Freight charges to Chennai from Texas

ahmed812 · Mar 19th, 2007, 05:30

Hi All,

We are planning to move back to Chennai in a few months.

I have a lot of furniture and equipment which i want to take with me. I am thinking of taking a 40 feet container. Does anyone know how much it will cost ?

Any details like customs, packing, insurance etc would be good.

Regards

Ahmed

ba9rn · Mar 19th, 2007, 05:37

I returned from California to UK a couple of years ago, following a 3 year assignment. A 40ft container cost me (OK my company!) 2000 USD including packing, insurance, customs, and door to door pickup and delivery. The whole thing took just under 3 weeks.

I would not expect the rates to be greatly different to other countries, but your best bet would be to contact your local shipping agent (Allied-Pickfords, for instance).

steven_ber · Mar 19th, 2007, 05:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by ba9rn

I returned from California to UK a couple of years ago, following a 3 year assignment. A 40ft container cost me (OK my company!) 2000 USD including packing, insurance, customs, and door to door pickup and delivery. The whole thing took just under 3 weeks.

I would not expect the rates to be greatly different to other countries, but your best bet would be to contact your local shipping agent (Allied-Pickfords, for instance).

That's cheap, were there any weight restrictions?

steven_ber · Mar 19th, 2007, 05:55

I received an interesting private message a few days ago....

Quote:

Cost of transporting 1 tonne through private container wagon on Indian Railways (IR) from Kanyakumari to Delhi is about Rs 4600 or just under 60 quid.

Of course, it's the cost on the IR and not inclusive of the bringing the stuff to the station and loading, unloading and taking it to the destination.

rajnag · Mar 19th, 2007, 11:04

Hi ,
I posted my reply on this thread based on my research.

How do I move from NY to India???

Please check it out.

ahmed812 · Mar 19th, 2007, 20:46

Thanks ! I had seen this post.

But i am planning to take way too many items.

I have the following
1) 2 sofas, 1 love seat
2) Formal Dining table
3) Breakfast table
4) TV stands for 37 and 42 TV
5) 2 Flat screen TVs - Hope I get them to work with a PAL to NTSC converter
6) Home Theatre System
7) 1 King bed (7 pieces) with Mattress
8) 2 Queen Bed (1 with 7 pieces)
9) Bombe chest
10) 8-10 suitcases
11) 3 8X10 rugs
12) 3 5X8 rugs
13) Coffee and end tables
14) 8 Table lamps
15) Wall paintings - about 20 of them
16) Accents - 10
17) 2 Desktops with Printer and Scanner
18) 2 computer tables

I am not sure if i can take my MiniVan. It has only 1500 miles on it

. Someone told me i could not but i did see a few articles on shipping cars. I dont want to post again before going through all the previous posts.

rajnag · Mar 19th, 2007, 23:30

I was quoted 4k for a 20 foot container by sky2c. The air7seas might not be too far behind. Based on that it looks like atleast 10 k cost for you for a 40 foot container

Nick-H · Mar 19th, 2007, 23:42

My experience shipping from UK was that the sea-freight cost is more or less constant. What makes a huge difference to the end price is the services each end.

There is a big difference in the amount of padding and quality of packing used by the top-end removers. It matters if you have a lot of antique furniture etc.

My packers were mid-budget, did a good and careful job, and the job was co-ordinated by a company in Chennai who also did all the billing.

crvlvr · Mar 20th, 2007, 01:41

you can check rates online with reputed carriers like maersk http://www.maersk.com/en but these rates are from port to port.
Do not underestimate the logistics of transporting a 40' container from the dock to your door. The roads in India are narrow, plus one has to deal with electrical poles, overhead cables etc. Consider using 2X 20' containers.

You may want to consider using a relocation service (like http://www.gmacglobalrelocation.com/) who will handle door to door, packing loading and unloading. But it will be more expensive.

Customs rates are determined by your friendly customs officer, who will interpret some vague customs guidelines and assess the import duty at the port of entry. Duties are significanty less if you entering India on a Transfer of Residence (TR) http://www.geocities.com/indiancusto...agerule/tr.htm
http://mumbaicustoms3.gov.in/htmldocs/tr.htm

ahmed812 · Mar 20th, 2007, 03:10

Sky2c has quoted 6K for 40 foot container. I am going to try with others.

tafuting · Mar 20th, 2007, 04:50

hi there
i am moving much less than you, bout 400 cu ft from nyc to mumbai and its costing me 4000usd as part of other container. i was told it would 4900 if its a container just for myself..includes all packing, unpackin, customs, freight etc.
i am using schumacher cargo logistics, who so far have been very professional, but dont know anything else about them..

crvlvr · Mar 20th, 2007, 04:56

Here is a rate quote of $5,825 from Maersk for a 40' container from Los Angeles to Chennai . I hope the breakdown of charges will help you ask the right questions when you receive other quotes. I recommend maersk as I have used them before. They own and operate the containers and the ships and offer online tracking. Their shipments were generally much faster too. click to enlarge

ISN · Mar 20th, 2007, 05:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by tafuting

hi there
i am moving much less than you, bout 400 cu ft from nyc to mumbai and its costing me 4000usd as part of other container. i was told it would 4900 if its a container just for myself..includes all packing, unpackin, customs, freight etc.
i am using schumacher cargo logistics, who so far have been very professional, but dont know anything else about them..

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ahmed812 · Mar 20th, 2007, 10:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by crvlvr

Here is a rate quote of $5,025 from Maersk for a 40' container from Los Angeles to Chennai . I hope the breakdown of charges will help you ask the right questions when you receive other quotes. I recommend maersk as I have used them before. They own and operate the containers and the ships and offer online tracking. Their shipments were generally much faster too. click to enlarge

Thanks !
Here's the quote i received from sky2c. They seemed good. I was informed that I wont need a 40' container. But 20' container wont do. Maybe I can try to get the container shared.
Door to door for 40’ container : $4500
Packing : 1000$
Plus 12% tax.

I have sent my list to maersk.

crvlvr · Mar 20th, 2007, 14:05

ahmed, so keep in mind that its almost impossible transporting 40' containers on Indian roads. go for 2 (or 1.5) 20'. even idf it is more expensive, you may save yourself the trouble of having to unload the container's contents at the destination port and reloading on trucks, only to unload them again at home.

Mar 19th, 2007, 05:30	#1
ahmed812 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: houston Posts: 4	Freight charges to Chennai from Texas Hi All, We are planning to move back to Chennai in a few months. I have a lot of furniture and equipment which i want to take with me. I am thinking of taking a 40 feet container. Does anyone know how much it will cost ? Any details like customs, packing, insurance etc would be good. Regards Ahmed

Mar 19th, 2007, 05:37	#2
ba9rn Macha Doabout Nothing Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pompey fan in exile Posts: 578	I returned from California to UK a couple of years ago, following a 3 year assignment. A 40ft container cost me (OK my company!) 2000 USD including packing, insurance, customs, and door to door pickup and delivery. The whole thing took just under 3 weeks. I would not expect the rates to be greatly different to other countries, but your best bet would be to contact your local shipping agent (Allied-Pickfords, for instance). __________________ "After the battle, many new ghosts cry. The solitary old man murmurs in his grief." Du Fu

Mar 19th, 2007, 11:04	#5
rajnag Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NY Posts: 83	moving to india Hi , I posted my reply on this thread based on my research. How do I move from NY to India??? Please check it out.

Mar 19th, 2007, 23:42	#8
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,692	My experience shipping from UK was that the sea-freight cost is more or less constant. What makes a huge difference to the end price is the services each end. There is a big difference in the amount of padding and quality of packing used by the top-end removers. It matters if you have a lot of antique furniture etc. My packers were mid-budget, did a good and careful job, and the job was co-ordinated by a company in Chennai who also did all the billing. __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Mar 20th, 2007, 04:56	#12
crvlvr Guru Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hollywood Posts: 4,498	Here is a rate quote of $5,825 from Maersk for a 40' container from Los Angeles to Chennai . I hope the breakdown of charges will help you ask the right questions when you receive other quotes. I recommend maersk as I have used them before. They own and operate the containers and the ships and offer online tracking. Their shipments were generally much faster too. click to enlarge Last edited by crvlvr : Mar 20th, 2007 at 14:03.

Mar 19th, 2007, 20:46	#6
ahmed812 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: houston Posts: 4	Thanks ! I had seen this post. But i am planning to take way too many items. I have the following 1) 2 sofas, 1 love seat 2) Formal Dining table 3) Breakfast table 4) TV stands for 37 and 42 TV 5) 2 Flat screen TVs - Hope I get them to work with a PAL to NTSC converter 6) Home Theatre System 7) 1 King bed (7 pieces) with Mattress 8) 2 Queen Bed (1 with 7 pieces) 9) Bombe chest 10) 8-10 suitcases 11) 3 8X10 rugs 12) 3 5X8 rugs 13) Coffee and end tables 14) 8 Table lamps 15) Wall paintings - about 20 of them 16) Accents - 10 17) 2 Desktops with Printer and Scanner 18) 2 computer tables I am not sure if i can take my MiniVan. It has only 1500 miles on it . Someone told me i could not but i did see a few articles on shipping cars. I dont want to post again before going through all the previous posts.

Mar 19th, 2007, 23:30	#7
rajnag Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NY Posts: 83	I was quoted 4k for a 20 foot container by sky2c. The air7seas might not be too far behind. Based on that it looks like atleast 10 k cost for you for a 40 foot container

Mar 20th, 2007, 01:41	#9
crvlvr Guru Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hollywood Posts: 4,498	you can check rates online with reputed carriers like maersk http://www.maersk.com/en but these rates are from port to port. Do not underestimate the logistics of transporting a 40' container from the dock to your door. The roads in India are narrow, plus one has to deal with electrical poles, overhead cables etc. Consider using 2X 20' containers. You may want to consider using a relocation service (like http://www.gmacglobalrelocation.com/) who will handle door to door, packing loading and unloading. But it will be more expensive. Customs rates are determined by your friendly customs officer, who will interpret some vague customs guidelines and assess the import duty at the port of entry. Duties are significanty less if you entering India on a Transfer of Residence (TR) http://www.geocities.com/indiancusto...agerule/tr.htm http://mumbaicustoms3.gov.in/htmldocs/tr.htm

Mar 20th, 2007, 03:10	#10
ahmed812 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: houston Posts: 4	Sky2c has quoted 6K for 40 foot container. I am going to try with others.

Mar 20th, 2007, 04:50	#11
tafuting Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York City Posts: 4	hi there i am moving much less than you, bout 400 cu ft from nyc to mumbai and its costing me 4000usd as part of other container. i was told it would 4900 if its a container just for myself..includes all packing, unpackin, customs, freight etc. i am using schumacher cargo logistics, who so far have been very professional, but dont know anything else about them..

Mar 20th, 2007, 14:05	#15
crvlvr Guru Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hollywood Posts: 4,498	ahmed, so keep in mind that its almost impossible transporting 40' containers on Indian roads. go for 2 (or 1.5) 20'. even idf it is more expensive, you may save yourself the trouble of having to unload the container's contents at the destination port and reloading on trucks, only to unload them again at home.

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