Container shipping Hamburg to Pecem
Are you interested in a way to ship a container from Hamburg to Pecem (BRPEC)? Sea freight offers many opportunities: it’s perfect for heavy and bulky items, it’s convenient and it has live tracking. Importing a container overseas with liquids or cars is very easy with e.g. Sinotrans. When you want to forward a container, you can choose from many different sizes and types of shipping containers. An important distinction is full containers (FCL) and a partial filled container (LCL). Via this website you will find up-to-date information regarding international transport Pecem (BR PEC). You will find useful information about the ways in which you can transport cargo by sea. On this website you can read a a practical step-by-step plan where we explain everything in 5 steps. Share your cargo and transport wishes and we will prepare a quote with low prices and great conditions.
- Ocean shipping is a professional, secure and affordable way to ship heavy and bulky goods.
- When we compare this to air freight, it is cheaper and there are less restrictions.
- Sea freight is excellent for international movings and exporting refrigerated cargo or cars and other vehicles.
- The Port of Pecem is a frequently chosen port in Brazil.
- The most commonly used containers are: twenty footers, forty footers and Flat Rack, Hard-Top, Dry Van, Tank, Open-Top, Refrigerated containers.
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Shipping to Pecem (BRPEC) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting large quantities of goods across the sea. Your articles are packed tightly in a container. The intermediary (freight forwarder) will reserve a container for you. A shipping vessel will be ready for your goods at the departing port Pecem (BR PEC), and will be shipped overseas to the addressee at the destination harbor. You can book various solutions like port-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port. In the following paragraph you will find practical information about the port of arrival.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Pecem |
| Country of destination | Brazil |
| Port Code | BRPEC |
| Transport Time | +/- 26 days |
| Shipping costs | $$$$ |
| Office address | Esplanada do Pecem, s/n – Distrito do Pecem, Sao Goncalo do Amarante, Ceara 62.674 – 000, Brazil |
| E-mail address | cearaportos@cearaportos.ce.gov.br |
| Website | www.cearaportos.ce.gov.br |
| Telephone number | 853315-1977 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Pecem
- Shipment details
Enter the origin of shipment and the POD (port of destination). Also indicate whether you prefer (FCL) full containers or (LCL) Less Container Load. Also select the desired size (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
- Loading the freight
To start with, ensure the freight is properly packaged. To prevent accidents, it is best to pack the freight on pallets. Make sure your cargo is labelled correctly.
- Export documents
When exporting goods to Pecem (BRPEC), you should think about several export documents (for fast customs clearance): packing list, commercial invoice, certificates of origin, packing declaration, export/import customs declaration. A Bill of Lading is a legal document that is provided to the shipper to confirm that the goods match the description listed on the paperwork and that the freight has been booked correctly.
- Choosing the Incoterms
An incoterm is a set of rules to define the responsibilities and costs between two parties correctly. The Incoterm states who will pay for things like transport, insurance and the relevant documents for transport. The most common incoterms are Free On Board (FOB), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Track shipment
Use cargo and container tracking to see where your cargo is at this moment. You can get a sms or mail when the ship is departed from Port of Loading (POL), has been transferred to the POD (port of destination) and when it has arrived at the final destination.
Sea freight from Pecem (BRPEC) to Hamburg (DEHAM): pick your container
Would you like to ship a container from port of Pecem – (BR PEC) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? Compare the options and find the right container type. They are available in different sizes (20-ft, 40-ft) and different terms and conditions (LCL shipping or FCL shipping). There are several international shipping lines that transport your cargo. Your cargo can be quickly transported to surrounding cities. In the following summary you will find extensive information and advice about the most popular products. Check also more information about Ventilated Container.
Explanation about a 20 ft container
Twenty Foot Containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most commonly type for shipment in ocean freight. They are quite easy to transport, so the transport costs are quite low. Very suitable for the transport of personal items or international movings. Good to know: A TEU is a standard container with a length of 20 feet.
- This box offers a solution for sending goods overseas.
- A 20-foot container know the following size description: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
- The container can be loaded with 11 pallets.
- The maximum load is about +/- 27.100 kg.
Advantages of a forty foot container
The 40-foot container offers twice as much space as the 20-footer. They are very suitable for e.g. industrial goods and retail products. This makes it very economical for shipping large quantities of goods. Tip: there are also special 40 foot containers such as the ‘high cube’ deal. Thereby you have a little more height. Very suitable for high products.
- Taller and bulkier than the standard containers.
- The format is universal: 12200 mm × 2440 mm × 2590 mm.
- It can hold 23-24 Euro pallets or 20-21 standard pallets in one row.
- The maximum load is +/- 28.700 kg.
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(FCL) Full Container
If your goods don’t fit in a small (shared) container, then renting a full container is the most interesting. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. You don’t have to share space with others. The advantages are great: Usually a faster transit time, less potential for damage and and it is cheaper per unit. Pay attention to the disadvantages: the transshipment is more complex and there is only limited availability. Departing from another port? Also check out Antwerp to Pecem (BRPEC) or Rotterdam to Pecem (BRPEC).
- The goal of FCL is that one single container is booked exclusively for the transportation of cargo.
- Perfect for the transportation of large amounts.
- When you send more than 10 standard pallets.
- Available at: e.g. Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, COSCO, ONE.
In which situations do I choose an LCL container?
If you want to transport a small cargo by sea, you can use be made of a shared container. Transport organizations describe that as Less Than Container Load (LCL). The premise of LCL is that multiple shippers’ goods are packed together. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: perfect for shipping small loads, you spend less on inventory space and it offers consistent weekly sailing schedules for sea freight. Worth mentioning: if your shipment takes up more than half a container, it is often cheaper to book a full container. LCL cost is calculated by volume and weight.
- LCL means that you make use of a partial container for the transportation.
- For low-volume shipments of between 4 m3 – 15,5 m3.
- You only pay for the space you are using.
- There is always sufficient availability (every season).
- Available at: e.g. POL, HMM, Wan Hai, Yang Ming, Evergreen.
Other types of containers and customization
The range of boxes is very varied for the international transport of your cargo by sea. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry van is the most used type worldwide. But there are also specific options for oils, grain, flour, or unique high value cargo. We’ve explained it all below. Also check other destinations such as Pasir Gudang (MYPGU), port of Tokyo (JPTYO), Shenzhen (CNSNZ) harbor and terminal HOUSTON (USHOU).
- Bulk Containers: used for transport of foodstuffs or bulk such as as grain, feedstuffs, spices.
- Flat Rack Containers: a flat rack only has walls or support post on the ends.
- Hard-Top Containers: have a steel roof instead of a tarp.
- High-Cube Containers: an intermodal storage unit with an external height of 9ft. 6in.
- Insulated Containers: perfect for storing goods that need a steady temperature.
- Open-Top Containers: ideal for bulky cargo such as machinery.
- Palletwide Containers: perfect for transporting cargo on europellets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are perfect for refrigerated transport of nutritional goods and medicaments.
- Tank Containers: are used to deliver hazardous and non-hazardous products.
- Ventilated Containers: is used for cargo which needs ventilation.
Main types of ocean freight: which items do you want to transport by sea?
Shipping stuff by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Pecem (BRPEC) have all kinds of advantages: you can ship large volumes at low costs, high sea vessel load capacity and the Duty and VAT are much less expensive than air freight. Much seen ocean cargo transported by sea include: neo bulk, break bulk, containerized, roll on/roll off, dry bulk. Below we explain some goods/cargo.
- Car shipping: your vehicle will be shipped safely and insured internationally.
- House Moving: excellent logistic support in case of relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects shipped to a new home.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. petroleum, kerosene, gasoline, chemicals, hydrogen, diesel.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain but also sand, rods, plates, salt.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a combination of road and sea transport for wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: are frequently packaged in smaller boxes: bags, boxes, cartons, crates, drums, or barrels/vats.
- Retail & other: load like electronic goods, clothes, medical/pharmacy, art and antiques, toys + food, fashion, furniture, machines, shoes.
FAQ: questions and answers about international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Pecem takes on average 26 days. The distance between the two ports is about 5900 nautical miles. That equates to 10927 km. If you ship something by sea, you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. ETD means the date and time the vessel will leave the dock. Estimated time of arrival (ETA) is the date and time that a shipment is predicted to arrive. The precise shipping time depends on the speed of the boat, wind force and direction and type and weight of cargo.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Pecem (Brazil) are relatively expensive. The actual costs are determined by various factors such as cargo volume and weight, transit time and incoterms. Message us for more information, a price proposal and transit time.
When you are exporting goods to Pecem, then there are some important customs clearance documents. Exporters need to include the following documents with their goods: Bill of Lading, Packing List, Import/export Licenses, Commercial Invoice, Certificate of Origin, Letter of Credit. For additional information and answers to questions then we advise you to contact the customs of Brazil or surf to the official website where you can read a lot of info (www.cearaportos.ce.gov.br).
Incoterms describe the roles of the buyer and the seller in an international trade agreement. For sea transportation, we usually use FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the selling party is responsible for the carriage of the goods up to the port of destination. With Free on Board (FOB), we mean that the seller has the responsibility for the cargo till the moment that it’s all loaded into the vessel. There are additionally more Incoterms 2000 like Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Ex Works (EXW), Free Carrier (FCA) and Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR).