Unloading a container
Unloading a container
Hi Guys,
I have my 20' container of personal goods arriving next week to South Hua Hin [Crystal View] Does anybody know of any reliable guys locally who could unload the container. 2 guys could do it, but 4 would be better. Would take a couple of hours I guess.
I unfortunately will not be there, but my wife would supervise.
Thanks
I have my 20' container of personal goods arriving next week to South Hua Hin [Crystal View] Does anybody know of any reliable guys locally who could unload the container. 2 guys could do it, but 4 would be better. Would take a couple of hours I guess.
I unfortunately will not be there, but my wife would supervise.
Thanks
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Another question to clarify and alleviate some potential problems. Does your wife speak Thai or have access to someone who does?
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Yes she is Thai
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When I was in shipping there was a 3 hour window for unloading, the delivery driver does not help.
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That's correct, but reduced now to 2 hours in most cases, and the driver never helps [in the UK..always "Elf and safety reasons}
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We've shipped container loads of household effects all over the place (UK, Europe, Middle East, SE Asia, Far East) and every time the shipping company has unloaded the container and unpacked the goods in our accommodation. But then these have always been specialist relocation companies, so I guess that might make a difference if you are just using a freight forwarder/shipping company.
Just as a matter of interest, did they pack your goods and load the container at your point of origin?
Just as a matter of interest, did they pack your goods and load the container at your point of origin?
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I have imported a lot of containers into the UK from Asia over the year, so I used the same shippers/forwarders I have always used.
I packed the container at point of origin, and the price only included door to door shipping, not loading and unloading.
I packed the container at point of origin, and the price only included door to door shipping, not loading and unloading.
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I have always done the same. Everything arrived is unpacked and packaging materials taken away. In umpteen moves I have not lifted a finger during unpacking except to finally sign off that everything arrived and was in good condition on arrival. Only twice have I had a minor issue over damage and in both cases let it go as the effort in claiming a really minor and unimportant item was not worth whilearagon wrote:We've shipped container loads of household effects all over the place (UK, Europe, Middle East, SE Asia, Far East) and every time the shipping company has unloaded the container and unpacked the goods in our accommodation. But then these have always been specialist relocation companies, so I guess that might make a difference if you are just using a freight forwarder/shipping company.
Just as a matter of interest, did they pack your goods and load the container at your point of origin?
In Asia I've always used Asian Tigers or Sante Fe and can't speak highly enough of the service.
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Too late for the OP, but whenever this has come up previously I always recommend that you find an agent at the destination that will do what you need, rather than an agent where you are shipping from.
Yes, I agree with that!In Asia I've always used Asian Tigers or Sante Fe and can't speak highly enough of the service.
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Probably the best we have used by quite a margin.Bristolian wrote:In Asia I've always used Asian Tigers
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Getting back to the OP's request, many removal companies advertise on lampposts around town. You can spot their adverts because they usually refer to 4 - 6 - 10 wheel trucks, with a phone number (the rest will be in Thai unfortunately). These guys will have access to a gang of men who specialise in the task.
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I have just had a quote from a co. called Imoves to ship our household goods from UK to Hua Hin in a 20' sole use container. They do all the packing and loading in UK, take care of all the documentation, then do all the unpacking at the Hua Hin end.
They have quoted just under £3000. Has anybody used this company and do you think it is expensive or reasonable.
Wife is a Thai returning home so understand no import duties
They have quoted just under £3000. Has anybody used this company and do you think it is expensive or reasonable.
Wife is a Thai returning home so understand no import duties
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I seriously suggest that you get quotes from Asian Tigers and Santa Fe to make the comparison. Both offer the same service that you have been quoted and both are tried tested and excellentPJG wrote:I have just had a quote from a co. called Imoves to ship our household goods from UK to Hua Hin in a 20' sole use container. They do all the packing and loading in UK, take care of all the documentation, then do all the unpacking at the Hua Hin end.
They have quoted just under £3000. Has anybody used this company and do you think it is expensive or reasonable.
Wife is a Thai returning home so understand no import duties
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Just for comparison, I paid £1500 door to door with all documentation, but I packed and will unload container this end.
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Thanks for all your comments and advice, forwarders are providing the experienced labour at Hua Hin destination for THB 2000 for the team...good result!