Container shipping Hamburg to Sydney
Do you need to ship a container from Hamburg to Sydney (AUSYD)? Sea freight is very practical: large items can be shipped for competitive rates, it’s convenient and you can track the cargo in real time. Shipping a container with sea freight such as break bulk or semi-finished goods can be facilitated by shippinglines like Antong Holdings (QASC). You can book various types of containers. An important distinction is a complete full container (FCL) and Less Container Load (LCL). Via our freight forwarders we give dedicated information for the purpose of international transport Sydney (AU SYD). We share knowledge and comprehensive information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. On this website you can read a 5 step export plan. Please send us an inquiry with your requirements and we will prepare a quote with an attractive price and fast transit time.
- Ocean shipping is a professional, trustworthy and inexpensive way to transport bulk containers.
- Compared to air transport, it is cheaper and there are less restrictions.
- Sea freight is a solution for international relocations and exporting liquid bulk or cars.
- The Port of Sydney is an important logistics artery in Australia.
- The most commonly used containers are: 20 FT, 40 FT, 40FT HC and Hard-Top, Flat Rack, Insulated, Open-Top, Ventilated, Tank containers.
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Shipping to Sydney (AUSYD) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of shipping goods by sea using containers. Your material is stored in shipping containers. The freight forwarder have a special container prepared. A shipping vessel will be ready for your goods at the port of origin (POO) Sydney (AU SYD), and will be shipped overseas to the consignee at the POD (port of destination). They can get you services like port-to-port, door-to-port, port-to-door or door-to-door. In the attached table you will find important information about the port of delivery.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Sydney |
| Country of destination | Australia |
| Port Code | AUSYD |
| Transportation time | +/- 55 days |
| Shipping prices | $$$$ |
| Port address | PO Box 25 Millers Point, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia |
| australia@containershippingservice.com | |
| Website | www.sydneyports.com.au |
| Phone | 61292964999 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Sydney
- Details of your shipment
Enter the departure port and the port of destination. Also indicate whether you choose a full container for yourself (FCL) or partial shipments (LCL). Also select the desired size (twenty foot, forty foot or a high cube).
- Loading and labeling the freight
As a starting point, your load need to be prepared in the right way. To avoid damage, it is best to pack the freight on pallets. For correct handling you must also label all goods.
- Customs Documentation for Exporters
When you transport cargo to Sydney (AUSYD), you must send up-to-date export documents (for the purpose of national customs): bill of lading, packing list, commercial invoice, packing declaration, export/import customs declaration. The meaning of a Bill of Lading is a contract that is provided to the shipper to confirm that the shipment is received in good order and that they are ready to be shipped.
- Determine the transfer of risk (Incoterm)
Incoterms are suitable terms in the transport-market to define obligations, costs, and risks involved in the delivery of goods. The Incoterm states who assumes the risk of, for example, the cost and risk of transportation, insurance, duties payable and clearing customs. For freight by sea, these are the most popular terms: Free On Board (FOB), Ex Works (EXW), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
- Ship Live Tracking
Use cargo tracking to see where your shipping is at this moment. You can see 24/7 when the shipping is loaded at the POL (port of origin), arrived at Port of Discharge (POD) and when the cargo was transported to the ultimate recipient.
Sea freight from Sydney (AUSYD) to Hamburg (DEHAM): select the container that suits the freight
You received an order and want to ship a container from port of Sydney – (AU SYD) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is necessary to book the right container for your cargo. There are smaller and bigger boxes (20 foot, 40 foot) and different terms and conditions (FCL shipping or LCL shipment). Well-known shipping lines are APL, CMA CGM, Evergreen, Hamburg Sud, Hanjin, Hapag-Lloyd, K Line, Maersk, MOL, NYK, OOCL. From the port, many freights are transported to cities such as Sydney, Wollongong, Kiama, Mittagong, Bowral, Moss Vale, Lithgow, Cessnock, Newcastle, Kurri Kurri, Raymond Terrace, Medowie, Singleton, Lemon Tree Passage, Nelson Bay, Goulburn, Ulladulla, Muswellbrook, Orange, Batemans Bay. In the text box below you can read all important information about the most popular types in the maritime industry. You can also click directly to information about Ventilated Container.
Explanation about a 20 foot container
20. ft. containers (also known as dry van) is the most versatile container type. They are easy to stack on the vessel, which ensures low handling costs. Ideal for the transportation of bulk goods and personal items or international removals. What you might not know: 1 Teu means Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.
- This box is widely used for the shipment of goods in ocean freight.
- The dimensions of a 20-foot container are: 5.90m x 2,35m x 2,39m.
- You can use 11 pallets on one tier.
- The maximum load is about +/- 27.800 kg.
What you need to know about 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 an excellent choice for shipping large sea freight. What you may not know: there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ box. They are 9’6 tall. Ideal for tall items.
- Often chosen for large loads.
- The dimensions are as follows: 12200 mm × 2440 mm × 2590 mm.
- It allows the transport of up to 28 pallets.
- In terms of goods, there is a weight limit of +/- 28.200 kilogram.
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When is a FCL container a good choice?
If you have enough goods to fill an entire container, then renting a full container is the most interesting. Freight forwarders then refer to it as FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t have to share space with others. The advantages are great: Usually a faster transit time, limited chance of damage and you take advantage of economies of scale. Pay attention to the disadvantages: it is not suitable for small cargo and you have higher inventory costs. Transporting cargo from another port? Also see Antwerp to Sydney (AUSYD) or Rotterdam to Sydney (AUSYD).
- FCL Means that means that the volume is large enough to fill a whole container by one customer.
- Perfect for bulk, expensive and fragile goods.
- When you send more than 10 standard pallets.
- Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Maersk, ONE, COSCO.
(LCL) Less than container
If your cargo does not fill a whole ocean freight container, you can ship it in a shared container with other shipments. Logistics management organization handles this as a LCL (Less Than Container Load). The idea of LCL is that you share the container with other importers. There are many benefits like: you’re only charged for the space you are using, you spend less on inventory warehousing space and more options during peak shipping season. Pay attention: if your shipment takes up more than half a container, then FCL is a better choice. The shipping costs are calculated on the basis of number of pieces, weight, volume, packaging.
- The idea of LCL is that you transport your cargo via a partial container.
- An excellent choice for cargo volumes between 4 m3 & 14,5 m3.
- Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
- There is always sufficient availability (every season).
- Available at: e.g. ZIM, Yang Ming, Wan Hai, POL, HMM.
Other types of containers and customization
There exist a lot of box-types for the international transport of your cargo by sea. Each type of cargo needs a different solution. The Dry Van is most commonly used in maritime transport. There are specially developed transport options for oils or chemicals, grain, flour, or very expensive items. We’ve explained it all below. You can also look further at transport options in Pemba (MZPOL), port of Algeciras (ESALG), Port-of-Spain (TTPOS) harbor and terminal Baltimore (IEBTM).
- Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods such as as grain, feedstuffs, spices.
- Flat Rack Containers: it is flat and cargo can be loaded either from the sides or from the top.
- Hard-Top Containers: for shipping heavy to very heavy cargo.
- 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: e.g. for Machinery require space for their tops to stick out.
- Palletwide Containers: perfect for transporting cargo on europellets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods that need to be temperature controlled.
- Tank Containers: a cylindrical-shaped container primarily made of stainless steel.
- Ventilated Containers: passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Kind of freight: what are you going to transport?
Importing cargo by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Sydney (AUSYD) has lots of advantages: low prices, there are lots of different shipping options and very flexible. Much seen ocean cargo exported via sea lines are: neo bulk, dry bulk, containerized, break bulk, liquid bulk. Below we tell you everything about it.
- Car shipping: shipping your vehicle to another part of a country or the other side of the world.
- House Moving: advice and support in the field of relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): Ships your household effects / furniture quickly and affordable.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. gasoline, diesel, petroleum, hydrogen, kerosene, biofuels.
- Dry Bulk: coal, iron ore, grain but also stuff like lumber, cement, coils, sugar.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel type used for the transportation of cars and other automobiles.
- Breakbulk: consists of goods transported, stored and handled piecemeal to some degree.
- Retail & other: load like medical/pharmacy, electronic goods, sports equipment, art and antiques, clothes and food, furniture, shoes, drinks, machines.
FAQ: Frequently asked questions about international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Sydney takes around 55 days. The ship has to cover a distance of about 13100 nautical miles. That is about 24261 km. When you export something, there are 2 important values, ETD and ETA. ETD means the Estimated Time Of Departure. ETA means the expected date of arrival of an ocean carrier. The shipping time is determined on the basis of condition of the hull and the propeller, sea weather condition and maintenance.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Sydney (Australia) are relatively expensive. The total cost is determined by various factors such as cargo dimension, the total distance to the delivery destination and local handling fees. Fill in the application form for a customised quote and extra info.
When you send goods to Sydney, then you should pay attention to customs clearance. You need to present the following documents: Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Letter of Credit, Insurance Certificate. For more information about these duties then we advise you to contact the customs of Australia or view the website of the port/government (www.sydneyports.com.au).
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 is responsible for the cost and freight of bringing the goods to the destination port of the buyer’s choosing. Content of a Free on Board (FOB) contract: the selling party is fully liable for the freight until all cargo is on the ship. Other popular Incoterms 2000 are: Free Carrier (FCA), Ex Works (EXW), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Carriage Paid To (CPT) & Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Delivered At Place (DAP), Cost and Freight (CFR).