Container shipping Hamburg to Puerto Quetzal
Are you looking for ways to ship a container from Hamburg to Puerto Quetzal (GTPRQ)? Sea freight is a convenient transport solution: you can ship large volumes at low costs, it is great for bulk goods and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Ship a container overseas with liquids or vehicles is easy with shippinglines like Hapag-Lloyd. When you want to forward a container, you can choose from a lot of container-types. Shipping by sea is primarily divided into two types: (FCL) full containers and (LCL) and partial shipments. Via our experts you will get up-to-date information with a view to international transport Puerto Quetzal (GT PRQ). We provide extensive information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. You will also find a practical step-by-step plan. Send you shipping details and you will get a competitive quote with an attractive price and fast transit time.
- Ocean shipping is a very popular, sure and inexpensive way to export or import international containers.
- Compared to air transport, there are fewer restrictions and it is far cheaper.
- Sea freight is perfect for international movings and the transportation of fruit or personal effects.
- The Port of Puerto Quetzal is a popular port in Guatemala.
- The most commonly used containers are: normal 20 & 40 foot, High Cube and Hard-Top, Dry Van, Flat Rack, Open-Top, Refrigerated, Tank containers.
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Shipping to Puerto Quetzal (GTPRQ) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the container freight transportation of cargo by shipping lines. Your cargo is put on a container with pellets. The freight forwarder (intermediary) will book a container. The cargo is transported by truck to the shipping vessel at the departing port Puerto Quetzal (GT PRQ), and will be transported by sea to the agent at the POD (port of destination). They offer solutions like port-to-door, door-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-port. In the table below we provide you with details about the port of delivery.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Puerto Quetzal |
| Country of destination | Guatemala |
| Port Code | GTPRQ |
| Transport Time | +/- 30 days |
| Shipping rates | $$$$ |
| Office address | Puerto Quetzal, Puerto San José, Guatemala |
| mercadeo@puerto-quetzal.com | |
| Website | www.puerto-quetzal.com |
| Phone number | – not available – |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Puerto Quetzal
- Details of your shipment
Enter the port of departure and the POD. Determine your container terms: a full container for yourself (FCL) or LCL (Less than Container Load). You can choose from a small or large container (twenty foot, forty foot or a high cube).
- Preparing the cargo
First of all, ensure the cargo is packed appropriately for carriage. To avoid nasty accidents, make sure everything is securely placed on pallets. Your cargo must also be easily recognizable with labels.
- Customs documents and procedures
When exporting cargo to Puerto Quetzal (GTPRQ), you should organize several export documents (on behalf of national customs): export/import customs declaration, packing declaration, certificates of origin, commercial invoice, packing list. A Bill of Lading is a legal document released by a shipping agency or carrier to the shipper to confirm that the goods match the description listed on the paperwork and confirm that the items are well packed for shipment.
- Selecting the best Incoterms
Incoterms are relevant terms for worldwide shipping to define the rights and obligations of both the buyer and seller. The Incoterm shows who bears responsibility for e.g. transit, insurance and customs clearance. Frequently used incoterms are Free On Board (FOB), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Track Sea Cargo
Use cargo tracking to check where your container is right now. You can see in realtime when the freight has been departed from Port of Loading, has arrived at the destination (POD) and when the cargo has reached its desired final destination.
Sea freight from Puerto Quetzal (GTPRQ) to Hamburg (DEHAM): select the container that suits the freight
Are you planning to ship a container from port of Puerto Quetzal – (GT PRQ) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is necessary to book the right container for your cargo. You can choose from large and small sizes (20 foot, 40 foot) and different container agreements (LCL shipment or FCL shipping). You can have your cargo transported by multiple shipping lines. The port offers an excellent connection to surrounding cities. In the following summary you can compare all types and read more about the most common sizes and types. Our specialists also provide details about Open-Top Container.
Explanation of the 20 ft container
Twenty Foot Containers (which is a standard dry van) is the most commonly used size. They are very efficient, which means they are cheaper to ship. Suitable for different kinds of storage including household goods and removals. Keep in mind: A TEU is a standard container with a length of 20 feet.
- This box is a very suitable choice for sending goods with transport ships.
- The dimensions of a 20-foot container are: 5898 (l) x 2390 (h) x 2350 (w) mm.
- A 20’ft container can hold eleven pallets.
- A lot can be loaded in terms of goods weight: +/- 27.500 kilogram.
Explanation of the 40 FT container
In addition to the small one, there is also a larger 40 foot container. Many kinds of products can be loaded and stored in it. This makes it a very popular choice for shipping large sea freight. Tip: there are also special 40 foot containers such as the ‘high cube’ variant. You have more height at your disposal. This ensures that your cargo/goods can be loaded higher.
- Used for dry freight of all kinds.
- It has the following dimensions: 12,2 x 2,44 x 2,59 meter.
- The Forty Foot Equivalent Unit (FEU) can hold 20-24 pallets.
- Pay attention to the weight limit of +/- 28.800 kg.
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Information about Full Container (FCL)
If you have enough goods to fill an entire container, then you better book an exclusive private full container. Freight forwarders then refer to it as FCL (Full Container Load). All cargo space is used exclusively for you. The benefits are great: optimal transit time, a smaller chance of damage to the freight and and it is cheaper per unit. Important to mention: it is expensive for small loads and less convenient delivery options. There are also other departure ports. See for example Antwerp to Puerto Quetzal (GTPRQ) or Rotterdam to Puerto Quetzal (GTPRQ).
- The premise of FCL is that the container only holds your cargo.
- Load directly from factory or storage.
- For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
- Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, ONE, Maersk, CMA CGM.
In which situations do I choose an LCL container?
If your cargo does not fill a whole ocean freight container, then your cargo will be combined with other cargo. Logistics experts treat that as a LCL (Less Than Container Load) agreement. LCL means that shipments from various parties are combined to fill up one container. There are multiple advantages: for smaller loads, it is way cheaper than a full container, you can save on inventory costs and it is faster during peak-season. Important: once you have more than half a container worth of goods, then it is usually more interesting to opt for FCL. The shipping rates are based on the actual volume that the shipment occupies in a shared shipping container.
- The idea of LCL is that your cargo will be placed into a partial container.
- A suitable choice for transport with a size between 2 m3 – 15,5 m3.
- You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
- Easier to book during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. Yang Ming, HMM, POL, Wan Hai, Evergreen.
Other special types of containers
You can choose from many types of boxes for international cargo shipping. Each type of cargo requires a different approach. The most common type is the Dry van. There are also special possibilities for oils, wheat, barley and cocoa or high class goods. You can read more about it below. You can also read more information about shipments to Newcastle (AUNTL), port of Port-of-Spain (TTPOS), Shanghai (CNSGH) harbor and terminal Misurata (LYMRA).
- Bulk Containers: often used for dry bulk cargo like wheat and grains.
- Flat Rack Containers: usually used for the transportation or storage of cargo with unique dimensions.
- Hard-Top Containers: the walls are generally made of corrugated steel.
- High-Cube Containers: perfect when some extra height is required.
- Insulated Containers: ideal for Short-Term Storage or Short-Hop Journeys.
- Open-Top Containers: perfect when large cargo needs to be loaded safely from above.
- Palletwide Containers: perfect for transporting cargo on europellets.
- Refrigerated Containers: a reefer is capable of refrigeration for the transportation of temperature-sensitive and perishable cargo.
- Tank Containers: are barrel-shaped vessels serving multi-purposes.
- Ventilated Containers: are fitted with additional ventilation holes.
Kind of cargo: What do you want to ship?
Transporting stuff by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Puerto Quetzal (GTPRQ) has many benefits: low prices, high sea vessel load capacity and much more environmentally friendly than e.g. air freight. Popular types of ocean cargo that are transported by sea are: neo bulk, roll on/roll off, liquid bulk, dry bulk, break bulk. Below we give an explanation.
- Car shipping: your vehicle (car/motorcycle) will be shipped safely and relatively cheaply.
- House Moving: affordable and reliable way for international relocations.
- Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped in a fast and secure manner.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. petroleum, chemicals, hydrogen, diesel, kerosene, biofuels.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain but also cement, sugar, rods, coils.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): a type of shipping that is used for transporting things such as vehicles.
- Breakbulk: small containers of freight are unloaded from pallets and packed into the ship’s hold.
- Retail & other: cargo like toys, clothes, medical/pharmacy, art and antiques, electronic goods & machines, furniture, shoes, food, fashion.
FAQ: frequently asked questions and answers regarding international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Puerto Quetzal takes approximately 30 days. The total distance is about 7000 nautical miles (M). Converted that is 12964 km. If you make a sea shipment, you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. Estimated time of departure (ETD) is when the ship is estimated to leave the port. ETA means the Expected or Estimated Time of Arrival. The shipping time is determined on the basis of condition of the hull and the propeller, wind force and wind direction and maintenance.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Puerto Quetzal (Guatemala) are relatively expensive. The actual costs are determined by various features such as type of goods transported, transit time and local handling fees. Do not hesitate to contact us for a customised quote and extra info.
When you send goods to Puerto Quetzal, then there are some important customs clearance documents. The following documents should be provided: Certificate of Origin, Letter of Credit, Commercial Invoice, Import/export Licenses, Packing List, Bill of Lading. For questions or additional information, you can contact the customs of Guatemala or take a look at the website (www.puerto-quetzal.com).
Incoterms define the conditions under which the products must be exported. The two most popular Incoterms rules in maritime shipping are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporting party bears responsibility for the costs of transporting the cargo to the port of destination. Content of a Free on Board (FOB) contract: the seller has the responsibility for the goods until they have been placed on board of the ship. Other commonly used Incoterms 2000 are e.g. Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Free Carrier (FCA), Carriage Paid To (CPT) and Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Delivered At Place (DAP).