Container shipping Hamburg to Puerto Cortes
Are you looking for ways to ship a container from Hamburg to Puerto Cortes (HNPCR)? Sea freight is very useful: you can ship many goods for an attractive price, it’s convenient and you can track the cargo in real time. Transporting a container by sea with refrigerated cargo or vehicles can be outsourced to e.g. Matson. Freight forwarders offer a lot of container-types. Shipping by sea is primarily divided into two types: (FCL) full containers and partial shipments (LCL). Via our experts you will find lots of practical information for international transport Puerto Cortes (HN PCR). We provide extensive information about the different types of sea containers. For this we offer a practical step-by-step plan. Send us your details and we will prepare a quote with a competitive rate.
- Ocean shipping is an innovative, safe and cheap way to export or import international containers.
- When we compare this to air freight, it is far cheaper and you can easily transport large shipments.
- Sea freight is great for worldwide movings and shipping gas-based fuels or semi-finished goods.
- The Port of Puerto Cortes is a frequently chosen port in Honduras.
- Containers that are often transported are: twenty footers, forty footers and Insulated, Dry Van, Flat Rack, Refrigerated, Tank, Open-Top containers.
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Shipping to Puerto Cortes (HNPCR) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting items or goods by ship. Your products are put on a container with pellets. Your freight forwarder ensures that a container is ready. The cargo is transported by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of departure (POD) Puerto Cortes (HN PCR), and will be shipped over the ocean to the recipient at the arrival port. You can choose for: port-to-port, door-to-port, port-to-door or door-to-door. In the table below we share facts about the port of delivery.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Puerto Cortes |
| Country of destination | Honduras |
| Port Code | HNPCR |
| Transport Time | +/- 29 days |
| Shipping prices | $$$$ |
| Office address | 15 calle Este, entre 1era Ave. y Zona Libre., 1 Avenida, Puerto Cortés, Honduras |
| supciaco@enp.hn | |
| Website | www.enp.hn |
| Telephone number | (504)665-0192 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Puerto Cortes
- Details of your shipping
Enter the origin of shipment and the arrival port. Specify your preference: full containers (FCL) or a partial filled container (LCL). Also select the desired size (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
- Freight preparations
Firstly, ensure the cargo is packed appropriately for carriage. To avoid nasty accidents, it is a good idea to use pallets. Also make sure you have good labels.
- Common Export Documents
When you transport your cargo to Puerto Cortes (HNPCR), you will have to provide several export documents (to the national customs): commercial invoice, certificates of origin, packing declaration, export/import customs declaration, packing list. The meaning of a Bill of Lading is a contract issued by a Carrier to a Shipper, confirming goods were received in an acceptable condition and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
- Choosing the Incoterms
Incoterms are suitable terms in the transport-market to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. 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), Ex Works (EXW), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
- Shipping Container Tracking and Tracing
Use cargo tracking to see where your container is right now. You can check the status when the shipping is departed from the port of origin (POO), has been transferred to the POD (port of destination) and when the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Puerto Cortes (HNPCR) to Hamburg (DEHAM): select your container type
Would you like to ship a container from port of Puerto Cortes – (HN PCR) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? Make sure you book the right container for your cargo. There are different sizes (20-ft, 40-ft) and different ways to fill a container (FCL shipment or LCL shipment). There are several international shipping lines that transport your cargo. The port offers an excellent connection to surrounding cities. Below you can read all important information about the most commonly seen options for sea freight. We also offer more information about Road Freight.
Explanation of the 20 ft container
Twenty Foot Containers (which is a standard dry van) is the most common and available size. It’s a very common and efficient size, which give you lower handling and shipping costs. Suitable for all types of cargo, including furniture or international removals. Good to know: The acronym TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box is often used for transporting goods by means of shipping.
- The dimensions of a 20-foot container are: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
- It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
- In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.100 kilogram.
Explanation of the 40ft 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 quantities of goods. Also, people can also opt for the 40 foot container ‘high cube’ version. You have more height at your disposal. This way cargo can be stacked high.
- The ideal means of transport for large loads.
- The dimensions are the same internationally: 12031 x 2346 x 2383 mm.
- Up to 23 Europallets can be stuffed in a 40′ container.
- Pay attention to the weight limit of +/- 28.400 kg.
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Full Container (FCL)
When you want to ship large quantities of goods, then you better book an exclusive private full container. Freight forwarders then refer to it as FCL (Full Container Load). There is no need to share it with other shippers. It is a popular transport method: Usually a faster transit time, damage is lessened and you take advantage of economies of scale. There are of course also drawbacks: it is unsuitable for Small Packages and there is only limited availability. Do you want to send items from another port? Check also Antwerp to Puerto Cortes (HNPCR) and Rotterdam to Puerto Cortes (HNPCR).
- FCL means that you get the universal right to your own container.
- Very suitable for goods with a large dimension.
- Economically viable when the shipment occupies 15 m3 or more.
- Available at: e.g. MSC, COSCO, Maersk, ONE, CMA CGM.
(LCL) Less than container
With a small freight, it might be cheaper to book a partial shipment (shared container). Logistics experts treat that as a LCL (Less Than Container Load) agreement. With LCL transport, you share the space in the container and the shipping costs, with other businesses. There are many benefits like: it’s perfect for shipping small loads, the handling and insurance costs are limited and lower sourcing risk. Important: if you have a cargo load that is more than half a container unit, then FCL is probably a more favorable choice. The shipping costs are calculated on the basis of shipping dimensions, weight, and number of pieces.
- The meaning of LCL is: your cargo is shipped in a partial container.
- A suitable choice for transport with a size between 4 m3 & 16,5 m3.
- You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
- There is always sufficient availability (every season).
- Available at: e.g. Evergreen, Yang Ming, ZIM, Wan Hai, POL.
What other types of containers are there
There is a wide range of boxes for shipping your cargo. Each type of cargo requires a different approach. The Dry van is suitable for many common goods. Besides this, there are also applications for oil or petroleum, vegetables and fruit or very exclusive stuff. We’ve explained it all below. You can also check more information about shipping to Puerto Madryn (ARPMY), port of Oran (DZORN), Hamad (QAHMD) harbor and terminal Lae (PGLAE).
- Bulk Containers: often used for dry bulk cargo like wheat and grains.
- Flat Rack Containers: versatile containers that make it possible for you to ship unique cargo.
- Hard-Top Containers: for shipping heavy to very heavy cargo.
- High-Cube Containers: extremely functional for transporting light and large cargo.
- Insulated Containers: for e.g. pharmaceutical products, fresh produce, beverages, frozen goods, and chemicals.
- Open-Top Containers: is a shipping box without a roof.
- Palletwide Containers: ideal for transporting euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for moving temperature-sensitive cargo.
- Tank Containers: ideal for transport and distribution of bulk liquids.
- Ventilated Containers: specially for cargoes which have to be ventilated in transit.
Kind of cargo: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?
Transporting stuff by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Puerto Cortes (HNPCR) is very popular because of low tariffs, very safe and secure and minimal restrictions. The most important ocean cargo transported by sea include: roll on/roll off, liquid bulk, dry bulk, containerized, neo bulk. Below we give an explanation.
- Car shipping: your vehicle will be shipped safely and insured internationally.
- House Moving: affordable and reliable way for international relocations.
- Removals (Household Goods): quickly and easily ship your household effects to another city.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. petroleum, gasoline, diesel, kerosene, biofuels, hydrogen.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain and things like lumber, plates, cement, salt.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels that are used to carry wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
- Retail & other: goods like sports equipment, clothes, medical/pharmacy, toys, electronic goods & fashion, shoes, machines, drinks, food.
FAQ: Frequently asked questions about international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Puerto Cortes lasts about 29 days. The distance between the two ports is about 6800 nautical miles (M). 1 nautical mile is equivalent to 1.85 km. That makes the distance 12594 kilometers. If you choose transport 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 actual shipping time depends on condition of the hull and the propeller, sea weather condition and port inspection.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Puerto Cortes (Honduras) are relatively expensive. The total cost is subject to various features such as container size, shipping time and freight forwarder handling fees. Do not hesitate to contact us for a completely free, no-obligation quote today.
When you are exporting goods to Puerto Cortes, then customs clearance is an important step. You need to present the following documents: Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice, Import/export Licenses, Packing List, Letter of Credit, Insurance Certificate. For more information, you can contact the customs of Honduras or take a look at the website (www.enp.hn).
Incoterms define the responsibilities and obligations of the buyer and seller. The most commonly used Incoterms are CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the selling party arranges the cost and freight of bringing the goods to the required port. The meaning of Free on Board (FOB) is the seller must arrange everything regarding the cargo till the moment that it’s all loaded into the vessel. Other popular Incoterms 2000 are: Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Carrier (FCA), Ex Works (EXW), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) + Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered At Place (DAP).