Special cargo

We offer the right "outside the box" transportation solutions for extra-large and/or extra-heavy cargo – from door to door.

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Special Cargo – special care

You can fit a lot into a container – but not everything. Hamburg Süd also offers the right "outside the box" transportation solutions for extra-large and/or extra-heavy cargo. Whether you need to transport sheet steel or complete subway cars, the seasoned experts from our regional Special Cargo teams can answer all of your questions about special transportation from point of origin to final destination.
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Special cargo

Your benefits at a glance

Versatile equipment
We transport out-of-gauge using open-top containers and flat racks.
Strong partner
With our regional experts around the world, we work closely with terminals to make a light job of even heavy cargo.
Combined transport solutions
We can transport general cargo and cargo in containers together on our ships.

Our special containers

Is your cargo too large or too heavy for a container? That's not a problem – thanks to our many years of experience and passion for logistics, we find special solutions for special cargo. Hamburg Süd also ships general cargo, extra-large and high-density cargo such as copper plates, heavy machinery, and entire helicopters in open-top containers and on flat racks. The experts in our regional Special Cargo teams can assist you even as early as the planning stage.

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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Dry Cargo

Dry Cargo

Most cargo is shipped in dry or standard containers. Hamburg Süd uses robust 20- and 40-foot boxes constructed to handle every transportation need.
Reefer Cargo

Reefer Cargo

Whether perishable foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals or flowers, transporting temperature-sensitive goods requires an unbroken cold supply chain to maintain quality.
Dangerous Cargo

Dangerous Goods

There are additional special safety regulations for transporting dangerous goods. Hamburg Süd therefore checks every transportation request for dangerous goods individually.

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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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