Container shipping Hamburg to Minneapolis
You want to ship a container from Hamburg to Minneapolis (USMES)? Sea freight is a convenient transport solution: you can ship many goods for an attractive price, it is efficient and you can track the cargo in real time. Transporting containers with freight like container cargo or machinery is easy with shippinglines like Maersk. They offer all kind of containers. An important distinction is a full container just for your freight (FCL) and partial shipments (LCL). Via our transport specialists we offer accurate information for the purpose of international transport Minneapolis (US MES). We offer useful information about the various sea container types. Further on you can read a 5 step export plan. Mail us with your needs and get a quote with low prices and great conditions.
- Ocean shipping is a professional, trustworthy and affordable way to ship your goods to anywhere in the world.
- Compared to air freight, you can transport larger volumes for a better price.
- Sea freight is ideal for worldwide movings and exporting food or cars.
- The Port of Minneapolis is a popular port in United States.
- Popular container types are: 20 FT, 40 FT, 40FT HC and Insulated, Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Tank, Refrigerated, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Minneapolis (USMES) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the most economical mode of global transportation. Your personal stuff is put on a container with pellets. The freight forwarder company will reserve a container for you. The cargo will be trucked to the shipping vessel at the port of origin Minneapolis (US MES), and will be shipped overseas to the terminal at the destination harbor. They offer solutions like port-to-door, door-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-port. In the list below you will find practical information about the arrival port.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Minneapolis |
| Country of destination | United States |
| Port Code | USMES |
| Transit Time | +/- 29 days |
| Shipping prices | $$$$ |
| Port address | 350 South Fifth Street Minneapolis, MN 55415 United States |
| united-states@containershippingservice.com | |
| Website | www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us |
| Phone | 612673-3000 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Minneapolis
- Cargo details
Enter the departing port and the arrival port. Also indicate whether you prefer a complete full container (FCL) or a partial filled container (LCL). You can also choose the size of the container (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
- Prepare your package
Firstly, your load need to be prepared in the right way. To prevent damage, we advise you to use pallets. Your load also need to be labelled in the right way.
- Customs documents and procedures
If you want to send cargo to Minneapolis (USMES), you should organize several export documents (on behalf of national customs): packing declaration, bill of lading, packing list, certificates of origin, commercial invoice. A Bill of Lading is a standard-form document issued by the carrier or agent to acknowledge that they have received the goods and that the freight has been booked correctly.
- Find your incoterms
Incoterms are relevant terms for worldwide shipping to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The agreed Incoterm determines who bears responsibility for e.g. shipment, insurance, documentation and customs clearance. Popular incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Free On Board (FOB), Ex Works (EXW).
- Online Container & Freight Tracking System
Use cargo and container tracking to see where your load is right now. You can see exactly when the shipping is departed from Port of Loading (POL), arrived at Port of delivery (POD) and when the cargo has reached its desired final destination.
Sea freight from Minneapolis (USMES) to Hamburg (DEHAM): pick a container
Would you like to ship a container from port of Minneapolis – (US MES) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is important to rent a suitable container. They come in different sizes (20 foot, 40 foot) and all kind of container conditions (LCL shipping or FCL shipping). We cooperate with several international shipping lines. The port has a good connection with surrounding cities. In the box below we help you choose the right type and provide info about the most commonly seen options for sea freight. You may also like: Cargo Security.
Important specifications of the 20 FT container
Twenty Foot Containers (sometimes also called dry van) is the most popular container size. They are easy to load, access, and handle, which means they are cheaper to ship. Suitable for different kinds of storage including personal effects or international movings. Nice to know: 1 TEU is equivalent to 1 20 feet long container.
- One of the most rented boxes for the transportation of cargo via ocean shipments.
- A 20-foot container has the following dimensions: 5.90m x 2,35m x 2,39m.
- Usually, 9-11 pallets are able to fit in one TEU.
- The maximum allowable load is +/- 27.600 kilogram.
Specifications of a 40 FT container
In addition to the small one, there is also a larger 40 foot container. Many kinds of products can be loaded and stored in it. All this makes it a very effective means for shipping large sea freight. What you may not know: people can also opt for the 40 foot container ‘high cube’ edition. It has an exterior height of 9’6” (1 foot taller than normal). Ideal for tall items.
- Taller and bulkier than the standard containers.
- The format is universal: L – 12.05M · W – 2.35M · H – 2.23M.
- It allows the transport of up to 28 pallets.
- The max. weight is limited to +/- 28.300 kg.
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(FCL) Full Container
f you have enough goods to fill one full container load, then it is usually better to book a full container. Freight carriers then talk about FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share space with others like LCL. There are many pluses: It allows for a faster transit time, chance of damage is reduced to a minimum and you take advantage of economies of scale. Pay attention to the disadvantages: it is unsuitable for small goods exporters and it is hard to book during peak season. Do you want to send items from another port? Check also Antwerp to Minneapolis (USMES) and Rotterdam to Minneapolis (USMES).
- FCL means that the container only holds your cargo.
- Ideal for bulk items and large-volume products.
- Relevant when you are sending more than 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. Maersk, ONE, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC.
Details about Less than container (LCL)
If your cargo does not fill an entire 20-foot or 40-foot container, it is often a good idea to pick a shared container. This is known as LCL (Less Than Container Load). LCL means that you share the space in the container and the shipping costs, with other businesses. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: you can send some good in a cheap way, less inventory costs & management and it offers consistent weekly sailing schedules for sea freight. Notable: when you ship enough volume to fill more than half a container, then FCL is a better choice. The total costs are calculated based on the volume and weight of the packages.
- What we mean by LCL is that you reserve space in a partial container.
- An excellent choice for cargo volumes between 3,5 m3 and 14 m3.
- Freight costs are typically based on cargo volume.
- Can be booked via practical all shipping lines.
- Available at: e.g. HMM, POL, ZIM, Yang Ming, Evergreen.
Information about other types of containers
There are many different types of boxes available for international cargo shipping. Shipping companies offer a suitable solution for every cargo type. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. There are innovative and special constructions for oil or petroleum, grain, flour, or unique high value cargo. We’ve explained it all below. Are you looking for another destination? Also look at possibilities for Mersin (TRMER), port of Salvador (BRSSA), Aratu (BRARB) harbor and terminal Bahia Blanca (ARBHI).
- Bulk Containers: used for transportation of dry bulk cargo like grain and coal.
- Flat Rack Containers: the walls allows for the loading of cargo from the top and/or sides.
- Hard-Top Containers: for shipping a wide range of dry cargo and mass freight.
- High-Cube Containers: are similar in structure to standard boxes, but a little taller.
- Insulated Containers: for e.g. pharmaceutical products, fresh produce, beverages, frozen goods, and chemicals.
- Open-Top Containers: for the transportation of goods like glass and marble blocks.
- Palletwide Containers: perfect for transporting cargo on europellets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers can hold cargo above or below freezing point.
- Tank Containers: for the transport of all types of bulk liquid by rail, road and sea.
- Ventilated Containers: also known as passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Main types of ocean cargo: what do you want to transport by sea?
Shipping stuff by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Minneapolis (USMES) has a lot of pluses: low maintenance cost, high sea vessel load capacity and eco-friendly. Popular types of ocean cargo exported via sea lines are: break bulk, liquid bulk, containerized, roll on/roll off, neo bulk. Below you will find a brief summary.
- Car shipping: your vehicle (car/motorcycle) will be shipped safely and relatively cheaply.
- House Moving: get your private goods shipped for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped precisely and neatly.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. gasoline, hydrogen, biofuels, chemicals, diesel, petroleum.
- Dry Bulk: coal, grain, iron ore and coils, rods, sand, lumber.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel type used for the transportation of cars and other automobiles.
- Breakbulk: ships carrying break-bulk cargo are often called general cargo ships.
- Retail & other: goods like sports equipment, toys, clothes, electronic goods, medical/pharmacy or fashion, machines, furniture, shoes, food.
All you need to know about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Minneapolis takes approximately 29 days. The total distance is approx. 6900 nautical miles (NM). 1 nautical mile is equivalent to 1.85 km. That makes the distance 12779 km. When you send something by sea, you will receive updates about the ETD and ETA. ETD means the Expected or Estimated Time of Departure. ETA means the expected date of arrival of an ocean carrier. The exact shipping time has several factors: draft and speed, the sea conditions and maintenance.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Minneapolis (United States) are relatively expensive. The actual costs are determined by a number of factors like cargo dimension, the total distance to the delivery destination and currency. Please contact us for a customised quote and extra info.
When sending goods to Minneapolis, then there are some important customs clearance documents. The following documents are important: Insurance Certificate, Import/export Licenses, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Bill of Lading, Letter of Credit. For additional information, then we advise you to contact the customs of United States or take a look at the website (www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us).
Incoterms describe the commercial arrangement between the buyer and the seller. Common sea freight incoterms are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporter 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. Content of a Free on Board (FOB) contract: the seller must arrange everything regarding the goods until they are loaded on a shipping vessel. Other commonly used Incoterms 2000 are e.g. Ex Works (EXW), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Free Carrier (FCA), Carriage Paid To (CPT) + Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Delivered At Place (DAP).