Shipping times and costs from Qingdao, China to Hamburg, Germany

Shipping times
1 - 3 Days by air
14 - 19 Days by sea

1 Bedroom flat

Shipping costs by air £3,297 - £3,643
Shipping costs by sea £1,731 - £1,912

3 Bedroom house

Shipping costs by air N/A
Shipping costs by sea £2,663 - £2,942

5 Bedroom house

Shipping costs by air N/A
Shipping costs by sea £3,994 - £4,413

Please note: the prices listed here are meant as an estimate only. The best way to get a comprehensive, tailored quote is to fill out our form and be matched with a supplier.

Shipping Container Costs to Germany

Hamburg is Germany’s second largest city and is one of Europe’s most affluent locations. The city’s rich history, culture and beautiful countryside attracts endless visitors each year and Hamburg is also one of the world’s most liveable cities. The city boasts many beautiful green areas and residents can enjoy the historical Alter Botanischer Garten Hamburg and the Hamburg Stadtpark, along with several other parks and gardens. If it is entertainment you are after, catch a show at one of the city’s theatres, such as the highly regarded Thalia Theatre, or watch a performance by the city’s leading opera company – the Hamburg State Opera. As a main transportation hub, the city is home to the Port of Hamburg, which is the country’s largest port and the second busiest port in Europe. Expats can travel easily and efficiently around Hamburg by using the city’s public transit system, which is made up of buses, ships and trains. The city’s proximity to the water means that Hamburg is brimming with delicious fresh fish, which you can enjoy in one of the city’s many restaurants. Revel in Hamburg’s history by visiting landmarks, such as the Hamburg Rathaus, St. Michael’s Church and the Alter Elbtunnel. Settling into your new home in Hamburg is sure to be very easy and so is the transporting of your goods, as long as you make the necessary preparations. Two shipping container sizes are available. The first is a 20-foot container, which could hold the contents of a 3-bedroom house. The second is a 40-foot container, which could hold more, such as the contents of a 4 or 5-bedroom house, or a 3-bedroom house with room left for the family car.

Shipping Container Options

20Ft Shipping Container

Dimensions:
33 Cubic Meters
5.9m x 2.35m x 2.39m (l x w x h)

Price: £2,663 - £2,942

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  • Boxes
    16 x medium boxes
  • Kitchen
    1 x american fridge, 1 x small fridge, 3 x kitchen appliances
  • Bedrooms
    1 x wardrobe, 1 x double bed, 1 x single bed, 2 x lamps
  • Lounge
    1 x sofa, 4 x chairs, 1 x table, 1 x armchair, 1 x television
  • Various
    1 x motorbike, 4 x bicycles

Please note that this is an estimate and is intended for rough guidance only.

40Ft Shipping Container

Dimensions:
67 Cubic Meters
12.03m x 2.35m x 2.39m (l x w x h)

Price: £5,059 - £5,590

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  • Boxes
    28 x medium boxes
  • Kitchen
    1 x american fridge, 1 x small fridge, 3 x kitchen appliances
  • Bedroom
    1 x wardrobe, 1 x double bed, 1 x single bed, 2 x lamps
  • Lounge
    1 x sofa, 4 x chairs, 1 x table, 1 x armchair, 1 x television
  • Various
    1 x car, 1 x motorbike, 4 x bicycles

Please note that this is an estimate and is intended for rough guidance only.

Car shipped by sea freight

Max Dimensions: 5.75m x 2.2m x 2.2m (l x w x h)

Base Price: £824 - £911

Quarantine & Taxes: £1,000 - £2,500

Price: £4,763 - £8,192

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Unusual Restricted Items

Unconstitutional Publications/Harmful Media
Unconstitutional publications and media that are deemed harmful to minors.
Medicinal Products and Narcotics
Counterfeit medicines, substances that are harmful and frequently used for doping and narcotics are prohibited.
Animal Products
Meat and milk products from non-EU countries are strictly prohibited.
Products from Protected Species
Products from protected species listed under CITES
Plants and Plant Products
Potatoes, vines, wine leaves and soil or any plant substrate from most Eastern and non-European countries.
Fireworks
Fireworks must always be declared to the customs office when being imported from a non-EU state.