Container shipping Hamburg to Kainan

Main topics

• Sea freight shipping to harbor Kainan from Hamburg (Germany)
• Container export tips in April 2024
• Different types and dimensions of containers
  • Information and benefits of 20 foot container
  • Explanation about a 40 FT container
  • What is the meaning of FCL container?
  • Why choose the Less than container (LCL) solution?
  • Other types of containers and customization
• Overview with cargo types
• FAQ: frequently asked questions and answers regarding international transport

Information and benefits of 20 FT container

20 FT containers (some people call it dry van) is the most preferred container size. They are easy to transport, which means they are cheaper to ship. Suitable for different kinds of storage including personal stuff and international movings. Good to know: 1 Teu means Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.

• This box is often used for sending goods overseas.
• A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: 5.90m x 2,35m x 2,39m.
• A 20’ft container can hold eleven pallets.
• You must take into account a maximum permitted weight of +/- 27.100 kilogram.

Explanation of the 40 ft container

The 40-foot container offers twice as much space as the 20-footer. He can hold much more cargo. This makes it an excellent choice for shipping large volumes of cargo. What you may not know: people can also opt for the 40 foot container ‘high cube’ box. It has an exterior height of 9’6” (1 foot taller than normal). This way cargo can be stacked high.

• Used for dry freight of all kinds.
• In terms of format, this type comes out to: 12.025m long x 2.352m wide x 2.393m high.
• 1 FEU fit up to 20 Standard Pallets, and 24 Euro Pallets.
• Important: maximum load weight of +/- 28.000 kilogram.

What is a Full Container (FCL)?

If your goods don’t fit in a small (shared) container, then you better book an exclusive private full container. This is known as an FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share your container with anyone else. This has multiple advantages: efficient 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: you need large volume to be viable and insurance is extra important. Transporting cargo from another port? Also see Antwerp to Kainan (JPKAI) or Rotterdam to Kainan (JPKAI).

• The idea of FCL is that you book a single container exclusively for your cargo transportation only.
• Ideal for bulk items and large-volume products.
• It is cheaper when the shipment uses more than 10 pallets.
• Available at: e.g. CMA CGM, MSC, COSCO, Maersk, ONE.

What does LCL container mean in shipping?

If a large full container is unnecessary, you can use be made of a shared container. This is known as LCL (Less Than Container Load). The meaning of LCL is: multiple shippers’ goods are packed together. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: you will share all costs with the other suppliers, the handling and insurance costs are limited and it is more flexible during peak-times. Worth mentioning: once you have more than half a container worth of goods, then you better go for FCL. The shipping rates are based on volume, usually in cubic meters (CBM).

• The concept of LCL is that your cargo is shipped in a partial container.
• Cost effective for shipments between 3,5 m3 – 14,5 m3.
• You only pay for the space you are using.
• Easier to find space during peak season.
• Available at: e.g. Yang Ming, Evergreen, HMM, POL, ZIM.

Alternative container types

There is a wide range of boxes for shipping your cargo. Each type of cargo has its own characteristics and methods. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. Special boxes are also being used for oil or petroleum, flowers, fruit or fragile items. You can read more about it below. You can also check more information about shipping to Zhangjiagang (CNZJG), port of Busan (KRPUS), Buenaventura (COBUN) harbor and terminal Lome (TGLFW).

Main types of ocean cargo: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?

Exporting goods by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Kainan (JPKAI) has many benefits: you can ship large volumes at low costs, there are lots of different shipping options and the Duty and VAT are much less expensive than air freight. The main categories of ocean cargo imported via sea shipping includes: break bulk, dry bulk, containerized, neo bulk, roll on/roll off. You can read more about it in the section below.

• Car shipping: a professional company ships your vehicle internationally.
• House Moving: your international relocation will be less time-consuming and more efficient.
• Removals (Household Goods): all your household effects shipped inexpensive and insured.
• Liquid Bulk: e.g. kerosene, chemicals, petroleum, biofuels, gasoline, hydrogen.
• Dry Bulk: grain, coal, iron ore but also cement, sand, coils, lumber.
• Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel for wheeled freight-carrying equipment.
• Breakbulk: goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
• Retail & other: products like electronic goods, art and antiques, sports equipment, medical/pharmacy, clothes + shoes, food, fashion, machines, drinks.