Container shipping Hamburg to Ipojuca

Table of contents

• Sea freight shipping to harbor Ipojuca from Hamburg (Germany)
• Tutorial: Export a container abroad in May 2024
• Choose your container
  • Explanation of the 20 foot container
  • Details of a 40 FT container
  • When is FCL a good choice?
  • Is Less than container (LCL) an option for you?
  • What other types of containers are there
• Overview with cargo types
• FAQ: frequently asked questions and answers regarding international transport

Important specifications of the 20 ft container

20 foot containers (sometimes also called dry van) is the most commonly type for shipment in ocean freight. They are easy to transport, which give you lower handling and shipping costs. Particularly suitable for the transport of personal items or international removals. Pro tip: The acronym TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.

• The most commonly used box for the transportation of cargo via ocean shipments.
• A 20-foot container know the following size description: 5,9 x 2,4 x 2,4 meter.
• The container can be loaded with 11 pallets.
• You must take into account a maximum permitted weight of +/- 27.700 kilogram.

Important specifications of the forty foot container

The 40-foot container offers twice as much space as the 20-footer. Many types of goods can be shipped within these boxes. This makes it an excellent choice for shipping large cargo by sea. Finally, there are also special 40 foot containers such as the ‘high cube’ deal. They are 1 foot higher than a regular container. This makes them particularly useful for niche applications.

• Very suitable for large loads.
• In terms of format, this type comes out to: L – 12.05M · W – 2.35M · H – 2.23M.
• It can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier.
• The max. weight is limited to +/- 28.900 kilogram.

What is a Full Container (FCL)?

I case you are going to ship a lot of stuff, then renting a full container is the most interesting. Freight forwarders then refer to it as FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share your container with anyone else. It is a popular transport method: quick transit time, less likely to damage your goods (as the container just contains your goods) and and it is cheaper per unit. You have to pay attention to a few things: it is expensive for small loads and there is only limited availability. Do you want to send items from another port? Check also Antwerp to Suape Marine Terminal (BRIPO) or Rotterdam to Suape Marine Terminal (BRIPO).

• The idea of FCL is that you book a single container exclusively for your cargo transportation only.
• Ideal for cargo with tight delivery schedules.
• Relevant when you are sending more than 15 m3.
• Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM.

What is the meaning of LCL container?

If you don’t prefer a full container, then your freight will be bundled with other freights. Transport organizations describe that as Less Than Container Load (LCL). The idea of LCL is that you pay per m3 or per metric ton for space inside a complete container. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: you’re only charged for the space you are using, you spend less on inventory space and lower sourcing risk. Disclaimer: if your goods can fill up half of the container space, then FCL is a better choice. The total costs are calculated based on the actual volume that the shipment occupies in a shared shipping container.

• LCL means that you reserve space in a partial container.
• Ideal for transport volumes between 4 m3 – 15,5 m3.
• You only pay for the space you are using.
• Capabilities at almost all international ports.
• Available at: e.g. Wan Hai, ZIM, HMM, Evergreen, Yang Ming.

Other types of containers and customization

There are many different types of boxes available for freight forwarding. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry van is the variant that most people will recognize. Special boxes are also being used for oil, petroleum, and freshwater, onions, potatoes, vegetables or very exclusive stuff. Our specialist has placed a summary below. Be sure to check out the transport options to Tamatave (MGTMM), port of Puertos de Tenerife (ESSCT), Majuro (MHMAJ) harbor and terminal Mina Salman (BHMIN).

Important types of ocean cargo: What do you want to ship?

Transporting cargo by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Ipojuca (BRIPO) has a lot of pluses: it is very efficient, very safe and secure and much more environmentally friendly than e.g. air freight. The most important ocean cargo exported via sea lines are: roll on/roll off, dry bulk, break bulk, liquid bulk, neo bulk. Below you can read more information about it.

• 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): Ships your household effects / furniture quickly and affordable.
• Liquid Bulk: e.g. hydrogen, petroleum, chemicals, diesel, biofuels, kerosene.
• Dry Bulk: coal, iron ore, grain but also stuff like plates, sand, salt, coils.
• Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel has facilities to enable road or rail vehicles to roll on and roll off.
• Breakbulk: refers to goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
• Retail & other: goods like electronic goods, toys, medical/pharmacy, clothes, art and antiques + drinks, fashion, furniture, machines, food.