Container shipping Hamburg to Onne
Do you need to ship a container from Hamburg to Onne (NGONN)? Sea freight has many advantages: you can ship many goods for an attractive price, it is economical and it is trustworthy. Transporting containers with freight like breakbulk or semi-finished goods is very easy with e.g. X-Press Feeders. Shipping lines offer various types of containers. Shipping by sea is primarily divided into two types: a full container for yourself (FCL) and a container with combined cargo (LCL). Via our transport specialists we give practical information for international transport Onne (NG ONN). You will find useful information about the different types of sea containers. For this we offer a a practical step-by-step plan where we explain everything in 5 steps. Send you shipping details and you will get a competitive quote with a competitive rate.
- Ocean shipping is a fast, trustworthy and inexpensive way to export or import international containers.
- When we compare it to air transport, it is cheaper and there are less restrictions.
- Sea freight provides services for worldwide removals and importing roll on/roll off or semi-finished goods.
- The Port of Onne is one of the most important ports in Nigeria.
- Commonly container types are: normal 20 & 40 foot, High Cube and Flat Rack, Insulated, Dry Van, Open-Top, Tank, Refrigerated containers.
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Shipping to Onne (NGONN) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is a cost-effective option to ship goods internationally. Your products are packed in shipping containers. Your freight forwarder have a special container prepared. A shipping vessel will be ready for your goods at the port of departure Onne (NG ONN), and will be shipped over the sea to the recipient at the POD. They can get you services like port-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port. In the following paragraph we offer useful information about the port of delivery.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Onne |
| Country of destination | Nigeria |
| Port Code | NGONN |
| Transport Time | +/- 21 days |
| Shipping prices | $$$ |
| Port address | Onne Port Complex, Onne, Nigeria |
| onneinfo@nigerianports.gov.ng | |
| Website | nigerianports.gov.ng |
| Phone | 23484239185 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Onne
- Details of your shipment
Enter the origin of shipment and the POD. Determine your container terms: full containers (FCL) or partial shipments (LCL). You can choose from a small or large container (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
- Packing the freight
To start with, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To transport the cargo in good condition, we advise to put everything on pallets. You must also put a label on the freight.
- Customs documents and procedures
When you transport your goods to Onne (NGONN), you must send various export documents (on behalf of national customs): packing list, export/import customs declaration, packing declaration, bill of lading, certificates of origin. A Bill of Lading is a required document released by a shipping agency or carrier to the shipper to confirm that the shipment is received in good order and that the load is prepared for shipping.
- Determine the desired Incoterm
Incoterms are relevant for traders to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The Incoterm defines who is the risk-bearing party for transport, insurance and the relevant documents for transport. These are the most commonly chosen terms in sea freight: Free On Board (FOB), Ex Works (EXW), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
- Ocean freight tracking
Use container track and trace to check where your shipping is at this moment. You can check the status when the freight has been departed from the port of origin (POO), arrived at Port of Discharge (POD) and when the cargo was transported to the ultimate recipient.
Sea freight from Onne (NGONN) to Hamburg (DEHAM): choosing a suitable container
Would you like to ship a container from port of Onne – (NG ONN) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is crucial to rent a suitable container. There are different sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and multiple transport options (FCL shipment or LCL shipping). Some main shipping lines are CMA CGM, Maersk. Major towns near the seaport are Okrika, Port Harcourt, Bugama, Abonnema, Opobo, Opobo, Aba, Owerri, Uyo, Yenagoa, Umuahia, Ikot Ekpene, Bende, Oron, Ughelli, Nkwerre, Ohafia, Calabar, Ihiala, Uga. Below we help you choose the right type and provide info about the most common sizes and types. We are happy to provide you with more information about Documents.
Important specifications of the 20 ft container
20 ft. containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most commonly used and most commonly available size. They are relatively easy to ship, which results in lower shipping costs. Suitable for different kinds of storage including personal stuff or international removals. Keep in mind: 1 TEU is equivalent to 1 20 feet long container.
- This box offers a solution for transporting cargo by sea.
- The size of a 20-foot container is: 5,9 x 2,4 x 2,4 meter.
- You can use 11 pallets on one tier.
- The maximum load is about +/- 27.000 kg.
Important specifications of the 40 ft container
The 40-foot container is identical to the 20-foot container, but once the size. Many kinds of products can be loaded and stored in it. This makes it very economical for shipping large cargo by sea. Tip: you can also choose a higher ‘high cube’ variant. Thereby you have a little more height. Very suitable for high products.
- Taller and bulkier than the standard containers.
- The format is universal: 12,2 x 2,44 x 2,59 meter.
- The FEU can hold between 20 and 24 pallets.
- In terms of goods, there is a weight limit of +/- 28.800 kg.
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What is a Full Container (FCL)?
When you want to ship large quantities of goods, then it is usually better to book a full container. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. All cargo space is used exclusively for you. This has multiple advantages: ideal transit time, a smaller chance of damage to the freight and you take advantage of economies of scale. There are also disadvantages: the transshipment is more complex and it is harder to unload the FCL shipment. There are also other departure ports. See for example Antwerp to Onne (NGONN) or Rotterdam to Onne (NGONN).
- The meaning of FCL is: one single container is booked exclusively for the transportation of cargo.
- Ideal for cargo with tight delivery schedules.
- When you send more than 10 standard pallets.
- Available at: e.g. MSC, COSCO, CMA CGM, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd.
Information about Less than container (LCL)
If your cargo does not fill a whole ocean freight container, you can ship it in a shared container with other shipments. Logistics experts treat that as a LCL (Less Than Container Load) agreement. The concept of LCL is that multiple shippers’ goods are packed together. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: freight costs are typically based on cargo volume, less inventory costs & management and it is faster during peak-season. Disclaimer: when you ship enough volume to fill more than half a container, then FCL is a better choice. The cost of LCL is based on the volume and weight of the packages.
- What we mean by LCL is that your cargo will be placed into a partial container.
- The best choice for a charge between 3 m3 and 13,5 m3.
- You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
- Can be booked via practical all shipping lines.
- Available at: e.g. Yang Ming, Wan Hai, Evergreen, POL, ZIM.
Other container types for special loads
The range of boxes is very diverse for ocean transport. Each type of cargo needs a different solution. The most common type is the Dry van. There are specially developed transport options for oil or petroleum, onions, potatoes, vegetables or high class goods. We’ve explained it all below. Are you looking for another destination? Also look at possibilities for Bugo (PHBUG), port of Iwakuni (JPIWK), Huangpu (CNHUA) harbor and terminal Geneva (CHGEN).
- Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods such as wheat, rice and corn.
- Flat Rack Containers: internationally used when the cargo cannot fit inside a standard box.
- Hard-Top Containers: with a hard steel roof that can be used or removed.
- High-Cube Containers: an intermodal storage unit with an external height of 9ft. 6in.
- Insulated Containers: for e.g. pharmaceutical products, fresh produce, beverages, frozen goods, and chemicals.
- Open-Top Containers: ideal for bulky cargo such as machinery.
- Palletwide Containers: more popular and common in the European continent.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for moving temperature-sensitive cargo.
- Tank Containers: are barrel-shaped vessels serving multi-purposes.
- Ventilated Containers: passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Main types of ocean freight: What do you want to ship?
Transporting goods by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Onne (NGONN) has many benefits: low tariffs, it is great for transporting bulky goods and very flexible. Frequently chosen ocean cargo transported by sea include: roll on/roll off, neo bulk, liquid bulk, break bulk, containerized. Below we tell you everything about it.
- Car shipping: your vehicle will be loaded and shipped to the port of your choice.
- House Moving: your belongings will be safe and secured with international relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): all your household effects shipped inexpensive and insured.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. biofuels, gasoline, chemicals, kerosene, diesel, hydrogen.
- Dry Bulk: coal, iron ore, grain but also stuff like coils, cement, plates, salt.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): one of the most flexible methods of shipping vehicles overseas.
- Breakbulk: goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
- Retail & other: freight like art and antiques, toys, medical/pharmacy, electronic goods, sports equipment and food, machines, drinks, shoes, fashion.
All you need to know about international transport (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Onne takes approximately 21 days. The total distance is approx. 4850 nautical miles (nmi). That is about 8982 kilometers. If you ship something by sea, there are 2 important values, ETD and ETA. ETD means the date and time the vessel will leave the dock. ETA means the Expected or Estimated Time of Arrival. The precise shipping time depends on vessel speed, weather conditions and any technical malfunctions.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Onne (Nigeria) are slightly above average. The final invoice amount is determined by various factors such as cargo weight, shipping time and conditions. We invite you to contact us for additional information, transit time and current rates.
When you are sending goods to Onne, then the customs clearance will also pass. You will need the following documentation: Letter of Credit, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Insurance Certificate, Import/export Licenses, Commercial Invoice. For additional information, you can contact the customs of Nigeria or surf to the official website where you can read a lot of info (nigerianports.gov.ng).
The Incoterms decide which party will cover insurance fees for the shipment. The most commonly used Incoterms are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporting party pays for all the costs up to and including the ocean freight to the required port. Free on Board (FOB) includes: the seller must arrange everything regarding delivering and loading the product onto the ship. One can also choose from one of the alternative Incoterms 2000: Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Carrier (FCA), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) + Delivered At Place (DAP), Cost and Freight (CFR), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).