Importing Goods From Hong Kong, Why You Should Choose A UK Freight Forwarder

Having your goods manufactured and then shipped to the UK from a foreign country always carries a risk. How do you know they are being made and packaged properly in a country that is thousands of miles away? Indeed, how do you know that you have got the best deal? This is all part of business however what you can do to reduce the risk of shipping from Hong Kong is using a UK based freight forwarder when having your goods delivered.

Whereas China is now the country that specializes in the manufacture and exportation of goods worldwide, Hong Kong is still highly desirable given that it is a wedge between east and west trade and offers no state intervention in private deals; therefore your products are not bundled down with any tariffs or duty. Indeed, some 6m containers pass through Hong Kong’s bustling port every year so why should you use a UK based freight forwarder?

Firstly, a UK based freight company will know the best way to get your goods from Hong Kong to the UK and then through the British customs control. While in Hong Kong you do not need to pay any duty on goods, that is not always the case when it comes to Britain and by using a Hong Kong freight forwarder who is not as experienced in UK customs control, you could find a hefty fee added on to the overall cost of your imports from Hong Kong. Indeed, shipping from Hong Kong and using a Hong Kong based freight company could mean that your products end up sitting in a container over there for a sustained period of time whereas a UK freight forwarder is more likely to have them shipped over at the first available opportunity given that you will be able to contact them easier. Communication is key in this instance.

Shipping from Hong Kong to the UK is not as difficult a prospect as you may think. Thousands do it and Hong Kong is one of the largest and most efficient ports in the world; that being said, why carry any unnecessary risk? By using a UK freight forwarder you will be ensuring that you can keep in constant contact with the company to track your goods as they are imported from Hong Kong and also ensure that there will be no hidden charges or preventable issues along the way.