Hamburg
Hamburg, Germany
Photograph: Hamburg. Wolfgang Weiser / Pexels.
About Hamburg
Hamburg lies roughly 100km up the Elbe from the North Sea, so every call includes a river transit governed by tide and draught. That inland position is also its advantage: the port sits inside the city and unusually close to the markets it serves, which shortens onward haulage compared with a coastal alternative. It is the main European rail gateway for Central and Eastern Europe.
First Base Freight handles both import and export cargo through Hamburg — inbound from any country and outbound to any country. Indicative sea transit on our the UK lane is 4–7 days; transit on any other routing is confirmed at quote stage. For rates, container options and the wider Germany lane, including air freight and customs clearance, see the country page — or request a quote for this port.
Port information
Reference details for Hamburg, which we serve for both imports and exports. The transit figure is indicative, measured on our the UK lane, and confirmed at booking — other routings are quoted individually.
- City
- Hamburg
- Country
- Germany
- Port code (UN/LOCODE)
- DEHAM
- Port type
- Container terminal
- Indicative sea transit
- 4–7 days
What to know about Hamburg
- Around 100km up the River Elbe — river transit on every call
- Draught and tidal windows can affect the largest vessels
- Europe's leading rail gateway towards Central and Eastern Europe
- Port sits within the city, shortening onward distribution
Same country
Other ports in Germany
We also ship to one other port in Germany.
Moving cargo through Hamburg? Get a quote.
Any country to any country, import or export — send us the origin, destination and cargo details and we'll come back with a competitive rate within one business day.