Container shipping Hamburg to Bremerhaven

You are planning to ship a container from Hamburg to Bremerhaven (DEBRV)? Sea freight offers many opportunities: it’s perfect for heavy and bulky items, it’s transparant and it is eco-friendly. Transporting containers with freight like liquid bulk or cars is easy with shippinglines like Global Feeder Shipping LLC. There are many different sizes and types of shipping containers. Shipping by sea is primarily divided into two types: a full container just for your freight (FCL) and a shared container (LCL). Via our transport agents we provide accurate information regarding international transport Bremerhaven (DE BRV). We share knowledge and practical information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. Further on you can read a export plan in 5 steps. Send us your details and we will prepare a quote with market prices.

Ocean shipping is a reliable, trustworthy and cheap way to ship your goods to anywhere in the world.
Advantages compared to air freight: it has a better carbon footprint and it is cheaper.
Sea freight is great for international movings and the transit of gas-based fuels or personal effects.
The Port of Bremerhaven is a frequently chosen port in Germany.
The range of containers includes: normal 20 & 40 foot, High Cube and Flat Rack, Dry Van, Insulated, Refrigerated, Tank, Ventilated containers.

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Shipping to Bremerhaven (DEBRV) from Hamburg (DEHAM)

Ocean freight shipping is a cost-effective solution for shipping goods across the seas internationally. Your products are packed in shipping containers. The middleman (freight forwarder) will arrange the container. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the port of Bremerhaven (DE BRV), and will be shipped over the ocean to the recipient at the POD. You can choose for: door-to-door, port-to-port, port-to-door, door-to-port. In the table below we share important information about the arrival port.

Port of departure	Port of Hamburg (DEHAM)
Country of departure	Germany
Port of destination	Port of Bremerhaven
Country of destination	Germany
Port Code	DEBRV
Transport Time	+/- 2 days
Shipping prices	$
Port address	Hansestadt Bremisches Ueberseetor 2 Bremen Germany
E-mail	bremen-port@hbh.bremen.de
Website	www.bremen-ports.de
Phone number	494213618504

Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Bremerhaven

Details of your shipment
Enter the port of departure and the arrival port. Decide how you want to export: Full Container Load (FCL) or (LCL) Less Container Load. You can choose from a small or large container (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
Loading the freight
To begin, ensure the cargo is packed appropriately for carriage. To avoid nasty accidents, make sure everything is securely placed on pallets. For correct handling you must also label all goods.
Export documents
When you import cargo from Bremerhaven (DEBRV), you should organize special export documents (for the purpose of national customs): commercial invoice, export/import customs declaration, certificates of origin, bill of lading, packing declaration. A Bill of Lading is a document or electronic invoice provided by a carrier to a shipper describing the correct state of goods and that the load is prepared for shipping.
Choose Incoterm
Freight forwarders make us of incoterms to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The Incoterm states how much responsibility you have for the cost and risk of transportation, insurance, duties payable and clearing customs. For freight by sea, these are the most popular terms: Free On Board (FOB), Ex Works (EXW), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
Ship Live Tracking
Use the track and trace service to check where your shipping is at this moment. You can get a sms or mail when the freight has been departed from the port of origin (POO), arrived at Port of Discharge (POD) and the moment the consignee has confirmed that the cargo has reached its final destination.

Sea freight from Bremerhaven (DEBRV) to Hamburg (DEHAM): pick a container

You want to ship a container from port of Bremerhaven – (DE BRV) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? Compare the options and find the right container type. There are different sizes (20 ft, 40 ft) and different container agreements (LCL shipment or FCL shipping). Major shipping lines that sail here include APL, China Shipping, CMA CGM, Evergreen, FESCO, Hamburg Sud, Hanjin, Hapag-Lloyd, K Line, Maersk, MOL, MSC, NYK, OOCL, ZIM. The port offers an excellent connection to Bremerhaven, Schiffdorf, Langen, Nordenham, Loxstedt, Brake, Wilhelmshaven, Varel, Schwanewede, Elsfleth, Bremervörde, Cuxhaven, Osterholz-Scharmbeck, Schortens, Rastede, Ritterhude, Zetel, Worpswede, Jever, Wiefelstede. In the text box below you can compare all types and read more about the most popular container types. We are happy to provide you with more information about Air Freight vs Ocean Freight.

Explanation about a 20 ft container

20 foot containers (which is a standard dry van) are one of the most used container types. They are quite easy to transport, which results in lower shipping costs. Particularly suitable for the transport of personal effects and international movings. Pro tip: A TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.

One of the most rented boxes for the shipment of goods in ocean freight.
A 20-foot container has a surface area of: 5.90m x 2,35m x 2,39m.
A 20’ft container can hold eleven pallets.
A lot can be loaded in terms of goods weight: +/- 27.500 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 an excellent choice for shipping large sea freight. Good to know: there are also special extra tall ‘high cube’ box. It is about one foot taller than a normal box. This makes them particularly useful for niche applications.

Very suitable for large loads.
The format is universal: L 12.19m x W 2.44m x H 2.59m.
It can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier.
Maximum load is about +/- 28.200 kg.

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What does FCL container mean in shipping?

If you want to ship a lot of cargo, it is best to book a full container. This is known as an FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share space with others like LCL. The benefits are great: optimal transit time, less risk of damage during the logistics process and you pay lower price per unit. Important to mention: the transshipment is more complex and there is only limited availability. Another departure port? Also check Antwerp to Bremerhaven (DEBRV) and Rotterdam to Bremerhaven (DEBRV).

The meaning of FCL is: an exporter is fully booking one or more shipping containers.
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, COSCO, CMA CGM, ONE, Maersk.

LCL: Less than container

When you have too little goods to fill a full container, then your freight will be bundled with other freights. Logistics management organization handles this as a LCL (Less Than Container Load). LCL Means that means that you just pay for the amount of space used in a single container. There are multiple advantages: for smaller loads, it is way cheaper than a full container, less inventory costs & management and easy time-management and scheduling. Watch out: if 50% of the container consists of your goods, then it is usually more interesting to opt for FCL. The cost of the shipment is determined by number of pieces, weight, volume, packaging.

With LCL transport, your cargo will be placed into a partial container.
A suitable choice for transport with a size between 1,5 m3 and 13 m3.
Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
More Availability During Peak Season.
Available at: e.g. POL, Wan Hai, HMM, ZIM, Yang Ming.

Other types of containers and customization

The range of boxes is very diverse for ocean transport. Shipping companies offer a suitable solution for every cargo type. The Dry van is the most used type worldwide. There are also special possibilities for liquids, onions, potatoes, vegetables or unique high value cargo. You can read more about it below. Are you looking for another destination? Also look at possibilities for Hiroshima (JPHIJ), port of Puerto de Caldera (CRCAL), Amsterdam (NLAMS) harbor and terminal Wellington (NZWLG).

Bulk Containers: used to ship a broad range of dry 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: have a steel roof instead of a tarp.
High-Cube Containers: perfect for large, oversized, tall, and bulky items.
Insulated Containers: are often used in the retail market (extra dry & great stable temperature).

Open-Top Containers: perfect when large cargo needs to be loaded safely from above.
Palletwide Containers: specially designed to accommodate more number of Euro-pallets.
Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for moving temperature-sensitive cargo.
Tank Containers: suitable for different modes of transportation, and built to carry hazardous cargo.
Ventilated Containers: are fitted with additional ventilation holes.

Main types of ocean cargo: what do you want to transport by sea?

Shipping stuff by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Bremerhaven (DEBRV) has many benefits: attractive tariffs, particularly interesting for bulk cargo and the Duty and VAT are much less expensive than air freight. Much seen ocean cargo that are transported by sea are: neo bulk, break bulk, liquid bulk, dry bulk, containerized. Below you will find a brief summary.

Car shipping: it saves money and time to to have your vehicle shipped.
House Moving: your belongings will be safe and secured with international relocation.
Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped precisely and neatly.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. hydrogen, biofuels, gasoline, kerosene, petroleum, diesel.
Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain and things like salt, sand, coils, rods.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): a vessel transporting wheeled cargo (cars/trucks,trailers,etc).
Breakbulk: relates to trades where the cargoes are carried in unitized form.
Retail & other: freight like medical/pharmacy, electronic goods, art and antiques, toys, clothes + shoes, machines, fashion, furniture, food.

FAQ: questions and answers about international transport

What is the estimated transit time from Hamburg to Bremerhaven?

Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Bremerhaven takes approx 2 days. The total distance is about 50 nautical miles. 1 nautical mile is equivalent to 1.85 km. That makes the distance 93 kilometers. If you choose transport by sea, you will receive updates about the ETD and ETA. ETD provides information on the date and time the ship will leave the seaport. ETA means the expected date of arrival of an ocean carrier. Shipping time varies from case to case and depends on factors such as: condition of the hull and the propeller, wind force and wind direction and port inspection.

What are the average costs of shipping a container to Bremerhaven (DEBRV)?

Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Bremerhaven (Germany) are relatively cheap. The final invoice amount is determined by a number of factors like cargo type, season and incoterms. Do not hesitate to contact us for additional information, transit time and current rates.

Which customs documents do I need for a shipment?

When you send goods to Bremerhaven, then you should also think about customs clearance. The following documents are important: Bill of Lading, Insurance Certificate, Commercial Invoice, Certificate of Origin, Packing List, Import/export Licenses. For questions or additional information, you can contact the customs of Germany or visit the website of the port / gouvernment (www.bremen-ports.de).

What incoterm should I use for shipping?

Incoterms are a set of globally recognized trade rules organized into 11 abbreviated terms. For transport by ship we usually use FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the selling party arranges the costs of transporting the cargo to the port of destination. With Free on Board (FOB), we mean that the supplier to pay for the delivery of delivering and loading the product onto the ship. Other commonly used Incoterms 2000 are e.g. Free Carrier (FCA), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Ex Works (EXW) & Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Delivered At Place (DAP).