Container shipping Hamburg to Goteborg
You are planning to ship a container from Hamburg to Gothenburg (SEGOT)? Sea freight offers many opportunities: it’s perfect for heavy and bulky items, it is great for bulk goods much more environmental friendly than air freight. Exporting a container overseas with gas-based fuels or furniture is very easy with e.g. SM Line. You can choose from many different sizes and types of shipping containers. Shipping by sea is primarily divided into two types: a full container for yourself (FCL) and (LCL) Less Container Load. Via this website you will find lots of practical information regarding international transport Gothenburg (SE GOT). We share knowledge and up-to-date information about the different types and ways of sea freight. Besides this we share a export plan in 5 steps. Describe what you want to transport and we get you a quote with market prices.
- Ocean shipping is a very popular, trouble-free and inexpensive way to ship your goods to anywhere in the world.
- Compared to air freight, it has a better carbon footprint and it is cheaper.
- Sea freight is excellent for international removals and shipping ro-ro or personal goods.
- The Port of Goteborg is a much-chosen harbor in Sweden.
- You can choose from many types and sizes of containers: 20 foot, 40 foot and Dry Van, Hard-Top, Flat Rack, Tank, Ventilated, Open-Top containers.
Main topics
Shipping to Gothenburg (SEGOT) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is one of the most economical forms of transporting goods internationally. Your products are put on a container with pellets. The intermediary (freight forwarder) have a special container prepared. The cargo is transported by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of origin (POO) Gothenburg (SE GOT), and will be transported by sea to the customs at the port of destination. There are different kind of options: port-to-port, door-to-port, port-to-door or door-to-door. In the table below you will find important information about the port of destination.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Goteborg |
| Country of destination | Sweden |
| Port Code | SEGOT |
| Transit Time | +/- 3 days |
| Shipping rates | $ |
| Local address | Gothenburg Port Authority Amerikaskjulet Emigrantvägen 2 B SE-414 63 Gothenburg |
| E-mail address | info@portgot.se |
| Website | www.government.se |
| Phone number | 46317312000 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Goteborg
- Freight Details
Enter the port of departure and the arrival port. Determine the desired transport method: Full Container Load (FCL) or partial shipments (LCL). Besides this, also choose a suitable container size (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
- Loading and labeling the freight
As a starting point, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To limit damage, we advise to put everything on pallets. Make sure your cargo is labelled correctly.
- Documents Required for Exporting
When you import goods from Gothenburg (SEGOT), you will have to provide relevant export documents (for the national customs): export/import customs declaration, packing list, certificates of origin, bill of lading, packing declaration. The definition of a Bill of Lading is a document signed by the carrier describing the correct state of goods and that the load is prepared for shipping.
- Selecting the best Incoterms
Incoterms are suitable terms in the transport-market to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The agreed Incoterm determines who is the risk-bearing party for transport, insurance and duty related matters. The most common incoterms are Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Free On Board (FOB), Ex Works (EXW).
- Online Container & Freight Tracking System
Use container track and trace to check where your shipment is at this moment. You can get a sms or mail when the cargo is departed from the port of origin (POO), has arrived at the destination (POD) and when your cargo has been unloaded at the final destination.
Sea freight from Gothenburg (SEGOT) to Hamburg (DEHAM): find a container that suits your cargo
You are going to ship a container from port of Goteborg – (SE GOT) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? Compare the options and book the right container for your cargo. There are smaller and bigger boxes (20ft & 40ft) and different container agreements (LCL shipping or FCL shipping). Well-known shipping lines are CMA CGM, Evergreen, Hamburg Sud, Hapag-Lloyd, K Line, Maersk, MSC. Major towns near the seaport are Göteborg, Mölnlycke, Lindome, Kungälv, Lerum, Kungsbacka, Alingsås, Kinna, Borås, Trollhättan, Varberg, Uddevalla, Vänersborg, Falkenberg, Falköping, Skara, Lidköping, Halmstad, Jönköping, Skövde. In the next section you can compare all types and read more about the most popular container types. Check also more information about Container Climate.
Details of a 20 FT container
Twenty Foot Containers (sometimes also called dry van) is the most preferred container size. They are easy to load, access, and handle, that means they are quite cheap. Particularly suitable for the transport of personal stuff or international movings. Some extra info: A TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- The most commonly used box for sending goods with transport ships.
- A 20-foot container know the following size description: 6058mm x 2438mm x 2891mm.
- It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
- You can load it with maximum +/- 27.900 kilogram.
Information and benefits of 40 foot container
A 40 foot container is widely used on (standard) ships. They are very suitable for e.g. industrial goods and retail products. This makes it a very popular choice for shipping large cargo by sea. In conclusion, you can also opt for a taller ‘high cube’ version. Thereby you have a little more height. This makes them particularly useful for niche applications.
- Very suitable for large loads.
- The dimensions are as follows: 12200 mm × 2440 mm × 2590 mm.
- It can hold 23-24 Euro pallets or 20-21 standard pallets in one row.
- In terms of goods, there is a weight limit of +/- 28.500 kilogram.
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What is the meaning of FCL container?
f you have enough goods to fill one full container load, then you can book your own full container. Freight carriers then talk about FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share your container with anyone else. The advantages are great: It allows for a faster transit time, less potential for damage and you take advantage of economies of scale. Of course there are also downsides: the transshipment is more complex and unloading can be a hassle. Do you want to send items from another port? Check also Antwerp to Gothenburg (SEGOT) or Rotterdam to Gothenburg (SEGOT).
- FCL Means that means that the volume is large enough to fill a whole container by one customer.
- Very suitable for goods with a large dimension.
- Relevant when you are sending more than 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd.
Less than container (LCL)
If your cargo does not fill a whole ocean freight container, then your freight will be bundled with other freights. Transport specialists call this Less Than Container Load (LCL). The premise of LCL is that you share the container with other importers. You benefit from many advantages: for smaller loads, it is way cheaper than a full container, reduces the costs of keeping a high inventory of goods stored and it offers consistent weekly sailing schedules for sea freight. Watch out: if 50% of the container consists of your goods, then FCL is probably a more favorable choice. The cost of the shipment is determined by volume and weight.
- The concept of LCL is that your shipment is taking up only a part of a partial container.
- An excellent choice for cargo volumes between 1,5 m3 & 15 m3.
- You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
- More Availability During Peak Season.
- Available at: e.g. Wan Hai, HMM, ZIM, POL, Yang Ming.
Other types of containers and customization
There exist a lot of box-types for freight forwarding. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The most popular version is of course the Dry van. There are specially developed transport options for liquids, fruit, vegetables, meat, fish or very exclusive stuff. You can read more about it below. We also provide more information about sea transportation to Adelaide (AUADL), port of Niigata (JPKIJ), La Guaira (VELAG) harbor and terminal Leixoes (PTLEI).
- Bulk Containers: used for transportation of dry bulk cargo like wheat and grains.
- Flat Rack Containers: internationally used when the cargo cannot fit inside a standard box.
- Hard-Top Containers: the roof can be removed if necessary.
- High-Cube Containers: perfect when some extra height is required.
- Insulated Containers: are often used in the retail market (extra dry & great stable temperature).
- Open-Top Containers: ideal for logs, machinery, and odd-sized items.
- Palletwide Containers: the ideal type for transporting many euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for cold storage like perishables, frozen goods and pharmaceutical products.
- Tank Containers: are basically, cylindrical vessels held within a standard 20ft ISO frame.
- Ventilated Containers: suitable for goods that evaporate a lot of condensation.
Kind of load: What do you want to ship?
Transporting goods by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Goteborg (SEGOT) has a lot of pluses: attractive pricing, you can ship easily big and high volume cargo and much more environmentally friendly than e.g. air freight. Frequently chosen ocean cargo transported by sea include: break bulk, containerized, liquid bulk, roll on/roll off, dry bulk. You will find all the information in the box below.
- Car shipping: reliable import and export of a vehicle via sea shipping.
- House Moving: have your personal items sent for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): Ships your household effects / furniture quickly and affordable.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. chemicals, diesel, gasoline, biofuels, petroleum, hydrogen.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain and things like salt, plates, sand, coils.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): the vessel is designed so that vehicles or loads can be entered straight by rolling.
- Breakbulk: refers to goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
- Retail & other: items like electronic goods, clothes, medical/pharmacy, sports equipment, art and antiques or fashion, drinks, food, furniture, machines.
FAQ: everything you need to know about international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Goteborg takes about 3 days. The total distance is approx. 575 nautical miles. That equates to 1065 kilometers. When you export something, you will receive updates about the ETD and ETA. ETD stands for Estimated time of departure of the ship or truck. ETA It is the date and time that the vessel has been scheduled to arrive into port. The actual shipping time depends on draft and speed, the sea conditions and port inspection.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Goteborg (Sweden) are relatively cheap. The actual costs are determined by important aspects like container size, shipping route and other costs like stacking and siting. We invite you to contact us for current rates and transit times.
When shipping goods to Gothenburg, then the customs clearance will also pass. The following documents need to be in place for effective and easy customs clearance. Bill of Lading, Import/export Licenses, Certificate of Origin, Insurance Certificate, Letter of Credit, Commercial Invoice. For more substantive information and tips you can contact the customs of Sweden or surf to the official website where you can read a lot of info (www.government.se).
Incoterms are a widely used system to define, simplify and clarify transactions between an exporter and an importer. Common sea freight incoterms are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the selling party takes care of the carriage of the goods up to the destination port of the buyer’s choosing. Terms of Free on Board (FOB): the seller is responsible for all expenses the goods until they are on the vessel at the outbound port. There are additionally more Incoterms 2000 like Ex Works (EXW), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) + Delivered At Place (DAP), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).