Container shipping Hamburg to Altamira

Table of contents

• Shipment to harbor Altamira from Hamburg (Germany)
• Container export tips in May 2024
• Different types and dimensions of containers
  • Important specifications of the 20 ft container
  • Advantages of a forty foot container
  • When is FCL a good choice?
  • Is Less than container (LCL) an option for you?
  • Other container types for special loads
• Major Types of Cargo Transported by Sea
• Everything about international transportation (FAQ)

Explanation about a 20 ft container

20 foot containers (some people call it dry van) is the most common and available size. They are relatively easy to ship, which results in lower shipping costs. Ideal for the transportation of bulk goods and personal effects and removals. What you might not know: 1 TEU is the indication for 1 20 foot container.

• The most commonly used box for shipping freight by sea.
• A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: 6058mm x 2438mm x 2891mm.
• It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
• You can load it with maximum +/- 27.200 kilogram.

What you need to know about the 40 FT container

The 40 foot container is the big brother of the 20 foot model. Many types of goods can be shipped within these boxes. All this makes it a very effective means for shipping large cargo by sea. Finally, there are also special extra tall ‘high cube’ variant. This is one foot taller than a regular 40 ft. This way cargo can be stacked high.

• Very suitable for large loads.
• The format is universal: 12 x 2,3 x 2,4 m.
• 1 FEU fit up to 20 Standard Pallets, and 24 Euro Pallets.
• In terms of weight fits maximum: +/- 28.600 kg.

In which situations do I choose an FCL container?

If your cargo is so large that you can fill an entire container, then it is usually better to book a full container. Freight carriers then talk about FCL (Full Container Load). All cargo space is used exclusively for you. There are many pluses: It allows for a faster transit time, a smaller chance of damage to the freight and the rates are more favorable. Important to mention: the transshipment is more complex and you have higher inventory costs. Sending the sea freight from another port? Also see Antwerp to Puerto de Altamira (MXATM) or Rotterdam to Puerto de Altamira (MXATM).

• The premise of FCL is that the whole container is intended for one shipper.
• Load directly from factory or storage.
• Recommended for shipments from 15 m3.
• Available at: e.g. ONE, CMA CGM, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO.

(LCL) Less than container

If you want to transport a small cargo by sea, a shared container can be used. Logistics experts treat that as a LCL (Less Than Container Load) agreement. The goal of LCL is that you only pay for the space you need in a shipping container. You benefit from many advantages: it’s perfect for shipping small loads, less inventory costs & management and more options during peak shipping season. Disclaimer: once you have more than half a container worth of goods, then it is usually more interesting to opt for FCL. LCL cost is calculated by volume and weight.

• The idea of LCL is that you make use of a partial container for the transportation.
• An excellent choice for cargo volumes between 3,5 m3 and 16 m3.
• Deal for cargo that does not fill the entire container.
• Easier to book during peak season.
• Available at: e.g. ZIM, Yang Ming, Wan Hai, HMM, POL.

Alternative container types

You can choose from many types of boxes for shipping your cargo. Each type of cargo requires a different approach. The Dry van is the variant that most people will recognize. There are innovative and special constructions for oils or chemicals, meat, fish and frozen foods or other special goods. You can read all about it in the section below. You can also check more information about shipping to Davao (PHDVO), port of Montevideo (UYMVD), Punta Arenas (CLPUQ) harbor and terminal Incheon (KRICH).

Kind of freight: what do you want to transport by sea?

Exporting stuff by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Altamira (MXATM) has lots of advantages: attractive costs, it is effective for large quantities of goods and minimal restrictions. Much seen ocean cargo transported by sea include: roll on/roll off, neo bulk, liquid bulk, dry bulk, containerized. You will find all the information in the box below.

• Car shipping: your vehicle will be shipped safely and insured internationally.
• House Moving: your international relocation will be less time-consuming and more efficient.
• Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped in a fast and secure manner.
• Liquid Bulk: e.g. chemicals, biofuels, petroleum, diesel, hydrogen, kerosene.
• Dry Bulk: coal, iron ore, grain but also stuff like lumber, cement, coils, salt.
• Roll on Roll off (RORO): the vessel is designed so that vehicles or loads can be entered straight by rolling.
• Breakbulk: ships carrying break-bulk cargo are often called general cargo ships.
• Retail & other: cargo like medical/pharmacy, electronic goods, clothes, toys, art and antiques or machines, fashion, food, drinks, shoes.