Cost of getting a container from port

[AndyC_123]

Hi

We buy a product from abroad, and for a while have bought it ready to load at dockside. The supplier gives us the container pin number, we give this to the haulier and they go and get it- all cleared etc.

We have now been offered the same product from someone else delivered to port, but not cleared or anything else. I understand there will be about £100 for the clearance fee, but could anyone give indication on what other costs will there be?

Ignoring all the potential costs, it is £25/tonne (£650) cheaper to buy it from this new guy... I get the feeling £650 would disappear quite quickly if something went wrong though.

Any help appreciated

[Chris200]

I work in this sector and run a freight forwarder branch at LHR. Drop me an email and we can discuss.

But depending on the shipping line, you’ll have various charges:
Terminal Handling: £150-£170
Docs: £45
Clearance: £45
Port fees: £36
Lolo: £70 - if merchant haulage used not applicable if line
Delivery

Might be a few others like container management £10-£15, dredging fee etc.