Container shipping Hamburg to Hakata
Are you looking for a service to ship a container from Hamburg to Hakata (JPHTD)? Sea freight has many advantages: e.g. you can transport high volumes for a reasonable price, it is economical much more environmental friendly than air freight. Transporting a container overseas with liquid bulk or factory parts can be arranged by shipping companies such as Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation. Shipping lines offer a lot of container-types. A big difference is being made between full containers (FCL) and partial shipments (LCL). Via our transport specialists we provide you with actual information regarding international transport Hakata (JP HTD). We get you useful information about the various sea container types. Besides this we share a practical step-by-step plan. Provide us with your transport details and we will gladly send you a tailor-made offer with low prices and great conditions.
- Ocean shipping is a quick, trouble-free and cheap way to ship your goods to anywhere in the world.
- Advantages compared to air freight: you have lower costs and more time for document processing.
- Sea freight is great for worldwide movings and shipping liquids or equipment.
- The Port of Hakata is one of the most important ports in Japan.
- The range of containers includes: 20 footers, 40 footers and Insulated, Dry Van, Flat Rack, Refrigerated, Tank, Open-Top containers.
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Shipping to Hakata (JPHTD) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting large quantities of goods across the sea. Your material is packed tightly in a container. The middleman (freight forwarder) will arrange the container. The cargo is transported by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of departure (POD) Hakata (JP HTD), and will be shipped by ocean to the importer at the arrival port. They offer solutions like port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the attached table we provide you with details about the port of delivery.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Hakata |
| Country of destination | Japan |
| Port Code | JPHTD |
| Transport Time | +/- 57 days |
| Shipping rates | $ |
| Office address | Fukuoka City Office, 13-13 Sekijo-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, Fukuoka 812-8620, Japan |
| E-mail address | somu.PHB@city.fukuoka.jp |
| Website | www.port-of-hakata.or.jp/ |
| Telephone number | 81922910561 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Hakata
- Cargo details
Enter the origin of shipment and the POD (port of destination). Specify your preference: (FCL) Full Container Load or a container with combined cargo (LCL). You can also choose the size of the container (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
- Freight preparations
To begin, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To prevent damage, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. Make sure your cargo is labelled correctly.
- Customs document
If you ship cargo to Hakata (JPHTD), you should organize various export documents (for the purpose of national customs): packing list, commercial invoice, bill of lading, export/import customs declaration, packing declaration. A Bill of Lading is a standard-form document that is provided to the shipper to acknowledge the receipt of cargo and confirm that the items are well packed for shipment.
- Agree on the conditions (Incoterms)
Incoterms are important to define the rights and obligations of both the buyer and seller. The Incoterm determines who will pay for things like transport, insurance and the relevant documents for transport. Popular incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Free On Board (FOB), Ex Works (EXW).
- Follow your cargo live
Use the Online Container & Freight Tracking System to see where your load is right now. You can check the status when the vessel is loaded at the POL (port of origin), arrived at Port of Destination (POD) and when your cargo has been unloaded at the final destination.
Sea freight from Hakata (JPHTD) to Hamburg (DEHAM): choose container
Are you planning to ship a container from port of Hakata – (JP HTD) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is important to rent a suitable container. You can choose from large and small sizes (20 foot, 40 foot) and all kind of container conditions (LCL shipping or FCL shipment). There are several international shipping lines that transport your cargo. The port has a good connection with surrounding cities. In the following summary we put everything together and offer information about the most popular products. You can also click through to our page about Shipping containers for sale.
Important specifications of the 20ft container
20 ft. containers (sometimes also called dry van) is the most common container worldwide. It’s a very common and efficient size, which means they are cheaper to ship. Suitable for different kinds of storage including personal items or international removals. Nice to know: 1 TEU is the indication for 1 20 foot container.
- This box is widely used for sending goods overseas.
- The size of a 20-foot container is: 6058mm x 2438mm x 2891mm.
- Usually, 9-11 pallets are able to fit in one TEU.
- The maximum load is about +/- 27.500 kilogram.
Information and benefits of 40 FT 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 volumes of cargo. Finally, you can also choose a higher ‘high cube’ choice. They are 9’6 tall. Ideal for tall items.
- Used for dry freight of all kinds.
- The format is almost always the same: 12,2 x 2,44 x 2,59 meter.
- 1 FEU fit up to 20 Standard Pallets, and 24 Euro Pallets.
- In terms of weight fits maximum: +/- 28.500 kilogram.
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Use a Full Container (FCL)
If you have enough goods to fill an entire container, than you can reserve your own full container. Transport specialists call this Full Container Load (FCL). You don’t have to share space with others. There are many pluses: Usually a faster transit time, damage is lessened and the rates are more favorable. Pay attention to the disadvantages: it is not suitable for small cargo and it can be a financial risk with a larger inventory. There are also other departure ports. See for example Antwerp to Hakata (JPHTD) and Rotterdam to Hakata (JPHTD).
- The premise of FCL is that the whole container is intended for one shipper.
- Suitable for as many small items on pallets as large goods.
- If you’re shipping more than 14 m3.
- Available at: e.g. COSCO, ONE, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC.
What is a LCL container and what are the benefits?
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 concept of LCL is that you share the container with other importers. The advantages of this option include: it’s perfect for shipping small loads, the handling and insurance costs are limited and more options during peak shipping season. Watch out: if you have a cargo load that is more than half a container unit, it is often cheaper to book a full container. The cost of the shipment is determined by the volume and weight of the packages.
- LCL Means that means that you make use of a partial container for the transportation.
- A good solution for shipping volumes between 1,5 m3 & 15,5 m3.
- You only pay for the space you are using.
- More Availability During Peak Season.
- Available at: e.g. Evergreen, ZIM, HMM, Yang Ming, Wan Hai.
Information about other types of containers
There exist a lot of box-types for the shipment of your goods. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry Van is most commonly used in maritime transport. But there are also specific options for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, wheat, barley and cocoa or very expensive items. We’ve explained it all below. You can also check more information about shipping to Haikou (CNHAK), port of Yantai (CNYNT), Sharjah (AESHJ) harbor and terminal Jaipur (INJAI).
- Bulk Containers: used for transportation of dry bulk cargo like grain and coal.
- Flat Rack Containers: internationally used when the cargo cannot fit inside a standard box.
- Hard-Top Containers: equipped with a removable steel roof.
- High-Cube Containers: ideal for secure storage, particularly of valuable equipment or machinery.
- Insulated Containers: ideal for bulk shipping and temporary storage of mixed products.
- Open-Top Containers: perfect when large cargo needs to be loaded safely from above.
- Palletwide Containers: specially designed for stowing large quantities of Euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for moving temperature-sensitive cargo.
- Tank Containers: if you want to transport a large quantity of liquid as bulk cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: also known as passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Kind of freight: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?
Importing load by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Hakata (JPHTD) has lots of advantages: low maintenance cost, you can ship easily big and high volume cargo and it’s better for the environment than air freight. Relevant ocean cargo categories transported by sea include: neo bulk, roll on/roll off, dry bulk, break bulk, liquid bulk. Below we give an explanation.
- Car shipping: have your vehicle shipped to an international port.
- House Moving: get your private goods shipped for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): quickly and easily ship your household effects to another city.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. hydrogen, petroleum, kerosene, biofuels, diesel, chemicals.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain and things like salt, plates, coils, cement.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel for wheeled freight-carrying equipment.
- Breakbulk: small containers of freight are unloaded from pallets and packed into the ship’s hold.
- Retail & other: goods like toys, art and antiques, electronic goods, medical/pharmacy, sports equipment + fashion, drinks, machines, food, furniture.
FAQ: frequently asked questions and answers regarding international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Hakata takes around 57 days. The total distance is approximately 13600 nautical miles (M). This is equivalent to 25187 km. When you send something by sea, you get 2 types of important values: ETD and ETA. ETD is about the expected departure time of the ship. ETA is the date and time at which the vessel is expected to arrive at the dock. The actual shipping time depends on condition of the hull, weather and maintenance.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Hakata (Japan) are relatively cheap. The actual costs are determined by important aspects like the size of the container, the total distance to the delivery destination and other costs like stacking and siting. We invite you to contact us for current rates and transit times.
When you are exporting goods to Hakata, then you must have the administration in order for customs clearance. The following documents are important: Letter of Credit, Packing List, Insurance Certificate, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, Import/export Licenses. For more detailed information you can contact the customs of Japan or check the official website for more info (www.port-of-hakata.or.jp/).
Incoterms decide the responsibility of each the exporter along with the importer of products. The two most important Incoterms in sea transport are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the seller arranges the carriage of the goods up to the destination port of the buyer’s choosing. Content of a Free on Board (FOB) contract: the seller is responsible for the entire logistics process for the cargo until they are handed over to the delivery company. Other commonly used Incoterms 2000 are e.g. Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) & Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Delivered At Place (DAP), Cost and Freight (CFR).