Container shipping Hamburg to San Antonio
You are planning to ship a container from Hamburg to San Antonio (CLSAI)? Sea freight is very useful: you can ship large volumes at low costs, it is flexible and it’s more than 50% cheaper than air. Transporting containers with freight like container cargo or furniture is easy with shippinglines like Unifeeder. There are and a wide range of container types. Transporters make a distinction between a full container just for your freight (FCL) and a shared container (LCL). Via this website you will receive helpful information with a view to international transport San Antonio (CL SAI). You will find up-to-date information about the ways in which you can transport cargo by sea. For this we offer a step-by-step plan for starting exporters. Send you shipping details and we will gladly send you a tailor-made offer with a competitive rate.
- Ocean shipping is a very popular, secure and affordable way to transport large and heavy loads.
- Advantages compared to air freight: there are fewer restrictions and it is far cheaper.
- Sea freight is ideal for international relocations and transporting breakbulk or motorbikes.
- The Port of San Antonio offers excellent transit options in Chile.
- The range of containers includes: normal 20 & 40 foot, High Cube and Flat Rack, Insulated, Dry Van, Refrigerated, Tank, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to San Antonio (CLSAI) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of shipping goods by sea using containers. Your material is loaded into the container. Your freight forwarder sends the location details to you. A shipping vessel will be ready for your goods at the port of departure (POD) San Antonio (CL SAI), and will be shipped by sea to the consignee at the destination harbor. They offer solutions like port-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port. In the list below we share facts about the port of discharge.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of San Antonio |
| Country of destination | Chile |
| Port Code | CLSAI |
| Transport Time | +/- 39 days |
| Shipping rates | $$$$ |
| Local address | Alan Macowan, San Antonio 0245, Chile |
| chile@containershippingservice.com | |
| Website | www.sanantonioport.com |
| Phone | 5635586000 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of San Antonio
- Enter freight details
Enter the port of origin (POO) and destination of shipment. Decide if you will ship FCL (Full Container Load) or partial shipments (LCL). Also select the desired size (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
- Packing the container
Firstly, ensure the freight is properly packaged. To prevent accidents, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. Your load also need to be labelled in the right way.
- Customs Documentation for Exporters
When exporting cargo to San Antonio (CLSAI), you should think about up-to-date export documents (for correct national customs papers): bill of lading, export/import customs declaration, packing list, packing declaration, commercial invoice. A Bill of Lading is a standard-form document released by a shipping agency or carrier to the shipper to confirm that the shipment is received in good order and that everything is ready to ship.
- 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 defines who takes care of, among other things, the cost and risk of transportation, insurance, duties payable and clearing customs. For freight by sea, these are the most popular terms: Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB).
- Ship Live Tracking
Use cargo and container tracking to see where your freight is right now. You will get a notification when the freight has been departed from Port of Loading (POL), arrived at the port of arrival (POD) and when the carrier arrived at the final location.
Sea freight from San Antonio (CLSAI) to Hamburg (DEHAM): choose container
Would you like to ship a container from port of San Antonio – (CL SAI) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? An important starting point is to get a suitable container. They are available in different sizes (20 foot, 40 foot) and different terms and conditions (LCL shipment or FCL shipment). Popular shipping lines include APL, CMA CGM, Hamburg Sud, Maersk, MOL, MSC. Important towns around the port are San Antonio, Melipilla, El Monte, Valparaiso, Quilpue, Talagante, Villa Alemana, Vina del Mar, Penaflor, Limache, Lampa, Buin, San Bernardo, Paine, Quillota, Santiago, Calera, Graneros, Llaillay, Rancagua. In the paragraph below we help you choose the right type and provide info about the most popular container types. We are happy to provide you with more information about Road Freight.
Advantages of a 20ft container
20 ft. containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most commonly used size. They are relatively easy to ship, which ensures low handling costs. Widely used for transporting personal effects and movings. Good to know: A TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box is widely used for sending goods with transport ships.
- The dimensions of a 20-foot container are: 5898 (l) x 2390 (h) x 2350 (w) mm.
- It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
- In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.400 kilogram.
Important specifications of the 40 foot container
The 40-foot container offers twice as much space as the 20-footer. You can pack a lot of cargo in this. This makes it a very popular choice for shipping large volumes of cargo. Finally, 40ft containers are also available as ‘high cube’ deal. They are 9’6 tall. Very suitable for high products.
- They are ideal for big shipments.
- The dimensions are standard: 12,0 x 2,4 x 2,3 m.
- It can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier.
- Maximum load is about +/- 28.500 kg.
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What is a Full Container (FCL)?
I case you are going to ship a lot of stuff, then you better book an exclusive private full container. The abbreviation FCL stands for Full Container Load. There is no need to share it with other shippers. It is a popular transport method: quick transit time, chance of damage is reduced to a minimum and and it costs less at the bottom of the line. There are also disadvantages: it is not suitable for importers and exporters with lower shipping volume and there is only limited availability. Another departure port? Also check Antwerp to San Antonio (CLSAI) and Rotterdam to San Antonio (CLSAI).
- FCL Means that means that you book a single container exclusively for your cargo transportation only.
- Used by all major manufacturers and shipping companies.
- Relevant when you are sending more than 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, CMA CGM, Maersk, MSC.
Less than container (LCL)
If you do not need a full container, then your cargo will be combined with other cargo. You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. With LCL transport, shipments from various parties are combined to fill up one container. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: freight costs are typically based on cargo volume, you spend less on inventory warehousing space and more flexible during intense shipping season. Important: if you have a cargo load that is more than half a container unit, then it is usually more interesting to opt for FCL. The total shipping costs are related to shipping dimensions, weight, and number of pieces.
- The meaning of LCL is: you transport your cargo via a partial container.
- Cost effective for shipments between 1,5 m3 & 16,5 m3.
- Freight costs are typically based on cargo volume.
- Can be booked via practical all shipping lines.
- Available at: e.g. Wan Hai, ZIM, Yang Ming, POL, Evergreen.
What other types of containers are there
There is a wide range of boxes for transporting your cargo. Each type of cargo requires a different approach. The Dry van is the most used type worldwide. Special boxes are also being used for oils, meat, fish and frozen foods or high class goods. Our specialist has placed a summary below. You can also check more information about shipping to Catania (ITCTA), port of Las Palmas (ESLPA), Genoa (ITGOA) harbor and terminal FreeContainer Port (BSFPO).
- Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods such as grain and coal.
- Flat Rack Containers: a flat rack only has walls or support post on the ends.
- Hard-Top Containers: the walls are generally made of corrugated steel.
- High-Cube Containers: are similar in structure to standard boxes, but a little taller.
- Insulated Containers: ideal for Short-Term Storage or Short-Hop Journeys.
- Open-Top Containers: for heavy goods which are difficult to be loaded sideways.
- Palletwide Containers: provides a higher cubic capacity than standard boxes.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for moving temperature-sensitive cargo.
- Tank Containers: for the transport of liquids, gases and powders as bulk cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: specially for cargoes which have to be ventilated in transit.
Important types of ocean cargo: which items do you want to transport by sea?
Transporting load by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to San Antonio (CLSAI) have all kinds of advantages: low cost, you can ship easily big and high volume cargo and very flexible. The main categories of ocean cargo via sea import/export routes are: containerized, liquid bulk, roll on/roll off, neo bulk, dry bulk. You will find all the information in the box below.
- Car shipping: you can ship your vehicle practically anywhere in the world.
- House Moving: your belongings will be safe and secured with international relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): Ships your household effects / furniture quickly and affordable.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. kerosene, hydrogen, chemicals, gasoline, petroleum, diesel.
- Dry Bulk: coal, iron ore, grain but also stuff like rods, plates, lumber, cement.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel has facilities to enable road or rail vehicles to roll on and roll off.
- Breakbulk: are frequently packaged in smaller boxes: bags, boxes, cartons, crates, drums, or barrels/vats.
- Retail & other: items like sports equipment, electronic goods, clothes, medical/pharmacy, art and antiques or food, fashion, furniture, shoes, drinks.
FAQ: questions and answers about international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to San Antonio takes about 39 days. The total distance is about 9400 nautical miles (NM). This is roughly equivalent to 17409 km. When you have booked a sea freight you have to take into account 2 important values (ETD and ETA). ETD means the Expected or Estimated Time of Departure. ETA means the expected date of arrival of an ocean carrier. Shipping time is subject to condition of the hull and the propeller, wind force and direction and maintenance.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to San Antonio (Chile) are relatively expensive. The total costs are determined by various components as the size of the container, the total distance to the delivery destination and exchange rates. Contact us for additional information, transit time and current rates.
When sending goods to San Antonio, there are documents you need for customs clearance. The following documents should be provided: Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading, Letter of Credit, Certificate of Origin, Insurance Certificate, Packing List. For questions or additional information, please contact the customs of Chile or navigate to the website of the port or the government (www.sanantonioport.com).
Incoterms are a set of globally recognized trade rules organized into 11 abbreviated terms. The most common terms for sea transport are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the selling party takes care of the cost and freight of bringing the goods to the port of destination. Terms of Free on Board (FOB): the seller has the responsibility for the cargo till the moment that it’s all loaded into the vessel. One can also choose from one of the alternative Incoterms 2000: Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Carrier (FCA) and Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered At Place (DAP).