In Reply to: Containers posted by JAB on Wednesday, 1. February 2006 at 11:44 Bali Time:
Don't forget standard fumigation charges, additional fumigation here in Australia for certain items, and also the need for permits on certain products (alang alang, banana leaf etc).
Also be aware of cheaper deals as there is a chance your container will leave from Java so you will have transportation cost to Java.
I am currently using an agent, costs alittle more but they have the permits i require and they just charge a flat cubic meter rate, they take care of everything, so its worth paying alittle extra for the comfort of knowing its all being looked after for you. Dont forget a 20foot container is 33 cubic meters so to fill a container on your own would be quite a substantial investment!!! Good Luck