Cost of Shipping a Container to Somalia
Published by Chris Townsend
How Much Does It Cost Of Transporting?
Somalia Container Shipping Cost
There are several aspects that might influence the total shipping cost of a container. However, before you can begin estimating these costs, you must first choose a dependable relocating partner, such as Three Movers. We are one of the cheapest relocating companies, that help you with customs clearance, sea freight services, commercial cargo, and air cargo among other hauling solution.
We offer transparency and we can guarantee that your cargo will reach Somalia safely.
If you opt to continue with our services, we will then give an estimate for your shifting. With that said, how much would it cost you to ship internationally?
How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Container to Somalia?
Moving a container to another country might cost anywhere between $2000 and $3000. But bear in mind that this is only a guess. There's no way to know the exact price because so many things can determine it.
Factors such as the dimensions of your shipment, type of transportation, and destination are used to calculate your shipping fee.
In addition to that, the time of when you're going to haul has a significant impact on the entire cost. Hauling costs are higher than usual during peak seasons because ports are congested with a big volume of arriving and departing cargo.
Somalia's peak season lasts from the middle of October until the end of March. You should expect a higher shipping rate during these months.
Aside from that, here are additional factors that will influence your final shipping cost:
- Insurance
- Packing
- Taxes and Custom fees
- Inspections
- General Rate Increase
- Storage
Average Hauling Rates Estimates
FCL shipping is best for transporting lots of boxes, pallets and anything which will require a full container of up to 45,000lbs.
Full Container Load (FCL) Shipping Rates | |
|---|---|
| 20 ft | $1545 |
| 40 ft | $1985 |
LCL shipping is more affordable way to transport less than load shipments.
Less Than Container (LCL) Shipping Rates | |
|---|---|
| LCL | $130/CBM |
| Personal Effects | $895 |
| Household Goods | $1370 |
International house moving to Somalia services - quick, easy and cheap.
International House Moving Costs | |
|---|---|
| Partial House (2000Lbs & Less) | $855 |
| 1 Bedroom (3850 Lbs) | $1760 |
| 2 Bedroom (4500 Lbs) | $2965 |
| 3+ Bedroom (8750 Lbs) | $4560 |
International auto transport services to Somalia via RoRo and container ships. Ship cars, trucks, suvs, atv's, boats, RV's, heavy equipment and more.
Container Car Shipping | |
|---|---|
| Sedan via RORO | $1370 |
| SUV via RORO | $1545 |
| Sedan (Container) | $2330 |
| SUV (Container) | $2460 |
Which Size of Container Works Best for Me?
Your items and budget will determine the right size for your shipment. However, you may limit your choices to 20ft and 40ft containers. These are the best sizes for delivering residential and commercial stuff.
The 20-foot is large enough to store the contents of an average apartment. Its storage capacity is sufficient to transport ten standard-sized pallets if you are shipping commercial assets.
The 40-foot option, on the other hand, has enough space to store the furnishings of a three-bedroom house or 20 standard-size pallets.
You can transport your via FCL (Full Container Load) or LCL (Less Than Container Load).
To begin transporting your goods, you must pay for the full container if you choose FCL. Meanwhile, in LCL, you share the container's space with another person. Needless to say, you and the other individual will share the cost.
Different Types of Freight Transportation
A container can be shipped by land, air, or sea. However, since your container is en route to Somalia, your choices are sea freight and air freight only.
Here is the distinction between the two to help you in selecting the best option:
- Sea freight This method uses ships to move containers to different parts of the world. Because a normal cargo ship can carry around 18,000 containers, it is a cost-effective means of transporting large amounts across long distances.
- Air freight transport shipments via an air carrier. Many individuals and organizations like this mode of transportation because it ensures that their cargo will arrive at its destination in a timely manner.
If you have financial flexibility shipping via airplane is your best option for transporting freight. Costing the most this choice would get you where you need to go in a matter of hours or days.
However if you are looking to cut costs sea freight service is your best bet. Shipping by sea is more cost-effective than shipping by air although it can take several days to several weeks to reach its destination.
What's Next?
Now that you know the factors that could affect the cost of shipping, your next move is to contact us! We'll give you a free quote then we can start packing your things.
You can call us at (888) 202-0036 or send us an email at [email protected].
Frequently Asked Questions
There will be quite a few documents that you will need when you are shipping internationally. Here is a list of documents that will be required of you:
• Commercial and Proforma Invoices
• Shipper’s Letter of Instructions (SLI)
• Automated Export System (AES) Filing
• Shipping Under a Letter of Credit
There are specific products that will need additional documentation, special licenses, or government permission. Below are some of the documentation that you might need when shipping to Somalia:
• Health Certificate
• Ingredients Certificate
• Inspection Certificate
• Pre-Shipment Inspection certificate
• Phytosanitary Certificate/quarantine certificate
• Radiation Certificate
• Electronic Export Information
• Certificate of Health or Sanitation
• Generic Certificateof Origin
• Dangerous Goods Certificate
• Fisheries Certificate
• Fumigation Certificate
• Halal Certificate
• Dock Receipt and Warehouse Receipt
• ISPM 15 (Wood Packaging) Marking certificate
• Product manual or Product catalog
• Certified Engineer’s Report
• Chartered engineer’s certificate
• Product specification certificate
Somalia has banned certain items from entering its borders. For a smooth sailing shipment, make sure you don’t have these items.
• Pornography
• Asbestos
• All items offensive to Muslim Religion
• Alcoholic beverages
• Tobacco products (including e-cigarettes and vaping products)
• All commodities valued over US$20,000 without approval
• One-of-a-kind/irreplaceable articles such as artwork valued over US$500,000 each
• Flammables with a flash point of 140 degrees Fahrenheit or less
• Auto parts with fluids in them
• Fine art
• Fine jewelry
• Furs
• Pornography/obscene material
• Precious metals such as gold, silver, and platinum in the form of bullion, coins, or ingots
• Watches valued over US$1000
• Weapons and weapons accessories
• Bullion and money of every description such as (but without prejudice to the generality of this clause) cash, banknotes, coins, currency notes, or currency of any kind
• Stamps (postage or revenue); vouchers; tokens; tickets of any kind; and credit, debit, or cash cards
• Time-sensitive or critical written materials or documents including, but not limited to, bids and contract proposals
• Contraband including, but not limited to, illicit drugs and counterfeit goods
• Livestock, bloodstock, and living animals
• Human remains
• Explosives
• Toxic Gas
• Infectious Substances
• Class 7 Radioactive Material including White I, Yellow II, Yellow III, and fissile material
All goods except duty exempted goods are required to be issued dutiable values, which vary in taxable value. Goods are usually calculated by totaling various government duties and other taxes.
These are examples of what you will pay:
• Perishable goods: 18.7598%
• Luxury items: 100%
• Agricultural Materials: 12.283%
Shipping taxes are issued based on a predetermined rate system which is then calculated on the total value of the products that will be imported. Shipping duties will vary, but they will be inevitably charged. They are based on the product’s characteristics. Taxes and duties are imposed by the government to protect local industries. The taxes and duties make the imported products more expensive than the local ones.
Yes. All of our containers are waterproof and well-ventilated. They are manufactured with ventilation holes on the top part of the container walls. The floors are made of 5/4” pressure-treated marine plywood made from tropical timber such as keruing, apitong, or bamboo.
Yes! It is possible to track your cargo even while it is intransit. There is something we call the “cargo tracking system” which can help you track your cargo from anywhere and anytime, wherever you are in the world. You can get details through this system including which port it’ll be delivered to and where it has been. In order to make use of the cargo tracking system, you will need your container number, bill of lading, booking number, and the shipping lines.
Yes. We require you to be present when the delivery truck drops off your container. You will need to sign off the delivery for the completion of the whole shipping process. We’d also love for you to be there so we can see you satisfied with your service!
We require that you have a lot of space when you’re getting a home delivery for your container. A 20’ container will need around 50’ of straightway clearance, while a 40’ will need 110’ straightway clearance so that the space allotted will be enough for the container and the delivery truck. A minimum of 17’ overhead clearance is required, as well. Please do check the overhead clearance for any debris like branches and telephone wires.
