Fan in San Diego Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 I am looking for info about shipping costs for 20 or 40 containers from Europe to here in San Diego assuming maximum weight allowed will be met. I want to get a general idea of the costs involved without contacting a dozen companies to get the needed info. I am doing a feasibility analysis and trying to get my arms around the costs involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninMinn. Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 I am looking for info about shipping costs for 20 or 40 containers from Europe to here in San Diego assuming maximum weight allowed will be met. I want to get a general idea of the costs involved without contacting a dozen companies to get the needed info. I am doing a feasibility analysis and trying to get my arms around the costs involved. 226967[/snapback] Need to know the contents at least in General terms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tux of Borg Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 I've had air freighted car parts sent to me from overseas. Pain in the ass getting that stuff through customs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Looking to import cheap cowbells? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Do a search for "freight forwarders". Those are the companies that handle such as you describe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkady Renko Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 So many bad jokes to make... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
col_forbin Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Expeditors My company use these people all the time for container shipments. I may be able to get you a contact name if you need one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Need to know the contents at least in General terms. 226970[/snapback] 2 million kilo bricks of blonde Lebanese...uh, I mean Corned Beef Hash. Yeah, that's it. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stussy109 Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 It can be very very expensive... Unless you are saving enormous amounts of money on the product you are importing, it sometimes does not pay to purchase, ship, then store the materials, and then pay the fees. I imported one container in 01 from china to Ny. It cost me about 2500 to get the stuff door to door. You can save money if u can arrange to pick up the containers yourself once they clear from customs i.e. finding a driver willing to haul the containers for you for a fixed amount. I used www.clearedanddelivered.com when i did mine. They made it pretty easy. They make most of their money getting it from the US port to your door, so try and avoid that cost if possible. Remember quotes are negotiable too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickJames Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Need to know the contents at least in General terms. 226970[/snapback] Well, you got to figure you can fit about 20 Russian hookers in each container. Each peostitute weighs on average about 110 lbs........I don't friggin know, you do the math! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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