Container shipping Hamburg to El Guamache
Are you looking for a service to ship a container from Hamburg to El Guamache (VEEGU)? Sea freight has many pluses: you can ship many goods for an attractive price, it’s convenient much more environmental friendly than air freight. Transporting a container overseas with ro-ro or semi-finished goods can be arranged by shipping companies such as Korea Marine Transport Corporation. They can get you various types of containers. Shipping lines offer the choice between full containers (FCL) and (LCL) Less Container Load. Via our transport agents you will get useful information for the purpose of international transport El Guamache (VE EGU). We provide inside-information about the different types of containers. For this we offer a a practical step-by-step plan where we explain everything in 5 steps. Mail us with your needs and we will prepare a quote with low prices and great conditions.
- Ocean shipping is a smart, safe and cheap way to transport large and heavy loads.
- Compared to air transport, it offers more capacity and value.
- Sea freight is great for international removals and carrying liquids or consumer goods.
- The Port of El Guamache is a much-chosen harbor in Venezuela.
- You can choose from many types and sizes of containers: 20 foot, 40 foot and Flat Rack, Dry Van, Hard-Top, Ventilated, Tank, Open-Top containers.
Main topics
Shipping to El Guamache (VEEGU) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of shipping goods by sea using containers. Your cargo is packed in shipping containers. The intermediary (freight forwarder) sends the location details to you. The cargo is transported by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of departure El Guamache (VE EGU), and will be shipped by ocean to the terminal at the POD (port of destination). They offer solutions like port-to-port, door-to-port, port-to-door or door-to-door. In the attached table you will find practical information about the port of arrival.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of El Guamache |
| Country of destination | Venezuela |
| Port Code | VEEGU |
| Transport Time | +/- 26 days |
| Shipping costs | $$$ |
| Office address | Municipio Tubores, Margarita Island, Edo Nuevo Esparta, Venezuela |
| guari@intercon.net.ve | |
| Website | gobiernoenlinea.gob.ve |
| Phone | 58295635095 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of El Guamache
- Enter freight details
Enter the port of departure and the arrival port. Decide how you want to export: (FCL) Full Container Load or a partial filled container (LCL). You can also choose the size of the container (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
- Preparing the cargo
Obviously, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To avoid nasty accidents, it is best to pack the freight on pallets. Also make sure you have good labels.
- Common Export Documents
In the situations that you export cargo to El Guamache (VEEGU), you should think about special export documents (for the national customs): certificates of origin, export/import customs declaration, bill of lading, packing declaration, packing list. A Bill of Lading is a document issued by the carrier or agent to acknowledge that they have received the goods and that everything is ready to ship.
- Incoterms for transport
Incoterms are important to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The Incoterm shows who assumes the risk of, for example, insurance, transport and all documents. Popular incoterms are Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Ex Works (EXW).
- Follow your cargo live
Use container track and trace to see where your load is at this moment. You can get a sms or mail when the freight has been departed from the port of origin (POO), has arrived at the destination (POD) and the moment the consignee has confirmed that the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from El Guamache (VEEGU) to Hamburg (DEHAM): select the container that suits the freight
You want to ship a container from port of El Guamache – (VE EGU) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is necessary to rent a suitable container. They come in different sizes (20 ft, 40 ft) and multiple transport options (LCL shipment or FCL shipment). Many international shipping lines operate this route. Your cargo can be quickly transported to surrounding cities. In the text box below you will find extensive information and advice about the most popular container types. Also click further for information about Shipping lines.
Important specifications of the 20 ft container
20-foot containers (sometimes also called dry van) is the most popular container size. They are easy to stack, which results in lower shipping costs. Particularly suitable for the transport of personal stuff and international movings. Some extra info: 1 TEU is equivalent to 1 20 feet long container.
- This box is a very suitable choice for shipping freight by sea.
- A 20-foot container has a surface area of: 6058mm x 2438mm x 2891mm.
- The container can be loaded with 11 pallets.
- You must take into account a maximum permitted weight of +/- 27.700 kilogram.
Specifications of a forty foot container
In addition to the small one, there is also a larger 40 foot container. Te 40ft is twice as big as the more standard 20ft. This makes it very economical for transporting bulk goods by sea. Finally, there are also special extra tall ‘high cube’ edition. It has an exterior height of 9’6” (1 foot taller than normal). Ideal if you have high cargo.
- Very suitable for large loads.
- The format is universal: 12031 x 2346 x 2383 mm.
- It can hold 23-24 Euro pallets or 20-21 standard pallets in one row.
- In terms of weight fits maximum: +/- 28.400 kg.
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When is a FCL container a good choice?
If your cargo is so large that you can fill an entire container, then you can book your own full container. Freight forwarders then refer to it as FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share your container with anyone else. The benefits are great: optimal transit time, chance of damage is reduced to a minimum and you take advantage of economies of scale. Important to mention: the transshipment is more complex and you have higher inventory costs. Transporting cargo from another port? Also see Antwerp to El Guamache (VEEGU) or Rotterdam to El Guamache (VEEGU).
- The premise of FCL is 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.
- Recommended for shipments from 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. MSC, CMA CGM, Maersk, COSCO, ONE.
What does LCL container mean in shipping?
If you don’t prefer a full container, your goods will be shipped with other cargo. Transport specialists call this Less Than Container Load (LCL). The premise of LCL is that multiple shippers’ goods are packed together. There are many positive aspects to mention like: you’re only charged for the space you are using, less inventory costs & management and it is more flexible during peak-times. Disclaimer: if 50% of the container consists of your goods, then it is usually more interesting to opt for FCL. The total costs are calculated based on the actual volume that the shipment occupies in a shared shipping container.
- LCL means that you transport your cargo via a partial container.
- For low-volume shipments of between 1,5 m3 and 15,5 m3.
- Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
- There is always sufficient availability (every season).
- Available at: e.g. Yang Ming, ZIM, HMM, POL, Wan Hai.
Information about other types of containers
There is a wide range of boxes for international cargo shipping. Shipping companies offer a suitable solution for every cargo type. The Dry Van is most commonly used in maritime transport. There are specially developed transport options for oils or chemicals, meat, fish and frozen foods or high class goods. We explain everything below. You can also read more information about shipments to Bintulu (MYBTU), port of Kolkata (INCCU), Sydney (AUSYD) harbor and terminal Fremantle (AUFRE).
- Bulk Containers: often used for dry bulk cargo like as grain, feedstuffs, spices.
- 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: it is 1 foot taller than the standard height of shipping containers.
- Insulated Containers: ideal for Short-Term Storage or Short-Hop Journeys.
- Open-Top Containers: for heavy goods which are difficult to be loaded sideways.
- Palletwide Containers: perfect for transporting cargo on europellets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are big fridges that are used to transport temperature controlled cargoes.
- Tank Containers: are barrel-shaped vessels serving multi-purposes.
- Ventilated Containers: used to transport cargo with good moisture contents which requires ventilation while transit.
Load types: What do you want to ship?
Importing load by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to El Guamache (VEEGU) is very popular because of low cost, it is effective for large quantities of goods and it is much more environmentally friendly than air freight. The main categories of ocean cargo transported by sea include: liquid bulk, roll on/roll off, break bulk, neo bulk, containerized. You can read more about it in the section below.
- Car shipping: a professional company ships your vehicle internationally.
- House Moving: get your private goods shipped for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects shipped to a new home.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. petroleum, hydrogen, diesel, chemicals, gasoline, kerosene.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, grain, coal and salt, plates, sugar, sand.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): one of the most flexible methods of shipping vehicles overseas.
- Breakbulk: small containers of freight are unloaded from pallets and packed into the ship’s hold.
- Retail & other: cargo like art and antiques, medical/pharmacy, electronic goods, clothes, toys or furniture, fashion, food, drinks, machines.
All about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to El Guamache takes around 26 days. The total distance is about 6000 nautical miles. Converted that is 11112 kilometers. If you choose transport by sea, you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. Estimated time of departure (ETD) is when the ship is estimated to leave the port. Estimated time of arrival (ETA) is the date and time that a shipment is predicted to arrive. The exact shipping time has several factors: condition of the hull and the propeller, wind force and direction and type of shipment.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to El Guamache (Venezuela) are slightly above average. The actual costs are determined by various components as type of goods transported, season and currency. Send us a message for a completely free, no-obligation quote today.
When you send goods to El Guamache, there are documents you need for customs clearance. The following documents are important: Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice, Letter of Credit, Bill of Lading, Packing List, Import/export Licenses. For additional information and answers to questions then we advise you to contact the customs of Venezuela or visit the website of the port / gouvernment (gobiernoenlinea.gob.ve).
Incoterms describe the commercial arrangement between the buyer and the seller. The most popular Incoterms for sea transport are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporter pays for the costs of transporting the cargo to the named port of destination. Terms of Free on Board (FOB): the selling party is fully liable for the freight until all cargo is on the ship. Optionally one can also select one of the other Incoterms 2000 such as Ex Works (EXW), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Carrier (FCA) and Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).