Container shipping Hamburg to Tampico

Are you interested in a way to ship a container from Hamburg to Puerto de Tampico (MXTAM)? Sea freight has many advantages: you can ship many goods for an attractive price, it is economical and it is eco-friendly. Transporting containers with freight like roll on/roll off or factory parts can be done via e.g. Unifeeder. Freight forwarders offer different types of containers. There is made a difference between a full container for yourself (FCL) and a partial filled container (LCL). Via this website we give useful information regarding international transport Tampico (MX TAM). You can read up-to-date information about the ways in which you can transport cargo by sea. You can make use of our step-by-step plan for starting exporters. Fill out the form and we will gladly send you a tailor-made offer with a competitive rate.

Ocean shipping is a quick, staunch and cheap way to ship high volume products.
When we compare this to air freight, you can transport larger volumes for a better price.
Sea freight provides services for international removals and carrying container cargo or semi-finished goods.
The Port of Tampico is one of the biggest ports of Mexico.
Frequently used containers types are: twenty footers, forty footers and Hard-Top, Dry Van, Insulated, Refrigerated, Tank, Ventilated containers.

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Shipping to Puerto de Tampico (MXTAM) from Hamburg (DEHAM)

Ocean freight shipping is the process of transporting large quantities of goods across the sea. Your articles are loaded into the container. The middleman (freight forwarder) sends the location details to you. The cargo will be trucked to the shipping vessel at the departing port Tampico (MX TAM), and will be shipped by ocean to the agent at the POD. There are different kind of options: port-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port. In the list below you can read different kind of info about the arrival port.

Port of departure	Port of Hamburg (DEHAM)
Country of departure	Germany
Port of destination	Port of Tampico
Country of destination	Mexico
Port Code	MXTAM
Transit Time	+/- 27 days
Shipping prices	$$$$
Port address	Edificio API Tampico S/N Recinto Portuario, Zona Centro Tampico, Tampico C.P. 89000, Mexico
E-mail	acamarillo@puertodetampico.com.mx
Website	www.puertodetampico.com.mx/
Phone number	8332124660

Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Tampico

Cargo details
Enter the port of departure and the arrival harbour. Also indicate whether you prefer (FCL) full containers or (LCL) Less Container Load. Also choose the desired format (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
Prepare your package
To begin, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To avoid nasty accidents, it is best to pack the freight on pallets. Your cargo must also be easily recognizable with labels.
Customs documents and procedures
When you transport your cargo to Puerto de Tampico (MXTAM), you will have to provide various export documents (for the purpose of national customs): packing list, export/import customs declaration, certificates of origin, commercial invoice, bill of lading. With a Bill of Lading we mean a document released by a shipping agency or carrier to the shipper to acknowledge that they have received the goods and confirm that the items are well packed for shipment.
Choosing the Incoterms
Incoterms are relevant terms for worldwide shipping to agree on the most important contractual terms and obligations for global trade. The Incoterm defines who is the risk-bearing party for transport, insurance and the relevant documents for transport. Popular incoterms are Free On Board (FOB), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
Follow your cargo live
Use cargo and container tracking to see where your shipping is right now. You can check easily when the cargo 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 de Tampico (MXTAM) to Hamburg (DEHAM): choose container

Would you like to ship a container from port of Tampico – (MX TAM) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? An important starting point is to get a suitable container. There are different sizes (20 ft, 40 ft) and all kind of container conditions (FCL shipment or LCL shipping). We cooperate with several international shipping lines. There is a good connection to important cities in the area. In the section below we put everything together and offer information about the most popular types in the maritime industry. We are happy to provide you with more information about Refrigerated Containers.

Explanation of the twenty foot container

20. ft. containers (which is a standard dry van) is the most common and available size. They are quite easy to transport, that means they are quite cheap. Very suitable for the transport of personal effects and international removals. Good to know: TEU is a standard measurement of volume in container shipping and means 1 20 Foot container.

A very popular box for sending goods with transport ships.
A 20-foot container know the following size description: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
You must take into account a maximum permitted weight of +/- 27.700 kilogram.

Details of a 40 ft container

A40 foot container is standard applied to shipping bulk goods. They are very suitable for e.g. industrial goods and retail products. This makes it a very popular choice for shipping large sea freight. Tip: 40ft containers are also available as ‘high cube’ choice. Thereby you have a little more height. Stuff can be stacked high.

Taller and bulkier than the standard containers.
The format is almost always the same: L 12.19m x W 2.44m x H 2.59m.
It can hold 23-24 Euro pallets or 20-21 standard pallets in one row.
In terms of goods, there is a weight limit of +/- 28.700 kilogram.

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Full Container (FCL)

When you need a lot of container space, then you can book your own full container. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. You don’t have to share space with others. The advantages are great: It guarantees a faster transit time, chance of damage is reduced to a minimum and you pay lower price per unit. Important to mention: you need large volume to be viable and you have higher inventory costs. Sending the sea freight from another port? Also see Antwerp to Puerto de Tampico (MXTAM) and Rotterdam to Puerto de Tampico (MXTAM).

The idea of FCL is that you book a single container exclusively for your cargo transportation only.
Suitable for as many small items on pallets as large goods.
For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
Available at: e.g. MSC, ONE, Maersk, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd.

(LCL) Less than container

If your cargo does not fill a whole ocean freight container, aks our freight forwarders to possibilities for a shared container. Logistics management organization handles this as a LCL (Less Than Container Load). LCL means that you only pay for the space you need in a shipping container. There are multiple advantages: freight costs are typically based on cargo volume, you can save on inventory costs and it is faster during peak-season. Worth mentioning: if you can fill more than half of a container, then FCL is probably your best bet. LCL cost is calculated by the volume in m3 and the weight of the freight.

LCL Means that means that your cargo is shipped in a partial container.
A suitable choice for transport with a size between 4 m3 & 13 m3.
Freight costs are typically based on cargo volume.
Easier to book during peak season.
Available at: e.g. Wan Hai, POL, Yang Ming, ZIM, Evergreen.

Alternative container types

There are many different types of boxes available for the shipment of your goods. Shipping companies offer a suitable solution for every cargo type. The most common type is the Dry van. There are specially developed transport options for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, flowers, fruit or unique high value cargo. You can read more about it below. Be sure to check out the transport options to Shekou (CNSHK), port of Le Havre (FRLEH), Rio de Janeiro (BRRIO) harbor and terminal Poti (GEPTI).

Bulk Containers: used for transportation of dry bulk cargo like wheat and other grain crops.
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 when some extra height is required.
Insulated Containers: ideal for Short-Term Storage or Short-Hop Journeys.

Open-Top Containers: ideal for logs, machinery, and odd-sized items.
Palletwide Containers: more popular and common in the European continent.
Refrigerated Containers: reefers are perfect for storing temperature-sensitive good.
Tank Containers: are barrel-shaped vessels serving multi-purposes.
Ventilated Containers: the best option for for organic products.

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

Shipping cargo by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Tampico (MXTAM) has many benefits: it is very efficient, very safe and secure and minimal restrictions. The main categories of ocean cargo via sea import/export routes are: dry bulk, liquid bulk, break bulk, roll on/roll off, neo bulk. Below you can read more information about it.

Car shipping: transport your vehicle to the other side of the world.
House Moving: your belongings will be safe and secured with international relocation.
Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped in a fast and secure manner.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. biofuels, petroleum, hydrogen, diesel, gasoline, kerosene.
Dry Bulk: iron ore, grain, coal and plates, lumber, rods, sugar.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel type used for the transportation of cars and other automobiles.
Breakbulk: common method used to successfully transport cargo or goods that cannot fit in standard-size shipping.
Retail & other: cargo like art and antiques, toys, clothes, medical/pharmacy, electronic goods & shoes, machines, drinks, furniture, food.

All you need to know about international transport (FAQ)

How many days does it take to ship from Hamburg to Tampico?

Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Tampico takes approximately 27 days. The total distance is approximately 6300 nautical miles (M). That is about 11668 km. If you make a sea shipment, you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. ETD provides information on the date and time the ship will leave the seaport. ETA stands for Estimated time of arrival of the ship or truck. The shipping time is determined on the basis of the boat speed, sea weather condition and type of shipment.

What are the all-in costs of shipping a container to Puerto de Tampico (MXTAM)?

Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Tampico (Mexico) are relatively expensive. The actual costs are determined by various factors such as the size of the container, season and the Incoterms you have agreed on. Send us a message for a completely free, no-obligation quote today.

What customs documents are required for international shipping?

When you send goods to Tampico, then there are some important customs clearance documents. The following documents are required: Import/export Licenses, Bill of Lading, Letter of Credit, Commercial Invoice, Insurance Certificate, Packing List. For more substantive information and tips please contact the customs of Mexico or navigate to the website of the port or the government (www.puertodetampico.com.mx/).

Which incoterm is best for me?

Incoterms decide the responsibility of both the exporter and also the importer of goods. The two most popular Incoterms rules in maritime shipping are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the seller is responsible for the cost and freight of bringing the goods to the port of origin. Content of a Free on Board (FOB) contract: the seller takes care of the goods until they are loaded onto a shipping vessel. There are additionally more Incoterms 2000 like Ex Works (EXW), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) + Delivered At Place (DAP), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Cost and Freight (CFR).