Container Imports

[naza911]

I have doen a few imports in the past but all via DHL. This time I want to do a container to the UK, but I have a few Questions, this is what I currently understand.

I will agree with the seller a price. I think i might go for FOB which may be more expensive but at least the products will make it to the UK. But which port would be the best? I am currently in Birmingham.

Second stage will be all the Duty and tax that I need to pay. I quite confortable with that and have spoken to a few people. If i can get a good price from a shipping agent I will use them.

Once the container has cleard the UK ports I need to get it to destination location. Here is where my problem is. I need a location to store the products. The products will come on pallets so I will need a forklift. How long do I have the container or does it need to be unloaded straight away before the truck will leave?
Does anyone know and good trustworthy shipping agents in the UK? Also a location within Birmingham Ideally where i would be able to store directly from the container?

 

[kennyservice]

You can just looking for a forwarder at your end, a forwarder can handle all ports at your country, they will choose the most nearest port to you.

Ask price for the all the cost, such like shipping, port cost, they should also have some partner about custom clearance that can introduce to you, then ask for price of the duty and tax, certainly, you need to tell them what products you are going to import. Anyway, a fowarder at your end would be able to handle all problems you meet.

 

[SparkMediaIndustries]

Hi Naza,

We are a liverpool based company and we do alot of freight forwarding in the UK for our clients. We can have your goods stored in a secure lock up and deliver them to you when needed (within the Birmingham area as we have contracts within the UK)

If you need advice on shipping or air freight please do pm or email me [email protected] and I will be happy to help and discuss or prices.

Looking forward to speak to you more.

I have doen a few imports in the past but all via DHL. This time I want to do a container to the UK, but I have a few Questions, this is what I currently understand.

I will agree with the seller a price. I think i might go for FOB which may be more expensive but at least the products will make it to the UK. But which port would be the best? I am currently in Birmingham.

Second stage will be all the Duty and tax that I need to pay. I quite confortable with that and have spoken to a few people. If i can get a good price from a shipping agent I will use them.

Once the container has cleard the UK ports I need to get it to destination location. Here is where my problem is. I need a location to store the products. The products will come on pallets so I will need a forklift. How long do I have the container or does it need to be unloaded straight away before the truck will leave?
Does anyone know and good trustworthy shipping agents in the UK? Also a location within Birmingham Ideally where i would be able to store directly from the container?

 

[PowerForwarding]

Hi,

We are a freight forwarder here in the UK, we can get you a total cost through to door if you require. Typically the lines allow 7 calender days free time at the quay and upon delivery you usually get around 3 hours to unload a container before detention fees kick in. Let me know the details and I'll help you sort it.

Thanks

 

[HFE Signs]

We import banner material, we get 3hrs to unload, if it goes over they may charge you for the additional time, however ours have never charged for this.. good luck