Container shipping Hamburg to Santiago
Are you looking for ways to ship a container from Hamburg to Santiago (CLSCL)? Sea freight offers many opportunities: you can ship many goods for an attractive price, you have low maintenance costs and it is trustworthy. Shipping a container with sea freight such as roll on/roll off or furniture can be facilitated by shippinglines like Wan Hai Lines. They offer many different sizes and types of shipping containers. An important distinction is (FCL) Full Container Load and (LCL) Less Container Load. Via our transport specialists we provide you with actual information for the purpose of international transport Santiago (CL SCL). We share extensive information about the ways in which you can transport cargo by sea. Besides this we share a a practical step-by-step plan where we explain everything in 5 steps. Describe what you want to transport and we will prepare a quote with a competitive rate.
- Ocean shipping is a very popular, secure and cost-effective way to ship your goods to the other side of the world.
- When we compare this to air freight, it offers more capacity and value.
- Sea freight is great for worldwide relocations and the transit of dry bulk or personal goods.
- The Port of Santiago is one of the most important ports in Chile.
- The range of containers includes: normal 20 & 40 foot, High Cube and Flat Rack, Dry Van, Insulated, Tank, Open-Top, Ventilated containers.
Topics
Shipping to Santiago (CLSCL) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of shipping goods by sea using containers. Your material is transferred in shipping containers. The freight forwarder company will book a container. The cargo is transported by truck to the shipping vessel at the departing port Santiago (CL SCL), and will be shipped by ocean to the recipient at the port of destination. They offer solutions like port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port or port-to-door. In the next section you will find some basic data of the port of arrival.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Santiago |
| Country of destination | Chile |
| Port Code | CLSCL |
| Transport Time | +/- 39 days |
| Shipping costs | $$$$ |
| Local address | Alan Macowan San Antonio 0245 Chile |
| chile@containershippingservice.com | |
| Website | www.gob.cl |
| Telephone number | 5635586000 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Santiago
- Enter freight details
Enter the port of departure and the POD (port of destination). Choose how you want to transport: a full container just for your freight (FCL) or LCL (Less than Container Load). You can also choose the size of the container (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
- Loading and labeling the freight
Primarily, ensure the freight is properly packaged. To limit damage, it is a good idea to use pallets. Your load also need to be labelled in the right way.
- Export documents
When you import goods from Santiago (CLSCL), you will have to provide relevant export documents (on behalf of national customs): packing list, packing declaration, commercial invoice, bill of lading, certificates of origin. A Bill of Lading is a document provided by a carrier to a shipper to confirm that the goods match the description listed on the paperwork and that the load is prepared for shipping.
- Make a choice for Incoterms
Incoterms are the terms used in international shipping to define the rights and obligations of both the buyer and seller. The agreed Incoterm determines who is responsible for, for example, transit, insurance and customs clearance. Frequently used incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Cargo Track & Trace
Use the Online Container & Freight Tracking System to check where your shipment is at this moment. You can check the status when the vessel is departed from Port of Loading (POL), has arrived at the destination (POD) and when the cargo has reached its desired final destination.
Sea freight from Santiago (CLSCL) to Hamburg (DEHAM): select your container type
Would you like to ship a container from port of Santiago – (CL SCL) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is highly recommended to find the right container type. They come in different sizes (20-ft, 40-ft) and different ways to fill a container (LCL shipment or FCL shipment). Several shipping lines operate on this route. The port has a good connection with surrounding cities. In the text box below we put everything together and offer information about the most commonly seen options for sea freight. You can also click through to our page about Cargo types.
Details of a 20 foot container
20 FT containers (also known as dry van) is the most commonly used size. They are easy to stack on the vessel, which means they are cheaper to ship. Ideal for the transportation of bulk goods and household goods and international movings. Pro tip: TEU is a standard measurement of volume in container shipping and means 1 20 Foot container.
- One of the most rented boxes for transporting cargo by sea.
- A 20-foot container has the following dimensions: 5.90m x 2,35m x 2,39m.
- Usually, 9-11 pallets are able to fit in one TEU.
- In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.600 kilogram.
Details of a 40 ft container
A 40 foot container is widely used on (standard) ships. Many types of goods can be shipped within these boxes. This makes it a very popular choice for shipping large quantities of goods. What you may not know: you can also opt for a taller ‘high cube’ box. They are 9’6 tall. This way cargo can be stacked high.
- Very suitable for large loads.
- The format is almost always the same: 12031 x 2346 x 2383 mm.
- It can hold 23-24 Euro pallets or 20-21 standard pallets in one row.
- Maximum load is about +/- 28.100 kilogram.
Ocean freight calculator: 40 / 20 Ft Sea Container Shipping Cost
Instantly get the current rates of all major shipping lines
(FCL) Full Container
When you want to ship large quantities of goods, it is best to book a full container. Transport specialists call this Full Container Load (FCL). You don’t have to share space with others. It is a popular transport method: It guarantees a faster transit time, chance of damage is reduced to a minimum and you take advantage of economies of scale. Important to mention: the transshipment is more complex and you have higher inventory costs. Do you want to send items from another port? Check also Antwerp to Santiago (CLSCL) and Rotterdam to Santiago (CLSCL).
- The concept of FCL is that you book a single container exclusively for your cargo transportation only.
- Perfect for the transportation of large amounts.
- For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
- Available at: e.g. MSC, Maersk, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM.
Information about Less than container (LCL)
With a small freight, your goods will be shipped with other cargo. This is known as LCL (Less Than Container Load). LCL means that you just pay for the amount of space used in a single container. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: you pay only for the volume you need, storage and insurance is advantageous and it offers consistent weekly sailing schedules for sea freight. Watch out: if you have a cargo load that is more than half a container unit, then you better go for FCL. LCL shipping charges are generally computed based on volume and weight.
- The meaning of LCL is: a partial container is booker for the freight.
- The best choice for a charge between 3,5 m3 – 16 m3.
- You only pay for the space you are using.
- Easier to find space during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. Evergreen, Yang Ming, POL, ZIM, HMM.
Information about other types of containers
You can choose from many types of boxes for ocean transport. Shipping companies offer a suitable solution for every cargo type. The most popular version is of course the Dry van. Special boxes are also being used for oil or petroleum, fruit, vegetables, meat, fish or fragile items. You can read all about it in the section below. Be sure to check out the transport options to Mangalore (INIXE), port of Cagliari (ITCAG), Porto da Praia Da Vitoria (PTPRV) harbor and terminal Agadir (MAAGA).
- Bulk Containers: used for transportation of dry bulk cargo like grain and coal.
- Flat Rack Containers: a flat rack only has walls or support post on the ends.
- Hard-Top Containers: with a hard steel roof that can be used or removed.
- High-Cube Containers: are used to carry lightweight, high volume cargo (with extra height).
- Insulated Containers: perfect for storing goods that need a steady temperature.
- Open-Top Containers: ideal for logs, machinery, and odd-sized items.
- Palletwide Containers: are adequate for shipping Euro-pallets because of the interior dimensions.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are ideal for cold storage like perishables, frozen goods and pharmaceutical products.
- Tank Containers: for the transport of liquids, gases and powders as bulk cargo.
- Ventilated Containers: passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Freight types: what are you going to transport?
Exporting goods by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Santiago (CLSCL) is very popular because of attractive costs, there are lots of different shipping options and very flexible. Relevant ocean cargo categories via sea import/export routes are: break bulk, roll on/roll off, neo bulk, containerized, dry bulk. Below we give an explanation.
- Car shipping: a professional company ships your vehicle internationally.
- House Moving: fast and cheap way for international relocations.
- Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects transported with great care.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. biofuels, kerosene, gasoline, chemicals, diesel, hydrogen.
- Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain and things like rods, sugar, salt, coils.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels designed to carry wheeled cargo.
- Breakbulk: consists of goods transported, stored and handled piecemeal to some degree.
- Retail & other: load like clothes, electronic goods, art and antiques, sports equipment, toys & fashion, food, machines, shoes, drinks.
Everything about international transportation (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Santiago takes approximately 39 days. The total distance is approx. 9400 nautical miles (NM). Converted that is 17409 km. When you ship a sea container, there are 2 important values, ETD and ETA. ETD means the Expected or Estimated Time of Departure. Estimated time of arrival (ETA) is the date and time that a shipment is predicted to arrive. There are many factors that determine the final shipping time: the boat speed, weather conditions and type of cargo.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Santiago (Chile) are relatively expensive. The total price tag is determined by various factors such as cargo type, period of the year and local handling fees. Feel free to contact us for current rates and transit times.
When sending goods to Santiago, then customs clearance is an important step. You need to present the following documents: Bill of Lading, Insurance Certificate, Import/export Licenses, Packing List, Letter of Credit, Commercial Invoice. If you are not sure whether you will be charged extra or not, please contact the customs of Chile or surf to the official website where you can read a lot of info (www.gob.cl).
The incoterms define the role between seller and buyer at an international transaction. The most common terms for sea transport are CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporting party is responsible for the transportation to the destination port of the buyer’s choosing. Content of a Free on Board (FOB) contract: the seller is responsible for all expenses the goods until the goods are loaded on board the ship. Optionally one can also select one of the other Incoterms 2000 such as Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Ex Works (EXW), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) & Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR).