Container shipping Hamburg to Geneva
Are you interested in a way to ship a container from Hamburg to Geneva (CHGEN)? Sea freight is a convenient transport solution: it is suitable to ship large volumes for low prices, it is flexible and it’s more than 50% cheaper than air. Exporting a container overseas with liquids or semi-finished goods can be outsourced to e.g. Transworld Group. There are various types of containers. Shipping lines offer the choice between a full container for yourself (FCL) and (LCL) Less Container Load. Via our freight forwarders we provide dedicated information regarding international transport Geneva (CH GEN). We provide you with practical information about the ways in which you can transport cargo by sea. Besides this we share a step-by-step import plan. Describe what you want to transport and we will send a quote with an attractive price and fast transit time.
- Ocean shipping is a smart, sure and low cost-way to ship heavy and bulky goods.
- When we compare it to air transport, it has a better carbon footprint and it is cheaper.
- Sea freight is great for international movings and importing food or cars and other vehicles.
- The Port of Geneva is an important hub in Switzerland.
- Popular container types are: 20 foot, 40 foot and Insulated, Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Refrigerated, Open-Top, Tank containers.
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Shipping to Geneva (CHGEN) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is one of the most economical forms of transporting goods internationally. Your articles are packed in shipping containers. The middleman (freight forwarder) ensures that a container is ready. The freight goes by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of origin (POO) Geneva (CH GEN), and will be shipped over the ocean to the customs at the POD (port of destination). You can book various solutions like door-to-door, port-to-port, port-to-door, door-to-port. In the following paragraph we offer useful information about the port of delivery.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Geneva |
| Country of destination | Switzerland |
| Port Code | CHGEN |
| Transport Time | +/- 11 days |
| Shipping prices | $ |
| Office address | Route du Grand-Lancy 6a, 1211 Genève, Switzerland |
| E-mail address | switzerland@containershippingservice.com |
| Website | www.admin.ch |
| Phone number | – not available – |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Geneva
- Cargo details
Enter the departure port and destination of shipment. Specify your preference: (FCL) Full Container Load or a container with combined cargo (LCL). Also select container size (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
- Freight preparations
Primarily, make sure the freight is packed securely. To avoid damage, we advise you to use pallets. For correct handling you must also label all goods.
- Customs document
When you transport cargo to Geneva (CHGEN), you should think about relevant export documents (for the purpose of national customs): bill of lading, packing declaration, export/import customs declaration, certificates of origin, packing list. The definition of a Bill of Lading is a document issued by the carrier or agent confirming goods were received in an acceptable condition and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
- Determine the transfer of risk (Incoterm)
Incoterms are relevant terms for worldwide shipping to define the responsibilities and costs between two parties correctly. The chosen Incoterm decides who is responsible for, for example, export/import documents, insurances and transport. Widely used incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW).
- Ship Live Tracking
Use sea freight tracking to check where your load is right now. You can see exactly when the load is departed from Port of Loading, arrived at Port of Discharge (POD) and when it has arrived at the final destination.
Sea freight from Geneva (CHGEN) to Hamburg (DEHAM): match your cargo with container type
You received an order and want to ship a container from port of Geneva – (CH GEN) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? The first step is to rent a suitable container. They are available in different sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and different ways to fill a container (LCL shipping or FCL shipment). You can have your cargo transported by multiple shipping lines. The port has a good connection with surrounding cities. In the following summary you will find useful information about the most popular types in the maritime industry. You may also like: Get shipping quote.
Important specifications of the 20ft container
20-foot containers (which is a standard dry van) are one of the most used container types. They are easy to transport, which means they are cheaper to ship. Widely used for transporting personal items and movings. Pro tip: A TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box is often used for shipping freight by sea.
- The dimensions of a 20-foot container are: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
- The container can be loaded with 11 pallets.
- A lot can be loaded in terms of goods weight: +/- 27.700 kilogram.
Important specifications of the 40 ft container
The 40 foot container is the big brother of the 20 foot model. They can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier. All this makes it a very effective means for shipping large cargo by sea. What you may not know: 40ft containers are also available as ‘high cube’ edition. It is about one foot taller than a normal box. This way cargo can be stacked high.
- Used for dry freight of all kinds.
- The dimensions are as follows: 12.19m long x 2.44m wide x 2.59m high.
- Up to 23 Europallets can be stuffed in a 40′ container.
- Pay attention to the weight limit of +/- 28.600 kg.
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Full Container (FCL)
When you want to ship large quantities of goods, then you can book your own full container. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. You don’t have to share space with others. There are many pluses: efficient transit time, less risk of damage during the logistics process and the rates are more favorable. There are also disadvantages: it is unsuitable for Small Packages and unloading can be a hassle. Departing from another port? Also check out Antwerp to Geneva (CHGEN) and Rotterdam to Geneva (CHGEN).
- The meaning of FCL is: your goods are stored in a fully owned container.
- Used by all major manufacturers and shipping companies.
- When you send more than 10 standard pallets.
- Available at: e.g. COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, CMA CGM, ONE.
LCL: Less than container
If you don’t prefer a full container, then your cargo will be combined with other cargo. Logistics management organization handles this as a LCL (Less Than Container Load). The premise of LCL is that shipments from various parties are combined to fill up one container. The advantages of this option include: you can send some good in a cheap way, less inventory costs & management and it is more flexible during peak-times. Pay attention: if your goods can fill up half of the container space, then FCL is probably a more favorable choice. The shipping costs are calculated on the basis of number of pieces, weight, volume, packaging.
- LCL means that your cargo is shipped in a partial container.
- An excellent choice for cargo volumes between 2 m3 & 15 m3.
- You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
- Wide availability in all months of the year.
- Available at: e.g. ZIM, Wan Hai, POL, HMM, Yang Ming.
Other special types of containers
There are many different types of boxes available for international cargo shipping. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry Van is most commonly used in maritime transport. There are also special possibilities for oils, flour, coffee or cocoa or unique high value cargo. You can read all about it in the section below. Be sure to check out the transport options to London gateway (GBLGP), port of Algiers (DZALG), Reni (UAREN) harbor and terminal Laem Chabang (THLCH).
- Bulk Containers: used for transportation of dry bulk cargo like like grain and ore.
- Flat Rack Containers: the walls allows for the loading of cargo from the top and/or sides.
- Hard-Top Containers: special roof makes it fairly easier to load and unload the cargo through forklift.
- High-Cube Containers: are similar in structure to standard boxes, but a little taller.
- Insulated Containers: a type of packaging used to ship temperature sensitive products.
- Open-Top Containers: ideal for logs, machinery, and odd-sized items.
- Palletwide Containers: perfect for transporting cargo on europellets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for cold storage like perishables, frozen goods and pharmaceutical products.
- Tank Containers: ideal for transport and distribution of bulk liquids.
- Ventilated Containers: specially for cargoes which have to be ventilated in transit.
Freight types: which items do you want to transport by sea?
Transporting goods by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Geneva (CHGEN) have all kinds of advantages: low maintenance cost, it is effective for large quantities of goods and the Duty and VAT are much less expensive than air freight. Much seen ocean cargo transported by sea include: containerized, neo bulk, liquid bulk, roll on/roll off, dry bulk. Below we explain some goods/cargo.
- Car shipping: your vehicle will be shipped safely and insured internationally.
- House Moving: fast and cheap way for international relocations.
- Removals (Household Goods): all your household effects shipped inexpensive and insured.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. chemicals, hydrogen, petroleum, biofuels, kerosene, gasoline.
- Dry Bulk: grain, iron ore, grain and lumber, sand, rods, plates.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel has facilities to enable road or rail vehicles to roll on and roll off.
- Breakbulk: cargo that is transported in bags, boxes, crates, drums or barrels.
- Retail & other: cargo like electronic goods, toys, art and antiques, sports equipment, clothes + shoes, fashion, furniture, food, drinks.
FAQ: Frequently asked questions about international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Geneva takes approx 11 days. The ship has to cover a distance of about 3050 nautical miles (NM). 1 NM is about 1.85 km. The total distance is 5649 km. In case of sea freight, there are 2 important values, ETD and ETA. ETD stands for Estimated time of departure of the ship or truck. ETA is the date that the shipment arrives in the destination country. There are many factors that determine the final shipping time: displacement of the vessel, wind force and direction and maintenance.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Geneva (Switzerland) are relatively cheap. The actual costs are determined by various factors such as the size of the container, shipping route and incoterms. Please contact us for a clear quote and estimated shipping time.
When sending goods to Geneva, then you should pay attention to customs clearance. The following documents should be provided: Import/export Licenses, Bill of Lading, Packing List, Insurance Certificate, Letter of Credit, Certificate of Origin. For more information about these duties you can contact the customs of Switzerland or take a look at the website (www.admin.ch).
Incoterms describe the roles of the buyer and the seller in an international trade agreement. Common used agreement models for international container shipping are CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the selling party bears responsibility for all the costs up to and including the ocean freight to the required port. The meaning of Free on Board (FOB) is the seller is responsible for delivering and loading the product onto the ship. In addition, there are other Incoterms 2000 like e.g. Free Carrier (FCA), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Ex Works (EXW), Carriage Paid To (CPT) & Cost and Freight (CFR), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered At Place (DAP).