Container shipping Hamburg to Onahama

Are you looking for ways to ship a container from Hamburg to Onahama (JPONA)? Sea freight has many advantages: e.g. you can transport high volumes for a reasonable price, it is efficient and it is eco-friendly. Exporting a container overseas with refrigerated cargo or factory parts is very easy with e.g. Regional Container Lines. Freight forwarders offer all kind of containers. You have to choose between a full container just for your freight (FCL) and a container with combined cargo (LCL). Via this website we give helpful information regarding international transport Onahama (JP ONA). We provide useful information about the different types of sea containers. You can make use of our step-by-step plan for starting exporters. Please send us an inquiry with your requirements and we will send a quote with low prices and great conditions.

Ocean shipping is an innovative, trustworthy and inexpensive way to export or import international containers.
When we compare this to air freight, it is cheaper and there are less restrictions.
Sea freight is perfect for worldwide movings and the transportation of breakbulk or consumer goods.
The Port of Onahama is an important logistics artery in Japan.
Popular container types are: normal 20 & 40 foot, High Cube and Insulated, Hard-Top, Dry Van, Open-Top, Tank, Refrigerated containers.

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Shipping to Onahama (JPONA) from Hamburg (DEHAM)

Ocean freight shipping is the process of shipping goods by sea using containers. Your articles are packed in shipping containers. The intermediary (freight forwarder) ensures that a container is ready. The cargo is transported by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of departure Onahama (JP ONA), and will be shipped over the sea to the agent at the port of destination. You need to make a choose out of: port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port or port-to-door. In the following paragraph we share facts about the port of delivery.

Port of departure	Port of Hamburg (DEHAM)
Country of departure	Germany
Port of destination	Port of Onahama
Country of destination	Japan
Port Code	JPONA
Transit Time	+/- 57 days
Shipping costs	$
Office address	38-1 Aza-Tatsumi-cho, Onahama, Fukushima 971-8101, Japan
Mail	port-harbour@mail.pref.fukushima.jp
Website	www.pref.fukushima.jp
Phone	24-521-7496

Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Onahama

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Enter the port of origin (POO) and the destination harbor. Determine your container terms: Full Container Load (FCL) or a shared container (LCL). Also choose the dimensions of the container (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
Freight preparations
To begin, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To ensure that the cargo remains in good condition, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. Don’t forget to label the cargo!
Export documents
When exporting cargo to Onahama (JPONA), you must send required export documents (on behalf of national customs): bill of lading, export/import customs declaration, certificates of origin, packing declaration, packing list. The meaning of a Bill of Lading is a contract released by a shipping agency or carrier to the shipper confirming goods were received in an acceptable condition and confirm that the items are well packed for shipment.
Incoterms for transport
Incoterms are relevant for traders to define the seller’s and buyer’s responsibilities. The agreed Incoterm determines who will pay for things like shipment, insurance, documentation and customs clearance. Much chosen incoterms are Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Free On Board (FOB), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
Ocean freight tracking
Use cargo and container tracking to check where your load is at this moment. You can check easily when the vessel is departed from Port of Loading (POL), arrived at Port of Discharge (POD) and when the cargo has reached its final destination.

Sea freight from Onahama (JPONA) to Hamburg (DEHAM): find a container that suits your cargo

You are going to ship a container from port of Onahama – (JP ONA) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is necessary to find the right container type. They are available in different sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and methods (LCL shipping or FCL shipment). There are several international shipping lines that transport your cargo. There is a good connection to important cities in the area. In the paragraph below we put everything together and offer information about the most popular boxes. You may also like: Container types.

Details of a 20 ft container

20 foot containers (some people call it dry van) is the most popular container size. They are quite easy to transport, that means they are quite cheap. Particularly suitable for the transport of furniture or international removals. What you might not know: A TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.

This box is often used for transporting goods by means of shipping.
A 20-foot container has a surface area of: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
The container can be loaded with 11 pallets.
In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.600 kilogram.

Explanation of the 40 FT container

The 40-foot container offers twice as much space as the 20-footer. They can carry far more cargo at once. This makes it a popular choice for shipping large cargo by sea. Also, there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ deal. Thereby you have a little more height. Ideal for tall items.

Very popular with large and bulky goods.
The dimensions are the same internationally: L 12.19m x W 2.44m x H 2.59m.
It allows the transport of up to 28 pallets.
The maximum load is +/- 28.500 kilogram.

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Details about Full Container (FCL)

f you have enough goods to fill one full container load, then a full container is often worth it. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. You don’t have to share space with others. There are many advantages to it: It guarantees a faster transit time, limited damage risk and you take advantage of economies of scale. There are also disadvantages: the transport over land is more complex (truck) and you have higher inventory costs. Transporting cargo from another port? Also see Antwerp to Onahama (JPONA) or Rotterdam to Onahama (JPONA).

FCL means that your goods are stored in a fully owned container.
Used by all major manufacturers and shipping companies.
For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, COSCO, ONE, MSC.

Information about Less than container (LCL)

If you want to transport a small cargo by sea, you can ship it in a shared container with other shipments. You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. What we mean by LCL is that you only pay for the space you need in a shipping container. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: freight costs are typically based on cargo volume, you can save on inventory costs and it offers consistent weekly sailing schedules for sea freight. Notable: once you have more than half a container worth of goods, then it is often more interesting to go for an FCL shipping. The shipping rates are based on volume and weight.

The premise of LCL is that your cargo will be placed into a partial container.
A good solution for shipping volumes between 4 m3 – 16,5 m3.
You only pay for the space you are using.
Easier to book during peak season.
Available at: e.g. POL, Evergreen, HMM, Yang Ming, Wan Hai.

What other types of containers are there

There are many different types of boxes available for shipping your items. Shipping companies offer a suitable solution for every cargo type. The Dry Van is most commonly used in maritime transport. There are also special possibilities for liquid bulk, grain, flour, or very expensive items. We give a short explanation below. We also provide more information about sea transportation to Grangemouth (GBGRG), port of Ancona (ITAOI), Riga (LVRIX) harbor and terminal Montevideo (UYMVD).

Bulk Containers: often used for dry bulk cargo like as grain, feedstuffs, spices.
Flat Rack Containers: a flat rack only has walls or support post on the ends.
Hard-Top Containers: used for bulk cargo like cement, automotive, construction goods, steel, etc.
High-Cube Containers: perfect for carrying larger sized cargo and storing bigger items.
Insulated Containers: for shipping fresh products and keep up their freshness.

Open-Top Containers: the top is open and is covered with a strong rubber tarpaulin rather than a solid roof.
Palletwide Containers: are adequate for shipping Euro-pallets because of the interior dimensions.
Refrigerated Containers: reefers are big fridges that are used to transport temperature controlled cargoes.
Tank Containers: for the transport of all types of bulk liquid by rail, road and sea.
Ventilated Containers: ventilation is provided by openings in the top and bottom side rails.

Main types of ocean freight: What do you want to ship?

Importing stuff by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Onahama (JPONA) is very popular because of low rates, it is effective for large quantities of goods and minimal restrictions. Relevant ocean cargo categories imported via sea shipping includes: containerized, dry bulk, neo bulk, roll on/roll off, break bulk. Below we tell you everything about it.

Car shipping: your vehicle (car/motorcycle) will be shipped safely and relatively cheaply.
House Moving: choose reliable transport options for personal items (relocation).
Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects shipped to a new home.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. petroleum, biofuels, kerosene, diesel, hydrogen, gasoline.
Dry Bulk: coal, iron ore, grain but also stuff like sand, rods, sugar, lumber.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): a combination of road and sea transport for wheeled cargo.
Breakbulk: cargo that is transported in bags, boxes, crates, drums or barrels.
Retail & other: load like sports equipment, clothes, art and antiques, toys, medical/pharmacy and machines, food, fashion, furniture, shoes.

All about international transport (FAQ)

What is the transit time from Hamburg to Onahama?

Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Onahama takes around 57 days. The distance to be covered is about 13600 nautical miles (NM). That equates to 25187 km. When you have booked a sea freight you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. ETD means the expected departure time of the vessel. Estimated time of arrival (ETA) is the date and time that a shipment is predicted to arrive. Shipping time is subject to draft and speed, wind force and wind direction and type and weight of cargo.

What is the total price of shipping a container to Onahama (JPONA)?

Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Onahama (Japan) are relatively cheap. The total sum is determined by various factors such as type of container, the total distance to the delivery destination and pickup charges and Contact us for a price proposal and transit times.

What customs documents are needed?

When you are sending goods to Onahama, then you should also think about customs clearance. You need to present the following documents: Insurance Certificate, Packing List, Commercial Invoice, Letter of Credit, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin. For additional information and answers to questions please contact the customs of Japan or view the website of the port/government (www.pref.fukushima.jp).

What incoterm is the most appropriate?

Incoterms are a set of standardized terms of delivery terms used international trade. Two of the most common Incoterms are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the selling party arranges transportation and insurance to the named port of destination. With Free on Board (FOB), we mean that the seller takes care of the goods until they are loaded on a shipping vessel. Other popular Incoterms 2000 are: Free Carrier (FCA), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) + Delivered At Place (DAP), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).