Container shipping Hamburg to Kristiansand
Are you interested in a way to ship a container from Hamburg to Kristiansand (NOKRS)? Sea freight is very useful: you can ship large volumes at low costs, it is economical and it’s more than 50% cheaper than air. Transporting a container overseas with liquid bulk or semi-finished goods can be facilitated by shippinglines like Maersk. They offer all kind of containers. A big difference is being made between (FCL) full containers and a shared container (LCL). Via this website we offer practical information about international transport Kristiansand (NO KRS). We offer up-to-date information about the different types of sea containers. You can make use of our practical step-by-step plan. Send us your details and we will send a quote with an attractive price and fast transit time.
- Ocean shipping is a fast, sure and affordable way to ship your goods to anywhere in the world.
- Advantages compared to air freight: there are fewer restrictions and it is far cheaper.
- Sea freight is ideal for international movings and shipping refrigerated cargo or semi-finished goods.
- The Port of Kristiansand is an important logistics artery in Norway.
- We handle a wide variety of container sizes including: standaard 20 ft, 40 ft and 40 HC and Flat Rack, Insulated, Hard-Top, Open-Top, Refrigerated, Tank containers.
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Shipping to Kristiansand (NOKRS) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the container freight transportation of cargo by shipping lines. Your goods are packed in shipping containers. The middleman (freight forwarder) ensures that a container is ready. The cargo is transported by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of departure (POD) Kristiansand (NO KRS), and will be shipped over the sea to the agent at the arrival harbour. There are different kind of options: port-to-door, door-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-port. In the table below you will find important information about the port of delivery.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Kristiansand |
| Country of destination | Norway |
| Port Code | NOKRS |
| Transportation time | +/- 3 days |
| Shipping prices | $ |
| Port address | Gravane 4, P. O. Box 114, Kristiansand 4662, Norway |
| post@kristiansand-havn.no | |
| Website | www.kristiansandhavn.no |
| Phone number | 4738006000 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Kristiansand
- Details of your shipment
Enter the origin of shipment and the POD (port of destination). Specify your preference: Full Container Load (FCL) or a container with combined cargo (LCL). Also choose the desired format (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
- Packing the freight
Primarily, make sure the freight is packed securely. To avoid nasty accidents, make sure everything is securely placed on pallets. You must also put a label on the freight.
- Customs documents and procedures
When exporting cargo to Kristiansand (NOKRS), please pay attention to the necessary various export documents (for the national customs): certificates of origin, export/import customs declaration, packing declaration, commercial invoice, bill of lading. With a Bill of Lading we mean a document released by a shipping agency or carrier to the shipper describing the correct state of goods and that the load is prepared for shipping.
- Incoterms for your freight
Freight forwarders make us of incoterms to define the rights and obligations of both the buyer and seller. The agreed Incoterm determines who is the risk-bearing party for insurance, transport and all documents. Popular incoterms are Free On Board (FOB), Ex Works (EXW), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Follow your cargo live
Use sea freight tracking to see where your cargo is at this moment. They will send you a mail when the ship is departed from the port of origin (POO), has been transferred to the POD (port of destination) and when the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Kristiansand (NOKRS) to Hamburg (DEHAM): match your cargo with container type
Would you like to ship a container from port of Kristiansand – (NO KRS) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is necessary to get a suitable container. They come in different sizes (20 foot, 40 foot) and multiple transport options (LCL shipping or FCL shipment). Many shipping lines operate on this route. The port has a good connection with surrounding cities. In the next chapter you can read all important information about the most common sizes and types. You may also like: LCL Shipping.
Details of a 20 foot container
20 foot containers (also known as dry van) is the most versatile container type. They are easy to transport, which results in lower shipping costs. Widely used for transporting household goods or international movings. Nice to know: 1 TEU is the indication for 1 20 foot container.
- This box offers a solution for shipping freight by sea.
- The size of a 20-foot container is: 5,9 x 2,4 x 2,4 meter.
- A 20’ft container can hold eleven pallets.
- The maximum allowable load is +/- 27.400 kg.
What you need to know about the 40 foot container
In addition to the small one, there is also a larger 40 foot container. Te 40ft is twice as big as the more standard 20ft. This makes it very economical for shipping large quantities of goods. Good to know: 40ft containers are also available as ‘high cube’ choice. Thereby you have a little more height. Ideal for tall items.
- Perfect for larger shipments.
- In terms of format, this type comes out to: 12 x 2,3 x 2,4 m.
- Up to 23 Europallets can be stuffed in a 40′ container.
- In terms of goods, there is a weight limit of +/- 28.900 kg.
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Information about FCL containers
If your goods don’t fit in a small (shared) container, than you can reserve your own full container. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. You don’t need to share your container with anyone else. It is a popular transport method: It guarantees a faster transit time, a smaller chance of damage to the freight and and it costs less at the bottom of the line. Important to mention: it is not suitable for importers and exporters with lower shipping volume and it is hard to book during peak season. Sending the sea freight from another port? Also see Antwerp to Kristiansand (NOKRS) and Rotterdam to Kristiansand (NOKRS).
- The concept of FCL is that your goods are stored in a fully owned container.
- Perfect for the transportation of large amounts.
- It is cheaper when the shipment uses more than 10 pallets.
- Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, COSCO, CMA CGM, MSC.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of LCL containers?
If you want to transport a small cargo by sea, you can ship it in a shared container with other shipments. This is known as 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, you can save on inventory costs and more flexible during intense shipping season. Worth mentioning: once you have more than half a container worth of goods, then it is usually more interesting to opt for FCL. The total shipping costs are related to the actual volume that the shipment occupies in a shared shipping container.
- The goal of LCL is that you make use of a partial container for the transportation.
- A suitable choice for transport with a size between 3,5 m3 – 13,5 m3.
- Freight costs are typically based on cargo volume.
- More Availability During Peak Season.
- Available at: e.g. HMM, ZIM, Yang Ming, Wan Hai, POL.
Various other types of containers
There is a wide range of boxes for shipping your items. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry van is the most used type worldwide. There are specially developed transport options for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, grain, flour, or other special goods. We explain everything below. You can also look further at transport options in Bluff (NZBLU), port of Plymouth (GBPLY), Umm Qasr (IQUQS) harbor and terminal Arica (CLARI).
- Bulk Containers: often used for dry bulk cargo like wheat, rice and corn.
- Flat Rack Containers: internationally used when the cargo cannot fit inside a standard box.
- Hard-Top Containers: the latter has a removable roof due to which the door header can be pivoted outside.
- High-Cube Containers: extremely functional for transporting light and large cargo.
- Insulated Containers: maintains the initial temperature and protects the interior from exterior conditions.
- Open-Top Containers: the top is open and is covered with a strong rubber tarpaulin rather than a solid roof.
- Palletwide Containers: are non-standard, uncommon containers with varying dimensions.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for moving temperature-sensitive cargo.
- Tank Containers: ideal for transport and distribution of bulk liquids.
- Ventilated Containers: for cargoes that require ventilation in transit.
Kind of freight: what do you want to transport by sea?
Importing cargo by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Kristiansand (NOKRS) have all kinds of advantages: attractive tariffs, it is great for transporting bulky goods and the Duty and VAT are much less expensive than air freight. Frequently chosen ocean cargo exported via sea lines are: neo bulk, liquid bulk, break bulk, dry bulk, containerized. You can read more about it in the section below.
- Car shipping: your vehicle (car/motorcycle) will be shipped safely and relatively cheaply.
- House Moving: fast and cheap way for international relocations.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects delivered quickly and reliably to another house.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. diesel, petroleum, chemicals, gasoline, kerosene, hydrogen.
- Dry Bulk: coal, iron ore, grain but also stuff like sand, rods, cement, sugar.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel has facilities to enable road or rail vehicles to roll on and roll off.
- Breakbulk: relates to trades where the cargoes are carried in unitized form.
- Retail & other: items like sports equipment, clothes, medical/pharmacy, toys, art and antiques and drinks, food, machines, shoes, fashion.
All about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Kristiansand lasts about 3 days. The total distance is about 600 nautical miles (NM). 1 NM is about 1.85 km. The total distance is 1111 kilometers. When you send something by sea, you have to pay close attention to ETD and ETA. ETD is about the expected departure time of the ship. ETA stands for Estimated time of arrival of the ship or truck. Shipping time is subject to condition of the hull, wind force and direction and type of cargo.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Kristiansand (Norway) are relatively cheap. The total cost depends on a number of factors like type of goods transported, transit time and currency. Fill out our form for a quote for your transport.
When sending goods to Kristiansand, then customs clearance is an important step. The following documents are important: Letter of Credit, Import/export Licenses, Insurance Certificate, Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Certificate of Origin. For questions or additional information, please contact the customs of Norway or navigate to the website of the port or the government (www.kristiansandhavn.no).
Incoterms are a set of 11 internationally-recognized rules that define the responsibilities of sellers and buyers. The most popular Incoterms for sea transport are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the selling party covers delivery of the goods to a ship, loading the goods onto the ship, and insuring the shipment until it reaches the port of destination specified by the buyer. By Free on Board (FOB) we mean the seller is responsible for all expenses delivering and loading the product onto the ship. Optionally one can also select one of the other Incoterms 2000 such as Carriage Paid To (CPT), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) & Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).