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Old Aug 13th 2005, 9:44 pm
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Hi there, we are having a few doubts about our shipping company as they're not to good with the details about what happens with our stuff when it gets to Oz. We think we're just going to let them ship our stuff then deal with it ourselves at the other end. The thing is, we don't have much time to sort this out as our stuff goes in less than 3 weeks. Can anyone recommend a company that will deal with clearing our stuff through customs, destination duties, etc.., I'm sorry, I don't know the exact procedure. Basically someone who can get our container, do what has to be done and then give us our stuff. We need to do this as cheaply as possible so we don't necessarily require delivery as we may be able to do that ourselves.
Thanks in advance for any help.
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Old Aug 14th 2005, 5:18 am
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we used John Mason and they did everything for us. As part of the process we completed form which were submitted to customs. Once our stuff arrived here we had to allow time for it to be cleared by customs and then its all your. Once our stuff had arrived in Perth then Wridgeways (presume they must have some partnership with John Mason) dealt with everything.

Have you been given custom forms to complete by your shipping company? If you have then my guess is you will be notified once your stuff arrives in Oz and then again when it clears customs. If you havn't then I am not surprised you are concerned. Another qustion you may want to ask your shipping company is who wil be looking after your stuff when it arrives in Oz, you could then give them a call.

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Old Aug 14th 2005, 6:59 am
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Originally Posted by 68MEVY
Hi there, we are having a few doubts about our shipping company as they're not to good with the details about what happens with our stuff when it gets to Oz. We think we're just going to let them ship our stuff then deal with it ourselves at the other end. The thing is, we don't have much time to sort this out as our stuff goes in less than 3 weeks. Can anyone recommend a company that will deal with clearing our stuff through customs, destination duties, etc.., I'm sorry, I don't know the exact procedure. Basically someone who can get our container, do what has to be done and then give us our stuff. We need to do this as cheaply as possible so we don't necessarily require delivery as we may be able to do that ourselves.
Thanks in advance for any help.
Marie
hi,68MEVY,TRY THIS BROKER IN BRISBANE I HAD A QUOTE,WITH GOOD COMMUNICATION,AND DETAILS ,HAVE GOT IT BELOW,GIVE HER A BUZZ.

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Hello Mahendra, Please find quotation for 1 x 20' container of Personal Effects to be customs, quarantine cleared and delivered.

Australian Port Charges
As Incurred, allow A$ 400.00 + gst


Customs Clearance / Management
A$ 300.00 + gst

Quarantine Fees
As Incurred, allow A$349.00 for 2 hr inspection

Quarantine Attendance
A$ 100.00 for 2 hr inspection + gst

Quarantine Facility Fee
A$ 55.00 + gst

Container Transport and Unpack A$ 960.00 / 20' (wharf to depot) + gst

Optional Delivery to 4070 as Loose cargo by a Removalist
A$ 700.00 ex depot to private residence +gst (Ground Level)




Other charges which may be incurred are Import gst, duty, fumigations, wharf storage, depot storage, detention fees - if documents not rcv’d in time, Quarantine cleaning, gamma irradiations or container washes.



You will be required to complete an Unaccompanied Personal effects form (attached) and returned to me with a full detailed packing/inventory list and a copy of your passport photo. I will also require the original bill of lading unless express released to obtain the delivery order which allows me to arrange pick up of the container from the wharf. I require all this paperwork at least 1 week prior to vessel arriving Brisbane port.



GST is 10%



Please mark each piece / carton for eg. 1 of 50 clothing

2 of 50 kitchen items

3 of 50 Vacuum cleaner, photo albums



Note. If you have a vacuum cleaner, please ensure it is empty and filter has no dust.



If you require any further information, please do not hesitate contacting me.



Thanking You and look forward to hearing from you soon.



Regards

Maria Kassos

Personal Effects Specialist - Brisbane

P.O. Box 92, Mt. Gravatt, Qld. 4122

Telephone: 07 3219 1241

Mobile: 0414 418 705

Facsimile: 07 3420 0343

email: [email protected]
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Old Aug 14th 2005, 7:22 am
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HI 68mevy

I think youve got the ones we used already - Global Logistics Management based in Brisbane, was circa 2000$ for 20ft from Ship-to front Door.

Good luck.
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Old Aug 14th 2005, 8:54 am
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HI 68mevy

I think youve got the ones we used already - Global Logistics Management based in Brisbane, was circa 2000$ for 20ft from Ship-to front Door.

Good luck.

Yep, I contacted the ones you used a while ago and they didn't get back to me.
I'll check yours out versani, thanks
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Yep, I contacted the ones you used a while ago and they didn't get back to me.
I'll check yours out versani, thanks

Haha I did say they were crap didnt I !! :-)
Jeez...
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Old Aug 14th 2005, 9:27 am
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Haha I did say they were crap didnt I !! :-)
Jeez...
You did, so it's probably a good thing that they didn't get back to me.
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