Everything your container needs in Germany
You load it, we organise the rest up to the ship.
Booking with the shipping line
We book your full container (FCL) with reputable shipping lines for a suitable departure.
Customs service
On request, we file the export declaration with German customs for you. €150 per container.
Vehicle export
We check the vehicle documents (registration certificate parts I and II) and declare the vehicle for export.
Container to your address
The empty container is delivered to you, anywhere in Germany. After loading, it goes straight to the port.
Shipping documents
Bill of lading, packing list and invoice: we tell you exactly what’s needed and prepare it with you.
Personal support
You always know where your container is. We keep you informed about departure and expected arrival.
Included in our quote
- Booking the container with the shipping line
- Ocean freight to the destination port
- Transport in Germany: delivering the empty container, collecting the loaded container and taking it to the port
- Bill of lading
- Shipment tracking until arrival
Not included
- Import duties, taxes and charges in the destination country
- Customs clearance and collection at the destination port
- Loading and unloading the container
- Demurrage if the container stays longer than agreed
- Cargo insurance (on request)
- Packing material
- Costs at the loading address, e.g. a no-parking zone, city permits or parking fees
On request, our customs service handles the export customs paperwork (€150 per container). Exactly what’s included is stated in your personal quote.
Our container types
| Type | Inside L × W × H | Volume | Suitable for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20′ Standard | 5.90 × 2.35 × 2.39 m | approx. 33 m³ | 1 car or a small household |
| 20′ High Cube | 5.90 × 2.35 × 2.69 m | approx. 37 m³ | 1 car plus cargo |
| 40′ Standard | 12.03 × 2.35 × 2.39 m | approx. 67 m³ | 2 cars or a complete move |
| 40′ High Cube | 12.03 × 2.35 × 2.70 m | approx. 76 m³ | Cars plus household goods, large loads |
Dimensions are approximate and may vary slightly between shipping lines. A container can carry well over 20 tonnes; your cargo is weighed before shipping.
What must not go in the container
Shipping lines treat these items as dangerous goods, or they are prohibited. Please don’t pack them. Undeclared dangerous goods can lead to heavy fines, and the container can be stopped.
- Gas bottles and gas cartridges (e.g. camping gas, propane)
- Petrol, diesel and oil in cans (including spare cans in the car)
- Paint, varnish and solvents (including thinners and glue)
- Loose batteries and car batteries (except the disconnected battery in the vehicle being shipped)
- Fire extinguishers
- Fireworks, ammunition and weapons
- Perishable food (only in a refrigerated container, by arrangement)
Please also check the import rules in the destination country, for example age limits for vehicles. We’re happy to help with questions.
Good to know
We handle everything up to shipping in Germany, including the export customs paperwork. We are not responsible for the import in the destination country: import duties, taxes, destination port charges and collecting the container are handled and paid by the receiver there. We work under the German Freight Forwarders’ Standard Terms and Conditions (ADSp 2017).