Container shipping Hamburg to Port-au-Prince
You want to ship a container from Hamburg to Port-au-Prince (HTPAP)? Sea freight has many advantages: e.g. you can transport high volumes for a reasonable price, it is flexible and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Exporting a container overseas with food or furniture can be outsourced to e.g. Global Feeder Shipping LLC. When you are exporting, you can choose from and a wide range of container types. A big difference is being made between (FCL) Full Container Load and (LCL) Less Container Load. Via our portal you will find actual information for international transport Port-au-Prince (HT PAP). We share inside-information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. Further on you can read a step-by-step plan for starting exporters. Describe what you want to transport and we will send a quote with a competitive rate.
- Ocean shipping is a good, trustworthy and cost-effective way to ship your goods to the other side of the world.
- Compared to air freight, you can transport larger volumes for a better price.
- Sea freight is ideal for worldwide removals and the transit of break bulk or equipment.
- The Port of Port-au-Prince is an important logistics artery in Haiti.
- You can choose from many types and sizes of containers: 20 FT, 40 FT, 40FT HC and Dry Van, Flat Rack, Insulated, Refrigerated, Tank, Open-Top containers.
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Shipping to Port-au-Prince (HTPAP) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting large quantities of goods across the sea. Your articles are transferred in shipping containers. The freight forwarder will reserve a container for you. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the departure port Port-au-Prince (HT PAP), and will be shipped by ocean to the importer at the POD (port of destination). They can get you services like port-to-port, door-to-port, port-to-door or door-to-door. In the list below we share important information about the arrival port.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Port-au-Prince |
| Country of destination | Haiti |
| Port Code | HTPAP |
| Transport Time | +/- 26 days |
| Shipping rates | $$$$ |
| Port address | Blvd, La Saline, PO Box 616, Port-au-Prince, Haiti |
| apnpap@apn.gouv.ht | |
| Website | www.apn.gouv.ht |
| Phone number | 509223-2440 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Port-au-Prince
- Cargo details
Enter the departing port and the POD. Determine the desired transport method: a complete full container (FCL) or (LCL) Less Container Load. Also choose the size of the container (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
- Cargo preparations
To start with, your load need to be prepared in the right way. To avoid nasty accidents, we advise to put everything on pallets. Don’t forget to label the cargo!
- Customs documents and procedures
If you ship cargo to Port-au-Prince (HTPAP), you will have to provide required export documents (for fast customs clearance): export/import customs declaration, packing declaration, commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading. A Bill of Lading is a document or contract issued by the carrier or agent to confirm that the goods match the description listed on the paperwork and that they are ready to be shipped.
- Agree on who bears the risk (Incoterm)
An incoterm is a set of rules to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The agreed Incoterm determines 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), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Online Container & Freight Tracking System
Use the Online Container & Freight Tracking System to check where your freight is at this moment. They will send you a mail when the ship is registered at the POO (port of load), arrived at Port of Discharge (POD) and when the cargo was transported to the ultimate recipient.
Sea freight from Port-au-Prince (HTPAP) to Hamburg (DEHAM): find a container that suits your cargo
Are you planning to ship a container from port of Port-au-Prince – (HT PAP) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? The first step is to book the right container for your cargo. There are different sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and methods (FCL shipment or LCL shipping). Many shipping lines operate on this route. There is a good connection to important cities in the area. In the following summary you can read all important information about the most popular products. You can also click directly to information about Incoterms.
Advantages of a 20 FT container
20 FT containers (also known under the name dry van) is the most commonly type for shipment in ocean freight. It’s a very common and efficient size, which means they are cheaper to ship. Ideal for the transportation of bulk goods and personal items or international removals. Nice to know: TEU is equal to 1 20 Foot container.
- This box is a very suitable choice for sending goods with transport ships.
- A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: 5.90m x 2,35m x 2,39m.
- It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
- You can load it with maximum +/- 27.900 kilogram.
Advantages of a 40 FT container
The 40 foot container is the largest of the standard shipping containers. They can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier. It is especially intended for shipping large sea freight. Moreover, there are also special 40 foot containers such as the ‘high cube’ variant. This is one foot taller than a regular 40 ft. This ensures that your cargo/goods can be loaded higher.
- Often chosen for large loads.
- The format is almost always the same: 12.025m long x 2.352m wide x 2.393m high.
- The Forty Foot Equivalent Unit (FEU) can hold 20-24 pallets.
- Pay attention to the weight limit of +/- 28.200 kg.
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In which situations do I choose an FCL container?
I case you are going to ship a lot of stuff, then you better book an exclusive private full container. Within the logistics sector this is called FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share your container with anyone else. The benefits are great: It allows for a faster transit time, chance of damage is reduced to a minimum and it’s more cost-effective. There are also disadvantages: it is expensive for small loads and you have higher inventory costs. Sending the sea freight from another port? Also see Antwerp to Port-au-Prince (HTPAP) or Rotterdam to Port-au-Prince (HTPAP).
- What we mean by FCL is that the container only holds your cargo.
- Perfect for bulk, expensive and fragile goods.
- Relevant when you are sending more than 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, ONE, MSC, Maersk.
What is a LCL container and what are the benefits?
If you don’t prefer a full container, a shared container can be used. Logistics management organization handles this as a LCL (Less Than Container Load). LCL means that you just pay for the amount of space used in a single container. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: perfect for shipping small loads, you spend less on inventory warehousing space and it is faster during peak-season. Remark: if 50% of the container consists of your goods, then FCL is probably your best bet. LCL cost is calculated by volume and weight.
- With LCL transport, a partial container is booker for the freight.
- Cost effective for shipments between 2,5 m3 & 13,5 m3.
- Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
- Easier to book during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. HMM, ZIM, Evergreen, Wan Hai, POL.
Special containers for special freight
You can choose from many types of boxes for shipping your cargo. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. There are also special possibilities for liquids, flowers, fruit or very exclusive stuff. You can read all about it in the section below. Be sure to check out the transport options to Manila (PHMNL), port of Conakry (GNCKY), Cape Town (ZACPT) harbor and terminal Singapore (SGSIN).
- Bulk Containers: used for transportation of dry bulk cargo like wheat and other grain crops.
- Flat Rack Containers: internationally used when the cargo cannot fit inside a standard box.
- Hard-Top Containers: for shipping heavy to very heavy cargo.
- 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: enables oversized cargo such as timber and scrap metal to be loaded from the top.
- Palletwide Containers: specially designed for stowing large quantities of Euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for moving temperature-sensitive cargo.
- Tank Containers: a cylindrical-shaped container primarily made of stainless steel.
- Ventilated Containers: used to transport cargo with good moisture contents which requires ventilation while transit.
Main types of ocean cargo: What do you want to ship?
Shipping goods by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Port-au-Prince (HTPAP) has a lot of pluses: low tariffs, particularly interesting for bulk cargo and much more environmentally friendly than e.g. air freight. The most important ocean cargo exported via sea lines are: roll on/roll off, dry bulk, liquid bulk, break bulk, containerized. Below we tell you everything about it.
- Car shipping: it saves money and time to to have your vehicle shipped.
- House Moving: advice and support in the field of relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): quickly and easily ship your household effects to another city.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. hydrogen, chemicals, kerosene, biofuels, petroleum, gasoline.
- Dry Bulk: grain, iron ore, grain and sugar, coils, lumber, sand.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels designed to carry wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
- Retail & other: goods like clothes, art and antiques, electronic goods, toys, sports equipment or shoes, fashion, food, furniture, machines.
FAQ: Frequently asked questions about international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Port-au-Prince takes approx 26 days. The total distance is about 6000 nautical miles (NM). This is equivalent to 11112 km. If you make a sea shipment, you have to pay close attention to ETD and ETA. ETD means the Expected or Estimated Time of Departure. ETA means the Expected or Estimated Time of Arrival. The precise shipping time depends on the boat speed, wind force and wind direction and port inspection.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Port-au-Prince (Haiti) are relatively expensive. The total price tag is determined by various parts such as cargo volume and weight, period of the year and pickup charges and Fill in the request form for a completely free, no-obligation quote today.
When transporting goods to Port-au-Prince, then you must have the administration in order for customs clearance. You will need the following documentation: Packing List, Letter of Credit, Insurance Certificate, Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Import/export Licenses. For more detailed information please contact the customs of Haiti or take a look at the website (www.apn.gouv.ht).
Incoterms define the responsibilities and obligations of the buyer and seller. Popular terms for waterway transportation are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporter is responsible for the costs of transporting the cargo to the agreed port. The meaning of Free on Board (FOB) is the selling party is fully liable for the goods until they are loaded onto a shipping vessel. Other Incoterms 2000 you can choose from are: Free Carrier (FCA), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Ex Works (EXW), Carriage Paid To (CPT) and Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).