Container shipping Hamburg to Tianjin
Are you looking for ways to ship a container from Hamburg to Xingang (CNXGG)? Sea freight has many pluses: large items can be shipped for competitive rates, it is efficient and it’s more than 50% cheaper than air. Exporting a container overseas with food or semi-finished goods is easy with shippinglines like Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation. You can book various types of containers. An important distinction is a complete full container (FCL) and a shared container (LCL). Via our transport agents you will receive up-to-date information regarding international transport Xingang (CN XGG). You can read extensive information about the different types of sea containers. Further on you can read a export plan in 5 steps. Contact u directly and we will gladly send you a tailor-made offer with market prices.
- Ocean shipping is a good, secure and inexpensive way to ship high volume products.
- When we compare it to air transport, there are fewer restrictions and it is far cheaper.
- Sea freight is a solution for worldwide movings and carrying food or motorbikes.
- The Port of Tianjin is an important hub in China.
- Frequently used containers types are: 20 FT, 40 FT, 40FT HC and Insulated, Flat Rack, Dry Van, Refrigerated, Tank, Open-Top containers.
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Shipping to Xingang (CNXGG) from Hamburg (DEHAM)
Ocean freight shipping is the most common way to transport cargo globally. Your cargo is stored in shipping containers. The freight forwarder company will arrange the container. The freight goes by truck to the shipping vessel at the departing port Xingang (CN XGG), and will be shipped by ocean to the terminal at the arrival port. There are different kind of options: port-to-port, door-to-port, port-to-door or door-to-door. In the table below we share facts about the arrival port.
| Port of departure | Port of Hamburg (DEHAM) |
| Country of departure | Germany |
| Port of destination | Port of Tianjin |
| Country of destination | China |
| Port Code | CNXGG |
| Transit Time | +/- 48 days |
| Shipping rates | $ |
| Local address | 35 Xingang Road No 2, Tanggu, Tianjin, Heibei 300456, China |
| wsc@tianjinport.ptacn.com | |
| Website | www.ptacn.com/ |
| Phone | 862225705239 |
Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of Tianjin
- Details of your shipment
Enter the port of departure and the port of destination. Determine the desired transport method: a complete full container (FCL) or partial shipments (LCL). Also choose the dimensions of the container (20ft, 40ft of 40ft HC).
- Pack you load
As a starting point, your load need to be prepared in the right way. To prevent accidents, it is best to pack the freight on pallets. You must also put a label on the freight.
- Documents Required for Exporting
When you transport goods to Xingang (CNXGG), you will need several export documents (for correct national customs papers): commercial invoice, bill of lading, packing list, packing declaration, certificates of origin. A Bill of Lading is a document or contract issued by a Carrier to a Shipper, to confirm the goods have been received in good order and confirm that the items are well packed for shipment.
- Find your incoterms
Incoterms are the terms used in international shipping to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The Incoterm states how much responsibility you have for transit, insurance and customs clearance. Widely used incoterms are Free On Board (FOB), Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF).
- Ship Live Tracking
Use cargo and container tracking to check where your container is at this moment. They will send you a mail when the cargo is loaded at the POL (port of origin), arrived at the port of arrival (POD) and when the cargo has reached its final destination.
Sea freight from Xingang (CNXGG) to Hamburg (DEHAM): pick a container
You want to ship a container from port of Tianjin – (CN XGG) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? Make sure you get a suitable container. They come in different sizes (20 foot, 40 foot) and all kind of container conditions (LCL shipping or FCL shipping). Many international shipping lines operate this route. There is a good connection to important cities nearby. In the section below you can compare all types and read more about the most popular types in the maritime industry. We are happy to provide you with more information about Flat Rack Container.
Explanation about a 20 foot container
20 ft. containers (also known under the name dry van) are one of the most used container types. They are easy to transport, which means they are cheaper to ship. Ideal for the transportation of bulk goods and household goods and movings. Good to know: 1 TEU is equivalent to 1 20 feet long container.
- The most commonly used box for shipping freight by sea.
- A 20-foot container is described in terms of size as: 6058mm x 2438mm x 2891mm.
- A 20’ft container can hold eleven pallets.
- You must take into account a maximum permitted weight of +/- 27.400 kg.
Explanation of the 40 foot container
A40 foot container is standard applied to shipping bulk goods. They can carry far more cargo at once. All this makes it a very effective means for shipping large quantities of goods. What you may not know: there are also special 40 foot containers such as the ‘high cube’ variant. They are 9’6 tall. Stuff can be stacked high.
- Often chosen for large loads.
- In terms of format, this type comes out to: 12200 mm × 2440 mm × 2590 mm.
- The 40’ft container can hold up to 24 EU pallets.
- Important: maximum load weight of +/- 28.800 kilogram.
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What is the meaning of FCL container?
f you have enough goods to fill one full container load, then it is usually better to book a full container. Transport specialists call this Full Container Load (FCL). You don’t have to share space with others. The advantages are great: ideal transit time, less risk of damage during the logistics process and the rates are more favorable. You have to pay attention to a few things: it is not suitable for small cargo and insurance is more expensive. Do you want to send items from another port? Check also Antwerp to Xingang (CNXGG) and Rotterdam to Xingang (CNXGG).
- The premise of FCL is that an exporter is fully booking one or more shipping containers.
- Very suitable for goods with a large dimension.
- Relevant when you are sending more than 15 m3.
- Available at: e.g. CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, Maersk, MSC.
What is a Less than container (LCL)?
If your cargo does not fill a whole ocean freight container, inquire about the possibilities for a shared container. Transport specialists call this Less Than Container Load (LCL). LCL means that shipments from various parties are combined to fill up one container. There are many benefits like: it’s perfect for shipping small loads, the handling and insurance costs are limited and easy time-management and scheduling. Remark: if your shipment takes up more than half a container, then it is usually more interesting to opt for FCL. The shipping costs are calculated on the basis of number of pieces, weight, volume, packaging.
- LCL Means that means that you transport your cargo via a partial container.
- Ideal for transport volumes between 4 m3 and 14 m3.
- You only pay for the space you are using.
- Wide availability in all months of the year.
- Available at: e.g. Evergreen, HMM, Yang Ming, ZIM, Wan Hai.
Various other types of containers
There is a wide range of boxes for ocean transport. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The Dry Van is most commonly used in maritime transport. Besides this, there are also applications for liquids, flour, coffee or cocoa or other special goods. You can read all about it in the section below. You can also look further at transport options in Evyap (TREYP), port of Jacksonville (USJAX), Ningbo (CNNBG) harbor and terminal Pipavav (INPAV).
- Bulk Containers: used for transport of foodstuffs or bulk such as like grain and ore.
- Flat Rack Containers: it is flat and cargo can be loaded either from the sides or from the top.
- Hard-Top Containers: for shipping heavy to very heavy cargo.
- High-Cube Containers: similar in structure to standard containers, but taller.
- Insulated Containers: for shipping fresh products and keep up their freshness.
- Open-Top Containers: for exporting products that don’t fit in a regular container.
- Palletwide Containers: perfect for transporting cargo on europellets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods that need to be temperature controlled.
- Tank Containers: for the transport of all types of bulk liquid by rail, road and sea.
- Ventilated Containers: also known as passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.
Freight types: What do you want to ship?
Importing stuff by sea from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Tianjin (CNXGG) has a lot of pluses: low prices, best for Bulky Goods and it’s better for the environment than air freight. Much seen ocean cargo via sea import/export routes are: dry bulk, neo bulk, containerized, roll on/roll off, break bulk. Below we explain some goods/cargo.
- Car shipping: it saves money and time to to have your vehicle shipped.
- House Moving: fast and cheap way for international relocations.
- Removals (Household Goods): Ships your household effects / furniture quickly and affordable.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. biofuels, hydrogen, chemicals, petroleum, diesel, gasoline.
- Dry Bulk: grain, coal, iron ore but also plates, coils, sand, salt.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel for wheeled freight-carrying equipment.
- Breakbulk: For the transport of cargo that don’t fit in standard-size shipping containers or cargo bins.
- Retail & other: goods like electronic goods, clothes, toys, sports equipment, medical/pharmacy + shoes, fashion, machines, food, furniture.
FAQ: everything you need to know about international transport
Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to Tianjin takes about 48 days. The total distance is approximately 11300 nautical miles (nmi). That equates to 20928 kilometers. If you choose transport by sea, there are 2 important values, ETD and ETA. ETD means the Estimated Time Of Departure. ETA stands for Estimated time of arrival of the ship or truck. The actual shipping time depends on the boat speed, wind force and direction and type and weight of cargo.
Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to Tianjin (China) are relatively cheap. The total cost is determined by various features such as the size of the container, transit time and conditions. We invite you to contact us for a quote for your transport.
When transporting goods to Xingang, then you should pay attention to customs clearance. The following documents are important: Packing List, Insurance Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Import/export Licenses, Letter of Credit, Commercial Invoice. For more substantive information and tips then we advise you to contact the customs of China or check the official website for more info (www.ptacn.com/).
Incoterms tell us when ownership of the product changes hands. Two of the most common Incoterms are CIF and FOB. CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means the seller covers the cost and freight of bringing the goods to the port of destination. Free on Board (FOB) includes: the seller must arrange everything regarding the cargo till the moment that it’s all loaded into the vessel. In addition, there are other Incoterms 2000 like e.g. Carriage Paid To (CPT), Free Carrier (FCA), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) and Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered At Place (DAP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).