Understanding Hidden Overseas Shipment Charges

It’s common practice for building companies to outsource their materials from overseas. Foreign countries can sometimes offer better prices, higher quality or more specialised products depending on the supplier. However there is an important factor to consider when opting for foreign import, and that’s the shipping charges.

Some foreign logistical companies that handle the overseas shipment charge for their services in a specialised way, a way that can catch building companies off guard. Shipment providers tend to offer a very good price in their initial estimate and increase the price over shipments. By the time the shipment has reached the building site, it’s accrued far more than the initial asking price. This is especially regarded as consistent practice for Chinese logistics companies.

This issue can be avoided however by using logistical companies that simply don’t charge in this way. Use companies that have a well received and long-standing rating, as they will charge for shipment in a single estimate.