Container shipping Hamburg to Puerto Barrios

You are planning to ship a container from Hamburg to Puerto Barrios (GTPBR)? Sea freight offers many opportunities: it’s perfect for heavy and bulky items, it’s convenient and it is eco-friendly. Shipping a container with sea freight such as ro-ro or vehicles can be facilitated by shippinglines like Wan Hai Lines. There are many different types of shipping containers. There is made a difference between full containers (FCL) and a partial filled container (LCL). Via our experts we share accurate information for international transport Puerto Barrios (GT PBR). We share knowledge and comprehensive information about the ways in which you can transport cargo by sea. For this we offer a export plan in 5 steps. Send you shipping details and receive a quote with market prices.

Ocean shipping is a good, sure and relatively cheap way to ship your goods to anywhere in the world.
Compared to air transport, you have lower costs and more time for document processing.
Sea freight provides services for worldwide movings and importing liquid bulk or motorbikes.
The Port of Puerto Barrios is a popular port in Guatemala.
You can choose from the following containers: normal 20 & 40 foot, High Cube and Insulated, Dry Van, Flat Rack, Refrigerated, Ventilated, Open-Top containers.

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Shipping to Puerto Barrios (GTPBR) from Hamburg (DEHAM)

Ocean freight shipping is one of the most economical forms of transporting goods internationally. Your products are packed tightly in a container. The intermediary (freight forwarder) ensures that a container is ready. The freight goes by truck to the shipping vessel at the departure port Puerto Barrios (GT PBR), and will be shipped overseas to the recipient at the POD. They can get you services like port-to-door, door-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-port. In the table below you will find some basic data of the port of arrival.

Port of departure	Port of Hamburg (DEHAM)
Country of departure	Germany
Port of destination	Port of Puerto Barrios
Country of destination	Guatemala
Port Code	GTPBR
Transportation time	+/- 30 days
Shipping costs	$$$$
Port address	9a. Calle 1a. y 2a. Ave., Terminal Portuaria, Puerto Barrios, Guatemala
E-mail address	guatemala@containershippingservice.com
Website	www.puertobarriosonline.com/
Phone number	920-1500

Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Puerto Barrios

Select shipment details
Enter the port of departure and the arrival harbour. Also indicate whether you prefer a full container for yourself (FCL) or (LCL) and partial shipments. You also choose the size of the container (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
Cargo preparations
Obviously, make sure the freight is packed securely. To limit damage, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. Your load also need to be labelled in the right way.
Customs documents and procedures
If you are going to transport cargo to Puerto Barrios (GTPBR), you should organize various export documents (for the purpose of national customs): commercial invoice, packing declaration, export/import customs declaration, bill of lading, certificates of origin. A Bill of Lading is a required document that is completed by a carrier to confirm that the shipment is received in good order and that the freight has been booked correctly.
Determine the desired Incoterm
An incoterm is a set of rules to agree on the most important contractual terms and obligations for global trade. The chosen Incoterm decides who is the risk-bearing party for shipment, insurance, documentation and customs clearance. These are the most commonly chosen terms in sea freight: Free On Board (FOB), Ex Works (EXW), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
Online Container & Freight Tracking System
Use the track and trace service to check where your shipping is at this moment. You can see in realtime when the shipping is departed from Port of Loading (POL), arrived at Port of Destination (POD) and when the carrier arrived at the final location.

Sea freight from Puerto Barrios (GTPBR) to Hamburg (DEHAM): pick a container

Are you planning to ship a container from port of Puerto Barrios – (GT PBR) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? An important starting point is to get a suitable container. There are smaller and bigger boxes (20ft & 40ft) and different container specifications (FCL shipping or LCL shipping). You can have your cargo transported by multiple shipping lines. The port has a good connection with surrounding cities. Below we put everything together and offer information about the most popular boxes. You can also click through to our page about Air Freight vs Ocean Freight.

Explanation of the 20ft container

20-foot containers (also known as dry van) is the most common and available size. They are easy to load, access, and handle, which results in lower shipping costs. Ideal for the transportation of bulk goods and furniture and international removals. Some extra info: 1 TEU is equivalent to 1 20 feet long container.

The most commonly used box for the shipment of goods in ocean freight.
The dimensions of a 20-foot container are: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
A 20 foot holds 11 pallets in one tier.
The maximum load is about +/- 27.100 kilogram.

Explanation of the 40 foot container

Besides the 20-foot, the 40-foot container is another popular option. They can carry far more cargo at once. It is especially intended for shipping large sea freight. Tip: there are also special 40 foot containers such as the ‘high cube’ variant. They are 1 foot higher than a regular container. Ideal if you have high cargo.

They are ideal for big shipments.
In terms of format, this type comes out to: L – 12.05M · W – 2.35M · H – 2.23M.
1 FEU fit up to 20 Standard Pallets, and 24 Euro Pallets.
Pay attention to the weight limit of +/- 28.100 kilogram.

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What is a Full Container (FCL)?

If you have enough goods to fill an entire container, then you can book your own full container. Transport specialists call this Full Container Load (FCL). You don’t need to share space with others like LCL. There are many pluses: Usually a faster transit time, a smaller chance of damage to the freight and and it is cheaper per unit. You have to pay attention to a few things: the transport over land is more complex (truck) and there is only limited availability. Departing from another port? Also check out Antwerp to Puerto Barrios (GTPBR) and Rotterdam to Puerto Barrios (GTPBR).

The idea of FCL is that you temporarily own a complete container.
Perfect for the transportation of large amounts.
Economically viable when the shipment occupies 15 m3 or more.
Available at: e.g. MSC, COSCO, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM.

When is a LCL container a good choice?

If your cargo does not fill an entire 20-foot or 40-foot container, then your freight will be bundled with other freights. Logistics experts treat that as a LCL (Less Than Container Load) agreement. The premise of LCL is that you share the space in the container and the shipping costs, with other businesses. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: freight costs are typically based on cargo volume, the handling and insurance costs are limited and more options during peak shipping season. Important: if 50% of the container consists of your goods, then it is often more interesting to go for an FCL shipping. The cost of the shipment is determined by volume and weight.

The premise of LCL is that your cargo is shipped in a partial container.
The best choice for a charge between 2,5 m3 & 13,5 m3.
Deal for cargo that does not fill the entire container.
There is always sufficient availability (every season).
Available at: e.g. Evergreen, ZIM, Wan Hai, Yang Ming, HMM.

What other types of containers are there

The range of boxes is very varied for the shipment of your goods. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The most common type is the Dry van. There are specially developed transport options for liquids, vegetables and fruit or very expensive items. Our specialist has placed a summary below. You can also look further at transport options in ICD Sanathnagar (INSNF), port of Buenos Aires (ARBUE), Oslo (NOOSL) harbor and terminal Genoa (ITGOA).

Bulk Containers: used to ship a broad range of dry cargo like grain and coal.
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: perfect for large, oversized, tall, and bulky items.
Insulated Containers: for e.g. pharmaceutical products, fresh produce, beverages, frozen goods, and chemicals.

Open-Top Containers: for exporting products that don’t fit in a regular container.
Palletwide Containers: the ideal type for transporting many euro pallets.
Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for the food and beverage industries.
Tank Containers: are barrel-shaped vessels serving multi-purposes.
Ventilated Containers: specially for cargoes which have to be ventilated in transit.

Cargo types: what do you want to transport by sea?

Importing stuff by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Puerto Barrios (GTPBR) has lots of advantages: low rates, high sea vessel load capacity and much more environmentally friendly than e.g. air freight. Much seen ocean cargo that are transported by sea are: break bulk, containerized, neo bulk, liquid bulk, roll on/roll off. You can read more about it in the section below.

Car shipping: your vehicle (car/motorcycle) will be shipped safely and relatively cheaply.
House Moving: excellent logistic support in case of relocation.
Removals (Household Goods): Ships your household effects / furniture quickly and affordable.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. chemicals, petroleum, hydrogen, gasoline, biofuels, diesel.
Dry Bulk: grain, coal, iron ore but also rods, lumber, salt, coils.
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: load like art and antiques, clothes, medical/pharmacy, sports equipment, toys or food, fashion, machines, furniture, drinks.

Everything about international transportation (FAQ)

What is the shipping time from Hamburg to Puerto Barrios?

Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Puerto Barrios takes on average 30 days. The ship has to cover a distance of about 7000 nautical miles (M). 1 nautical mile is equivalent to 1.85 km. That makes the distance 12964 kilometers. When you send something by sea, you get 2 types of important values: 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. The shipping time is determined on the basis of the speed of the boat, weather and type of cargo.

How expensive is shipping a container to Puerto Barrios (GTPBR)?

Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Puerto Barrios (Guatemala) are relatively expensive. The actual costs are determined by a number of factors like the size of the container, the total distance to the delivery destination and currency. Fill in the application form for current rates and transit times.

What customs documents are required for international shipping?

When transporting goods to Puerto Barrios, then you should also think about customs clearance. The following documents are required: Certificate of Origin, Letter of Credit, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Insurance Certificate. If you are not sure whether you will be charged extra or not, please contact the customs of Guatemala or take a look at the website (www.puertobarriosonline.com/).

What incoterm should I use for shipping?

The Incoterms tell us: Who is organising carriage and insurance? The two most important Incoterms in sea transport are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the seller takes care of the costs of transporting the cargo to the named port of destination. Content of a Free on Board (FOB) contract: the seller takes care of delivering and loading the product onto the ship. Other Incoterms 2000 you can choose from are: Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) + Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP).