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[quote author=Luniyi_Glo link=topic=363298.msg5404794#msg5404794 date=1264700110]My wife said she tried your number but you no dey pick your phone. . . Abi you dey watch the game? Ghana is spanking us anyway, abeg pick the phone. . .[/quote]abio,its a pity Ghana con wire us .
We actually discussed this evening, waiting for the telex copy and the other docs.

[quote author=Luniyi_Glo link=topic=363298.msg5405941#msg5405941 date=1264709469]@adexfem

My wife has convinced me to use you oo, she said you sound clear-headed, I already know that NO clearing agent is honest (at least none that I have come across), that is why you will never catch me shaking a clearing agent’s hand (no way ), you never know how many importers that agent has used those very same hands to thief from.

Anyway, I will send you the telex now, now I know that the truck may have entered demurrage, but I am counting on you to be truthful (and go against normal clearing agents practices) and not connive with 5 Star Logistics so that I can make you our new clearing agent because we dey change agents very frequent, we dey change am like motor oil (every 3,000 miles ). . .

I am a neutral party and will surely post the outcome of our dealings on this thread, so let’s put you to the test and see if you can for once disprove the name that clearing agents have disgracefully given themselves…[/quote], am sure your mind set will change soon, you wont need to be changing agents like motor oil again .

[quote author=Chi_Chi77 link=topic=363298.msg5405988#msg5405988 date=1264710050]^^Nobody is perfect but @Adexfem is one of the best. He will tell you what he is charging, no other hidden charges. Lets try to give credit where credit is due. Some clearing agents will tell u one thing and call u back later and tell u to pay more due to bla bla bla, But at least Femi will tell u what he is charging upfront, take it or leave it.

If you find somebody cheaper, it's all good too, it's all commerce![/quote]my dear sister, thanks for the comment, you are wonderful.Hope they wont say i am giving you kick- back too.


canadacarz, you will soon hear the good news.

Mr olawale, you are welcome to the forum.Kindly create your own thread sir.


Atomsplit, thanks so much, please kindly call me on the 2010 vehicles



Osarodan, 2007 accord -- 350k
2003 accord -- 230k
1996 quest -- 180k

[quote author=Luniyi_Glo link=topic=363298.msg5399794#msg5399794 date=1264632005]@adexfem

That was my wife that called this evening regarding the question about clearing trucks. . .


What is funny and very ironic is that you can provide us importers on this thread with the link to Customs website to read about and calculate duty charges yet you can't answer a SIMPLE question regarding the charges by 5 Star Logistics? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

Is this Advanced Calculus or Rocket Science that 5 Star Logistics have used to prepare charges that I can't a SIMPLE question answered? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?  Or is it that that you agents conspire with 5 Star Logistics? ? ? ? ? ?  I think I already know the answer to my question.         [/quote]@luniyi thats interesting, anyway as per fivestar, we are in the same position cos i have pondered on this issue several times.I have the information your wife requested for.Will be expecting her call.

Knotty, i am glad.
Clearing cars for importers can make someone sick.Like you said the main reason things are like this is because of the machine-outside-guys.

I just cleared a container for someone, while we were negotiating the importer told me he had a van that was 2006 model, on getting the BL, i discovered that the vehicle was actually a 2008 wagon and not a van, while i had already given a qoute for a van.

A colleague also cleared an SUV loaded with personal effect for his client and the vehicle was seriously vandalised at the terminal.Can you immagine for a job he charged 350k, the guy eventually paid the client 800k for the missing items which he was not responsible for.   

RAR jobs are definitely the best and are wahala free.

Although, i have been doing business with some very good car importers like Phemmmy,Lapson and many more, and i have no regrets at all.

Victor83, thanks for the comment.

shola75:
Adexfem, how much can you clear 2003 GX 470 Lexus Jeep and 2004 Volvo V70. Thanks, give your final quote, i go for best deals and i wish i use somebody @ nairaland, mind you i buy many vehicles yearly. You lost the last deal i asked because of a little margin.

Victor83 and Shola75, lets strike a good deal on phone, i dont want to loose your deals with a little margin

08038013408 or 08056345590 or adexfem@yahoo.co.uk

Thanks

Hello Mr Rosthien, i think i have to come in again, you are just a victim of circumstance.Because one or two agents have treated you badly does not mean all clearing agents are bad.There are Bad Eggs in all Fields or Proffession.
Freight Forwarding is a very clear Proffession.

Apart from cars there are some many things that are Cleared by agents at the Port on behalf of the importers.If you dont know, you as an importer should know the basics of clearing process, cos the agent is working directly for you and he should be representing your views.

Its very possible for you to clear your goods yourself, under the self clearance option, the customs have made provision for that for importers, its a matter of registering with the customs.

Rothstein:
@ib612, thanks for your sincerity. the car importers on NL dont wanna talk about the clearing agents and i wonder why. i cleared two 2007 jeeps in dec highlander and ford ,i paid 450k for the ford but paid 320k for the highlander. i used two agents the second agent told me i was duped and that he and his partner still made 130k from the 320k i paid. the custom duty on both jeeps are 170k respectively. 18k for the shipping company and 17k for the shipping agent. the balance goes to their pockets. i implore importers to speak up on clearing so we know how to reduce our cost of clearing cars its so bad dat corruption has taken over some part of our system.the clearing agents would tell you they had to bribe the custom guys but i found out the tip is as small as 10k if need be.

From what i can deduce here none of the agents have told you the truth.Why did you use two different agents?I will still count you lucky, cos if you hear the experience of some importers you will thank GOD.Your car was not impounded by the customs and you were not told your car was stolen from where it was parked.Like i said before there are BAD EGGS everywhere.
About Duty, anybody can do the simple calculation.

http://www.customs.gov.ng/hscode/resulthscode.php?TYPE=KEY&HSCODE=8703

The Duty rate will be multiplied by the value of whatever item, to get the Actual Duty you are supposed to pay.Other port charges and VAT will be added to this value to get the total duty you are to pay.
Note that only the customs will give you the value of your vehicle.

Rothstein:
the clearing agents would tell you they had to bribe the custom guys but i found out the tip is as small as 10k if need be.

Do the calculation yourself, i am sure you will understand the reason why and the amount you think will be used.

The main reason why[b] Phemmmy[/b] is praising me is because i have made him understand all these basic things, and i am talking about two years ago.

I see no reason why somebody i am representing will not know what i am doing on his behalf.
So far i am entitled to my commission.


I clear all other items apart from cars such as finished products,bulk cargo, machineries, raw materials for various industries and so on.
Also note that Clearing Agents clear for big companies like MTN, GLO, ZAIN, WAPCO, to mention but a few.If you care to know,Some Clearing Agents work for the Police and Prison authorities and some other govt organs.

All, there are many good agents around, i will only advise you access properly any agent you intend entrusting your investment with.


So please Mr Rosthien, i hope i have been able to educate you to some extent.
Please do not hesitate to ask me more questions, you can contact me via email at adexfem@yahoo.co.uk or call me on 08056345590 or 08038013408
Thanks

youngmill, i just sent you a mail now.

G-guy, please call me on 08038013408 or 08056345590

thanks

Phemmmy Baba, i salute, i will get back to you soon.


Lapson, got your mail, will give you a call.


Nsanje, thanks for the comment, i just replied your mail.

thumbs up for chi

Femo, i am meeting the guy this weekend for sure.

thanks chi

lagbobo, send me details of the content of the bus, and i will give you my qoute or call me on 08056345590 or 08038013408.

thanks.

Hi Tosenbaba, i am cool thanks.
Kindly let me know the details of the shipment, like the shipping line that is bringing the container as well as the name of the vessel.

Thanks.

thanks bro

@CHI, it all depends on the type and number of cars inside a container.
For smaller cars, containerised may be cheaper.

@Jerryland, how was your jounrney back home?Thanks for the biz, and hope to do more biz with you soon.
Cheers.

[b][/b]SOLD

180K will clear the van.

@work4mi, it depends on terminal where the car is. some give 3days free, some give 5days while some 7days and some dont even give free days.

@Jerryland you are welcome, i am always at your service.

Hoegh Kunsan will berth on 6th of jan.

latest ETA for Trapeze is 30/12

@manutd do you mean MAGDALENA?
The ETA is 04/1/10.

@cllns, will get it soon.

Nice One Siena

Lavender Ace is also discharging presently.

Latest ETA for Hoegh Trapeze is 3rd Jan.

Thanks Bro, just left the terminal now, the vessel is discharging presently, the ride never come down sha.
I am communicating with Abbey, no wahala.

Pearl Ace is presently discharging.

@Fhemmmy, thanks.

@macbenal, you are welcome to the forum.