Cost of Shipping a Container to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

How Much Does It Cost To Ship A Container To Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Container Shipping Cost

There are several factors that influence the cost of shipping a container to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and this mostly leads to variation in shipping costs. However, Three Movers is an international shipping company that is willing to help you ship items in your container to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines at the most competitive international shipping rates.

This guide will explain all the factors that affect shipping a container to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Factors That Affect the Cost of Shipping

Here are the factors that affect the cost of shipping a container:

The Volume/Weight of the Goods

Air cargo freight deals mostly with the weight of the goods while sea freight deals with the dimension of the goods. Hence, the volume or weight of your goods will determine the shipping means to use for cost effective shipments.

Type of Transport

The mode of transporting your goods determines the time and cost for it to get to its destination.

The Distance of the Journey

A shipment over a long distance is more expensive than a short-distance shipment. While express shipments for household items with either door to door delivery service or distribution center is the most expensive.

The Destination Port

Customs tariffs and service costs (which are compulsory) differ amongst countries. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines have a standard VAT rate of 15% for imported products.

The Time of the Year

December to April is the peak season for moving into Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. However, the most ideal period for shipping is from May to June.

Which Size of Shipping Container Will Work Best for Me?

The two major types of containers relating to shipping are the 20ft and 40ft containers.

How Big is a 20ft Container?

A 20ft container is synonymous with the size of a single garage. It can contain the belongings of a three-bedroom home packed in our shipping boxes.

How Big is a 40ft Container?

A 40ft container gives you double the space of a 20ft container with little addition in price. It is best for someone with large goods to move.

The Difference Between FCL and LCL

A system is created by us for customers with small cargo volumes to share a container. This system is called "Less Than Container Load" (LCL) and it is only ideal for customers with the contents of a one-bedroom apartment.

If your belongings exceed that of a one-bedroom apartment, you will be needing an entire container for your move. A "Full Container Loads" (FCL) is the term for it.

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FCL shipping is best for transporting lots of boxes, pallets and anything which will require a full container shipping to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines of up to 45,000lbs.

LCL shipping is more affordable way to transport less than container load shipments to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

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Understanding the Different Types of Freight Transportation

The following information will assist you in knowing the mode of transportation to use while shipping your goods to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines:

Sea Freight

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines have a ferry service with a good amount of cargo ships (of 1000gt or over). Ocean-Freight is about five times cheaper than air freight.

Air Freight

There are 5 airports with paved runways at Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Air freight is the quickest mode of shipping between two global destinations.

Truck Freight

A journey by road is the most appropriate way of getting around places in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. It is the only way to move your goods via land in the country.

Additional Shipping Costs

The following additional shipping charges need to be considered by you when shipping to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines:

• Customs duties
• General Rate Increase (GRI)
• Container inspection fees
• Inland delivery charges
• Quarantine fees
• Insurance cover

What's Next?

Employ the services of Three Movers today to make sure that your shipment arrives at Saint Vincent and the Grenadines with ease. To get a free custom quote from us, kindly fill out our web form now.

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