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Part 1. How to find a reliable freight forwarder?<\/p>\n
Part 2. How many modes of transportation are there from China to Thailand?<\/p>\n
Part 3. How to save money?<\/p>\n
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A freight forwarder is an experienced person from the international trade and transport community that coordinate and ship goods from one place to another by air, sea, rail and\/or highway.<\/p>\n
When you want to ship by yourself or when you have a hard time trying to find a reliable business partner, a freight forwarder is the best option because he will help you find solutions for shipping from China to Thailand. If you are an occasional carrier who knows little about international transport, we also recommend you to find a cargo agent who will be able to help you in this complex process.<\/p>\n
A freight forwarder would make a great difference when you don\u2019t have enough time and energy, experience or you just want to avoid all the troubles this process might bring you sometimes such as document preparation or cross-see transportation process problems.<\/p>\n
In other words, if you want to save time and money while making an international delivery from China to Thailand by any mode of transportation, consider using a freight forwarding agent. He will make sure that your cargo will arrive on time and in the right conditions.<\/p>\n
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If you are importing from China, regardless of the mode of transportation, a Chinese freight forwarder is the ideal choice because first of all, he has the advantages of language and geography, and second, you will also need a warehouse for storage and preparation. An experienced Chinese freight forwarder will have these abilities: he will be fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese, it will have a thorough knowledge of the Chinese business culture, experience in managing Chinese suppliers, category and sourcing process experience, quality control experience, audit experience, and logistics experience. Local forwarders (from Thailand) will often have to contact another agent in China to handle the picking, preparation, storage, and customs clearance.<\/p>\n
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A freight forwarder is a reliable and experienced agent who will help you find solutions for shipping from China to Thailand. But to be sure they provide what you need, you can ask them a couple of questions to assess whether they are qualified for your transportation or not. Time, money, and the success of your shipment from China to Thailand is what matters.<\/p>\n
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1) Does the freight forwarder have a business license from the Chinese government? \u2013 Having a business license makes everything legal and transparent for you.<\/p>\n
2) Does the freight forwarder have an official website, and has a good ranking on Google? \u2013 On their website, you can find the necessary information about their services and costs. Not to mention that in these modern days, Google reviews are a must-have for any company that respects itself and cares for its customers.<\/p>\n
3) Does the company have a good insurance plan? \u2013 Having a good insurance plan is very important because it will compensate for your merchandise if any damage occurs in shipment or warehousing.<\/p>\n
4) Do they have a complete cargo tracking system to update your cargo progress in real-time? – Finding a cargo shipping partner that offers cargo tracking is crucial because you can see in real-time where your shipping is and how much it takes to arrive at the final destination.<\/p>\n
5) You can also ask them to provide the most recent shipment record or bill of lading – A bill of lading contains all relevant details about the type, amount, condition, and destination of the goods.<\/p>\n
6) During the consultation, were the responses prompt, with professional advice and explanations? – If you are convinced by their services, but you still have some doubts about the process, is best to try the freight forwarder with a shipment of small goods. This way, if anything goes wrong, you won\u2019t lose a big amount of money.<\/p>\n
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Before talking about the modes of transportation is good to know what standards and regulations apply in Thailand, and also which are restricted and prohibited goods.<\/p>\n
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All goods must be reported to the customs department when you are importing into Thailand. This procedure has been centralized into the online e-Customs system – you will have to possess a digital certificate, which is an electronic signature file used to confirm the authenticity of the sender of electronic documents. You can choose to register with the system directly or through an agent.<\/p>\n
Your goods will be classified as red line goods or green line goods by the e-Customs system, when importing into Thailand. The red line goods are the ones that need the following supporting documents: bill of lading, invoice, packing list, import license (if required), certificate of origin, and other relevant documents such as the list of ingredients, technical certificates and so on.
\nThere is no definitive list for red line goods; the e-Customs system will check and verify whether the shipment is green line or red line.<\/p>\n
Another step is the inspection of the cargo – for green line goods it will only take a few minutes, and for red line goods, the cargo and documents will be physically examined by the customs<\/p>\n
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Is absolutely prohibited the import of Pitbull Terrier and American Staffordshire Terrier dogs.The goods that are prohibited but under a license can be imported are: drugs of narcotic nature (e.g. heroin), gold bullion, meat from any country affected by Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) and foot-and-mouth diseases.<\/p>\n
Goods such as obscene articles, goods that have an improper Thai flag design, narcotics, fake currency, counterfeit trademark goods, etc., are prohibited. Importing these goods can result in fines and even confiscation of merchandise by the customs.<\/p>\n
Firearms and ammunition (including explosive articles and fireworks) require a firearm transport permit.<\/p>\n
The import of certain endangered species of plant, live animals and their products is prohibited or restricted under the Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species (CITES).<\/p>\n
Thailand\u2019s top 10 imported items in 2018 were: electrical machinery and equipment; mineral fuels including oil; machinery including computers; gems and precious metals; iron and steel; vehicles, plastics; articles of iron or steel; optical, technical, medical apparatus; organic chemicals.<\/p>\n
There are numerous options for transporting goods in Thailand. The mode of transportation is an important aspect and has to be evaluated when you\u2019re planning your shipment (cost, shipment urgency, the value of the goods, size and weight of the package).<\/p>\n
Depending on your load volume, it is best to evaluate the mode of transportation when you are planning the shipment process because each option of transport has advantages and disadvantages, and you can significantly optimize your cargo flow and save money and time by choosing the right mode of transportation.<\/p>\n
An experienced China-Thailand freight forwarder will help you find solutions for shipping from China to Thailand, and will have excellent communication skills understanding all your requirements, including time, budget, and mode of transportation.<\/p>\n
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Studies have shown that 95% of product samples and a small amount of high-value goods are sent by courier.<\/p>\n
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If you have an urgent and quick delivery, express shipping is the best option because is a relatively easy way to transport goods, and it takes, in general, 2 \u2013 5 business days to reach your doorstep.<\/p>\n
Express delivery is suitable for goods that are less than one cubic meter or 200 kilograms.<\/p>\n
The delivery time from China to Thailand by courier service (FedEx<\/a>, UPS<\/a>, DHL<\/a>, and TNT<\/a>) is around 3 business days.<\/p>\n The prices and rates for express delivery are higher than other forms of transportation. Also, the cost of express shipping may increase during the holidays.<\/p>\n To save money, cargo agents or freight forwarders are the best solution because they can find you an express company that gives you a reasonable price, and they can also get a discount price that you won\u2019t find on their official website.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sea shipping is suitable in general for loads over 500 kilograms or when the size of the products occupies more than two cubic meters. However, it is also the most complicated mode of transportation, which takes a long time, but sometimes this might be the only option.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n From China to Thailand, sea shipping time, in general, is estimated at around 7 to 15 days from port to port.<\/p>\n In China, there are several ports such as Shanghai port, Ningbo port, Shenzhen port, Tianjin port, Qingdao port, Xiamen port, and Hong Kong port, from which your shipping can leave to Thailand. If your freight forwarder is located in these cities, you will have the advantage that he will be more familiar with the loading and unloading rules of each port, making it easier to handle your goods, saving you time.<\/p>\n The top ports for importing in Thailand are: Klong Toey, also known as Bangkok Port (is the largest port in Thailand), and Laem Chabang Port.<\/p>\n Sea freight shipping is the best choice for bulk goods transportation. When importing from China, you can choose Full Container Load (FCL) or Less than Container Load (LCL), if your overall cargo volume doesn\u2019t meet one full container requirement. There are three types of containers 20 ft., 40 ft. and a 40 ft. high cube container. The 20 ft. containers are designed to carry more weight such as minerals, metals, machinery, sugar, paper, cement, etc., while the 40 ft. containers are designed to carry voluminous cargo rather than heavy cargo, for example, furniture, steel pipes, paper scrap, cotton, tobacco, etc.<\/p>\n If you don’t have enough goods to fill a 20′ or a 40′ container (FCL), you should choose LCL. This enables importers to ship smaller amounts of cargo, which doesn\u2019t have the right volume to make Full Container Load a viable option. This means your cargo is combined with other shipping cargos for the same destination. When combining several shipments in one container, your freight forwarder needs to do more work. LCL freight is calculated in cubic meters (CBM) and charged based on the volume.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n FCL refers to when the quantity of your goods is large enough that they can be put in at least one container. In this case, the freight is calculated on an FCL basis. FCL shipment will be loaded and sealed at origin by your supplier, then shipped to your final destination.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n You should choose this mode of transportation if your goods are smaller than 2 CBM and 200 kilograms. In a matter of days, air freight can bring your cargo from China to your destination. On average, you can expect your cargo to arrive in 2 – 5 business days, depending on the mode of air transportation you choose (economic or express).<\/p>\n The main airports in Thailand are Suvarnabhumi Airport and Don Mueang International Airport.<\/p>\n There are two classes of Airfreight, economy and express or fast air transportation.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n There are two methods to calculate the air freight price. The first method is cost per kilogram multiplied with the cargo weight, and for the second one, for low-density cargo (low weight and high volume) you will be charged based on the volume it occupies.<\/p>\n To save money, you have to understand the terms FOB, EXW, CIF, and DAP because, in the same transport model, transport cost is a crucial factor.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Many websites like Alibaba use the quotations FOB, EXW, CIF, and DAP. In general, these quotations include information about where your cargo is being shipped to and from, the transport mode and equipment being used, shipment details such as dimensions, weight and a description of the goods.<\/p>\n\u2022 Sea shipping from China to Thailand<\/a>:<\/h4>\n
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\u2022 Air freight from China to Thailand<\/a>:<\/h4>\n
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\nThis service applies for general cargo (no dangerous goods, oversized or temperature-controlled goods). For this category, the price is relatively low compared with the express air freight. The time delivery for economic delivery is around 2 to 5 business days for the good to be delivered to your doorstep.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\nWith this service, you can transport cargo of all shapes, sizes, and types, including dangerous and oversized goods in a short period of time. The time delivery for this mode of transportation is around 1 to 3 business days for the goods to be delivered to your doorstep.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nPart 3. How to save money?<\/h2>\n
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1. Understanding the Terms: FOB, EXW, CIF, and DAP<\/h4>\n