Container shipping Hamburg to Ushuaia
Are you looking for ways to ship a container from Hamburg to Ushuaia (ARUSH)? Sea freight has many advantages: large items can be shipped for competitive rates, it’s convenient and it is eco-friendly. Transporting a container overseas with breakbulk or cars is easy with shippinglines like Regional Container Lines. You can book many different types of shipping containers. An important point of attention is (FCL) full containers and Less Container Load (LCL). Via our freight forwarders we offer actual information regarding international transport Ushuaia (AR USH). We share knowledge and extensive information about the various sea container types. Further on you can read a export plan in 5 steps. Share your cargo and transport wishes and you will get a competitive quote with extensive pricing details.
- Ocean shipping is a fast, secure and cost-effective way to ship heavy and bulky goods.
- Compared to air transport, you have lower costs and more time for document processing.
- Sea freight is a solution for worldwide movings and the transportation of vegetables or machinery.
- The Port of Ushuaia offers excellent transit options in Argentina.
- You can choose from the following containers: 20 FT, 40 FT, 40FT HC and Dry Van, Hard-Top, Insulated, Ventilated, Tank, Refrigerated containers.
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Shipping to Ushuaia (ARUSH) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the process of shipping goods by sea using containers. Your material is wrapped up in shipping containers. The intermediary (freight forwarder) will arrange the container. A truck transports the cargo to the shipping vessel at the port of origin Ushuaia (AR USH), and will be shipped over the sea to the terminal at the port of destination. You need to make a choose out of: port-to-door, door-to-door, port-to-port, door-to-port. In the table below we offer useful information about the port of delivery.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Ushuaia |
| Country of destination | Argentina |
| Port Code | ARUSH |
| Transport Time | +/- 35 days |
| Shipping rates | $$$ |
| Local address | Avenida Maipu 510, Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego V9410BJL, Argentina |
| info@puertoushuaia.gov.ar | |
| Website | www.puertoushuaia.gov.ar |
| Phone number | 542901435200 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Ushuaia
- Freight Details
Enter the port of departure and the arrival harbour. Also indicate whether you prefer a full container for yourself (FCL) or (LCL) and partial shipments. You also choose the size of the container (20-ft, 40-ft of a high cube).
- Loading the freight
Primarily, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To ensure that the cargo remains in good condition, we advise you to use pallets. Also make sure you have good labels.
- Common Export Documents
In the situations that you export cargo to Ushuaia (ARUSH), you will have to provide required export documents (for correct national customs papers): export/import customs declaration, bill of lading, commercial invoice, certificates of origin, packing declaration. A Bill of Lading is a document or contract that is provided to the shipper to acknowledge the receipt of cargo and that the load is prepared for shipping.
- Agree on the conditions (Incoterms)
Incoterms are relevant for traders to define the responsibilities and costs between two parties correctly. The Incoterm determines who is the risk-bearing party for transport, insurance and duty related matters. For freight by sea, these are the most popular terms: Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
- Online Container & Freight Tracking System
Use container track and trace to see where your container is at this moment. You can see exactly when the load is departed from Port of Loading (POL), arrived at Port of Destination (POD) and when your cargo has been unloaded at the final destination.
Sea freight from Ushuaia (ARUSH) to Hamburg (DEHAM): find a suitable container
You received an order and want to ship a container from port of Ushuaia – (AR USH) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? The first step is to pick the right container type. There are different sizes (twenty foot, forty foot) and multiple transport options (FCL shipment or LCL shipping). We cooperate with several international shipping lines. There is a good connection to important cities nearby. In the paragraph below we help you choose the right type and provide info about the most popular types in the maritime industry. Our specialists also provide details about Get shipping quote.
What you need to know about the twenty foot container
20 FT containers (sometimes also called dry van) is the most commonly type for shipment in ocean freight. They are easy to load, access, and handle, that means they are quite cheap. Particularly suitable for the transport of personal items and international removals. What you might not know: TEU is equal to 1 20 Foot container.
- This box is often used for transporting cargo by sea.
- A 20-foot container has the following dimensions: 6,06 x 2,44 x 2,59.
- It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
- A lot can be loaded in terms of goods weight: +/- 27.400 kg.
Important specifications of the 40 ft container
A 40 foot container is widely used on (standard) ships. Te 40ft is twice as big as the more standard 20ft. This makes it very economical for transporting large loads by sea. Good to know: people can also opt for the 40 foot container ‘high cube’ choice. They are 9’6 tall. This ensures that your cargo/goods can be loaded higher.
- Taller and bulkier than the standard containers.
- The dimensions are as follows: 12,2 x 2,44 x 2,59 meter.
- 1 FEU fit up to 20 Standard Pallets, and 24 Euro Pallets.
- The maximum load is +/- 28.700 kg.
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When do i need a Full Container Load (FCL)?
If you want to ship a lot of cargo, than you can reserve your own full container. Transport specialists call this Full Container Load (FCL). There is no need to share it with other shippers. This has multiple advantages: It guarantees a faster transit time, a smaller chance of damage to the freight and and it is cheaper per unit. You have to pay attention to a few things: you need large volume to be viable and insurance is more expensive. Do you want to send items from another port? Check also Antwerp to Ushuaia (ARUSH) or Rotterdam to Ushuaia (ARUSH).
- FCL Means that means that the container only holds your cargo.
- Ideal for cargo with tight delivery schedules.
- Recommended for shipments from 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. CMA CGM, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, COSCO.
Information about Less than container (LCL)
If a large full container is unnecessary, your goods will be shipped with other cargo. Logistics management organization handles this as a LCL (Less Than Container Load). With LCL transport, you only pay for the space you need in a shipping container. The advantages of this option include: you pay only for the volume you need, you can save on inventory costs and it is faster during peak-season. Pay attention: if your shipment takes up more than half a container, then it is usually more interesting to opt for FCL. The cost of the shipment is determined by volume and weight.
- The concept of LCL is that you transport your cargo via a partial container.
- An excellent choice for cargo volumes between 2 m3 & 14,5 m3.
- Cost-effective for freight forwarders with smaller shipment volumes.
- Easier to book during peak season.
- Available at: e.g. Wan Hai, Yang Ming, POL, Evergreen, HMM.
What other types of containers are there
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 most popular version is of course the Dry van. Besides this, there are also applications for oils or chemicals, flowers, fruit or high class goods. We give a short explanation below. You can also read more information about shipments to Noumea (NCNOU), port of Cartagena (COCTG), New Orleans (USMSY) harbor and terminal Yokkaichi (JPYKK).
- Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods such as wheat, rice and corn.
- Flat Rack Containers: internationally used when the cargo cannot fit inside a standard box.
- Hard-Top Containers: for shipping heavy to very heavy cargo.
- High-Cube Containers: perfect for carrying larger sized cargo and storing bigger items.
- Insulated Containers: for transporting goods with the need of low temperature for a short distance.
- Open-Top Containers: ideal for bulky cargo such as machinery.
- Palletwide Containers: specially designed for stowing large quantities of Euro pallets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods which need to be transported at a constant temperature.
- Tank Containers: are basically, cylindrical vessels held within a standard 20ft ISO frame.
- Ventilated Containers: also known as passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Main types of ocean cargo: What do you want to ship?
Exporting goods by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Ushuaia (ARUSH) has many benefits: low cost, particularly interesting for bulk cargo and the Duty and VAT are much less expensive than air freight. Relevant ocean cargo categories via sea import/export routes are: liquid bulk, dry bulk, neo bulk, break bulk, roll on/roll off. You will find all the information in the box below.
- Car shipping: shipping your vehicle to another part of a country or the other side of the world.
- House Moving: your belongings will be safe and secured with international relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): quickly and easily ship your household effects to another city.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. chemicals, gasoline, hydrogen, petroleum, kerosene, biofuels.
- Dry Bulk: grain, iron ore, grain and coils, lumber, salt, sugar.
- 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: items like toys, electronic goods, art and antiques, sports equipment, clothes + furniture, machines, drinks, fashion, food.
FAQ: questions and answers about international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Ushuaia takes on average 35 days. The total distance is about 8200 nautical miles. 1 NM is about 1.85 km. The total distance is 15186 kilometers. In case of sea freight, you have to take into account 2 important values (ETD and ETA). ETD means the expected departure time of the vessel. Estimated time of arrival (ETA) is the date and time that a shipment is predicted to arrive. The precise shipping time depends on the boat speed, wind force and direction and berth availability.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Ushuaia (Argentina) are slightly above average. The total cost is subject to various features such as cargo volume and weight, the total distance to the delivery destination and pickup charges and Message us for a completely free, no-obligation quote today.
When you are exporting goods to Ushuaia, then you should pay attention to customs clearance. The following documents are needed for the customs handling procedure: Insurance Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Letter of Credit. For more detailed information you can contact the customs of Argentina or take a look at the website (www.puertoushuaia.gov.ar).
Incoterms define the responsibilities of sellers and buyers for the delivery of goods under sales contracts. The two most important Incoterms in sea transport are CIF and FOB. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the seller is responsible for the costs of transporting the cargo to the destination port of the buyer’s choosing. Terms of Free on Board (FOB): the seller must arrange all processes concerning the cargo until they are handed over to the delivery company. There are additionally more Incoterms 2000 like Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Carrier (FCA) & Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered At Place (DAP), Cost and Freight (CFR).