Returning Resident Shipment

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THIS INFORMATION IS MADE SPECIALLY WITH YOU IN MIND. THRU CLIENT FEEDBACK'S, THE INFORMATION HERE IS VERY STRAIGHT TO THE POINT AND EASY TO UNDERSTAND. PLEASE INVEST 10 MINUTES OF YOUR TIME TO READ ALL THE INFORMATION FOR THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS OF SAVING AND HASSLE-FREE RELOCATION.

Intro:

Returning to the Philippines is one of the most exciting decisions you'll ever make. It's important to surround yourself with familiar things from home, as they can help make adapting to your new community easier. Whether you plan to ship your entire household or just a few personal items, Manila Forwarders understand how important it is to you that your belongings arrive in a timely manner and in the same condition in which they left. That's why we invest in the people and technology that make a difference to you.

Manila Forwarders provides both Full Container Load (FCL) and Less Than Container Load (LCL) from any point in the United States to any point in the Philippines. Our years of experience have allowed us to provide various programs that could be specifically tailored to your needs and budget.

Manila Forwarders is Licensed and Bonded by the US Federal Maritime Commission with Licenses no.
17312 N/F. Our Manila Office is a Licensed Broker Accredited by the Philippine Shippers Bureau Reg
No. 1012-2000. Broker Certification No. 2534.

The most common question that we receive about household goods shipping is the price. Our years of
experience in the industry have allowed us to adapt to the needs of our clients.

There are a number of factors involved in determining the cost of shipping a container load of household
goods and personnal effects. But to satisfy one's curiosity, shipping from Port of Los Angeles or Port of Oakland costs around $2.5K but be prepare to spend around $5-10K for all the expenses depending on numerous factors.

Manila Forwarder offers full service shipping where in we will park the container outside your door
and deliver it all the way to the final destination. You also have the option to clear it yourself thru Customs.

Please take your time to print and read all the information in this website. We would like you to be an informed decision maker. Please follow the flow of information and we guarantee that you will have the most professional, economical, and worry free relocation to Philippines.

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Packing, Padding and Protecting your Shipment
Based on your budget, Manila Forwarders can provide packing, padding and crating services for your shipment. You may also do it yourself to save on the expenses. Please use the pointers below as a guideline.

When it comes to protecting your shipment Manila Forwarders' level of professionalism is unmatched. The first step in protecting your shipment for the trip is its proper packing.

All packing materials and cartons are of the best quality. All china, glass and crystal will be individually wrapped prior to packing. Cartons will be taped across top, bottom and all sides. All rugs and carpets will be rolled and wrapped. Customer's name, room and contents will be marked on each carton.

All items which are not suitable for packing will be padded for transport. These items include furniture items, large bulky pieces and large appliances. These items are paper padded as a standard and where items require additional protection the use of double wrapping and crating is involved. Proper padding requires the following steps:

• All furniture will be dismantled, if appropriate all hardware (nuts and bolts) will be placed in plastic bags before being put in the master hardware box.
• All furniture will be wrapped in a minimum 3-ply paper pad. Corner pads will be used to provide additional protection.
• All paper pad seams will be sealed using export vinyl tape. Skeleton or full crates will be used on awkward or fragile pieces.
  
  DITTY MOVE ( Loading the Container Yourself )
  Loading the container yourself is very popular among our clients. This saves them a lot of cash as well as allows them to know the locations of their things in the box because they pack it themselves. This dramatically saves them a lot of bundle due to insurance and US labor law requirements.
  
  Ditty Move clients usually do this on a weekend wherein they could invite their friends to help them do the loading. This also serves as their despedida party where they could have a barbique party while they are loading the container.
  
  During DITTY MOVE, it is important that the loading party have the necessary equipments to do the job right. Please bear in mind that the container is 4.3 feet above grounds. We recommend having a wooden ramp made or using a pick-up truck , parked back-to-back as a temporary ramp.
  
  We also recommend having all the packaging materials ready before hand.
  
  DITTY MOVE, Philippine-side
  When the container arrives in the Philippines and you opt to get our full Philippine services, we will be responsible in Customs clearing as well as delivery to the final destination in the Philippines. We will also unload the container for you.

Shipping Containers for Every Application
When it comes to shipping your possessions overseas, you can feel confident knowing that they'll be carefully containerized for export. (Note: Depending on your individual circumstances, your shipment may be loaded into containers at your residence or at our warehouse.) Based on the size of your shipment, it's handling requirements and destination, there are several types of containers and shipping methods that may be utilized. Rest assured, all of them are designed to maximize cost-efficiency and protection.

They include:

• Air Shipments - are loaded into wooden and corrugated containers and shipped via air cargo. 3-7 days to Manila.
• Less Than Container (LCL) - not enough shipment to fill-up a whole container? We consolidate your shipment with other returning residents. We provide outmost care to prevent any mix up by placing labels and placing segregation block on individual shipments. We do customs clearing and delivery, Approximately costs $400 per feet x 8'. Minimum of 10 feet. Client responsible in transporting the shipment to Manila Forwarder Warehouse in Los Angeles, CA ZIP 90065. We can also transport from any point USA to our warehouse for a separate charge. Personnal effects only to Metro-Manila. Additional fee to provinces.
• Full Container Load (FCL) - If you could fill-up a whole container, We could deliver the container to you and pick it up when you are finished loading ( 5 days max) . A cheaper rate is available if you could finish the loading and let the truck driver wait for you (LIVE LOAD, first two hours FREE. Then, you are charged for waiting time by the trucker). We then ship it to either Port of Manila or Port of Cebu depending on your choice. We provide customs clearing and delivery as an option. See container dimensions below :

	20' STANDARD CONTAINER 20 ft L x 8 ft W x 8'6" H Capacity : 31 Cubic Meters - 1159 c ft Max Cargo Weight 24,000 lbs
	40' CONTAINER * 40 ft x 8f t W x 8'6" H Capacity : 67 Cubic Meters - 2377 c ft Max Cargo Weight 42,000 lbs

*If you think that a full container is too big, Please download this form ( Excell Program ) and this would automatically compute the total size of your shipment. Please email the accomplished form to us.

Storage Option
Manila Forwarders maintains a weekly shipment. However as an option, we can store your belongings, including any appliance deliver to us for 30 days in our large, secure warehouse. When the time comes, your lift van will be loaded into large steel containers supplied by the steamship line.

This phase of work, including sealing of the steel container and its delivery directly to the pier is handled entirely by our staff.

Insurance
We encourage, offer, and provide shippers of FCL/LCL Maritime insurance. Please ask for details.

Arrival at Destination - Off the Ship
The Manila Forwarders representative in the Philippines will send you an arrival notice as soon as the steel container is unloaded. Then our Manila Office, Legalas-Manila Forwarder Corp will assist you in getting your goods cleared. If you select door-to-door or port-to-door service, our representative make arrangements upon completion of clearance for the delivery of your goods to your new home.

Customs-Clearing your Belongings
You will need some or all of the following documents in order to clear Customs:

• Passport, US Passport Holders requires section 13-G immigrant Visa available at Philippine Consulate. Please download forms Application for Immigrant Visa Forms 3 and 11.
• Detailed packing list with value of content
• Proper proof of tax exemptions, if entitled
• Copy of agreement with Manila Forwarders
• Delivery order notice
  
  For Dual Citizens:
• Philippine Passport
• American Passport
• Birth Certificate (additional requirement)
• Oath of Allegiance
• Identification Certificate
  

Please Continue to read the Balikbayan Program Requirements. IMPORTANT*