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Farangdk

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  1. The situation right now is unsustainable for most and it will not get any better this year. And it will never be the same as before Covid. Not only has the sea rates been skyrocketing and continuing to rise, also getting space on a vessel for some destinations is a joke. 

      

    Why all this? They keep telling us it is because of shortage of container in Far East Asia and that most empty container is going to China. Also, then 10% of all container vessel has been docked since the start of last year and lot of vessels are cueing up due to lack of capacity at different ports.

     

    This applies to everyone who get goods from Asia. Look at various stores in Europe and elsewhere. Only one to pay for this, is the consumer. These shipping companies act like mafia right now.

  2. Many of you haven't got a clue. Yes, they are corrupt, but not all that bad. Some of you like to scare off people. Easy to make Custom clearance and get shipments into Thailand without paying too much. if used items and paper not OK, then it will typical be 20% of the value on the packing list  and not the CIF value, plus VAT. 30% is on luxury items only. 

    A little help. Dont make the value on the packing list too high. If more than 2 electric items of each, just mention one. During the years I done this here in Thailand, they never opened any containers or dismantle and crates when small shipment. Outbound no issue what so ever, except if any paintings or Buddhist statues/ images. These need export permit.

    Inbound import  permit on Buddhist statues/ images will be required. Not for paintings.

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