Dry cargo

We transport your dry cargo to its destination in the ideal condition – using robust containers constructed to handle every transportation need.

Always on the move

We transport nearly everything in containers. Whether we’re transporting them port to port or door to door, Hamburg Süd gets your cargo to its destination safely and on time. The same high demands on the quality of our services apply to every shipment. For this, you can rely on our logistics specialists in over 250 offices around the globe.

Your benefits at a glance

Global network
With around 90 liner services, Hamburg Süd is present around the globe.
High capacity
With our container pool we respond flexibly to your needs.
Punctual Services
Hamburg Süd is one of the most reliable carriers worldwide.

Our standard containers

Most cargo is shipped in dry or standard containers. Hamburg Süd uses robust 20- and 40-foot boxes constructed to handle every transportation need. Our 40-foot high cube containers are somewhat higher and suitable for transporting large-volume cargo. Our quality standards ensure that your cargo gets to its destination in the ideal condition. In addition to meeting your expectations for high service quality, we are also concerned to safeguard the environment: many standard containers feature robust and rapidly renewable bamboo flooring.

Cargo container specifications

Select cargo category

Maximum Payload: The maximum permitted mass of payload, including the dunnage and cargo securement arrangements that are not associated with the container in its normal operating condition.

Tare weight: Mass of empty container including all fittings and appliances associated with a particular type of container in its normal operating condition.

Maximum Gross weight: The maximum mass for operating a container, including the tare weight and the maximum payload.

Units expressed in kilograms.

Select dry cargo container type

Maximum Payload: The maximum permitted mass of payload, including the dunnage and cargo securement arrangements that are not associated with the container in its normal operating condition.

Tare weight: Mass of empty container including all fittings and appliances associated with a particular type of container in its normal operating condition.

Maximum Gross weight: The maximum mass for operating a container, including the tare weight and the maximum payload.

Units expressed in kilograms.

Select refrigerated cargo container type

Maximum Payload: The maximum permitted mass of payload, including the dunnage and cargo securement arrangements that are not associated with the container in its normal operating condition.

Tare weight: Mass of empty container including all fittings and appliances associated with a particular type of container in its normal operating condition.

Maximum Gross weight: The maximum mass for operating a container, including the tare weight and the maximum payload.

Units expressed in kilograms.

Select Special cargo container type

Maximum Payload: The maximum permitted mass of payload, including the dunnage and cargo securement arrangements that are not associated with the container in its normal operating condition.

Tare weight: Mass of empty container including all fittings and appliances associated with a particular type of container in its normal operating condition.

Maximum Gross weight: The maximum mass for operating a container, including the tare weight and the maximum payload.

Units expressed in kilograms.

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You would like to learn more about Hamburg Süd and about what else we can do for you? Don't hesitate to contact us – our experts will be happy to help you at any time.

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