Cost of Shipping A Container To Germany
Published by Chris Townsend
How Much the Cost For Ship A Container to Germany?
Germany Container Shipping Cost
Three Movers specializes in shipping containers to European countries, including Germany. Their expertise can be seen in the exemplary track record for thousands of successful freighting expeditions over twenty years. However, choosing the right moving agency should be the least of your problems. If you plan to ship your valuables through a container to Germany, there are a few things you must not overlook. We have listed them down for you in the blog below. ocean shipping,
Factors that Affects the Charge of Shipment
There are roughly five factors that affect the cost of freighting your container to Germany or anywhere in the world. Along with the weight or volume of the items, the choice of transportation, and the total distance covered, two other elements are also involved while calculating the shipping cost. They are as follow:
- The destination port in Germany – The two major seaports in Germany are Hamburg and Bremerhaven of Bremen. Port of Hamburg is the obvious choice for the shipments coming from the Baltic sea, while the Port of Bremerhaven is considered when the shipment is coming from the North sea. You can also air freight your container and choose from more than half a dozen airports as the destination port for your shipment.
- The time of the year –The prices during January – February, and August – September (considered the peak season) are highly inflated. Thus, it would be best if you tried to ship your container in the offseason.
Which Shipping Container Size Is Best for Me?
The two container sizes you can choose from to ship your belongings are 20ft and 40ft. The 40ft containers are double in space and do not cost much more than the 20ft containers. You can store the furniture of almost four and more bedrooms in a 40ft container, while the 20ft container is roughly the size of a regular garage room and can hold the furniture of a three-bedroom house. If you are cargo a car, we suggest you go with the 40ft container that can comfortably store it without any hassles.
You can also choose between Full Container Load (FCL) and Less than Container Load (LCL) for the container load. The former option is for those that can completely fill up a container, and it’s the most cost-effective one. However, if you don’t need the full space of the container the LCL option allows you to share it with others to reduce costs.
Instant Rates For Shipping Containers To Germany
Container Shipping Rates Estimates
FCL shipping is best for transporting lots of boxes, pallets and anything which will require a full container cargo to Germany of up to 45,000lbs.
Full Container Load (FCL) Delivery Charges | |
|---|---|
| 20 ft Container | $185 |
| 40 ft Container | $260 |
LCL shipping is more affordable way to transport less than container load shipments to Germany.
Less Than Container (LCL) Delivery Charges | |
|---|---|
| LCL | $36/CBM |
| Household Goods | $385 |
| Personal Effects | $330 |
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International House Moving Costs | |
|---|---|
| Partial House (2000Lbs & Less) | $330 |
| 1 Bedroom (3850 Lbs) | $1225 |
| 2 Bedroom (4500 Lbs) | $1752 |
| 3+ Bedroom (8750 Lbs) | $2156 |
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Container Car Shipping | |
|---|---|
| Sedan (Container) | $1075 |
| SUV (Container) | $940 |
| Sedan via RORO | $530 |
| SUV via RORO | $595 |
Understanding the Different types for Freight Transportation
Air freight and ocean freight are the two types of shipping mediums that you can employ to transport your container to Germany. You can go with either as Germany has both – seaports and airports that are internationally well-connected.
Air freight is undoubtedly the best and quickest way to ship your container to Germany. However, if the shipment is not urgent, we suggest you choose sea freighting options as they are almost five times cheaper than air freight and produce the least carbon emissions than any other mode of transport.
Additional Logistics Prices
Some other freighting costs that you may have to incur are as follow:
- Custom duties and taxes
- Container inspection fees
- General Rate Increase
- Inland delivery charges
- Quarantine fees
- Insurance for the container and goods inside
You can prevent any inland delivery charges by signing up the shipping contract at a door-to-door rate. The port-to-port rate may seem cheaper, but the additional cost of delivering your container from port to its original destination may leave you paying far more than the former rate.
What is the Next Step?
Now that you are aware of the logistics involved in cargo your container to Germany, you can start planning the expedition and hunting for the right moving service. Get your first quote by filling the form on Three Movers website or call on (888) 202-0036 anytime.
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Frequently Asked Questions
There are a few important documents you need when shipping internationally. Below is a list of items you will need:
• Commercial and Proforma Invoices
• Bills of Lading
• Packing List
• Shipper’s Letter of Instructions (SLI)
• Automated Export System (AES) Filing
• Certificate of Origin (CO)
• Incoterms
• Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
• Operational Instructions
• Shipping Under a Letter of Credit
There might be special products that will need additional government permission or licenses.
The Bill of Lading acts as a receipt for freight services. It’s a contract between a freight forwarder or carrier and a shipper. It details the route of the shipment and the mode of transportation used. It also functions as a document of title and is important because it passes the right to possession of the goods from one party to another.
If the original Bill of Lading is lost, destroyed, or stolen, a replacement cannot be obtained unless the original has been found. There are multiple steps you must take if this is the case.
You must acquire a letter from the shipper detailing that Bill of Lading was lost. The shipper will need to obtain a court order that directs the transport line or carrier to make the delivery to the holder of the title of the goods.
The transporter will also receive a letter of indemnity from the shipper, which releases the transporter from any liabilities under the terms of the original outstanding bill.
You might also need a bank guarantee, commercial invoice, and a packing list.
Every country, including Germany, has a list of restricted and prohibited items. As per Germany’s shipping restrictions, there are only few items you’re not allowed to send, making shipping to Germany easier than to most other countries.
Prohibited items are goods forbidden by law to enter the country. Here is a list of prohibited items in Germany:
• Drugs (including “over the counter” and certain nutritional supplements)
• Endangered animals
• Endangered plants
• Explosives
• Firearms
• Meat and dairy products
Restricted items are items that you can send as long as you abide by the rules and requirements. Below is a list of restricted items for import in Germany:
• Animals
• Chemicals
• Currency
• Leather products
• Powdered milk and canned foods
• Radioactive and toxic materials
Almost all of the items – excluding the prohibited ones – can be imported into Germany. Goods amounting to a total of €430, excluding alcohol and tobacco.
Once your goods exceed the duty-free limit, you will be required to pay sales tax (VAT) of 19% in addition to the customs fees that vary depending on the value of your goods.
Yes, you can track your cargo while it is in transit. In transit means that your cargo is on the way to you or to your point of destination. The good news is, the cargo transit system will allow you to track your shipment anytime and anywhere. You will need your container number/Bill of Lading/booking number and the shipping line.
All of the containers used are water-resistant, well-ventilated as they are manufactured with vents on the upper portion of the container walls, and they all come with a product guarantee. There are containers sold with an “As-ls” condition. They may have holes or some kind of damage. They will be priced according to their value, so no need to worry about that.
Yes, you can! You will need the appropriate space for the home delivery of your container. For a 20’ container, you will need about 50’ straightway clearance. A 40’ container will need 110’ straightway clearance. Since the containers are 8’ wide, you will need 10’ width clearance so the trailer will have enough space to drop off your container. The more space for your container, the better.
Insurance is a must for every shipment. This ensures that you and your items are well-protected from any damages or unprecedented situations that may arise during the shipment process. In cases where you refuse to get insurance for your items, the container rental company will usually require you to still insure and protect their shipping container.
All of the shipments in Germany are allowed a maximum of 14 storage days from the day of delivery. Your shipment should be cleared within this time period.
