Container shipping Hamburg to Al Fujayrah

Index

• Ship a container to harbor Al Fujayrah from Hamburg (Germany)
• How does the export work in May 2024
• Selecting the container that suits the freight
  • Information and benefits of 20 FT container
  • Advantages of a 40ft container
  • In which situations do I choose an FCL container?
  • The advantages of Less than container (LCL)
  • Other types of containers and customization
• Major Types of Cargo Transported by Sea
• All about international transport (FAQ)

Advantages of a 20ft container

20 FT containers (some people call it dry van) is the most preferred container size. They are very efficient, which give you lower handling and shipping costs. Suitable for different kinds of storage including furniture and removals. Pro tip: The acronym TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.

• This box is often used for transporting cargo via the ocean.
• The dimensions of a 20-foot container are: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
• A 20 foot holds 11 pallets in one tier.
• In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.900 kilogram.

What you need to know about the 40 ft container

A40 foot container is standard applied to shipping bulk goods. You can pack a lot of cargo in this. All this makes it a very effective means for shipping large volumes of cargo. Tip: there are also special 40 foot containers such as the ‘high cube’ box. You’ve got just a little extra height. This ensures that your cargo/goods can be loaded higher.

• They are ideal for big shipments.
• The format is almost always the same: L 12.19m x W 2.44m x H 2.59m.
• It can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier.
• Important: maximum load weight of +/- 28.300 kg.

Details about Full Container (FCL)

If you have enough goods to 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 advantages are great: quick transit time, less likely to damage your goods (as the container just contains your goods) and the rates are more favorable. There are also disadvantages: it is not suitable for small cargo and you have higher inventory costs. Another departure port? Also check Antwerp to Fujairah (AEFJR) or Rotterdam to Fujairah (AEFJR).

• The goal of FCL is that one single container is booked exclusively for the transportation of cargo.
• Used by all major manufacturers and shipping companies.
• For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
• Available at: e.g. COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, CMA CGM, ONE.

In which situations do I choose an LCL container?

If you want to transport a small cargo by sea, aks our freight forwarders to possibilities for a shared container. This is known as LCL (Less Than Container Load). The goal of LCL is that you pay per m3 or per metric ton for space inside a complete container. There are many benefits like: you can save money on smaller shipments, less inventory costs & management and lower sourcing risk. Important: if 50% of the container consists of your goods, then FCL is probably your best bet. LCL cost is calculated by the actual volume that the shipment occupies in a shared shipping container.

• The meaning of LCL is: your cargo will be placed into a partial container.
• Ideal for transport volumes between 2 m3 – 15 m3.
• Deal for cargo that does not fill the entire container.
• Easier to find space during peak season.
• Available at: e.g. Yang Ming, POL, Evergreen, Wan Hai, HMM.

Other special types of containers

There exist a lot of box-types for shipping your cargo. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. There are also special possibilities for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, wheat, barley and cocoa or very exclusive stuff. We give a short explanation below. Are you looking for another destination? Also look at possibilities for Tanger Med (MAPTM), port of Belgrade (RSBEG), Santo (VUSAN) harbor and terminal Skikda (DZSKI).

Kind of freight: which items do you want to transport by sea?

Importing goods by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Al Fujayrah (AEFJR) has lots of advantages: low rates, it is great for transporting bulky goods and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. The main categories of ocean cargo exported via sea lines are: roll on/roll off, break bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk, containerized. You will find all the information in the box below.

• Car shipping: your vehicle (car/motorcycle) will be shipped safely and relatively cheaply.
• House Moving: fast and cheap way for international relocations.
• Removals (Household Goods): Ships your household effects / furniture quickly and affordable.
• Liquid Bulk: e.g. petroleum, diesel, biofuels, hydrogen, kerosene, gasoline.
• Dry Bulk: coal, iron ore, grain but also stuff like coils, rods, sugar, cement.
• Roll on Roll off (RORO): means that the cargo is moved on and off the vessel on wheels.
• Breakbulk: common method used to successfully transport cargo or goods that cannot fit in standard-size shipping.
• Retail & other: freight like electronic goods, art and antiques, clothes, medical/pharmacy, toys or fashion, drinks, shoes, machines, food.