Container shipping Hamburg to Tunis

Are you interested in a way to ship a container from Hamburg to Tunis (TNTUN)? Sea freight is very useful: large items can be shipped for competitive rates, it is great for bulk goods and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Transporting a container overseas with container cargo or semi-finished goods can be done via e.g. TS Lines. Shipping lines offer and a wide range of container types. You have to choose between a complete full container (FCL) and Less Container Load (LCL). Via our transport specialists we offer useful information regarding international transport Tunis (TN TUN). We provide you with comprehensive information about the various sea container types. You can make use of our step-by-step plan for starting exporters. Provide us with your transport details and we will gladly send you a tailor-made offer with an attractive price and fast transit time.

Ocean shipping is a very popular, trouble-free and low cost-way to transport large and heavy loads.
When you compare it with air shipments, you can transport larger volumes for a better price.
Sea freight is ideal for international movings and exporting liquid bulk or consumer goods.
The Port of Tunis is an important logistics artery in Tunisia.
Frequently used containers types are: 20 footers, 40 footers and Dry Van, Insulated, Flat Rack, Tank, Ventilated, Open-Top containers.

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Shipping to Tunis (TNTUN) from Hamburg (DEHAM)

Ocean freight shipping is the most common way to transport cargo globally. Your articles are put on a container with pellets. Your freight forwarder will reserve a container for you. The freight goes by truck to the shipping vessel at the port of origin Tunis (TN TUN), and will be shipped overseas to the agent at the arrival harbour. You can choose for: port-to-door, door-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-port. In the list below you will find practical information about the port of discharge.

Port of departure	Port of Hamburg (DEHAM)
Country of departure	Germany
Port of destination	Port of Tunis
Country of destination	Tunisia
Port Code	TNTUN
Transit Time	+/- 12 days
Shipping prices	$
Office address	Ave Dag Hammarskjoeld, Tunis, Tunisia
E-mail	tunisia@containershippingservice.com
Website	www.pm.gov.tn
Telephone number	– not available –

Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Tunis

Enter freight details
Enter the port of departure and the destination harbor. Choose if you want to ship a full container for yourself (FCL) or a partial filled container (LCL). Also choose the dimensions of the container (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
Preparing the cargo
As a starting point, make sure the freight is packed securely. To prevent damage, we advise you to use pallets. Don’t forget to label the cargo!
Common Export Documents
When exporting cargo to Tunis (TNTUN), you must send up-to-date export documents (for correct national customs papers): certificates of origin, packing declaration, export/import customs declaration, bill of lading, commercial invoice. A Bill of Lading is a document or electronic invoice that is completed by a carrier describing the correct state of goods and that the freight has been booked correctly.
Find your incoterms
An incoterm is a set of rules to define the seller’s and buyer’s responsibilities. The Incoterm shows who is responsible for, for example, the cost and risk of transportation, insurance, duties payable and clearing customs. The most common incoterms are Ex Works (EXW), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Free On Board (FOB).
Live tracking of the shipment
Use cargo tracking to check where your freight is at this moment. You can get a sms or mail when the load is departed from Port of Loading (POL), arrived at the port of arrival (POD) and when your cargo has been unloaded at the final destination.

Sea freight from Tunis (TNTUN) to Hamburg (DEHAM): find a container that suits your cargo

Would you like to ship a container from port of Tunis – (TN TUN) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? It is highly recommended to pick the right container type. Based on your load you choose a size (twenty foot, forty foot) and multiple transport options (FCL shipping or LCL shipment). Several shipping lines operate on this route. From the port, many freights are transported to cities such as Maqrin, Radis, Aryanah, Tunis, Bardaw, Manubah, Sulayman, Qurbus, Qurunbaliyah, Manzil Bu Zalafah, Taklisah, Taburbah, Rafraf, Manzil Jamil, Manzil Bu Ruqaybah, Matir, Tinjah, Nabul, Tazirkah, Qurbah. In the section below you can read all important information about the most popular types in the maritime industry. You can also click through to our page about Container Insurance.

Explanation of the twenty foot container

20 ft. containers (sometimes also called dry van) is the most common container worldwide. They are easy to transport, which results in lower shipping costs. Suitable for different kinds of storage including household goods and movings. Good to know: 1 TEU is equivalent to 1 20 feet long container.

This box is often used for the shipment of goods in ocean freight.
A 20-foot container has the following dimensions: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
You can use 11 pallets on one tier.
In terms of weight load, the following applies: +/- 27.000 kilogram.

Explanation about a 40 FT container

The 40-foot container is identical to the 20-foot container, but once the size. You can pack a lot of cargo in this. This makes it an excellent choice for transporting bulk goods by sea. Also, there are also special extra tall ‘high cube’ version. Thereby you have a little more height. Ideal if you have high cargo.

The ideal means of transport for large loads.
The dimensions are standard: 12.19m long x 2.44m wide x 2.59m high.
The 40’ft container can hold up to 24 EU pallets.
Important: maximum load weight of +/- 28.900 kg.

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Information about FCL containers

If your cargo is so large that you can fill an entire container, then you better book an exclusive private full container. Within the logistics sector this is called FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share space with others like LCL. The advantages are great: It allows for a faster transit time, chance of damage is reduced to a minimum and the rates are more favorable. You have to pay attention to a few things: it is not suitable for importers and exporters with lower shipping volume and the financial risk is much greater. Another departure port? Also check Antwerp to Tunis (TNTUN) or Rotterdam to Tunis (TNTUN).

The premise of FCL is that the volume is large enough to fill a whole container by one customer.
Perfect for bulk, expensive and fragile goods.
Relevant when you are sending more than 15 m3.
Available at: e.g. MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, CMA CGM, ONE.

Information about Less than container (LCL)

If your cargo does not fill a whole ocean freight container, it is often a good idea to pick a shared container. This is known as LCL (Less Than Container Load). The premise of LCL is that multiple shippers’ goods are packed together. There are many benefits like: you will share all costs with the other suppliers, you spend less on inventory warehousing space and more flexible during intense shipping season. Disclaimer: once you have more than half a container worth of goods, then it is often more interesting to go for an FCL shipping. The shipping costs are calculated on the basis of the dimensions and weight of the cargo.

LCL means that you reserve space in a partial container.
Cost effective for shipments between 3 m3 – 14 m3.
You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
Can be booked via practical all shipping lines.
Available at: e.g. Evergreen, Wan Hai, POL, HMM, Yang Ming.

Other types of containers and customization

You can choose from many types of boxes for the international transport of your cargo by sea. 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 liquids, flowers, fruit or fragile items. Below you will find all common types in 1 overview. Are you looking for another destination? Also look at possibilities for Namibe (AOMSZ), port of Tuticorin (INTUT), Nansha Port (CNXSA) harbor and terminal Montrose (GBMON).

Bulk Containers: used for transport of foodstuffs or bulk such as wheat and other grain crops.
Flat Rack Containers: internationally used when the cargo cannot fit inside a standard box.
Hard-Top Containers: the latter has a removable roof due to which the door header can be pivoted outside.
High-Cube Containers: are similar in structure to standard boxes, but a little taller.
Insulated Containers: ideal for Storage or Shipping Dry Goods.

Open-Top Containers: also have end doors, like closed containers, to give flexibility for loading and unloading.
Palletwide Containers: are non-standard, uncommon containers with varying dimensions.
Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods that need to be temperature controlled.
Tank Containers: are barrel-shaped vessels serving multi-purposes.
Ventilated Containers: suitable for goods that evaporate a lot of condensation.

Main types of ocean cargo: what kind of stuff are you going to ship?

Shipping stuff by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Tunis (TNTUN) has a lot of pluses: attractive pricing, there are lots of different shipping options and containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. Much seen ocean cargo via sea import/export routes are: liquid bulk, roll on/roll off, break bulk, neo bulk, containerized. Below we give an explanation.

Car shipping: it saves money and time to to have your vehicle shipped.
House Moving: excellent logistic support in case of relocation.
Removals (Household Goods): have your household effects delivered quickly and reliably to another house.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. diesel, petroleum, chemicals, hydrogen, biofuels, gasoline.
Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain but also plates, cement, coils, lumber.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel type used for the transportation of cars and other automobiles.
Breakbulk: ships carrying break-bulk cargo are often called general cargo ships.
Retail & other: goods like electronic goods, toys, clothes, art and antiques, medical/pharmacy & fashion, shoes, drinks, furniture, machines.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about international transport

How long does it take to ship from Hamburg to Tunis?

Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Tunis takes on average 12 days. The ship has to cover a distance of about 2650 nautical miles (NM). That is about 4908 km. If you choose transport by sea, you have to pay close attention to ETD and ETA. ETD means the Expected or Estimated Time of Departure. ETA means the expected date of arrival of an ocean carrier. There are many factors that determine the final shipping time: condition of the hull and the propeller, wind force and wind direction and type of shipment.

What are the all-in costs of shipping a container to Tunis (TNTUN)?

Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Tunis (Tunisia) are relatively cheap. The total costs are determined by various features such as container size, transit time and exchange rates. Message us for current rates and transit times.

Which customs documents do you need?

When you are exporting goods to Tunis, then you should pay attention to customs clearance. Exporters need to include the following documents with their goods: Import/export Licenses, Certificate of Origin, Insurance Certificate, Letter of Credit, Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading. For more substantive information and tips then we advise you to contact the customs of Tunisia or surf to the official website where you can read a lot of info (www.pm.gov.tn).

What Incoterm should i use?

The Incoterms decide which party will cover insurance fees for the shipment. The two most popular Incoterms rules in maritime shipping are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporting party arranges covering the costs, insurance, and freight of the buyer’s shipment while in transit to the destination port of the buyer’s choosing. Free on Board (FOB) means the seller is responsible for the entire logistics process for delivering and loading the product onto the ship. Other popular Incoterms 2000 are: Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Free Carrier (FCA), Ex Works (EXW), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) and Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Cost and Freight (CFR), Delivered At Place (DAP).