Cheap Cost Of Shipping A Container To Syria
Published by Chris Townsend
How Much Does It Cost To Ship A Container To Syria?
Any form of international shipping comes with unique elements that separate it from domestic shipping. Things that customers don’t normally think about become very important. Things like the cost and what affects the cost are common factors that have to be considered. This makes a person consider the effect size or distance will have on the cost of relocating items. You don’t need to think about everything because Three Movers is an international shipping company that ships to Syria and we will explain the bits of hauling that matter.
Factors That Affect the Cost of Shifting
Some things that affect the cost of relocating, and why they are important, need to be explained to really grasp the magnitude of these projects. They are:
- The volume and weight of the items to be shipped: The bigger the cargo, the higher the cost of transporting it. This is why the volume and weight of cargo determine the cost of hauling container cargo.
- The type of transportation used: Air cargo transportation is more expensive for all the reasons that make running an aircraft more expensive. This means it will cost more to transport by air than by sea or land.
- Distance: It is cheaper to transport things over short distances than long distances. Therefore, the farther the distance between the two countries, the higher the cost.
- The destination port: The destination port will determine the cost of shipping as different ports have different rules and tariffs.
- Peak Shipping Season: The Peak relocating season is usually between July and September and hauling during this time might affect the cost of shifting.
Which Size of Container Works Best for Me?
You don’t know what 20ft or 40 ft means in relation to the cargo you want to ship. Let us help you. Assuming you want to relocate a car, you need a 20ft container. If you want to haul your car and the contents of a three-bedroom flat, then you need a 40ft container.
Having a container to yourself makes the container a Full Container Load (FCL). If your load can’t fill a container and you don’t want to pay for a full container, you can select the Less Than Container Load (LCL) option. In this option, the cost of the space is calculated in cubic meters.
Average Relocating Rates Estimates
FCL is best for transporting lots of boxes, pallets and anything which will require a full container shipping to Syria of up to 45,000lbs.
Full Container Load (FCL) Shipping Rates | |
|---|---|
| 20 ft Container | $940 |
| 40 ft Container | $1160 |
LCL is more affordable way to transport less than container load shipments to Syria.
Less Than Container (LCL) Shipping Rates | |
|---|---|
| LCL | $73/CBM |
| Personal Effects | $766 |
| Household Goods | $844 |
International house moving to Syria services - quick, easy and cheap.
International House Moving Costs | |
|---|---|
| Partial House (2000Lbs & Less) | $699 |
| 1 Bedroom (3850 Lbs) | $1525 |
| 2 Bedroom (4500 Lbs) | $2566 |
| 3+ Bedroom (8750 Lbs) | $3326 |
International auto transport services to Syria via RoRo and container ships. Ship cars, trucks, suvs, atv's, boats, RV's, heavy equipment and more.
Container Car Shipping | |
|---|---|
| Sedan via RORO | $885 |
| SUV via RORO | $980 |
| Sedan (Container) | $1280 |
| SUV (Container) | $1480 |
Understanding The Different Types Of Freight Transportation
There are different types of transportation and the choice of method depends on different factors.
Transportation of cargo by land is useful when transporting items from neighboring countries. For example, it is possible to transport cargo into Syria from Jordan by land. However, note that transportation through land borders might not be as safe as sea transport.
Moving items by sea is the most popular way of transporting freight long distances in the world. Transporting cargo to the middle-eastern country is no different. Sea freight shipping is good for heavy and large things like cars and machinery. It is the best option for cost-effective shipping.
In a case where you need your stuff in the country in no time, air hauling is your best option. It is also the safest for fragile items. Pay attention to the price though, because it will be higher than any other method of relocation.
Additional Transporting Costs
Some costs aren’t directly from the moving company. They are termed additional costs and they are:
- Insurance.
- Custom fees. Syria has custom fees of 20% value of your goods.
- Inspection. Inspection fees are generally at the discretion of the customs officers at the port.
- General Rate Increase (GRI). If the shipping route is in high demand, shifting rates will increase. War or insecurity will increase relocation rates as is the case with the destination country.
- Desired delivery time. If you want your items to arrive quickly, you will pay more.
What’s Next?
Why not call us at (888) 202-0036 and get a free quote. You don’t want to call? Then get our free quote through our online form.
Frequently Asked Questions
Due to the current political situation in the country, there is no current data on the average length of time it takes cargo to clear past customs. However, there have been reports of cargo taking anything from a week to several weeks to be cleared. This clearance time is also influenced by the border through which the cargo is shipped. If the cargo is docked at a seaport in a neighboring country, then transported by land into Syria, clearance times might reduce drastically. Contact the local Syrian port authorities for more details.
FCL is a type of shipment that consists of a container full of a single client’s load. This means the cargo has a single bill of lading, a single commercial invoice, and a single set of other documents. The container is also heading to one location. For LCL however, many clients’ items are in a single container making the clearing of the items more time-consuming and repacking after inspection more tedious. Each package has to be repacked and then transported by road to their various destinations. All these factors make FCL transit times shorter than LCL’s.
It depends on the supplying company. Most companies insist you be present while a few don’t. Whatever the arrangement, it is advisable that you are present when your container is being delivered. It makes inspection of the container by you quicker. You can refuse the delivery immediately if the container doesn’t meet your requirements. You also have the opportunity to monitor the delivery process and make sure nothing is destroyed on your property.
The documents required are based on the product imported, multilateral trade agreements, bilateral or unilateral trade agreements, and other trade policies of Importing country government. The import documents required also depend upon the nature of goods importing (General goods, Personal effects, Dangerous goods, Livestock, etc.). Generally, though, the documents required for importation are:
● Commercial Invoice and packing list issued by the seller of goods.
● Certificate of Origin issued by the competent authority of origin country of goods.
● Bill of Lading
● Import License. Where applicable.
Goods imported into Syria are subject to a customs duty and “unified” tax. Food and industrial raw materials carry low rates while luxury goods, such as automobiles, have rates of 150–250%. The unified tax is a surcharge on all imported goods and ranges from 6% to 35%. It is important to note that these tariff values change constantly and go as high as 80%, Consider contacting the customs of the country to get the updated exact figures.
A bill of lading is a document issued by a carrier to a shipper acknowledging that the cargo has been received for shipping. It is also a receipt of identification during the transportation of cargo. Any person with a bill of lading can claim possession of the goods being shipped. It contains the names and signatures of all the parties involved in the transportation of the cargo to the destination. It also contains the description of the items being shipped as well as specific instructions about their transportation and storage.
Prohibited items are extensive as Syria is very strict about what enters the country and the sanctions on the country influence the prohibited items list even further. Prohibited items include:
● Arms or related material
● Certain equipment and technology related to new electricity power plants or for the oil and gas or petrochemical industries
● Certain equipment, technology, or software to monitor or intercept internet or telephone communications
● Newly printed or unissued Syrian banknotes or coinage
● Certain luxury goods
● Certain materials, chemicals, micro-organisms and toxins, and equipment for processing those items
● Gold, precious metals, and diamonds(only if the recipient is the Government of Syria or an entity or body controlled by it or acting on its behalf).
The maximum weight that can be loaded into a container depends on the age of a container, the government restrictions on the maximum load that can be transported, the size of the container, and the type of the container. For most 20ft containers, the maximum weight they can be loaded with is 51,000lbs. A 40ft container that has no structural damage can be loaded with a weight of 67,000lbs. Note that containers loaded with such weights might be repacked into two containers for road transportation.
