Container shipping Hamburg to Civitavecchia
Do you need to ship a container from Hamburg to Civitavecchia (ITCVV)? Sea freight offers many opportunities: you can ship heavy cargo for a good price, it’s convenient and it is safe. Transporting a container overseas with food or machinery can be done via e.g. Global Feeder Shipping LLC. Shipping lines offer different types of containers. Shipping lines offer the choice between a full container just for your freight (FCL) and Less Container Load (LCL). Via containershippingservice.com you will receive useful information for international transport Civitavecchia (IT CVV). You will find inside-information about the ways in which you can transport cargo by sea. You will also find a practical step-by-step plan. Send us your details and get a quote with great prices and shipping conditions.
- Ocean shipping is a reliable, sure and inexpensive 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 suitable for worldwide relocations and the transportation of break bulk or equipment.
- The Port of Civitavecchia is an important hub in Italy.
- Frequently used containers types are: twenty footers, forty footers and Dry Van, Hard-Top, Flat Rack, Ventilated, Refrigerated, Open-Top containers.
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Shipping to Civitavecchia (ITCVV) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the most common way to transport cargo globally. Your material is loaded into the container. Your freight forwarder ensures that a container is ready. The cargo will be trucked to the shipping vessel at the port of origin Civitavecchia (IT CVV), and will be transported by sea to the customs at the arrival port. They provide you options like port-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port. In the table below we provide you with details about the port of discharge.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Civitavecchia |
| Country of destination | Italy |
| Port Code | ITCVV |
| Transit Time | +/- 16 days |
| Shipping costs | $ |
| Office address | Molo Vespucci Civitavecchia, RM 00053 Italy |
| civitavecchia@portidiroma.it | |
| Website | www.salute.gov.it |
| Phone | 390766366201 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Civitavecchia
- Shipment details
Enter the port of origin (POO) and the destination harbor. Choose if you want to ship (FCL) Full Container Load or (LCL) and partial shipments. Also select the desired size (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
- Cargo preparations
Primarily, your load need to be prepared in the right way. To prevent damage, it is a good idea to use pallets. For correct handling you must also label all goods.
- Customs documents and procedures
When you transport cargo to Civitavecchia (ITCVV), you will need various export documents (for the national customs): bill of lading, packing declaration, commercial invoice, export/import customs declaration, packing list. A Bill of Lading is a document that is completed by a carrier to acknowledge the receipt of cargo and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
- Choose Incoterm
Freight forwarders make us of incoterms to agree on the most important contractual terms and obligations for global trade. The agreed Incoterm determines who is the risk-bearing party for transit, insurance and customs clearance. Frequently used incoterms are Free On Board (FOB), Ex Works (EXW), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Track and Trace shipment
Use container track and trace to check where your container is right now. You can check easily when the ship is departed from Port of Loading, has arrived at the destination (POD) and when it has arrived at the final destination.
Sea freight from Civitavecchia (ITCVV) to Hamburg (DEHAM): match your cargo with container type
You received an order and want to ship a container from port of Civitavecchia – (IT CVV) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is necessary to rent a suitable container. There are smaller and bigger boxes (20 ft, 40 ft) and different terms and conditions (LCL shipping or FCL shipment). We cooperate with several international shipping lines. There is a good connection to important cities nearby. In the next chapter we help you choose the right type and provide info about the most common sizes and types. Our specialists also provide details about 20-foot Container.
What you need to know about the 20ft container
20-foot containers (some people call it dry van) is the most versatile container type. They are relatively easy to ship, which ensures low handling costs. Suitable for all types of cargo, including personal effects and movings. Keep in mind: 1 Teu means Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- The most commonly used box for transporting goods by means of shipping.
- A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
- It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
- You can load it with maximum +/- 27.600 kg.
Details of a 40 FT container
A40 foot container is standard applied to shipping bulk goods. They can carry far more cargo at once. This makes it very economical for shipping large sea freight. Tip: there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ edition. It has an exterior height of 9’6” (1 foot taller than normal). This ensures that your cargo/goods can be loaded higher.
- Very suitable for large loads.
- The dimensions are as follows: 12 x 2,3 x 2,4 m.
- It can hold 23-24 Euro pallets or 20-21 standard pallets in one row.
- Pay attention to the weight limit of +/- 28.300 kilogram.
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In which situations do I choose an FCL container?
If you have enough goods to fill an entire container, it is best to book a full container. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. There is no need to share it with other shippers. There are many advantages to it: ideal transit time, less likely to damage your goods (as the container just contains your goods) and and it costs less at the bottom of the line. Of course there are also downsides: the transport over land is more complex (truck) and the financial risk is much greater. Transporting cargo from another port? Also see Antwerp to Civitavecchia (ITCVV) or Rotterdam to Civitavecchia (ITCVV).
- FCL means that the volume is large enough to fill a whole container by one customer.
- Suitable for as many small items on pallets as large goods.
- If you’re shipping more than 14 m3.
- Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, COSCO, CMA CGM, ONE.
Details about Less than container (LCL)
If you do not need a full container, aks our freight forwarders to possibilities for a shared container. Transport organizations describe that as Less Than Container Load (LCL). With LCL transport, shipments from various parties are combined to fill up one container. There are multiple advantages: perfect for shipping small loads, storage and insurance is advantageous and more options during peak shipping season. Worth mentioning: if your shipment takes up more than half a container, it is often cheaper to book a full container. The cost of LCL is based on the dimensions of the package i.e. the length, width.
- The idea of LCL is that your cargo will be placed into a partial container.
- For low-volume shipments of between 3,5 m3 – 16 m3.
- Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
- Can be booked via practical all shipping lines.
- Available at: e.g. HMM, POL, Evergreen, Wan Hai, Yang Ming.
Alternative container types
There are many different types of boxes available for shipping your items. Each type of cargo requires a different approach. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. Special boxes are also being used for oil or petroleum, flowers, fruit or fragile items. Below you will find all common types in 1 overview. You can also look further at transport options in Tuticorin (INTUT), port of Chongqing (CNCQI), Manila South Harbour (PHMNS) harbor and terminal Dalian (CNDLC).
- Bulk Containers: used for transport of foodstuffs or bulk such as wheat and grains.
- Flat Rack Containers: versatile containers that make it possible for you to ship unique cargo.
- Hard-Top Containers: for shipping heavy to very heavy cargo.
- High-Cube Containers: extremely functional for transporting light and large cargo.
- Insulated Containers: for transporting goods with the need of low temperature for a short distance.
- Open-Top Containers: enables oversized cargo such as timber and scrap metal to be loaded from the top.
- Palletwide Containers: are non-standard, uncommon containers with varying dimensions.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are perfect for refrigerated transport of nutritional goods and medicaments.
- Tank Containers: are basically, cylindrical vessels held within a standard 20ft ISO frame.
- Ventilated Containers: make use of extra fans, air tubes, and ventilation flaps.
Cargo types: what do you want to transport by sea?
Shipping cargo by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Civitavecchia (ITCVV) has many benefits: attractive prices, it is great for transporting bulky goods and eco-friendly. The main categories of ocean cargo imported via sea shipping includes: roll on/roll off, neo bulk, liquid bulk, break bulk, containerized. Below you can read more information about it.
- Car shipping: transport your vehicle to the other side of the world.
- House Moving: your international relocation will be less time-consuming and more efficient.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects shipped to a new home.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. hydrogen, gasoline, biofuels, diesel, petroleum, chemicals.
- Dry Bulk: grain, coal, iron ore but also sugar, lumber, salt, plates.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel type used for the transportation of cars and other automobiles.
- Breakbulk: goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
- Retail & other: items like toys, clothes, electronic goods, medical/pharmacy, sports equipment and food, machines, shoes, furniture, drinks.
All you need to know about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Civitavecchia lasts about 16 days. The total distance is about 3550 nautical miles (M). This is roughly equivalent to 6575 km. When you export something, there are 2 important values, ETD and ETA. ETD means the expected departure time of the vessel. ETA is the date and time at which the vessel is expected to arrive at the dock. Shipping time varies from case to case and depends on factors such as: draft and speed, the sea conditions and possible maintenance.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Civitavecchia (Italy) are relatively cheap. The actual costs are determined by various parts such as cargo weight, transit time and exchange rates. Do not hesitate to contact us for a completely free, no-obligation quote today.
When sending goods to Civitavecchia, then customs clearance is an important step. You need to present the following documents: Packing List, Import/export Licenses, Letter of Credit, Bill of Lading, Insurance Certificate, Certificate of Origin. If you are not sure whether you will be charged extra or not, please contact the customs of Italy or view the website of the port/government (www.salute.gov.it).
Incoterms define the conditions under which the products must be exported. Common used agreement models for international container shipping are CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporting party takes care of the cost and freight of bringing the goods to the named port of destination. Free on Board (FOB) includes: the supplier to pay for the delivery of delivering and loading the product onto the ship. Optionally one can also select one of the other Incoterms 2000 such as Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Carrier (FCA), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) and Cost and Freight (CFR), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered At Place (DAP).