Start with the goods, not only the destination
A shipment of boxed household belongings needs an inventory and an identified owner. A business shipment needs a clear description of each product, its quantity and value, and the company that will import it. For both, A1 needs the number of handling units, their packed outside dimensions and gross weights. Tell us at the outset about batteries, liquids, machinery or fragile pieces so we can check handling and carrier conditions before discussing a service.
Prepare a consistent commercial file
For goods being sold to a German buyer, the commercial invoice and packing list should describe the same products and quantities. List the seller, buyer or consignee, number of packages, marks, value and an accurate description; avoid vague labels such as “parts.” The importer or its customs representative must confirm classification, import permissions, applicable taxes and any product-specific EU requirements. A freight quote cannot determine those obligations from the destination name alone.
Hamburg is different from an inland delivery
Hamburg is a seaport; Berlin, Frankfurt and Munich require the final handoff to be defined separately. A terminal, a warehouse and a retail store can each have different receiving rules. Give the full German address, postal code, opening hours, unloading equipment and a contact person. If cargo is palletized, say whether the receiver can unload a truck and whether the pallet can be exchanged or retained. We will identify which collection, international transport, destination handling and inland delivery elements can be included in a current offer.
What to send for a freight review
- Canadian pickup city and postal code, cargo-ready date and collection access.
- Commodity description, shipment value, package count, packed dimensions and gross weight.
- German consignee and importer details, complete delivery address and receiving conditions.
- Whether you need a port or terminal handoff, or delivery to the consignee.
For the overall route, see international shipping to Germany. For the sea leg, see ocean shipping to Germany; an inland-city example is ocean freight to Berlin.
Planning references: Port of Hamburg and EU guidance on invoice and packing documents. The route and import requirements must be confirmed for the actual goods.