How much does Thailand's entrepot trade generally cost? How is it calculated?
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I'd like to know about the cost situation of Thailand's entrepot trade. That is, how much does it generally cost to do Thailand's entrepot trade? Is it calculated according to the proportion of the value of the goods, or is there a fixed charging standard? I hope you can explain the composition of each cost in detail, such as the storage charge, handling charge when the goods are transshipped in Thailand, and the relevant document handling charge, etc. What are the approximate levels of these? It will be convenient for me to make a budget.
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Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
The cost composition of Thailand's entrepot trade is relatively complex. First, there are the handling charges of the goods at the Thai ports, which depend on the type, weight and volume of the goods. Generally, for bulk cargo, it may be about 50 - 150 Thai baht per ton. For containers, it is charged according to the container type. The handling charge for a 20-foot container is about 2000 - 3000 Thai baht, and that for a 40-foot container may be 4000 - 6000 Thai baht.
The storage charge also varies depending on the location of the warehouse and the storage time. For an ordinary warehouse, it is about 10 - 30 Thai baht per cubic meter per day. The document handling charge, including the production and handling of documents such as bills of lading and packing lists, is generally 1000 - 3000 Thai baht per shipment. In addition, there may also be involved entrepot operation charges. For professional entrepot trade service companies like Zhongshitong, the entrepot operation charge may vary from 3000 - 8000 Thai baht per shipment. The overall cost needs to be calculated in combination with the specific situation of the goods, and it cannot be generalized simply according to the proportion of the value of the goods or a fixed standard.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
There may also be transportation agency fees for entrepot trade, which are about 1000 - 2000 Thai baht per shipment, depending on the transportation distance and mode.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
If the goods need special treatment, such as fumigation, the cost is about 30 - 50 Thai baht per cubic meter.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
In Thailand, there may also be involved inspection fees. If the goods are randomly inspected, the cost is not very fixed, and it may range from several hundred to several thousand Thai baht.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
Some goods may need to have a certificate of origin made, and the cost is about 1000 - 2000 Thai baht per shipment.
Emily LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
The port miscellaneous fees cannot be ignored either, such as port construction fees, etc. For bulk cargo, it may be 30 - 50 Thai baht per ton.
Sarah ZhangYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Document expertConsult
If the goods need to be repackaged, the cost of packaging materials and labor needs to be calculated according to the actual situation, and it is generally several hundred to several thousand Thai baht.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
There may also be insurance premiums, which are charged according to a certain proportion of the value of the goods, usually about 0.1% - 0.3%.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
The booking fee of the freight forwarder is about 1000 - 1500 Thai baht for a 20-foot container and 2000 - 3000 Thai baht for a 40-foot container.