Cost Of Shipping A Container To Mauritius
Published by Chris Townsend
How Much the Cost Of Shipping A Container To Mauritius?
Mauritius Container Shipping Cost
If you want to ship a container to Mauritius, Three Movers is the company you need. We will help you understand all the elements involved in this complex operation so that you in turn have a good understanding of your bill. Our team of experts will help you plan your shipment to ensure you have a successful freight process.
Factors That Affect the Charge of Freight
When shipping a container internationally, you’ll need to consider the following:
- The volume and weight of the items to be shipped: The more the items you intend to ship, the higher the cost. The same goes for weight.
- The type of transportation used: Transportation of cargo by air is faster, but the cost will be higher in comparison to shipping by sea.
- Distance: Distance is an unavoidable factor. A higher distance between the two locations means more fuel costs.
- The destination port: The destination port affects the cost of shipping cargo because port fees can vary. The main freight port of Mauritius is Port Louis.
- The peak period for shipping items to Mauritius is between August and October. Cargo during this period affects the cost of shipping.
How do I choose the Right Size Shipping Container for my Needs?
There are a wide variety of shipping container sizes from which to choose. Most customers, however, opt for either a 20- or 40-foot container. A 20-foot container can hold the furniture and belongings from a three-bedroom home. One hundred washing machines is another way to think about this. When in doubt, select the 40-foot length.
Furthermore, you’ll have to choose between two types of load modes. If you are using the full size of the container, as most customers do, you’ll go with a Full Container Load option (FCL). On the other hand, if you don’t have enough items to fill the container you can opt for the Less Than Container Load option (LCL).
Instant Rates For freight Containers To Mauritius
Container Shipping Rates Estimates
FCL shipping is best for transporting lots of boxes, pallets and anything which will require a full container freight to Mauritius of up to 45,000lbs.
Full Container Load (FCL) Delivery Charges | |
|---|---|
| 20 ft Container | $2330 |
| 40 ft Container | $2750 |
LCL shipping is more affordable way to transport less than container load shipments to Mauritius.
Less Than Container (LCL) Delivery Charges | |
|---|---|
| LCL | $175/CBM |
| Personal Effects | $1320 |
| Household Goods | $1550 |
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International House Moving Costs | |
|---|---|
| Partial House (2000Lbs & Less) | $980 |
| 1 Bedroom (3850 Lbs) | $3380 |
| 2 Bedroom (4500 Lbs) | $4330 |
| 3+ Bedroom (8750 Lbs) | $5350 |
International auto transport services to Mauritius via RoRo and container ships. Ship cars, trucks, suvs, atv's, boats, RV's, heavy equipment and more.
Container Car Shipping | |
|---|---|
| Sedan (Container) | $2750 |
| SUV (Container) | $2805 |
| Sedan via RORO | $1650 |
| SUV via RORO | $1730 |
Understanding the Different Types of Freight Transportation
As an island nation, Mauritius only has access to two forms of freight transportation. You can opt to ship by air freight or ocean freight. Which one works best for you will depend on what matters most: cost or time.
If time is of the essence and the total price isn’t your biggest concern, opt for air freight transportation. This method is significantly faster, but around 5 times more expensive than sea freight services.
Sea freight transportation might be slower, but it has less of a concern with weight and it's the most cost-effective option. It is the volume that you’ll have to worry about. As such, you can ship heavier items with this method, if you don’t care too much about the duration of the voyage.
Additional Cargo Costs
There are usually additional freight costs when shipping a container anywhere. The ones to expect are:
- Insurance: Insuring items adds to the overall cost of shipping. They are vital in providing much-needed cover for your cargo.
- Custom fees: Mauritius has import tariffs ranging from 0% to 30%, depending on the item. There is also a 15% value-added tax on all imported goods.
- Inspection: You might be charged for inspection of the shipped items. This will add to the overall cost.
- General Rate Increase (GRI): This is an adjustment of freight rates across specific trade routes. If the demand for freight on a route increases, shipping costs might also increase.
- Delivery Times: The delivery times can add to freight costs. If a client requires express shipping, there will be additional costs.
Shipping A Container From South Africa To Mauritius
South Africa is one of the most common origin-destination for shipping containers going to Mauritius. That’s because South Africa is quite close to Mauritius compared to other major countries in the world. The distance between Port of Durban and Port Louis is 2868 KM.
Three Movers can help you ship from South Africa to Mauritius. We provide the most freight rates from South Africa to Mauritius.
What is the Next Step?
Now that you know the basics of container shipping the next step is contacting Three Movers container freight company for a free quote. You can fill out the webform or call us at (888) 202-0036.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Importers must submit the following documents upon shipping a container to Mauritius:
● Bill of lading/airway bill
● Bill of entry
● Invoice
● Packing list
● Insurance certificate (if applicable)
● Certificate of origin (if applicable)
● Other relevant documents/permits that may be required by government agencies (such as health, agriculture, veterinary services)
The Bill of Lading is a document executed by a carrier, such as a railroad or shipping line, acknowledging receipt of goods and embodying an agreement to transport the goods to a stated destination. Such a negotiable document of title, which calls for the delivery of goods, must be distinguished from negotiable commercial paper such as notes and bills of exchange, which call for the money.
Prohibited goods in shipping to Mauritius include the following:
● Ivory
● Tortoise shells and other endangered animal products
● Underwater fishing guns
● Certain second-hand motor vehicle parts and accessories
● Appliances containing chlorofluorocarbons
● Asbestos fibers
● Publications/films/playable media of obscene character among others.
A detailed list of prohibited goods can be found on this link.
Restricted/controlled goods are subject to an import permit. Some of these items include the following:
● Petroleum oils
● Rice
● Flour
● Syringes
● Drugs and psychotropic substances
● Firecrackers
● Arms and ammunition
● Second-hand motor vehicles
A detailed list of restricted goods can be found here.
Before shipping a container to Lithuania, you must first study the difference between taxes, tariffs, and duties.
Customs duties are dependent on product information, while tariffs are fees incurred to products from countries for specific times. Lastly, tax rates are calculated on the complete value of the goods imported into the country.
In some cases, containers either get lost, destroyed, or even stolen. To prevent paying for additional costs, ensure that you have your Bill of Lading with you to protect the cargo against inevitable losses.
Should these events happen, a cargo insurance policy enforces the cargo interest. Most cargo insurance policies are underwritten on an "all-risk basis." This means that the insured is covered for risk of loss or damage except for those risks that are expressly excluded in the policy, such as loss or damage due to willful destruction of the goods by the insured or the inherent vice of the goods.
Mauritius has a relatively streamlined trade regime and over the past several years, the government has taken steps to liberalize trade by lowering import tariffs over a wide range of products.
Import tariffs are levied as specific tariffs and ad valorem tariffs. The ad valorem tariff rates currently range from zero to 30 percent, while the number of tariff bands currently stands at five (zero, five, 10, 15, and 30 percent). Customs Duties are normally imposed on the CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight) value of imported goods. Vehicles, petroleum, alcoholic drinks, and cigarettes are subject to excise duties. With some exceptions, goods imported into Mauritius are also subject to a 15 percent Value Added Tax (VAT).
The tariff rates for different types of goods are listed here.
Before getting your container delivered to Mauritius, you must consider a few factors. You have to know in advance some important information about the following:
● Delivery fees
● Permitting requirements
● Ground conditions
● Clearance space
20-ft containers require a straight clearance of 75 feet, while 40-ft containers need a hundred. For its respective width, you will need a minimum of 12 feet of width clearance and 20 feet of overhead clearance.
Waterproof. All new and used containers will be waterproof and come with a product guarantee. However, containers sold in “AS-IS” condition may have holes or crooked impairment, such as damaged corner posts. They are priced accordingly but are not guaranteed to be wind and watertight.
Ventilation. Vents on the upper part of the side walls are created for shipping containers. These might make containers placed inside a wet or cold surrounding prone to moisture and eventually become rusty, so it would be wiser to have your ventilation checked now and then.
It can easily make us anxious when we have no constant updates over the container we just shipped, but Three Movers got your back. You may track your container while it is in transit and you can use one or all of these ways to do so:
● Personal, up-close monitoring
● GPS asset tracking
● Live Satellite Imagery
● Container Tracking Services
● Automatic Identification System Tracking
To learn more about our shipping services and these tracking ways, click here.
