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[directuk]

Freight Forwarding: Can anyone recommend a reliable, good value for money freight forwarder to import container load of goods from China to the UK?

I am guessing the company I purchase the goods from will, as part of the FOB, actually get the goods packaged in the container and onto the ship?

Also what are the approximate costs of importing containers from the FOB Stage?

Thank you, and massively appreciate any help!

Regards
Ben

[consultant]

I have Signet (in Heathrow & Felixstowe) and they have given me a good service.

[easy-imex]

current rate from FOB, this is not just shipping freight but all charges including delivery to your door.

20ft container appox £2000 to your door, plus VAT & Duty
40ft HQ approx £3500 to your door, plus VAT and duty.

[markcrook]

Try www.searates.com you may get prices from there if you post a freight request.

[cellsuit]

20' container from Ningbo to Southampton, I pay US$1900, then you have duties and vat etc

Use Far East Forwarding in Feltham, they are cheap.