Rough Cost of Shipping 20ft Container from China to Dublin??

Hello Shindig-jp,

I believe that MCC Brokers are an excellent option to arrange the customs clearance. They have a solid reputation and specialise in clearing motor vehicles.

In relation to bringing in your motor vehicle, I believe it has to have been registered at least 6 months in your name before you are entitled to bring it in under a transfer of residence and avoid VAT and VRT. You also would have had to work and live 12 months abroad in order to qualify. Have a look at the following link ; http://www.revenue.ie/en/tax/vrt/leaflets/tax-relief-transfer-residence.html

I am sure MCC would be able to offer further guidance and assistance, but feel free to contact me any time if there is anything you think I can do for you.

Best regards,
RUDOLF 289

Hi shindig-jp,

I would think that to get an apprenticeship with a freight forwarder as a "mature student" may be challenging, especially in the current climate where people are let go in this sector.

The Irish Institute of Freight Forwarders offer a FIATA diploma course. That may be the most closely associated with the practical aspects of freight forwarding. http://www.iifa.ie/

The two links below are more in the logistics area.
http://www.cilt.ie/
http://www.nitl.ie/

Hope this helps and best of luck with your new venture

Regards,
RUDOLF289

PM sent, look forward to hear from you

mcc brokers (www.mccbrokers.com) are excellent for customs clearances - deal with Gary in there.

aa economy freight worldwide for personal effects, excess baggage and car shipping would be the best company for shipping.

madonna123 wrote: »

Hi,

General question,

If one wanted to purchase products from Chinese manufactures. Merchandise to stock a retail fashion store. Jewellery-clothing-shoes etc.

Where would someone start?
the Internet is a maze, I wouldn't dream of choosing and buying straight from on line pictures.
I would like to take a trip, but where do you go to find out the factories who make the goods.

Would attending trade fairs be a good Idea? would trade fairs in China cater for English speaking customers?

Many questions!!!!

Thanks a mill for help x:D

My ex-girlfriend used to do stock sourcing for an Irish accessories company. She'd go to Hong Kong and India, visiting warehouses and factories etc. I don't know how they made initial contact with the manufacturers, but it did seem that there was a lot of travel involved and a lot of negotiation etc.

Trade fairs may be a good start, but I've also heard that what is exhibited at trade fairs can often be misleading as the exhibitors would put out their best quality stuff that may not be a good representation of their average piece coming off the production line.

If I were you I'd try make contact with others who are importing the specific types of things you are interested in and try find out where they are ordering from. It may be best to go for a more expensive option initially, just to get yourself established and ensure you are representing good stock. Once you are set up you can then go and find the better deals to increase your profit margin.

dunkindonuts wrote: »

Rudolf

How much would it cost to ship a 20ft container from Guangzhou, China to Dublin and a price from Shenzen to Dublin

Thanks in advance

Hello dunkindonuts,

please note I am waiting for rates to come through. All the lines were only quoting rates valid upto the end of October. Please bear with me, I will send you a PM as soon as possible

Regards,
RUDOLF289

Numan wrote: »

Does anyone have a rough idea of a current price of a 20ft container from China to Dublin.

Many thanks,

Larry

Hello Larry,

for shipment in September the cost from mainports China to Dublin would be as follows ;

Oceanfreight Us$ 1300.00
Terminal Handling € 150
ISPS € 17.00
Agency € 70.00
Customs clearance € 60.00
EHF/ Lo-Lo € 29.00
Delivery Dublin € 195.00

NB : if you are a VAT registered importer I can structure your imports so that you can defer the VAT outlay on imports to your VAT return, i.s.o. paying it on arrival and then claiming it back to your periodic VAT return.

If you need any further assistance let me know

Cheers,
Rudolf289

can anyone give me a ballpark figure on how much it would cost to ship a 40 foot container(24 tonnes of timber) from estonia to dublin

kadman wrote: »

What sort of additional charges would be on smaller containers, are they the same at Dublin port, or are they calculated on weight.

I,m considering importing a car lift from china, and I think its crated, and the dimensions are,

Shipping Dimensions: 2900mm*970mm*450mm
Weight: 620kg (plus any packaging weight) .

I have been quoted $150 shipped to Dublin by the Chinese manufacturer.

I have read a lot of threads lately about importing from China. It sounds like a complete nightmare waiting to happen, for the uninitiated, me:D

So any advice on the best practices would be warmly welcomed. thanks

kadman

Hello Kadman,

I would strongly recommend you check out rates for this shipment from Irish Freight Forwarders. You would need to tell them the point of origin in China. I take it your current supplier is offering C&F Dublin ? Ask him for an FOB (Chinese port of shipment) price.

If the supplier insists on arranging the shipping, ask him for the details of the agent in Dublin that will receive the goods. Ring them and ask them for the arrival charges for your shipment. They will be able to tell you what THEIR (!) charges will be, but they can not tell you what the Chinese agent will ask them to collect as a China Import Service Fee (search that term on Boards.ie for some horror stories - I mean Halloween is nearly upon us, but these would really scare you). Reason is the Chinese agent will only tell them AFTER your shipment has left and at that stage your committed.

This is what your local charges should be on the basis of the details you advised above and if you organised the shipping from this end;

Agency € 60.00
Depot Handling/LCL Unpacking € 55.00
Customs Clearance € 55.00

If you can tell me where the shipment in China is coming from I could give you a shipping cost aswell.

Cheers,
Rudolf289

kadman wrote: »

Hi Rudolf289, thanks for the speedy headsup.

The shipment is coming from , Qingdao Desiree Automobile Inspection Device Co.,Ltd.

I will contact them for an FOB price , to see if that is what I have been given.

Any irish freight forwarders you could reccomend, this is all very new to me.

kadman

Hello Kadman,

Sent you a PM

Cheers,
Rudolf289

kadman wrote: »

I am trying all morning to prize the agents details in Ireland for this shipment, in order to ascertain any further charges this end.

Its like pulling teeth:D................and they aint budging.

Looks like RUDOLPH289 is 100% correct. I have sent a total of 6 e mails so far, and each reply has done everything to avoid parting with the info.

But I,ll keep going just for the hell of it:D

kadman

Tbh - give it up.

I have personal experience of bringing 2 x 40ft containers from China - nightmare, and a complete waste of time.

For a lift, I'd rather pay more, to someone else, for a 'right' one. Our last one came from Italy (via dealer here). Simple, efficient, and the quality is infinately better.