Recent content by davealc

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    Importing cosmetics from Korea

    Hi, I take it when you say you will be sending it to an address in the UK you will still be paying VAT and duty on the goods? I'm not sure about the legalities of reselling or what paperwork the products might need. It would be best to speak to a freight forwarder. Googel lloyds loading list...
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    French Interpreter

    Hey, are you a member of your local chamber of commerce? They should offer a service for you to use. Have a look at britishchambers dot org dot uk for your local chamber and see if they can help you.
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    What challenges do you face when shipping your goods?

    Hi, I’m looking to get in touch with small business people that are thinking about shipping for the first time or have recently started shipping goods/products abroad. I’ve worked in freight forwarding for a number of years and want to give something back and actually help people and small...
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    Importing food from outside Europe - advice please

    Hi Sally, I work for a small freight forwarder, I've never had experience before in perishable goods. My advice is you need to find yourself a freight forwarder that can help you. If they dont have the knowledge they will be able to find it out for you. You could ask your local chamber of...
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    import from china??

    Hi, If your wondering how much duty and customs will cost it depends on the cost of the product and the price to freight them over to the UK. Luckily the freight is relatively cheap at the minute. It also depend on the shipping terms you are using with the supplier. Once the goods land in the...
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    Exporting from UK to Canada

    Hi, Exporting to Canada, I'm pretty sure there aren't any extra requirements as long as the goods don't go through a US port first. Ask you're shipping line or agent. They will need all the documents before the vessel sails anyway. Hope this helps. Anything else let me know Dave From...
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    agent in china

    Hi, I used to work for a company called Argonaut Logistics based in the UK. But they do have an office in China. Google Argonaut Logistics and all the emails should be on the site. If not PM me and I'll give them to you as I can't post it in here. If you prefer to talk to someone in the UK...
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    Your logistical Needs

    I was wondering if you would be able to give me some feedback on the situation of your logistics needs, supply chain and warehousing issue that you might have. I am currently trying to start a site devoted to giving customers more information on Logistics in an easily digestible way. Could...