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# Ocean Freight: Hong Kong → Hamburg

The Hong Kong → Hamburg trade lane connects Hong Kong, Hong Kong with Hamburg, Germany, a sea distance of roughly 6,019 nautical miles. Direct services typically take 19–29 days port to port, depending on the carrier, the rotation and whether the box is transshipped at a hub. Use ShipScanner's live schedule search to find actual sailings, cut-offs and the fastest routing for your cargo.

## Key facts
- **Origin:** Hong Kong (HKHKG)
- **Destination:** Hamburg (DEHAM)
- **Transit (est.):** 19–29 days
- **Sea distance:** ~6,019 nm
- **Trade:** East Asia → North Europe

## Carriers operating this corridor
- [Maersk (MAEU)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/maeu)
- [MSC (MSCU)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/mscu)
- [CMA CGM (CMDU)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/cmdu)
- [Hapag-Lloyd (HLCU)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/hlcu)
- [ONE (ONEY)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/oney)
- [COSCO (COSU)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/cosu)
- [Evergreen (EGLV)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/eglv)
- [OOCL (OOLU)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/oolu)

## Frequently asked questions
### How long does shipping from Hong Kong to Hamburg take?

Ocean transit from Hong Kong to Hamburg typically takes 19–29 days port to port. Direct services sit at the lower end; routings with a transshipment take longer. Search live schedules for exact dates.

### What is the sea distance from Hong Kong to Hamburg?

The approximate sea distance is 6,019 nautical miles. Actual sailed distance varies with the vessel's rotation and any transshipment calls.

### Which carriers ship from Hong Kong to Hamburg?

Major ocean carriers including Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE and COSCO operate services on the East Asia → North Europe trade. ShipScanner aggregates their schedules so you can compare transit time and frequency.

### How can I track a container from Hong Kong to Hamburg?

Enter your container, bill-of-lading or booking number on ShipScanner to see live vessel position, milestones and estimated arrival across every major carrier — no per-carrier login needed.

## Related trade lanes
- [Busan → Antwerp](https://shipscanner.co/freight/busan-krpus-to-antwerp-beanr) — 19–29 days · East Asia → North Europe
- [Busan → Felixstowe](https://shipscanner.co/freight/busan-krpus-to-felixstowe-gbfxt) — 19–29 days · East Asia → North Europe
- [Busan → Hamburg](https://shipscanner.co/freight/busan-krpus-to-hamburg-deham) — 18–27 days · East Asia → North Europe
- [Busan → Rotterdam](https://shipscanner.co/freight/busan-krpus-to-rotterdam-nlrtm) — 19–29 days · East Asia → North Europe
- [Hong Kong → Antwerp](https://shipscanner.co/freight/hong-kong-hkhkg-to-antwerp-beanr) — 19–29 days · East Asia → North Europe
- [Hong Kong → Felixstowe](https://shipscanner.co/freight/hong-kong-hkhkg-to-felixstowe-gbfxt) — 20–30 days · East Asia → North Europe
- [Hong Kong → Rotterdam](https://shipscanner.co/freight/hong-kong-hkhkg-to-rotterdam-nlrtm) — 19–29 days · East Asia → North Europe
- [Kaohsiung → Antwerp](https://shipscanner.co/freight/kaohsiung-twkhh-to-antwerp-beanr) — 20–30 days · East Asia → North Europe

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