Container shipping Hamburg to Nantong

Are you interested in a way to ship a container from Hamburg to Nantong (CNNTG)? Sea freight has many pluses: it is suitable to ship large volumes for low prices, you have low maintenance costs and it’s more than 50% cheaper than air. Transporting a sea container with breakbulk or personal goods is very easy with e.g. Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC). You can book and a wide range of container types. You have to choose between a full container just for your freight (FCL) and a container with combined cargo (LCL). Via containershippingservice.com we give accurate information about international transport Nantong (CN NTG). We share knowledge and practical information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. Besides this we share a a practical step-by-step plan where we explain everything in 5 steps. Fill out the form and we will prepare a quote with low prices and great conditions.

Ocean shipping is a quick, safe and low cost-way to ship high volume products.
Compared to air freight, it is far cheaper and you can easily transport large shipments.
Sea freight is great for worldwide relocations and shipping fruit or furniture.
The Port of Nantong offers excellent transit options in China.
Commonly container types are: 20 footers, 40 footers and Hard-Top, Dry Van, Insulated, Ventilated, Tank, Open-Top containers.

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Shipping to Nantong (CNNTG) from Hamburg (DEHAM)

Ocean freight shipping is a cost-effective solution for shipping goods across the seas internationally. Your products are wrapped up in shipping containers. The freight forwarder (the middleman) will arrange the container. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the port of Nantong (CN NTG), and will be transported by sea to the agent at the POD. You can book various solutions like door-to-door, port-to-port, port-to-door, door-to-port. In the table below we offer useful information about the port of destination.

Port of departure	Port of Hamburg (DEHAM)
Country of departure	Germany
Port of destination	Port of Nantong
Country of destination	China
Port Code	CNNTG
Transport Time	+/- 48 days
Shipping costs	$
Local address	Administration Office, 140 Renming Road (W), Nantong, Jiangsu 226005, China
Mail	ntpa@public.nt.js.cn
Website	www.ntport.com.cn/
Telephone number	865133513068

Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Nantong

Details of your shipping
Enter the origin of shipment and the arrival port. Decide how you want to export: (FCL) full containers or a partial filled container (LCL). You can choose from a small or large container (twenty foot, forty foot or a high cube).
Prepare your package
Primarily, ensure the freight is properly packaged. To limit damage, we advise to put everything on pallets. Make sure your cargo is labelled correctly.
Customs document
If you want to send goods to Nantong (CNNTG), you should think about special export documents (for the purpose of national customs): certificates of origin, commercial invoice, bill of lading, packing declaration, packing list. A Bill of Lading is a required document provided by a carrier to a shipper to acknowledge the receipt of cargo and that everything is ready to ship.
Make a choice for Incoterms
Freight forwarders make us of incoterms to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The chosen Incoterm decides who is responsible for e.g shipment, insurance, documentation and customs clearance. For freight by sea, these are the most popular terms: Free On Board (FOB), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW).
Cargo Track & Trace
Use cargo and container tracking to check where your shipping is at this moment. You can see in realtime when the cargo is departed from POL (Port of loading), arrived at the port of arrival (POD) and when the carrier arrived at the final location.

Sea freight from Nantong (CNNTG) to Hamburg (DEHAM): select the container that suits the freight

You need to ship a container from port of Nantong – (CN NTG) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? Compare the options and book the right container for your cargo. Based on your load you choose a size (20 foot, 40 foot) and different terms and conditions (FCL shipment or LCL shipment). Many shipping lines operate on this route. There is a good connection to important cities in the area. In the paragraph below you can compare all types and read more about the most popular container types. Our specialists also provide details about Paintings transport.

What you need to know about the 20 foot container

20. ft. containers (sometimes also called dry van) is the most popular container size. They are very efficient, which results in lower shipping costs. Suitable for different kinds of storage including furniture or international removals. Good to know: 1 TEU is the indication for 1 20 foot container.

One of the most rented boxes for transporting cargo via the ocean.
A 20-foot container know the following size description: 5,9 x 2,4 x 2,4 meter.
You can use 11 pallets on one tier.
You must take into account a maximum permitted weight of +/- 27.100 kilogram.

What you need to know about the 40 foot container

A 40 foot container is widely used on (standard) ships. Many kinds of products can be loaded and stored in it. This makes it a very popular choice for shipping large volumes of cargo. Also, people can also opt for the 40 foot container ‘high cube’ choice. It is about one foot taller than a normal box. This makes them particularly useful for niche applications.

Taller and bulkier than the standard containers.
The dimensions are as follows: 12200 mm × 2440 mm × 2590 mm.
The Forty Foot Equivalent Unit (FEU) can hold 20-24 pallets.
The maximum load is +/- 28.000 kg.

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In which situations do I choose an FCL container?

If you have enough goods to fill an entire container, then you can book your own full container. Freight carriers then talk about FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share space with others like LCL. This has multiple advantages: efficient transit time, damage is lessened and and it costs less at the bottom of the line. Important to mention: it is expensive for small loads and it is harder to unload the FCL shipment. Transporting cargo from another port? Also see Antwerp to Nantong (CNNTG) or Rotterdam to Nantong (CNNTG).

The concept of FCL is that the volume is large enough to fill a whole container by one customer.
Ideal for cargo with tight delivery schedules.
It is cheaper when the shipment uses more than 10 pallets.
Available at: e.g. MSC, ONE, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk.

What is a LCL container and what are the benefits?

If you want to transport a small cargo by sea, inquire about the possibilities for a shared container. Transport organizations describe that as Less Than Container Load (LCL). The goal of LCL is that shipments from various parties are combined to fill up one container. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: perfect for shipping small loads, you spend less on inventory space and easy time-management and scheduling. Notable: if your shipment takes up more than half a container, it is often cheaper to book a full container. The cost of LCL is based on volume, usually in cubic meters (CBM).

The meaning of LCL is: you transport your cargo via a partial container.
Cost effective for shipments between 4 m3 and 13,5 m3.
Deal for cargo that does not fill the entire container.
There is always sufficient availability (every season).
Available at: e.g. Wan Hai, ZIM, Yang Ming, HMM, POL.

Other types of containers and customization

There are many different types of boxes available for ocean transport. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. There are innovative and special constructions for liquid bulk, grain, flour, or other special goods. You can read more about it below. Are you looking for another destination? Also look at possibilities for Iquique (CLIQQ), port of Bergen (NOBGO), Beirut (LBBEY) harbor and terminal Puerto de Tampico (MXTAM).

Bulk Containers: used for transportation of dry bulk cargo like wheat and grains.
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: ideal when a slightly larger volume capacity is needed.
Insulated Containers: ideal for Storage or Shipping Dry Goods.

Open-Top Containers: for exporting products that don’t fit in a regular container.
Palletwide Containers: more popular and common in the European continent.
Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for cold storage like perishables, frozen goods and pharmaceutical products.
Tank Containers: a cylindrical-shaped container primarily made of stainless steel.
Ventilated Containers: specially for cargoes which have to be ventilated in transit.

Kind of load: What do you want to ship?

Shipping cargo by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Nantong (CNNTG) has a lot of pluses: you can ship large volumes at low costs, very safe and secure and much more environmentally friendly than e.g. air freight. The main categories of ocean cargo shipped via sea routes are: break bulk, neo bulk, containerized, liquid bulk, dry bulk. Below you will find a brief summary.

Car shipping: transport your vehicle to the other side of the world.
House Moving: solid help and assistance for relocation.
Removals (Household Goods): Ships your household effects / furniture quickly and affordable.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. hydrogen, chemicals, biofuels, diesel, kerosene, petroleum.
Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain but also lumber, sugar, plates, salt.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): a type of shipping that is used for transporting things such as vehicles.
Breakbulk: ships carrying break-bulk cargo are often called general cargo ships.
Retail & other: items like art and antiques, electronic goods, sports equipment, clothes, toys + food, machines, fashion, furniture, drinks.

All about international transport (FAQ)

How long does it take to ship from Hamburg to Nantong?

Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Nantong takes on average 48 days. The distance to be covered is about 11300 nautical miles (M). 1 NM is about 1.85 km. The total distance is 20928 km. When you export something, you will receive updates about the ETD and ETA. ETD is about the expected departure time of the ship. ETA means the Expected or Estimated Time of Arrival. There are many factors that determine the final shipping time: condition of the hull and the propeller, wind force and direction and type and weight of cargo.

How much does it cost to ship a container to Nantong (CNNTG)?

Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Nantong (China) are relatively cheap. The total costs are determined by various parts such as cargo dimension, season and currency. Request a quote without obligation for a customised quote and extra info.

Which customs documents do I need for a shipment?

When you send goods to Nantong, then you must have the administration in order for customs clearance. You need to present the following documents: Commercial Invoice, Import/export Licenses, Insurance Certificate, Packing List, Letter of Credit, Bill of Lading. For more information about these duties then we advise you to contact the customs of China or take a look at the website (www.ntport.com.cn/).

What incoterm should I use for shipping?

Incoterms define the responsibilities of sellers and buyers for the delivery of goods under sales contracts. For transport by ship we usually use FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the selling party arranges the costs of transporting the cargo to the port of destination specified by the buyer. Free on Board (FOB) means the seller is responsible for all expenses the cargo till the moment that it’s all loaded into the vessel. Optionally one can also select one of the other Incoterms 2000 such as Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Carrier (FCA), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Ex Works (EXW) + Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Delivered At Place (DAP), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).