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[vik333]

Hello,

I have a problem of geting my product from china, its not a big order and it cost to ship by air nearly 300GBP

With courier it's 550 GBP

order is about 5 boxes by 10kg
total 50kg

Is there alternative ways to get the product to england ?
I would go by sea but they have a minimum 1CBM and my order is only 0.15CBM

Maybe I could share my shiping with someone else geting products from same area?
Where would I find such a company ?

thank you

[greedyboy]

I presume by the prices you are quoting you are arranging the shipping via a UK shipping agent/courier account?

WHat's the dimensions of each box? You should really be paying beween $5 - $10 per kilo for express (door to door) via Hong Kong (originating from China). Realistically on a small value order, the supplier will mark up the shipping, even so you should not be paying more than a couple of hundred dollars.

[geosamm]

Is the 1Cbm the minimum amount they will ship............ or the minimum charge is for 1Cbm ??

[vik333]

Originally Posted by geosamm

Is the 1Cbm the minimum amount they will ship............ or the minimum charge is for 1Cbm ??

thats an interesting point. I'v been told about that minimum from my supplier. Tomorow I will find out.


Dimensions of thouse boxes 40x25x32 (cm)

As that has been mentioned 200 usd would be just perfect.

Could anyone advice me a company to contact ? as I have googled it and got so many companies...

[greedyboy]

I have 15 of those size boxes delivered every week for $1200/£650 (total weight approx 180KG)

[D M]

Originally Posted by vik333

As that has been mentioned 200 usd would be just perfect.

By sea add another £100 for customs clearence + delivery this end.

Courier is the only viable way. Double check the prices with your suplier.

[vik333]

Originally Posted by greedyboy

I have 15 of those size boxes delivered every week for $1200/£650 (total weight approx 180KG)

With your mentioned price my should be as folows 650/15*5= 216.6 GBP

But probably my order is smaller then they give a higher price for it.

as i have said I had a price from china 300GBP.

I dont need door to door service-i can collect it. Maybe I could find a broker who would stick my products with some other shipments for smaller charges than 300GBP ?

[D M]

Originally Posted by vik333

I dont need door to door service-i can collect it.

You shouldn't even be paying £300 for courier let alone airport to airport. You'd still need a customs agent to clear it through customs (£50-£100).

[vik333]

Originally Posted by D M

You shouldn't even be paying £300 for courier let alone airport to airport. You'd still need a customs agent to clear it through customs (£50-£100).

any ideas how much sould i be paying airport to airport ?

Can you explain in more details about that custom agent?

and do i need customs agent to clear it if i use courier ?

Or direct me where I could find information about that? businesslink maybe ?

thanks

[D M]

Once your shipment get to the airport you'll need a customs agent to clear it through customs. It's only a little paper work but they charge extortionate rates. A courier will do it for around £15.

Get back to your supplier and ask them to double check their prices.