Container shipping Hamburg to Brisbane

Are you interested in a way to ship a container from Hamburg to Brisbane (AUBNE)? Sea freight has many advantages: you can ship heavy cargo for a good price, it is flexible and you can track the cargo in real time. Importing a container overseas with liquid bulk or semi-finished goods can be outsourced to e.g. Evergreen Marine Corporation. They can get you all kind of containers. An important distinction is (FCL) full containers and (LCL) and partial shipments. Via containershippingservice.com you will get practical information for the purpose of international transport Brisbane (AU BNE). You will find up-to-date information about the various sea container types. Further on you can read a a practical step-by-step plan where we explain everything in 5 steps. Share your cargo and transport wishes and we will prepare a quote with great prices and shipping conditions.

Ocean shipping is a smart, staunch and low cost-way to export or import international containers.
When we compare this to air freight, it has a better carbon footprint and it is cheaper.
Sea freight is great for worldwide removals and exporting ro-ro or factory parts.
The Port of Brisbane is a much-chosen harbor in Australia.
Containers that are often transported are: 20 FT, 40 FT, 40FT HC and Insulated, Hard-Top, Flat Rack, Open-Top, Ventilated, Tank containers.

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Shipping to Brisbane (AUBNE) from Hamburg (DEHAM)

Ocean freight shipping is the most economical form of transportation. Your goods are transferred in shipping containers. The intermediary (freight forwarder) will reserve a container for you. The cargo will be trucked to the shipping vessel at the port of departure Brisbane (AU BNE), and will be shipped by sea to the consignee at the POD. You can book various solutions like port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the next section 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 Brisbane
Country of destination	Australia
Port Code	AUBNE
Transport Time	+/- 55 days
Shipping costs	$$$$
Office address	1 Sandpiper Avenue, Locked Bag 1818, Port of Brisbane, Queensland 4178, Australia
E-mail address	info@portbris.com.au
Website	www.portbris.com.au
Telephone number	61732584888

Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Brisbane

Select shipment details
Enter the departure port and the POD. Specify your preference: full containers (FCL) or a partial filled container (LCL). You also choose the size of the container (twenty foot, forty foot or a high cube).
Loading the freight
To start with, ensure the freight is properly packaged. To avoid damage, make sure everything is securely placed on pallets. Also make sure you have good labels.
Export documents
When exporting cargo to Brisbane (AUBNE), you need to share required export documents (for the purpose of national customs): packing list, packing declaration, bill of lading, export/import customs declaration, commercial invoice. A Bill of Lading is a document signed by the carrier describing the correct state of goods and that everything is ready to ship.
Agree on who bears the risk (Incoterm)
Incoterms are suitable terms in the transport-market to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The Incoterm defines who is the risk-bearing party for shipment, insurance, documentation and customs clearance. Much chosen incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW).
Track your cargo
Use Cargo Track & Trace to see where your cargo is at this moment. You can check easily when the shipping is departed from the port of origin (POO), has arrived at the destination (POD) and when the carrier arrived at the final location.

Sea freight from Brisbane (AUBNE) to Hamburg (DEHAM): find a suitable container

You are going to ship a container from port of Brisbane – (AU BNE) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? Compare the options and pick the right container type. They are available in different sizes (20 foot, 40 foot) and different container agreements (FCL shipping or LCL shipping). Examples of shipping lines serving the port are APL, Evergreen, Hamburg Sud, Hanjin, Hapag-Lloyd, K Line, Maersk, MOL, MSC, NYK, OOCL. Major towns near the seaport are Brisbane, Victoria Point, Deception Bay, Burpengary, Morayfield, Bongaree, Caboolture, Nerang, Gold Coast, Caloundra, Gatton, Kawana Waters, Buderim, Nambour, Coolum Beach, Murwillumbah, Toowoomba, Warwick, Byron Bay, Gympie. In the following summary you can read all important information about the most commonly seen options for sea freight. Our specialists also provide details about Air Freight.

Explanation about a 20 FT container

20. ft. containers (also known under the name dry van) is the most commonly used and most commonly available size. They are easy to stack on the vessel, which results in lower shipping costs. Very suitable for the transport of personal items or international movings. Nice to know: A TEU is a standard container with a length of 20 feet.

One of the most rented boxes for the transportation of cargo via ocean shipments.
The dimensions of a 20-foot container are: 6058mm x 2438mm x 2891mm.
You can use 11 pallets on one tier.
You must take into account a maximum permitted weight of +/- 27.600 kilogram.

Information and benefits of forty foot container

In addition to the small one, there is also a larger 40 foot container. Many types of goods can be shipped within these boxes. This makes it very economical for shipping large sea freight. Moreover, people can also opt for the 40 foot container ‘high cube’ variant. They are 1 foot higher than a regular container. This ensures that your cargo/goods can be loaded higher.

Very suitable for large loads.
The dimensions are the same internationally: 12.19m long x 2.44m wide x 2.59m high.
It can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier.
The maximum load is +/- 28.000 kg.

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Information about FCL containers

If your goods don’t fit in a small (shared) container, than you can reserve your own full container. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. You don’t have to share space with others. This has multiple advantages: faster transit time, a smaller chance of damage to the freight and the rates are more favorable. You have to pay attention to a few things: it is not suitable for importers and exporters with lower shipping volume and you have higher inventory costs. Another departure port? Also check Antwerp to Brisbane (AUBNE) and Rotterdam to Brisbane (AUBNE).

The goal of FCL is that you get the universal right to your own container.
Load directly from factory or storage.
Recommended for shipments from 15 m3.
Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM, COSCO.

What is a Less than container (LCL)?

When you have too little goods to fill a full container, your goods will be shipped with other cargo. This is known as LCL (Less Than Container Load). The premise of LCL is that you pay per m3 or per metric ton for space inside a complete container. You benefit from many advantages: you can save money on smaller shipments, you spend less on inventory space and it offers consistent weekly sailing schedules for sea freight. Important: if your goods can fill up half of the container space, then FCL is probably your best bet. The cost of the shipment is determined by shipping dimensions, weight, and number of pieces.

The goal of LCL is that your cargo will be placed into a partial container.
The best choice for a charge between 2 m3 and 16 m3.
You only pay for the space you are using.
More Availability During Peak Season.
Available at: e.g. Evergreen, Wan Hai, POL, ZIM, Yang Ming.

Various other types of containers

The range of boxes is very varied for the international transport of your cargo by sea. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry van is the most used type worldwide. There are also special possibilities for oil or petroleum, wheat, barley and cocoa or fragile items. You can read more about it below. You can also look further at transport options in Puerto Quetzal (GTPRQ), port of Puerto Cortes (HNPCR), Latakia (SYLTK) harbor and terminal Sousse (TNSUS).

Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods such as wheat and grains.
Flat Rack Containers: the walls allows for the loading of cargo from the top and/or sides.
Hard-Top Containers: equipped with a removable steel roof.
High-Cube Containers: are similar in structure to standard boxes, but a little taller.
Insulated Containers: ideal for bulk shipping and temporary storage of mixed products.

Open-Top Containers: have an open top covered by a tarpaulin instead of a solid roof.
Palletwide Containers: perfect for transporting cargo on europellets.
Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for the food and beverage industries.
Tank Containers: are barrel-shaped vessels serving multi-purposes.
Ventilated Containers: make use of extra fans, air tubes, and ventilation flaps.

Important types of ocean cargo: What do you want to ship?

Shipping cargo by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Brisbane (AUBNE) is very popular because of attractive prices, very safe and secure and minimal restrictions. Much seen ocean cargo transported by sea include: dry bulk, roll on/roll off, containerized, break bulk, neo bulk. Below we give an explanation.

Car shipping: your vehicle (car/motorcycle) will be shipped safely and relatively cheaply.
House Moving: solid help and assistance for relocation.
Removals (Household Goods): Ships your household effects / furniture quickly and affordable.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. petroleum, diesel, gasoline, chemicals, hydrogen, biofuels.
Dry Bulk: iron ore, grain, coal and salt, cement, sugar, coils.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel for wheeled freight-carrying equipment.
Breakbulk: refers to goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
Retail & other: goods like clothes, art and antiques, sports equipment, toys, electronic goods or drinks, shoes, fashion, food, machines.

All about international transport (FAQ)

How many days are needed to ship from Hamburg to Brisbane?

Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Brisbane takes about 55 days. The distance to be covered is about 13100 nautical miles (NM). This is equivalent to 24261 kilometers. When you export something, you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. ETD means the Expected or Estimated Time of Departure. ETA is the date and time at which the vessel is expected to arrive at the dock. The precise shipping time depends on displacement of the vessel, sea weather condition and maintenance.

How much does it cost to ship a container to Brisbane (AUBNE)?

Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Brisbane (Australia) are relatively expensive. The final invoice amount is determined by a number of factors like type of container, the total distance to the delivery destination and currency. Message us for more information, a price proposal and transit time.

Which customs documents are required for my shipment?

When sending goods to Brisbane, there are documents you need for customs clearance. The following documents should be provided: Import/export Licenses, Certificate of Origin, Letter of Credit, Packing List, Commercial Invoice, Insurance Certificate. If you are not sure whether you will be charged extra or not, please contact the customs of Australia or navigate to the website of the port or the government (www.portbris.com.au).

What are Incoterms and which ones should you know?

Incoterms decide the responsibility of each the exporter along with the importer of products. For sea transportation, we usually use CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporting party covers delivery of the goods to a ship, loading the goods onto the ship, and insuring the shipment until it reaches the agreed port. Content of a Free on Board (FOB) contract: the seller must arrange all processes concerning the goods until they are on the vessel at the outbound port. Other commonly used Incoterms 2000 are e.g. Carriage Paid To (CPT), Ex Works (EXW), Free Carrier (FCA), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) + Delivered At Place (DAP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR).