iContainers is an online logistics platform optimized to help your business easily access the global trade environment. We digitalize international freight forwarding services to simplify global logistics & facilitate trade.
Shipping rates can vary largely according to not only to the country of origin and destination, but also to the chosen ports in each country and the shipping option prefered. iContainers operates in a wide range of ports worldwide, which will allow you to ship your container to Germany at the best rate in FCL (Full Container Load) or LCL (Less than Container Load). Pick your shipment mode, choose your preferred route and enjoy unbeatable prices!
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TESTIMONIALS
"iContainer´s platform is very user-friendly and provides us with the ease of mind with their automated pre-alerts. We highly recommend their services and diligent follow-up on rates and shipment status"
Irene Chang
Sales Executive at Transworld GLS
iContainers, as a provider, stands out for its level of service and quick responses. They verified the reservation as soon as the operation was opened.
Patrick G. Waddle
General Manager at Advance Global Logistics
The ability of iContainers' platform to provide a quick quote exceeded my expectations. It looked very simple, but at the same time it was exactly what we were searching for.
Yuriy Pukhkalo
Business Development Manager at Prime League Inc.
GETTING STARTED
Make sure you choose the best port for your ocean freight to Germany. At iContainers we operate in a wide range of ports worldwide from USA and offer the best rates for FCL or LCL shipments. Pick your container and ports, then sit back and let us take care of the rest!
FAQ
Transit time for container shipments varies widely from one route to the next. That is, although Germany may be the final destination for your international shipping, it’s impossible to estimate the time it will take to arrive until you have defined a port of origin and destination.
Shipping rates to Germany are determined by a number of factors. Aside from the chosen port of origin and destination, they will also depend on the type of container you need, your cargo’s dimensions or the Incoterm to be applied.
CIF and FOB are frequently used Incoterms that define who is liable for the goods and who is in charge of costs during an international commercial transaction. Under CIF, sellers are responsible for both the cargo and the costs associated to it until it reaches the destination port. With FOB, this is only so until the goods are loaded on the vessel.
As far as dry cargo is concerned, shippers tend to find in standard dry shipping containers the best option for their freight. They come in several dimensions and capacities but are not refrigerated or ventilated, which is why they’re not suitable for perishable or sensitive cargo.
Standard containers can be found in several dimensions ranging from 20ft and 1,172 CFT / 33.2 CBM volume capacity up to 45ft and 3,122 CFT / 88.4 CBM. If your cargo is low volume, however, you may want to consider a shared container (LCL).
Shipping documents aren’t mandated solely by the countries involved in the transaction. Other factors that weigh in on the required paperwork are the type of cargo being shipped or the selected Incoterm, for instance. Regardless of this, you will find any standard shipping procedure will require a commercial invoice, a packing list and a Bill of Lading, for instance. You can also check further requirements on your shipment to Germany here.