Wondering if anyone has advice on the cost of a 40ft container from France to Bangkok, or which are the best companies to contact including importing. Item is about 350kg and needs a 40ft container. 

 

Thanks

Some companies that may be able to assist.

 

https://siam-shipping.com/services/custom-clearance-thailand/

 

https://www.asiantigers-mobility.com/thailand/

 

https://eaglesthai.com/customs-clearance/

 

 

 

 

Have you checked Alibaba.com? There are hundreds of shipping companies there. 

Just got a container shipped to Thailand.

Have you checked Alibaba.com? There are hundreds of shipping companies there. 
Just got a container shipped to Thailand.

Alibaba advertise businesses that do shipping? Or do you mean sell containers.

I think the OP is not looking to buy a container, just to ship stuff that uses up a full container.

I think my line was crystal clear: "hundreds of shipping companies". (not container sellers)

Shipping company: a company that provides shipping services, such as freight-forwarding, import-export clearance, air freight and many more.

 

And to answer your first question: Yes. There are literally thousands of shipping companies, agents offering shipping solutions. Alibaba is a great platform for them to find customers. 

 

Thanks Guys

 

will stay clear of Alibaba, sent a mail once looking for some shock absorbers for the car, and get 20 emails a day from china for the last 3 years

 

will look at the companies recommended

 

thanks

ps  looking to import a machine, not housing items. basically need shipping and customs clearance

2 hours ago, skippybangkok said:

Thanks Guys

 

will stay clear of Alibaba, sent a mail once looking for some shock absorbers for the car, and get 20 emails a day from china for the last 3 years

 

will look at the companies recommended

 

thanks

I have been on Alibaba for quite a while and no one sends me emails apart from the companies I address myself.

I got stuff shipped for 200-1200 usd with no problems at all.

Damco logistics and Schenker Thailand will certainly help you.

They both do Europe - far east journeys. Damco is an affiliate of Maersk. 

Edited September 4, 20196 yr by garrya
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9 hours ago, skippybangkok said:

ps  looking to import a machine, not housing items. basically need shipping and customs clearance

Check out older threads about what happens when importing goods. The cost of the shipping may be the least of your worries.

7 hours ago, garrya said:

I have been on Alibaba for quite a while and no one sends me emails apart from the companies I address myself.

I got stuff shipped for 200-1200 usd with no problems at all.

Damco logistics and Schenker Thailand will certainly help you.

They both do Europe - far east journeys. Damco is an affiliate of Maersk. 

thanks Garraya and Thaibeachlovers

 

will check it out. The item is actually listed as 0% import duty, but the shipper should be the one handling it.

 

As for Alibaba, agreed, they don't send me but the companies do. seems my enquiry went to a fake Alibaba company who shares your email with a gazillion others. The spam really has been out of this world. All from china, and the only input was looking for some specific shock absorbers

On 9/5/2019 at 1:07 AM, garrya said:

Damco logistics and Schenker Thailand will certainly help you.

 

 

Schenker only deal with companies, not private shipping

maybe I should set up my own..... none pick up their phone

 

101 of running a business - pick up the phone 

On 9/5/2019 at 1:58 AM, thaibeachlovers said:

Check out older threads about what happens when importing goods. The cost of the shipping may be the least of your worries.

Import Duty's