Container shipping Hamburg to New Plymouth

Would you like to ship a container from Hamburg to Taranaki (NZNPL)? Sea freight has many pluses: large items can be shipped for competitive rates, it is flexible and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Transporting a sea container with break bulk or cars and other vehicles can be done via e.g. X-Press Feeders. There are different types of containers. A big difference is being made between (FCL) Full Container Load and Less Container Load (LCL). Via our experts we provide you with dedicated information about international transport New Plymouth (NZ NPL). You can read up-to-date information about the different types of containers. On this website you can read a step-by-step plan for starting exporters. Describe what you want to transport and get a quote with market prices.

Ocean shipping is a very popular, secure and inexpensive way to export or import international containers.
When we compare this to air freight, there are fewer restrictions and it is far cheaper.
Sea freight is perfect for international removals and shipping breakbulk or cars and other vehicles.
The Port of New Plymouth is an important logistics artery in New Zealand.
You can choose from the following containers: 20 footers, 40 footers and Dry Van, Flat Rack, Insulated, Tank, Refrigerated, Open-Top containers.

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Shipping to Taranaki (NZNPL) from Hamburg (DEHAM)

Ocean freight shipping is the process of shipping goods by sea using containers. Your products are wrapped up in shipping containers. The freight forwarder (intermediary) will reserve a container for you. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the port of New Plymouth (NZ NPL), and will be shipped by ocean to the recipient at the arrival harbour. They provide you options like port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port or port-to-door. In the following paragraph you can read different kind of info about the port of delivery.

Port of departure	Port of Hamburg (DEHAM)
Country of departure	Germany
Port of destination	Port of New Plymouth
Country of destination	New Zealand
Port Code	NZNPL
Transport Time	+/- 63 days
Shipping costs	$$
Office address	Breakwater Road, PO Box 348, New Plymouth 4340, New Zealand
E-mail address	westgate@westgate.co.nz
Website	www.porttaranaki.co.nz/
Phone	6467510200

Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of New Plymouth

Cargo details
Enter the origin of shipment and the POD (port of destination). Decide if you will ship FCL (Full Container Load) or LCL (Less than Container Load). Also select container size (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
Prepare your package
Obviously, ensure the cargo is packed appropriately for carriage. To transport the cargo in good condition, we advise to put everything on pallets. Your load also need to be labelled in the right way.
Customs Documentation for Exporters
When you transport cargo to Taranaki (NZNPL), you will need required export documents (to the national customs): export/import customs declaration, packing list, packing declaration, bill of lading, certificates of origin. A Bill of Lading is a required document provided by a carrier to a shipper to confirm the goods have been received in good order and that they are ready to be shipped.
Incoterms for transport
Incoterms are important to define the seller’s and buyer’s responsibilities. The Incoterm determines 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: Free On Board (FOB), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
Live tracking of the shipment
Use sea freight tracking to check where your load is right now. They will send you a mail when the vessel is registered at the POO (port of load), has arrived at the destination (POD) and when the cargo was transported to the ultimate recipient.

Sea freight from Taranaki (NZNPL) to Hamburg (DEHAM): select the container that suits the freight

You are going to ship a container from port of New Plymouth – (NZ NPL) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? Compare the options and find the right container type. They come in different sizes (20ft & 40ft) and methods (LCL shipment or FCL shipment). Many shipping lines operate on this route. The port has a good connection with surrounding cities. In the following summary you can read all important information about the most popular container types. We are happy to provide you with more information about Inspection Certificate.

What you need to know about the 20 ft container

20 foot containers (also known under the name dry van) is the most popular container size. They are easy to load, access, and handle, which results in lower shipping costs. Ideal for the transportation of bulk goods and personal items and international removals. What you might not know: A TEU stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.

This box is widely used for the transportation of cargo via ocean shipments.
A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
It can hold between 9 and 11 pallets.
A lot can be loaded in terms of goods weight: +/- 27.100 kilogram.

Specifications of a 40 foot container

Besides the 20-foot, the 40-foot container is another popular option. Many types of goods can be shipped within these boxes. This makes it an excellent choice for shipping large cargo by sea. What you may not know: you can also choose a higher ‘high cube’ box. Thereby you have a little more height. Stuff can be stacked high.

Very suitable for large loads.
The format is universal: 12.19m long x 2.44m wide x 2.59m high.
1 FEU fit up to 20 Standard Pallets, and 24 Euro Pallets.
Pay attention to the weight limit of +/- 28.700 kilogram.

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What is a FCL container and what are the benefits?

If your cargo is so large that you can fill an entire container, than you can reserve your own full container. 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: Usually a faster transit time, chance of damage is reduced to a minimum and and it is cheaper per unit. Important to mention: it is expensive for small loads and there is only limited availability. Transporting cargo from another port? Also see Antwerp to Taranaki (NZNPL) and Rotterdam to Taranaki (NZNPL).

The premise of FCL is that the whole container is intended for one shipper.
Perfect for bulk, expensive and fragile goods.
When you send more than 10 standard pallets.
Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, COSCO, MSC, Maersk.

When do i need a Less than container Load (LCL)?

If your cargo does not fill a whole ocean freight container, then your freight will be bundled with other freights. Logistics management organization handles this as a LCL (Less Than Container Load). The idea of LCL is that you pay per m3 or per metric ton for space inside a complete container. You benefit from many advantages: perfect for shipping small loads, the handling and insurance costs are limited and it is faster during peak-season. Important: if 50% of the container consists of your goods, then FCL is a better choice. LCL shipping charges are generally computed based on volume and weight.

LCL Means that means that you transport your cargo via a partial container.
Ideal for transport volumes between 2 m3 & 14 m3.
You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
More Availability During Peak Season.
Available at: e.g. HMM, Wan Hai, ZIM, Evergreen, Yang Ming.

Other special types of containers

There is a wide range of boxes for transporting your cargo. Each type of cargo needs a different solution. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. Besides this, there are also applications for oil or petroleum, wheat, barley and cocoa or very expensive items. Our expert has laid out a list below. We also provide more information about sea transportation to Ranong (THUNN), port of Lianyungang (CNLYG), Venice (ITVCE) harbor and terminal Taranaki (NZNPL).

Bulk Containers: used for transport of foodstuffs or bulk such as like grain and ore.
Flat Rack Containers: usually used for the transportation or storage of cargo with unique dimensions.
Hard-Top Containers: have a steel roof instead of a tarp.
High-Cube Containers: ideal when a slightly larger volume capacity is needed.
Insulated Containers: ideal for Storage or Shipping Dry Goods.

Open-Top Containers: ideal for bulky cargo such as machinery.
Palletwide Containers: specially designed for stowing large quantities of Euro pallets.
Refrigerated Containers: reefers maintain a stable temperature inside.
Tank Containers: if you want to transport a large quantity of liquid as bulk cargo.
Ventilated Containers: are fitted with additional ventilation holes.

Kind of load: what are you going to transport?

Shipping stuff by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to New Plymouth (NZNPL) is very popular because of it is very efficient, very safe and secure and it is much more environmentally friendly than air freight. Relevant ocean cargo categories that are transported by sea are: containerized, liquid bulk, neo bulk, dry bulk, roll on/roll off. You will find all the information in the box below.

Car shipping: your vehicle will be shipped safely and insured internationally.
House Moving: solid help and assistance for relocation.
Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects shipped to a new home.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. chemicals, diesel, petroleum, kerosene, gasoline, hydrogen.
Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain and things like rods, sugar, lumber, sand.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel has facilities to enable road or rail vehicles to roll on and roll off.
Breakbulk: goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
Retail & other: cargo like medical/pharmacy, clothes, art and antiques, sports equipment, toys & fashion, shoes, food, machines, drinks.

All about international transport (FAQ)

How long does it take a cargo ship from Hamburg to New Plymouth?

Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to New Plymouth takes approx 63 days. The total distance is approximately 14800 nautical miles (M). 1 NM is about 1.85 km. The total distance is 27410 kilometers. When you export something, you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. ETD means the date and time the vessel will leave the dock. ETA is the date and time at which the vessel is expected to arrive at the dock. Shipping time is subject to the boat speed, sea weather condition and port inspection.

What are the average costs of shipping a container to Taranaki (NZNPL)?

Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to New Plymouth (New Zealand) are average. The total price tag is determined by various factors such as type of container, shipping time and pickup charges and Fill in the application form for the best rates and current transit times.

Which customs documents do I need to provide?

When you are exporting goods to New Plymouth, then the customs clearance will also pass. Exporters need to include the following documents with their goods: Packing List, Insurance Certificate, Commercial Invoice, Certificate of Origin, Letter of Credit, Import/export Licenses. For more substantive information and tips please contact the customs of New Zealand or surf to the official website where you can read a lot of info (www.porttaranaki.co.nz/).

What incoterm should I use for shipping?

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. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the selling party covers transportation and insurance to the agreed port. By Free on Board (FOB) we mean the seller must arrange everything regarding the goods until they are loaded onto a shipping vessel. Other commonly used Incoterms 2000 are e.g. Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Carrier (FCA), Ex Works (EXW), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) & Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR).