Published by Chris Townsend
How Much Does It Cost of Shipping A Container To Liberia?
Our goal at Three Movers is to simplify the shipping process. If you have plans to ship a container to Liberia, you are in the right place. Our transparency policy ensures that you will know exactly how we arrived at the cost by the time you receive your quote.
Factors That Affect the Cost of Hauling
The price we charge you is the product of a combination of factors. The five main ones are:
- The preferred transportation mode.
- The distance covered.
- The time of the year.
- The weight and volume of your cargo.
- The destination port.
While most of these are self-explanatory, you may have some questions about the time of the year and the destination port.
The destination port is a factor because there are no universally accepted port charges. Each port has its pricing decisions and categories of charges.
The time of the year has to do with the high season in international shipping. When demand goes up during the high season (January, February, August, and September), prices follow the same trajectory.
Trust Three Movers to guide you in the right direction and help you make the right choice based on all relevant factors.
Apart from these main factors, other elements come into play.
They include:
- Insurance: Peace of mind requires planning for all eventualities.
- General Rate of Increase (GRI): We need to stay afloat and offer our services to you for years to come. The GRI is how we balance our prices with the changes in operating costs.
- Customs Charges: The customs officials in Liberia will rely on their tax laws to determine how much you will pay in fees.
- Inspections: If your container gets inspected, you foot the bill for the activity.
Average Container Moving Rates
FCL shipping is best for transporting lots of boxes, pallets and anything which will require a full container relocating to Liberia of up to 45,000lbs.
Full Container Load (FCL) Shipping Rates | |
|---|---|
| 20 ft | $1968 |
| 40 ft | $2400 |
LCL shipping is more affordable way to transport less than container load shipments to Liberia.
Less Than Container (LCL) Hauling Rates | |
|---|---|
| LCL | $140/CBM |
| Personal Effects | $820 |
| Household Goods | $955 |
International house moving to Liberia services - quick, easy and cheap.
International House Moving Costs | |
|---|---|
| Partial House (2000Lbs & Less) | $880 |
| 1 Bedroom (3850 Lbs) | $3000 |
| 2 Bedroom (4500 Lbs) | $3950 |
| 3+ Bedroom (8750 Lbs) | $4805 |
International auto transport services to Liberia via RoRo and container ships. Ship cars, trucks, suvs, atv's, boats, RV's, heavy equipment and more.
Container Car Shipping | |
|---|---|
| Sedan (Container) | $2350 |
| SUV (Container) | $2450 |
| Sedan via RORO | $1320 |
| SUV via RORO | $1490 |
Which Size of Container Works Best for Me?
While there are many different containers for various industrial and perishable goods transport, we focus on residential use containers. That leaves you with two options:
- A 20ft: This is ideal for cargo that fits the typical 3-bedroom house or anything smaller than it.
- A 40ft: This one is ideal for cargo that fits the typical 4-bedroom house or anything bigger than it.
Once the container selection process is done, you need to choose either of the two load options below:
- The Less Than Container Load (LCL) Option: You get to split the hauling price with other parties whose cargo will be transported in the same container.
- The Full Container Load (FCL) Option: Only your cargo goes into the container.
Understanding The Different Types of Freight Transportation
When transporting it to Liberia, you may select from two convenient modes of transport: air and sea. If you can wait the 2-8 weeks for arrival, sea freight is much more cost-effective than air shipping. Yet, if you have an urgent item that can't wait more than two or three business days to arrive, air freight is your best bet.
What’s Next?
At Three Movers, we prioritize customer service, and all our representatives are well-informed to answer any questions you may have. Start by calling our toll-free number (888) 202-0036 and our representative will ease your mind and generate a free quote for you instantly. Also, feel free to fill out your details on our website and get your quote today!
Frequently Asked Questions
It's best to visit or check Liberia's official website if you're exporting products there. Doing this saves you time and money by preventing you from packaging things that might cause a delay or increase shipping expenses.
To give you a clearer understanding of what you can't bring to Liberia, here are some examples:
● Acids
● Batteries, Haz
● Bearer Documents
● Bio Products, Haz and Non-Haz
● Communications equipment
● Computer components & parts
● Corrosives
● Cosmetics, Haz
● Credit cards (NI)
● Flammables
● Ice, Blue
● Ice, Dry
● Ice, Wet
● Infectious Substances
● Magnetized Materials
● Oxidizers
● Phones/modems
● Poisons
● Soil
● Telecommunications equipment
You do not need to be around for the delivery. You may always contract someone to supervise the whole thing for you. Although, it's still a good idea to be there when the container is delivered so that it may be put in a convenient location for you.
If you're not available on the delivery day, the transport team will place your container in the most convenient area and adhere to your contract's instructions/requests.
It's a good idea to read up Liberia's goods import rules to see what papers are required. Failing to submit the required documentation may cause substantial delays, and your shipment may be unable to depart the port of origin altogether.
Begin gathering the documents listed below to ensure that your shipments arrive on time. The following files are generally necessary for shipping to another country:
● Commercial and Proforma Invoices
● Bills of Lading
● Packing List
● Shipper’s Letter of Instructions (SLI)
● Automated Export System (AES) Filing
● Certificate of Origin (CO)
● Incoterms
● Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
● Operational Instructions
● Shipping Under a Letter of Credit
It's simple to keep track of a container. All you need is the container number, document number, or booking number, as well as the shipping company that transported it. You may get this information by looking at your bill of lading.
If you know the container number, however, that is usually all the information you need to monitor your shipment. Input this number to the tracking system on the shipping company's website.
A bill of lading is necessary when shipping freight. The bill of lading (BOL) serves as a freight receipt, a contract between a freight carrier and a shipper, and a title document. The bill of lading is a legal document that gives the driver and carrier all of the information they need to properly handle and charge the transportation of goods.
If an importer loses BL, just ask the shipper or exporter how many negotiable and non-negotiable BLs they have on hand. If additional BL is available, you can ask them to send it to you. However, if the cargo has already arrived at its destination, you may be required to pay demurrage or detention fees to hold the items at the destination port warehouse. A shipper can request that the shipping line/forwarder re-issue the BL, or in an emergency, he can request that the shipping line/forwarder surrender it to the Importer at the destination, which I believe is possible with some formalities.
If you would request a new BL, the shipping company may require some of the following documentation:
● A written statement of loss
● Packing list
● Cargo commercial invoice
● Bank guarantee
It generally takes less than 24 hours to clear customs. However, this time frame depends on Liberian laws. Also, if some of the required paperwork is missing, it might take days or weeks for your shipment to clear customs.
Shipping containers are not waterproof, but they are water-resistant in the sense that they will keep out typical weather and rain/snow/precipitation for the most part. However, if the containers are immersed, they will leak, and if they are flooded, they will leak as well.
Vents are installed in the long sides of the majority of ISO shipping containers, allowing for ventilation and reducing the risk of condensation build-up. Before they leave our yard, all of our storage containers are examined to verify that they are weatherproof and leak-free. They also feature ventilation, with each container having at least two vents.
Condensation is considerably less likely to occur in new shipping containers than it is in old shipping containers. It is beneficial to have extra ventilation placed along the top frame on opposing sides of the unit to allow for cross-ventilation in order to greatly decrease or eliminate the possibility of condensation.
