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Vanguard Import & Freight Co. | China to Manila Importation

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Some answers that might give you a clearer picture on how to import with us

We have different shipping rates and it varies based on:

  • Country
  • Type of Freight (LCL Sea Freight, FCL Sea Freight, or Air)
See details HERE.

No, you do not need licenses or permits for you to import with us! We take care of the paperworks and documentations and is already included in our rates. 

We have different shipping times and it varies based on:

  • Country
  • Type of Freight (LCL Sea Freight, FCL Sea Freight, or Air)

See Full Details HERE

We do not require any upfront payments to our clients. You will only be paying once your shipment has already landed here in Philippines and is ready to be received.

Our rates are inclusive of the following:

🚢Freight Charges
💸Taxes
📦Dual Custom Clearance and Duties
📑Documentations
📜Full Import Licensing

NO hidden or additional charges guaranteed! 💯

Yes, we have numerous ways to have it delivered on your doorstep or warehouse even if you are outside Metro Manila, in Visayas or Mindanao.

The rates provided are NOT inclusive of insurance, you must complete our In-House Insurance Policy and submit it to us for approval. Once approved, we are to give you a certification of insurance for your cargo. This serves as proof that your cargo is already insured.

For China shipments, we do pro-rate, meaning you will be paying less than the normal rate of 1 CBM if your shipment is lower than 1 CBM.

To know more and the rates for other countries, go HERE or ask us or send us a message via the message button here in the lower left area of the screen.

Taxes, custom clearances, and duties are already included in our rates and service so you do not have to worry about it and experience a hassle-free importation with us.

We have formulated a hassle-free and seamless process to offer you a convenient importation at your fingertips.

See full details HERE.

We have different warehouse locations on various countries, go HERE to know more about them.

We have been in the industry for more than 7 years. As such, we are well connected with most shipping lines and are able to leverage to a lot of advantages.

  • Most Affordable in the Industry
  • Fast Shipping Times
  • No Minimum Cargo
  • Hassle-Free Process
  • No Paperworks
  • No Upfront Payment
  • 24/7 Support

Our rates are landed price in Manila, and is normally picked up by our clients.

Otherwise, we can also use 3PL or Third Party Logistics if you have a preferred courier:

  • Metro Manila (LBC, Lalamove, Transportify)
  • Luzon Provinces, Visayas, Mindanao (AP Cargo, South Sea Cargo, etc)

For delivery from our warehouse to your door or warehouse. We also offer per CBM rates depending on your location:

  • Metro Manila : 1,800/cbm
  • Luzon Provinces : 4,200/cbm
  • Visyasas : 5,500/cbm
  • Mindanao : 6,800/cbm

We also deliver nationwide door-to-door for free if it’s 20 or 40 footer container shipment.

We can cater to 84 different countries for FCL. However, for LCL, we currently have set up shipping lines with Six (6) different countries.

  • China
  • Korea
  • Japan
  • Taiwan
  • Thailand
  • Hong Kong

To know more details about each country, go HERE.

Shipping Marks are marks you include on the surface of your shipments for LCL and Air Freight to identify and differentiate your shipment from the rest.

To get your Shipping Mark, Kindly message us in our FACEBOOK PAGE or send us a message via the message button here in the lower left area of the screen.

We do not require anything for you to import with us.

Kindly message us in our FACEBOOK PAGE or send us a message via the message button here in the lower left area of the screen to have an update regarding your shipment.

We are currently working on our live tracking system here in the website. Stay tuned!

You simply need to tell and/or give our address to your supplier and they will take care of the rest.

Do not forget to ask for the EXW price of your item to save costs.

For China suppliers, you may visit Alibaba.com to search for desired items and suppliers.

If you are not familiar with Alibaba, let us know and we will definitely help you! Send us a message via the message button here in the lower left area.

Kindly message us in our FACEBOOK PAGE or send us a message via the message button here in the lower left area of the screen to have an update regarding your shipment.

Do not worry as we will help and guide you through and through until your items have arrived in your doorstep or warehouse.

To know more about our process, go HERE.

These are incoterms that are used for importation or freight in general.

  • CBM = Cubic Meter (Length x Width x Height in Meter)
  • CBF = Cubic Feet (Length x Width x Height in Feet)
  • LCL = Loose Container Load (Small cargo, often grouped with other cargo)
  • FCL = Full Container Load (20 Footer or 40 Footer Container Vans)
  • EXW = Ex Works (Price or status of item when it is in the supplier’s location)

All items are allowed to be shipped except for the following:

  • Flammable Items
  • Hazardous Chemicals
  • Firearms
  • Perishable Goods
  • Live Animals