Container shipping Hamburg to Toamasina

Would you like to ship a container from Hamburg to Toamasina (MGTOA)? Sea freight has many pluses: large items can be shipped for competitive rates, it’s transparant much more environmental friendly than air freight. Importing a container overseas with liquid bulk or cars can be facilitated by shippinglines like Sea Lead Shipping. They offer all kind of containers. A big difference is being made between a full container just for your freight (FCL) and Less Container Load (LCL). Via containershippingservice.com you will receive helpful information regarding international transport Toamasina (MG TOA). You will find useful information about the different types of sea containers. You will also find 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 fast, staunch and affordable way to export or import international containers.
When we compare this to air freight, it offers more capacity and value.
Sea freight is suitable for worldwide removals and exporting refrigerated cargo or vehicles.
The Port of Toamasina is a popular port in Madagascar.
You can choose from the following containers: 20 foot, 40 foot and Flat Rack, Dry Van, Hard-Top, Open-Top, Refrigerated, Tank containers.

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Shipping to Toamasina (MGTOA) from Hamburg (DEHAM)

Ocean freight shipping is a reliable way of large-volume transportation. Your articles are packed tightly in a container. The freight forwarder (the middleman) will reserve a container for you. Your goods are loaded into the shipping vessel at the port of departure (POD) Toamasina (MG TOA), and will be shipped over the ocean to the recipient at the arrival port. They provide you options like port-to-door, door-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-port. In the table below 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 Toamasina
Country of destination	Madagascar
Port Code	MGTOA
Transport Time	+/- 33 days
Shipping costs	$$$$
Port address	Soc d Exploitation du Port, Toamasina, Madagascar
E-mail address	madagascar@containershippingservice.com
Website	www.presidence.gov.mg
Telephone number	261532155

Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Toamasina

Cargo details
Enter the port of departure and the arrival harbour. Choose how you want to transport: full containers (FCL) or (LCL) Less Container Load. You also choose the size of the container (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
Packing the container
To begin, you need to make sure your load is packed correctly. To prevent damage, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. Tip: make sure you have recognizable labels on the freight.
Common Export Documents
When exporting goods to Toamasina (MGTOA), please pay attention to the necessary various export documents (to the national customs): bill of lading, export/import customs declaration, commercial invoice, packing list, packing declaration. The definition of a Bill of Lading is a document issued by a Carrier to a Shipper, to acknowledge that they have received the goods and that they are ready to be shipped.
Determine the desired Incoterm
Incoterms are relevant for traders to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The Incoterm shows who assumes the risk of, for example, insurance, transport and all documents. Much chosen incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Free On Board (FOB).
Online Container & Freight Tracking System
Use cargo tracking to see where your shipment is right now. You will get a notification when the ship is departed from POL (Port of loading), has been transferred to the POD (port of destination) and when the cargo has reached its desired final destination.

Sea freight from Toamasina (MGTOA) to Hamburg (DEHAM): pick a container

Are you planning to ship a container from port of Toamasina – (MG TOA) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? An important starting point is to get a suitable container. Based on your load you choose a size (20ft & 40ft) and different container agreements (FCL shipment or LCL shipment). Major shipping lines that sail here include CMA CGM, Maersk, MOL, MSC. Major towns near the seaport are Toamasina, Vavatenina, Fenoarivo Atsinanana, Vohibinany, Andevoranto, Ambatondrazaka, Amparafaravola, Soanierana Ivongo, Ambodifototra, Andilamena, Moramanga, Anjozorobe, Manjakandriana, Mahanoro, Antananarivo, Mananara, Tsaratanana, Ankazobe, Ambatolampy, Antanifotsy. In the next chapter we put everything together and offer information about the most popular products. We also offer more information about Insulated Containers.

Information and benefits of 20ft container

Twenty Foot Containers (some people call it dry van) is the most versatile container type. They are easy to stack, so the transport costs are quite low. Suitable for all types of cargo, including personal items or international movings. Some extra info: 1 Teu means Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit.

This box is often used for transporting cargo by sea.
A 20-foot container know the following size description: 6058mm x 2438mm x 2891mm.
The container can be loaded with 11 pallets.
In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.000 kg.

Advantages of a forty foot container

The 40-foot container is identical to the 20-foot container, but once the size. They can carry far more cargo at once. This makes it an excellent choice for transporting bulk goods by sea. Also, you can also choose a higher ‘high cube’ box. They are 1 foot higher than a regular container. Very suitable for high products.

Used for dry freight of all kinds.
In terms of format, this type comes out to: 12.19m long x 2.44m wide x 2.59m high.
Up to 23 Europallets can be stuffed in a 40′ container.
In terms of goods, there is a weight limit of +/- 28.100 kg.

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(FCL) Full Container

If you want to ship a lot of cargo, it is best to book a full container. Transport specialists call this Full Container Load (FCL). There is no need to share it with other shippers. This has multiple advantages: ideal transit time, less risk of damage during the logistics process and you take advantage of economies of scale. Important to mention: it is not suitable for importers and exporters with lower shipping volume and you have higher inventory costs. Do you want to send items from another port? Check also Antwerp to Toamasina (MGTOA) or Rotterdam to Toamasina (MGTOA).

What we mean by FCL is that you temporarily own a complete container.
Ideal for cargo with tight delivery schedules.
When you send more than 10 standard pallets.
Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Maersk, COSCO, CMA CGM.

When is a LCL container a good choice?

With a small freight, then your cargo will be combined with other cargo. Logistics management organization handles this as a LCL (Less Than Container Load). With LCL transport, multiple shippers’ goods are packed together. You consciously opt for various benefits such as: it’s perfect for shipping small loads, the handling and insurance costs are limited and it offers consistent weekly sailing schedules for sea freight. Pay attention: if you can fill more than half of a container, then FCL is probably your best bet. The shipping rates are based on volume, usually in cubic meters (CBM).

The premise of LCL is that your shipment is taking up only a part of a partial container.
An excellent choice for cargo volumes between 2 m3 – 14,5 m3.
Freight costs are typically based on cargo volume.
Easier to book during peak season.
Available at: e.g. Wan Hai, Yang Ming, Evergreen, ZIM, HMM.

Information about other types of containers

There exist a lot of box-types for the shipment of your goods. Each type of cargo requires a different approach. The most popular version is of course the Dry van. Special boxes are also being used for oil or petroleum, flowers, fruit or high class goods. We explain everything below. Also check other destinations such as Wilmington (USILM), port of Prince Rupert Port (CAPRR), Jacksonville (USJAX) harbor and terminal Hulaylah (AEHTL).

Bulk Containers: used for transportation of dry bulk cargo like grain and coal.
Flat Rack Containers: it is flat and cargo can be loaded either from the sides or from the top.
Hard-Top Containers: special roof makes it fairly easier to load and unload the cargo through forklift.
High-Cube Containers: perfect when some extra height is required.
Insulated Containers: offer affordable, secure, warm and dry storage space.

Open-Top Containers: for the transportation of goods like glass and marble blocks.
Palletwide Containers: specially designed for stowing large quantities of Euro pallets.
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: also known as passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.

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

Importing cargo by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Toamasina (MGTOA) have all kinds of advantages: it is very efficient, there are lots of different shipping options and very flexible. The most important ocean cargo imported via sea shipping includes: dry bulk, containerized, neo bulk, break bulk, liquid bulk. Below we explain some goods/cargo.

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): have your household effects shipped to a new home.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. diesel, biofuels, gasoline, chemicals, hydrogen, kerosene.
Dry Bulk: coal, iron ore, grain but also stuff like plates, coils, salt, rods.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): means that the cargo is moved on and off the vessel on wheels.
Breakbulk: goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
Retail & other: products like art and antiques, electronic goods, medical/pharmacy, sports equipment, clothes + machines, shoes, food, furniture, fashion.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about international transport

How many days are needed to ship from Hamburg to Toamasina?

Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Toamasina takes around 33 days. The total distance is about 7900 nautical miles. Converted that is 14631 km. When you export something, you will receive updates about the ETD and ETA. Estimated time of departure (ETD) is when the ship is estimated to leave the port. ETA means the expected date of arrival of an ocean carrier. Shipping time is subject to condition of the hull, wind force and direction and delay at the port.

What are the average costs of shipping container to Toamasina (MGTOA)?

Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Toamasina (Madagascar) are relatively expensive. The total cost is determined by a number of factors like cargo volume and weight, transit time and incoterms. Fill out our form for additional information, transit time and current rates.

Which customs documents do I need to provide?

When you are sending goods to Toamasina, then the customs clearance will also pass. The following documents are needed for the customs handling procedure: Insurance Certificate, Letter of Credit, Packing List, Import/export Licenses, Commercial Invoice, Certificate of Origin. For more substantive information and tips you can contact the customs of Madagascar or surf to the official website where you can read a lot of info (www.presidence.gov.mg).

What Incoterm should i use?

Incoterms describe the commercial arrangement between the buyer and the seller. The two most important Incoterms in sea transport are FOB and CIF. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the exporter covers delivery of the goods to a ship, loading the goods onto the ship, and insuring the shipment until it reaches the required port. Content of a Free on Board (FOB) contract: the seller is responsible for the entire logistics process for the cargo till the moment that it’s all loaded into the vessel. Other Incoterms 2000 you can choose from are: Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Ex Works (EXW), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Carriage Paid To (CPT) & Cost and Freight (CFR), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered At Place (DAP).