2.352m wide x 2.393m high.
- Up to 23 Europallets can be stuffed in a 40′ container.
- Pay attention to the weight limit of +/- 28.800 kg.
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Full Container (FCL)
If your goods don’t fit in a small (shared) container, then you can book your own full container. This is known as an FCL (Full Container Load). There is no need to share it with other shippers. It is a popular transport method: quick transit time, limited chance of damage and it’s more cost-effective. There are of course also drawbacks: it is unsuitable for small goods exporters and unloading can be a hassle. Have your cargo depart from another port? See also Antwerp to Bintulu (MYBTU) and Rotterdam to Bintulu (MYBTU).
- What we mean by FCL is that you temporarily own a complete container.
- Perfect for the transportation of large amounts.
- If you’re shipping more than 14 m3.
- Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, MSC, CMA CGM, COSCO.
When do i need a Less than container Load (LCL)?
When you have too little goods to fill a full container, you can use be made of a shared container. Transport organizations describe that as Less Than Container Load (LCL). The idea of LCL is that multiple shippers’ goods are packed together. There are many benefits like: perfect for shipping small loads, you can save on inventory costs and it is faster during peak-season. Important: if you can fill more than half of a container, it is often cheaper to book a full container. The total costs are calculated based on shipping dimensions, weight, and number of pieces.
- What we mean by LCL is that your shipment is taking up only a part of a partial container.
- Cost effective for shipments between 3,5 m3 and 14 m3.
- Freight costs are typically based on cargo volume.
- Wide availability in all months of the year.
- Available at: e.g. Wan Hai, Evergreen, HMM, Yang Ming, ZIM.
Other container types for special loads
The range of boxes is very varied for the shipment of your goods. Each type of cargo has its own characteristics and methods. The Dry Van is most commonly used in maritime transport. There are innovative and special constructions for liquids, wheat, barley and cocoa or unique high value cargo. Our expert has laid out a list below. We also provide more information about sea transportation to Fortaleza (BRFOR), port of Santa Marta (COSMR), Hawkesbury (CAPHW) harbor and terminal Nelson (NZNSN).
- Bulk Containers: used in for transporting bulk cargo like wheat, rice and corn.
- Flat Rack Containers: the walls allows for the loading of cargo from the top and/or sides.
- Hard-Top Containers: the latter has a removable roof due to which the door header can be pivoted outside.
- High-Cube Containers: ideal when a slightly larger volume capacity is needed.
- Insulated Containers: offer affordable, secure, warm and dry storage space.
- Open-Top Containers: the top is open and is covered with a strong rubber tarpaulin rather than a solid roof.
- Palletwide Containers: specially designed for stowing large quantities of Euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods which need to be transported at a constant temperature.
- Tank Containers: suitable for different modes of transportation, and built to carry hazardous cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: specially for cargoes which have to be ventilated in transit.
Kind of cargo: what do you want to transport by sea?
Shipping stuff by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Bintulu (MYBTU) has many benefits: low maintenance cost, there are lots of different shipping options and it is much more environmentally friendly than air freight. Frequently chosen ocean cargo exported via sea lines are: containerized, dry bulk, break bulk, roll on/roll off, neo bulk. Below we explain some goods/cargo.
- Car shipping: have your vehicle shipped to an international port.
- House Moving: fast and cheap way for international relocations.
- Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped precisely and neatly.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. hydrogen, chemicals, kerosene, gasoline, petroleum, diesel.
- Dry Bulk: grain, coal, iron ore but also salt, rods, sand, cement.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): the vessel is designed so that vehicles or loads can be entered straight by rolling.
- Breakbulk: goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
- Retail & other: load like clothes, sports equipment, toys, art and antiques, electronic goods & shoes, furniture, drinks, food, machines.
FAQ: everything you need to know about international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Bintulu takes around 45 days. The total distance is approximately 10600 nautical miles (nmi). This is equivalent to 19631 km. When you export something, there are 2 important values, ETD and ETA. ETD means the Estimated Time Of Departure. ETA is the date and time at which the vessel is expected to arrive at the dock. The exact shipping time depends on vessel speed, weather and cargo flows.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Bintulu (Malaysia) are relatively cheap. The total cost depends on various ingredients such as cargo dimension, transit time and exchange rates. Fill out our form for more information, a price proposal and transit time.
When you are exporting goods to Bintulu, then there are some important customs clearance documents. The following documents are required: Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, Insurance Certificate, Commercial Invoice, Import/export Licenses, Letter of Credit. For more detailed information you can contact the customs of Malaysia or view the website of the port/government (www.bpsb.com.my).
Incoterms are a widely used system to define, simplify and clarify transactions between an exporter and an importer. The most common terms for sea transport are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporter bears responsibility for covering the costs, insurance, and freight of the buyer’s shipment while in transit to the port of destination. The meaning of Free on Board (FOB) is the seller is responsible for the entire logistics process for the cargo till the moment that it’s all loaded into the vessel. One can also choose from one of the alternative Incoterms 2000: Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Ex Works (EXW), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Carrier (FCA) + Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Delivered At Place (DAP), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).