Thread: Importing by Sea
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29-05-2012 #11
Have it come to Goole which his the most inland sea port. I have a warehouse there so I'll pop down to docks and pick it up but you'll never see it again. .
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29-05-2012 #12
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29-05-2012 #13
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29-05-2012 #14
Importing via sea can be a whole different ballgame to air.
What your probably looking for is Less than Container Load, LCL, your in a shared container so there is unloading and clearance charges this end, UK, in addition to VAT, duty and the actual shipping charge.
Have a google and a read of some of the business forums and talk to a couple of UK shipping/logistics agents, cost varies wildy, couple of calls is always worthwhile.
Cheers
Adam
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30-05-2012 #15
Thanks for the info.
One other thing, the company emailed this morning asking if my country requires me to be a business to import by sea.
Is this true or false, in the UK do i have to be a registered business to have things imported by sea or can i be just anyone?
Thanks
Craig
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30-05-2012 #16
You dont need to be a registered business ,freight forwarders and HMRC are happy to take anyones money, but do talk to some freight forwarding/ logistics outfits, there is a lot of shipping coming in from the Far East and it is possible to get costs down a lot.
You don`t want to be in this position:
http://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/fo...d.php?t=155805
Cheers
Adam
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30-05-2012 #17
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30-05-2012 #18
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31-05-2012 #19
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31-05-2012 #20
Using a UK shipping agent is the easy answer, they are employed by you and report to you and can tack on delivery options as required within the UK. Easy.
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