Hi,

I'm wanting to import and think I've found a good supplier.

My question is, what happens when I order a 20' container for example? Will this great big thing turn up on my doorstep or can i collect the goods from the port? Will they intend to leave the container or unload and be on there way? I know this must sound dense but I have no idea on this.

Or can I use DHL, Parcel Force etc as I have limited storage.

Any help MUCH appreciated.

Thanks.

Quoting from [oirman]:


Hi,


I'm wanting to import and think I've found a good supplier.


My question is, what happens when I order a 20' container for example? Will this great big thing turn up on my doorstep or can i collect the goods from the port? Will they intend to leave the container or unload and be on there way? I know this must sound dense but I have no idea on this.


Or can I use DHL, Parcel Force etc as I have limited storage.


Any help MUCH appreciated.


Thanks.

You will probably be working with a Customs Clearing company at the UK end. 99% of them can have the container taken to a warehouse for unloading for you (onto pallets usually).

Then you can collect them or store them.

Remember you don;t HAVE to order a full container... You can do a partial container load. (LCL shipping/Less than Container Load)...... Depends on the products youa re working with.

Remember though that every set of hands that touches the shipment you are going to have to pay ........ that adds cost for you....

Replying to [oirman]:

Foow is right.

However, don't forget your high wharfage and local cartage costs for a container.

Here in Aus, I pay $AUD2,600 per 40' container for just wharfage and local freight to warehouse. Your UK costs would be about the same ... or about 60% of that for a 20' container.

Replying to [oirman]:

Why not ask your local forwarder to take all charge of the goods,from UK customs clerance ,until to your warehouse .

Replying to [oirman]:
hi,
iti is such big sample you work on,
basically buying 1 pcs and 1 20footer container is almost same.
first you have to find forwarder agent in your local area, Good forwarder agent will be able to calculate your all cost spent, you discuss that cost.
you migth choose international reputable forwarder agent such DHL, Fedex and UPS. but they are expensive compare with local one.
you should remember document of your buying, except BL you should have COO (certifycate Of origine) certain goods from certain country have lower import duty of your country.

Replying to [oirman]:
Best way is to contact a clearing and fowarding company. Generally local ones are less expensive compared to UPS, FedEx or DHL because the * charge for their name too.

Replying to [oirman]:what products are u going to import if i may ask?

Replying to [oirman]:

"You will probably be working with a Customs Clearing company at the UK end. 99% of them can have the container taken to a warehouse for unloading for you (onto pallets usually).

Then you can collect them or store them.

Remember you don;t HAVE to order a full container... You can do a partial container load. (LCL shipping/Less than Container Load)...... Depends on the products youa re working with.

Remember though that every set of hands that touches the shipment you are going to have to pay ........ that adds cost for you...".


This Guy sounds nicer now

Replying to [oirman]:

Hi there, greeting from shenzhen!
First, you need to grasp a little knowledge on the size of each containers in order to know better how much capacity you need for the goods. payloads as following:

20’ GP 40’ GP 40’HQ 45’
<20,000kg <24,000kg -- --

<29 CBM <59 CBM <65 CBM <75 CBM.
Note: additional surcharge will be imposed for goods over 14,000kg for UK routes.

I think it's hard to answer all your questions for this seems like a big topic. I 've been in this field for quite a few years..if you need any help, just send me a private note..

best of luck!

Matt





My question is, what happens when I order a 20' container for example? Will this great big thing turn up on my doorstep or can i collect the goods from the port? Will they intend to leave the container or unload and be on there way? I know this must sound dense but I have no idea on this.

Or can I use DHL, Parcel Force etc as I have limited storage.

Any help MUCH appreciated.

Replying to [oirman]:It's up to you.
That you should have a good communicate with your supplier that send your goods to your port and then Via DHL to your address.
So,you do not worry about it,now.just take easy.
Good luck!

Replying to [oirman]: The Mode of desatch should be decided only on the basis of the volume of the consignment. If the volume is less than 1 cbm it is better to send through DHL like courier. Otherwise more than 1 cbm to 10 cbm better LCL cargo. If it comes from 15 cbm to 20 cbm then Full container can be chosen.