Cost of shipping a 40 container from US (Chicago to Thailand)

[ricktak]

Has anyone recently shipped a 40 foot container from the US to Thailand (even a 20 foot one) ? I am interested in the process, cost, company used, documents required (this will be for a Thai citizen returning home), customs and anything else connected to the shipping. I would appreciate any constructive info on this topic. thanks.

[beachproperty]

I realize you are looking for people who have already done this and their experience, but have you tried googling "40 ft shipping container from Chicago to Bangkok".....Many shippers and prices.

good luck!

[Seastallion]

WUS posted he was doing this...from Chicago too if I remember correctly.

Hmmmmm.

[steelepulse]

Yes, there is a thread on here about space available from Chicago to BKK. What a coincidence as I haven't seen a thread on this subject...............ever, and now two in one day!

[snottgoblin]

WUS posted he was doing this...from Chicago too if I remember correctly.

Hmmmmm.

The legend that is whereustay did indeed post this. I did suggest earlier but it must have been deleted

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[rijb]

We did a 40' container about 7 years ago, from Texas.

Use the same company (or their proxy) to ship the container to its final destination (not Bangkok!)

Don't try to switch vendors in BKK. They'll try to screw you! And customs will try screw you!

Be prepared for the <deleted>to try to hold your stuff hostage.

Use only the name (from the Thai passport) in all the paperwork (including in the U.S.).

PS: I don't think it was worth the hassle or the expense. I wouldn't do it again.

[ricktak]

Yes, there is a thread on here about space available from Chicago to BKK. What a coincidence as I haven't seen a thread on this subject...............ever, and now two in one day!

I did read that, I actually am in the suburbs (Romeoville). This is for real. But there is always someone who wants to be first to shout TROLL. Thanks for all the replies.

[ricktak]

I realize you are looking for people who have already done this and their experience, but have you tried googling "40 ft shipping container from Chicago to Bangkok".....Many shippers and prices.

good luck!

I have been doing that, but I am more interested in the experience of others and also they may have some useful tips. thanks.

[Chao Lao Beach]

There are some excelent theads her, how to avoid problems with customs too, tip like witch power tools not to bring etc (think petrol engines)

[yankee99]

20' last February from tampa, fl to laem chabang was about 1,600.00 including 100 miles from loading to port.

[HeijoshinCool]

20' last February from tampa, fl to laem chabang was about 1,600.00 including 100 miles from loading to port.

And, once it arrived here, then how much?

Customs and delivery and all ….

[yankee99]

20' last February from tampa, fl to laem chabang was about 1,600.00 including 100 miles from loading to port.

And, once it arrived here, then how much?

Customs and delivery and all .

Port charges run about 15,000 with 4,000 of that land delivery. Taxes are going to be based on value and or if you have a exemption.

[CharlieH]

Please do not post link to "closed" threads.