Container shipping Hamburg to Vancouver

Are you looking for a service to ship a container from Hamburg to Vancouver (CAVAN)? Sea freight has many advantages: large items can be shipped for competitive rates, it’s transparant and it is eco-friendly. Ship a container overseas with container cargo or furniture is easy with shippinglines like COSCO. When you want to forward a container, you can choose from and a wide range of container types. A big difference is being made between Full Container Load (FCL) and partial shipments (LCL). Via our transport agents we offer up-to-date information about international transport Vancouver (CA VAN). We offer practical information about the different types of containers. For this we offer a 5 step export plan. Send us your details and we get you a quote with market prices.

Ocean shipping is a reliable, safe and cheap way to ship high volume products.
Compared to air transport, you can transport larger volumes for a better price.
Sea freight is an often chosen option for international movings and shipping roll on/roll off or machinery.
The Port of Vancouver is a much-chosen harbor in Canada.
The most commonly used containers are: standaard 20 ft, 40 ft and 40 HC and Flat Rack, Insulated, Dry Van, Ventilated, Open-Top, Refrigerated containers.

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Shipping to Vancouver (CAVAN) from Hamburg (DEHAM)

Ocean freight shipping is the most economical form of transportation. Your articles are loaded into the container. The freight forwarder company sends the location details to you. The cargo will be trucked to the shipping vessel at the port of departure Vancouver (CA VAN), and will be shipped over the sea to the addressee at the destination harbor. You can choose for: port-to-port, door-to-port, port-to-door or door-to-door. In the next section we share important information about the port of arrival.

Port of departure	Port of Hamburg (DEHAM)
Country of departure	Germany
Port of destination	Port of Vancouver
Country of destination	Canada
Port Code	CAVAN
Transportation time	+/- 15 days
Shipping prices	$$$$
Port address	100 The Pointe, 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3T4, Canada
Mail	info@portmetrovancouver.com
Website	www.portmetrovancouver.com
Telephone number	604-665-9000

Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Vancouver

Cargo details
Enter the port of origin (POO) and destination of shipment. Choose if you want to ship a full container just for your freight (FCL) or partial shipments (LCL). Find a container size that fits your goods (20-foot, 40-foot, or a 40-foot high cube).
Loading the freight
Firstly, ensure the cargo is packed appropriately for carriage. To prevent accidents, it is best to pack the freight on pallets. You must also put a label on the freight.
Export documents
When you transport cargo to Vancouver (CAVAN), you must send required export documents (for correct national customs papers): bill of lading, export/import customs declaration, packing declaration, certificates of origin, commercial invoice. A Bill of Lading is a legal document that is completed by a carrier to confirm the goods have been received in good order and that the freight has been booked correctly.
Selecting the best Incoterms
Incoterms are relevant for traders to define the rights and obligations of both the buyer and seller. The agreed Incoterm determines who bears responsibility for e.g. shipment, insurance, documentation and customs clearance. These are the most commonly chosen terms in sea freight: Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Ex Works (EXW), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
Live tracking of the shipment
Use cargo tracking to check where your shipment is at this moment. You can check easily when the vessel is loaded at the POL (port of origin), arrived at Port of Destination (POD) and when it has arrived at the final destination.

Sea freight from Vancouver (CAVAN) to Hamburg (DEHAM): select your container

Would you like to ship a container from port of Vancouver – (CA VAN) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? The first step is to ask an appropriate container. There are smaller and bigger boxes (20 foot, 40 foot) and different container agreements (FCL shipment or LCL shipment). Examples of shipping lines serving the port are APL, China Shipping, CMA CGM, Evergreen, FESCO, Hamburg Sud, Hanjin, Hapag-Lloyd, K Line, Maersk, MOL, NYK, OOCL, ZIM. Important towns around the port are Vancouver, Gibsons, White Rock, Sechelt, Aldergrove, Chemainus, Nanaimo, Ladysmith, Abbotsford, Duncan, Lake Cowichan, Chilliwack, Parksville, Victoria, Sooke, Pemberton, Port Alberni, Hope, Powell River, Cumberland. In the following summary we help you choose the right type and provide info about the most popular container types. Check also more information about Documentary Credit.

What you need to know about the 20ft container

20-foot containers (some people call it dry van) is the most preferred container size. They are easy to stack, which ensures low handling costs. Suitable for all types of cargo, including personal stuff and removals. What you might not know: 1 TEU is the indication for 1 20 foot container.

This box is widely used for transporting cargo via the ocean.
A 20-foot container has the following dimensions: 5898 (l) x 2390 (h) x 2350 (w) mm.
It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
A lot can be loaded in terms of goods weight: +/- 27.800 kilogram.

Important specifications of the 40 foot container

The 40 foot container is the largest of the standard shipping containers. He can hold much more cargo. All this makes it a very effective means for shipping large sea freight. Also, there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ choice. You’ve got just a little extra height. Stuff can be stacked high.

Used for dry freight of all kinds.
The dimensions are as follows: 12200 mm × 2440 mm × 2590 mm.
The Forty Foot Equivalent Unit (FEU) can hold 20-24 pallets.
Maximum load is about +/- 28.200 kilogram.

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Information about FCL containers

If your cargo is so large that you can fill an entire container, then renting a full container is the most interesting. Transport specialists call this Full Container Load (FCL). You don’t have to share space with others. There are many pluses: quick transit time, limited chance of damage and and it costs less at the bottom of the line. You have to pay attention to a few things: the transport over land is more complex (truck) and insurance is extra important. There are also other departure ports. See for example Antwerp to Vancouver (CAVAN) and Rotterdam to Vancouver (CAVAN).

The meaning of FCL is: your goods are stored in a fully owned container.
Ideal for cargo with tight delivery schedules.
Economically viable when the shipment occupies 15 m3 or more.
Available at: e.g. Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, COSCO.

What does LCL container mean in shipping?

If a large full container is unnecessary, then your freight will be bundled with other freights. You choose a LCL (Less Than Container Load) contract. The meaning of LCL is: you share space with others. You benefit from many advantages: you will share all costs with the other suppliers, reduces the costs of keeping a high inventory of goods stored and it offers consistent weekly sailing schedules for sea freight. Watch out: when you ship enough volume to fill more than half a container, then FCL is probably your best bet. LCL shipping charges are generally computed based on the volume in m3 and the weight of the freight.

The idea of LCL is that a partial container is booker for the freight.
A suitable choice for transport with a size between 4 m3 & 14,5 m3.
You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
More Availability During Peak Season.
Available at: e.g. POL, HMM, Wan Hai, ZIM, Evergreen.

Other container types for special loads

The range of boxes is very varied for freight forwarding. Shipping companies offer a suitable solution for every cargo type. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. There are also special possibilities for oils, grain, flour, or fragile items. We’ve explained it all below. You can also read more information about shipments to Ancona (ITAOI), port of Colombo (LKCMB), Liverpool (CALIV) harbor and terminal Hakata (JPHTD).

Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods such as 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: equipped with a removable steel roof.
High-Cube Containers: ideal for secure storage, particularly of valuable equipment or machinery.
Insulated Containers: maintains the initial temperature and protects the interior from exterior conditions.

Open-Top Containers: also have end doors, like closed containers, to give flexibility for loading and unloading.
Palletwide Containers: are adequate for shipping Euro-pallets because of the interior dimensions.
Refrigerated Containers: reefers maintain a stable temperature inside.
Tank Containers: for the transport of liquids, gases and powders as bulk cargo.
Ventilated Containers: is used for cargo which needs ventilation.

Load types: which items do you want to transport by sea?

Importing stuff by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Vancouver (CAVAN) is very popular because of low tariffs, it is effective for large quantities of goods and very flexible. The main categories of ocean cargo imported via sea shipping includes: roll on/roll off, neo bulk, containerized, dry bulk, break bulk. You can read more about it in the section below.

Car shipping: your vehicle will be shipped safely and insured internationally.
House Moving: fast and cheap way for international relocations.
Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped in a fast and secure manner.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. kerosene, diesel, biofuels, chemicals, hydrogen, petroleum.
Dry Bulk: iron ore, coal, grain and things like plates, sand, cement, rods.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessels designed to carry wheeled cargo.
Breakbulk: small containers of freight are unloaded from pallets and packed into the ship’s hold.
Retail & other: items like toys, art and antiques, electronic goods, medical/pharmacy, clothes and fashion, food, shoes, furniture, machines.

All about international transport (FAQ)

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

Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Vancouver takes approx 15 days. The total distance is approximately 3450 nautical miles (nmi). That is about 6389 km. When you export something, you have to pay close attention to ETD and ETA. ETD means the date and time the vessel will leave the dock. ETA is the date that the shipment arrives in the destination country. Shipping time is subject to the speed of the boat, sea weather condition and type of cargo.

What are the costs of a shipping container to Vancouver (CAVAN)?

Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Vancouver (Canada) are relatively expensive. The total sum is determined by various parts such as the size of the container, shipping route and local handling fees. Fill out our form for a quote for your transport.

What customs documents do i need?

When you send goods to Vancouver, then customs clearance is an important step. Exporters need to include the following documents with their goods: Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading, Import/export Licenses, Certificate of Origin, Packing List, Letter of Credit. If you are not sure whether you will be charged extra or not, please contact the customs of Canada or navigate to the website of the port or the government (www.portmetrovancouver.com).

What incoterm is the most appropriate?

Incoterms define who is responsible for each phase of shipping process. The two most popular Incoterms rules in maritime shipping are CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the seller bears responsibility for the cost and freight of bringing the goods to the required port. By Free on Board (FOB) we mean the seller has the responsibility for the freight until all cargo is on the ship. Optionally one can also select one of the other Incoterms 2000 such as Free Carrier (FCA), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Ex Works (EXW), Carriage Paid To (CPT) and Delivered At Place (DAP), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Cost and Freight (CFR).