Cost Of Shipping A Container To Micronesia
Published by Chris Townsend
How Much Does Shipping a Container To Micronesia Cost?
Shipping a container anywhere in the world is a complex process that requires extensive documentation. For those unaware of how the process works, it can quickly become a logistics nightmare. Whether you are shipping household items or commercial goods, Three Movers can help you with this process. We ship to multiple countries, including Micronesia. Please consult our team of experts when planning your next international shipment.
Factors That Affect the Cost of Hauling
The main factors to consider when transporting a container to another country are:
- The volume and weight of the items to be shipped: Weight is the factor by which the cost of cargo is measured when transporting by air, while volume is used for sea shipments.
- The type of transportation used: Shipping to Micronesia means you will choose between sea or air freight transportation.
- Distance: The distance between the two countries will affect the cost of the move. For example, relocating from Australia to Micronesia will be cheaper than shipping from Nigeria.
- The destination port: The port affects the cost because port fees can vary. Micronesia has 4 shipping ports spread within 4 states. These are located at Pohnpei, Chuuk, Yap, and Kosrae.
- The peak period for shipping items to Micronesia is between August and October. This can extend to February due to Christmas and the Chinese New Year, and shipping during this period affects the cost.
Which Size of Container Works Best for Me?
We could go over all 16 varieties of containers, but chances are you'll only use two daily. Here, we have both 20-foot and 40-foot containers. The usable volume ranges from 25 to 28 cubic feet in the former. A standard garage is about this size. Just to give you an idea, think of it as 100 washing machines.
The 40-foot container has around double the available space (54-58cbm). This is the size you’ll need if you are transporting a vehicle plus additional items. The 20-foot container can fit a vehicle, but it won’t have much space left.
A shipment that uses all the space available in a container is known as a Full Container Load (FCL). This is the best and most cost-effective option for most people. However, there are situations where a person’s cargo doesn't fill a container.
If you find yourself in such a place, consider the Less Than Container Load option (LCL). In LCL, the container is shared among many clients to ensure the totality of the space is used. This helps keep your items safer during the voyage.
Average Container Shipping Rates
FCL shipping is best for transporting lots of boxes, pallets, and anything that requires a full container shipping to Micronesia of up to 45,000 lbs.
Full Container Load (FCL) Rates | |
|---|---|
| 20 ft | $1360 |
| 40 ft | $1640 |
LCL shipping is a more affordable way to transport less than container load shipments to Micronesia.
Less Than Container (LCL) Rates | |
|---|---|
| LCL | $50/CBM |
| Personal Effects | $330 |
| Household Goods | $430 |
International House moving to Micronesia services - quick, easy, and cheap.
International House Moving Costs | |
|---|---|
| Partial House (2000Lbs & Less) | $480 |
| 1 Bedroom (3850 Lbs) | $2450 |
| 2 Bedroom (4500 Lbs) | $2755 |
| 3+ Bedroom (8750 Lbs) | $3805 |
International auto transport services to Micronesia via RoRo and container ships. Ship cars, trucks, SUVs, ATVs, boats, RVs, heavy equipment, and more.
Container Car Shipping | |
|---|---|
| Sedan (Container) | $1640 |
| SUV (Container) | $1750 |
| Sedan via RORO | $685 |
| SUV via RORO | $735 |
Understanding The Different Types of Freight Transportation
As a country comprised of more than 600 islands, Micronesia's only available methods of freight transportation are sea and air.
If you are shipping high cargo volumes, you should use sea freight shipping. It is slower than air transport, but it is less concerned with weight. It is also around five times cheaper.
However, if time is of the essence or the weight of your items isn’t too large, you can opt for air cargo. It will arrive much faster than a ship but also be much more expensive.
Additional Costs
There are usually additional costs when relocating a container anywhere. The extra costs to expect are:
- Insurance: Although insuring items adds to the overall cost of shipping, it is vital in providing much-needed cover for your cargo.
- Custom fees: Micronesia has an average import tariff of 6.2%.
- Inspection: You might be charged for inspecting the shipped items, which 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 shipping on a route increases, shipping costs might also increase.
What’s Next?
The next step is contacting Three Movers for a free quote. You can complete the online form or call us at (888) 202-0036.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is prohibited to ship the following commodities to the Federated States of Micronesia:
● Bio Products, dangerous goods as classified by IATA, radioactive substances, graphite products, liquor, Haz, Soil
● Products made in Iran
After receiving the goods into his charge, the master or agent of the carrier shall, on demand of the shipper, issue to the shipper a Bill of lading showing among other things:
● The leading marks necessary for identification of the goods as the same are furnished in writing by the shipper before the loading of such goods starts.
● Either the number of packages or pieces or the quantity or weight as the case may be, as furnished in writing by the shipper via Maritime Act 1987.
● The apparent order and condition of the goods; provided, that no carrier, master or agent of the airline, shall be bound to state or show in the Bill of Lading any marks, number, quantity, or weight, which he has reasonable grounds for suspecting do not accurately represent the goods received, or which he has not had fair means of checking.
According to Ilo, a notice of loss or damage and the general nature of such loss or damage is given in writing to the carrier or his agent at the port of discharge before or at the time of the removal of the goods into the custody of the person entitled to delivery thereof under the contract of carriage; such removal shall be prima facie evidence of the delivery by the carrier of the goods as described in the Bill of Lading.
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.
Sometimes containers can get lost, destroyed, or even stolen because not all freight forwarders do the needful to protect customers' items. To prevent paying for additional costs, ensure that you have your Bill of Lading with you to protect the cargo against inevitable losses.
If 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.
When shipping a package to Micronesia from a different city or country, your shipment may be subject to a customs duty and import tax.
The import tax charged on a shipment will be 5% on the full value of your items. For example, if the declared value of your items is 100 USD, for the recipient to receive a package, an additional amount of 5.00 USD in taxes will be required to be paid to Micronesia’s government.
Customs duties are another expense which will be obliged for payment. These vary by category of products.
Three Movers allows you to track your container while it is in transit. You can use one or all of these ways to do so:
● Automatic Identification System Tracking
● Live Satellite Imagery
● Personal, up-close monitoring
● GPS asset tracking
● Container Tracking Services
To learn more about these tracking systems, you can visit Marine Traffic’s website.
Before delivering a container to Mauritius, you must consider a few factors. You have to know in advance some important information about delivery fees, permitting requirements, ground conditions, and clearance space.
20-ft containers require a straight clearance of 75 feet. You will need a minimum of 12 feet of width clearance.
40-ft containers need a hundred. For its width, it will require 20 feet of overhead clearance.
Yes, you should be available when the container arrives because you must sign specific documents. You can also supervise the moving team when the container is delivered so you can check if the goods are not damaged.
