Indicative port-to-port price
| Container | From | Transit time |
|---|---|---|
| 20ft Standaard20GP | €1,482 | 8 days |
| 40ft Standaard40GP | €2,282 | 8 days |
| 40ft High Cube40HC | €2,342 | 8 days |
| 40ft Reefer HC40RF | €3,915 | 8 days |
Includes ocean freight, bunker surcharge, EU ETS surcharge, terminal handling at both ends and documentation. Excludes pre- and on-carriage, customs, insurance, import duties and VAT. Price level October 2026; the exact price comes from our pricing engine when you request it.
Next sailings
| Carrier | Vessel | Departure | Arrival | Documents due |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceanic Line | Oceanic VegaMSS962 | 12 Oct | 20 Oct | 9 Oct |
| Oceanic Line | Oceanic PolarisMSS963 | 19 Oct | 27 Oct | 16 Oct |
| Oceanic Line | Oceanic MeridianMSS964 | 26 Oct | 3 Nov | 23 Oct |
| Oceanic Line | Oceanic HorizonMSS965 | 2 Nov | 10 Nov | 30 Oct |
This page is compiled by our AI from our own rates and sailing schedules and is updated daily.
How it works
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Book in the same conversation; we secure space with the carrier and send the booking confirmation with all cut-offs.
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Follow your container in the customer portal: documents, departure, arrival and invoice in one place.
Frequently asked questions about this lane
How long does a container take from Hamburg to Istanbul (Ambarli)?
The ocean leg takes about 8 days from departure to arrival. Add the documentation cut-off before departure (usually three working days) and handling at the port of arrival.
What does a 40ft container cost from Hamburg to Istanbul (Ambarli)?
Indicatively from €2,342 all-in port-to-port, depending on the sailing week and availability. Reefers and door-to-door transport are priced separately; the exact price comes from our pricing engine.
Do you also handle customs and door delivery?
Yes. Export declaration, import declaration, pre- and on-carriage and cargo insurance are added when you ask for them; the quote then shows every cost item.
Which documents do I need?
A commercial invoice, a packing list and for some goods a certificate of origin or licence. Our documentation desk checks everything in advance and requests what is missing in good time.
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Weekly FCL sailings from Hamburg (DE) to Istanbul (Ambarli) (TR) with a transit time of about 8 days.