Container shipping Hamburg to Georgetown
You are planning to ship a container from Hamburg to Georgetown (GYGEO)? Sea freight has many pluses: you can ship large volumes at low costs, it is flexible and it is safe. Transporting a sea container with liquid bulk or semi-finished goods can be facilitated by shippinglines like Regional Container Lines. There are many different sizes and types of shipping containers. An important point of attention is (FCL) full containers and (LCL) Less Container Load. Via our portal we provide you with dedicated information regarding international transport Georgetown (GY GEO). We provide you with up-to-date information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. You will also find a 5 step export plan. Share your cargo and transport wishes and we will prepare a quote with extensive pricing details.
- Ocean shipping is a quick, trouble-free and cost-effective way to transport large and heavy loads.
- When we compare it to air transport, it has a better carbon footprint and it is cheaper.
- Sea freight is ideal for international movings and exporting break bulk or vehicles.
- The Port of Georgetown is one of the biggest ports of Guyana.
- The most commonly used containers are: normal 20 & 40 foot, High Cube and Hard-Top, Dry Van, Insulated, Tank, Refrigerated, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Georgetown (GYGEO) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of shipping goods by sea using containers. Your material is wrapped up in shipping containers. The middleman (freight forwarder) will book a container. The cargo is transported by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of Georgetown (GY GEO), and will be shipped by ocean to the terminal at the POD (port of destination). You can book various solutions like port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the table below you can read different kind of info about the port of delivery.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Georgetown |
| Country of destination | Guyana |
| Port Code | GYGEO |
| Transport Time | +/- 26 days |
| Shipping costs | $$$$ |
| Local address | 5 – 9 Lombard Street, Georgetown, Guyana |
| guyana@containershippingservice.com | |
| Website | www.gnsc.com/ |
| Telephone number | 592-226-1732 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Georgetown
- Information about your freight
Enter the port of origin and the arrival port. Determine your container terms: (FCL) Full Container Load or partial shipments (LCL). Besides this, also choose a suitable container size (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
- Cargo preparations
Primarily, make sure the freight is packed securely. To avoid nasty accidents, make sure everything is securely placed on pallets. Make sure your cargo is labelled correctly.
- Common Export Documents
When you transport your goods to Georgetown (GYGEO), you must send relevant export documents (to the national customs): certificates of origin, packing list, export/import customs declaration, commercial invoice, bill of lading. A Bill of Lading is a document or electronic invoice provided by a carrier to a shipper to confirm that the shipment is received in good order and confirm that the items are well packed for shipment.
- Make a choice for Incoterms
Incoterms are important to define the responsibilities and costs between two parties correctly. The agreed Incoterm determines who will pay for things like shipment, insurance, documentation and customs clearance. Much chosen incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Track your shipment
Use the Ocean Shipment Tracking to check where your cargo is at this moment. You can get a sms or mail when the freight has been departed from Port of Loading (POL), arrived at the port of arrival (POD) and the moment the consignee has confirmed that the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Georgetown (GYGEO) to Hamburg (DEHAM): select your container
Would you like to ship a container from port of Georgetown – (GY GEO) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is crucial to book the right container for your cargo. There are different sizes (20-ft, 40-ft) and different ways to fill a container (FCL shipping or LCL shipment). Many international shipping lines operate this route. The port has a good connection with surrounding cities. In the text box below we put everything together and offer information about the most popular container types. We also offer more information about Documents.
Explanation about a 20 FT container
20 foot containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most commonly used and most commonly available size. They are easy to stack, that means they are quite cheap. Suitable for all types of cargo, including household goods or international removals. Nice to know: 1 TEU is the indication for 1 20 foot container.
- A very popular box for the transportation of cargo via ocean shipments.
- A 20-foot container know the following size description: 5,9 x 2,4 x 2,4 meter.
- It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
- The maximum load is about +/- 27.800 kg.
Important specifications of the 40 FT container
The 40-foot container offers twice as much space as the 20-footer. Many types of goods can be shipped within these boxes. All this makes it a very effective means for shipping large volumes of cargo. Tip: there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ variant. It is about one foot taller than a normal box. Ideal for tall items.
- The ideal means of transport for large loads.
- The dimensions are the same internationally: 12.19m long x 2.44m wide x 2.59m high.
- 1 FEU fit up to 20 Standard Pallets, and 24 Euro Pallets.
- Pay attention to the weight limit of +/- 28.800 kg.
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In which situations do I choose an FCL container?
If you have enough goods to fill an entire container, then renting a full container is the most interesting. This is known as an FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share space with others like LCL. The advantages are great: It allows for a faster transit time, less risk of damage during the logistics process and and it is cheaper per unit. Important to mention: it is expensive for small loads and the financial risk is much greater. Transporting cargo from another port? Also see Antwerp to Georgetown (GYGEO) or Rotterdam to Georgetown (GYGEO).
- FCL Means that means that one single container is booked exclusively for the transportation of cargo.
- Very suitable for goods with a large dimension.
- When you send more than 10 standard pallets.
- Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, CMA CGM, ONE, COSCO.
LCL: Less than container
With a small freight, your goods will be shipped with other cargo. Transport organizations describe that as Less Than Container Load (LCL). What we mean by LCL is that you share the container with other importers. There are many benefits like: you’re only charged for the space you are using, the handling and insurance costs are limited and more options during peak shipping season. Remark: if you can fill more than half of a container, then it is usually more interesting to opt for FCL. The shipping rates are based on the dimensions and weight of the cargo.
- LCL means that your cargo will be placed into a partial container.
- A suitable choice for transport with a size between 4 m3 and 14 m3.
- You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
- Wide availability in all months of the year.
- Available at: e.g. HMM, Wan Hai, ZIM, Yang Ming, Evergreen.
Special containers for special freight
The range of boxes is very diverse for shipping your cargo. Shipping companies offer a suitable solution for every cargo type. The most common type is the Dry van. Besides this, there are also applications for oil or petroleum, grain, flour, or very exclusive stuff. You can read more about it below. Are you looking for another destination? Also look at possibilities for Philadelphia (USPHL), port of Aratu (BRARB), Oita (JPOIT) harbor and terminal Southampton (GBSOU).
- Bulk Containers: used in for transporting bulk cargo like like grain and ore.
- Flat Rack Containers: versatile containers that make it possible for you to ship unique cargo.
- Hard-Top Containers: used for bulk cargo like cement, automotive, construction goods, steel, etc.
- High-Cube Containers: perfect for carrying larger sized cargo and storing bigger items.
- Insulated Containers: a type of packaging used to ship temperature sensitive products.
- Open-Top Containers: perfect when large cargo needs to be loaded safely from above.
- Palletwide Containers: specially designed to accommodate more number of Euro-pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are perfect for storing temperature-sensitive good.
- Tank Containers: are used to deliver hazardous and non-hazardous products.
- Ventilated Containers: passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Kind of cargo: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?
Transporting stuff by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Georgetown (GYGEO) has lots of advantages: attractive prices, very safe and secure and it is much more environmentally friendly than air freight. The main categories of ocean cargo via sea import/export routes are: neo bulk, liquid bulk, break bulk, containerized, roll on/roll off. Below we give an explanation.
- Car shipping: you can ship your vehicle practically anywhere in the world.
- House Moving: get your private goods shipped for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): Ships your household effects / furniture quickly and affordable.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. biofuels, chemicals, gasoline, hydrogen, diesel, petroleum.
- Dry Bulk: grain, iron ore, grain and sugar, salt, cement, plates.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): one of the most flexible methods of shipping vehicles overseas.
- Breakbulk: consists of goods transported, stored and handled piecemeal to some degree.
- Retail & other: goods like medical/pharmacy, toys, sports equipment, art and antiques, electronic goods & shoes, furniture, food, machines, drinks.
FAQ: Frequently asked questions about international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Georgetown lasts about 26 days. The distance to be covered is about 6000 nautical miles (NM). Converted that is 11112 kilometers. When you ship a sea container, there are 2 important values, ETD and ETA. Estimated time of departure (ETD) is when the ship is estimated to leave the port. ETA means the Expected or Estimated Time of Arrival. The exact shipping time has several factors: vessel speed, sea weather condition and type and weight of cargo.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Georgetown (Guyana) are relatively expensive. The total price tag is determined by important aspects like type of goods transported, shipping time and conditions. Do not hesitate to contact us for a completely free, no-obligation quote today.
When you are sending goods to Georgetown, then customs clearance is an important step. You need to present the following documents: Packing List, Insurance Certificate, Import/export Licenses, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice. For additional information and answers to questions you can contact the customs of Guyana or surf to the official website where you can read a lot of info (www.gnsc.com/).
Incoterms tell us when ownership of the product changes hands. The two most important Incoterms in sea transport are CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the selling party takes care of delivery of the goods to a ship, loading the goods onto the ship, and insuring the shipment until it reaches the agreed port. Free on Board (FOB) includes: the seller has the responsibility for the cargo until they are handed over to the delivery company. In addition, there are other Incoterms 2000 like e.g. Ex Works (EXW), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Free Carrier (FCA), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) and Delivered At Place (DAP), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).