Shipping Label
A shipping label must be attached to all sea freight consignments. It contains essential information about your shipment, including sender and delivery addresses.
Shipping Simplified
Freight & Shipping
Freight and shipping can be a complicated business, with factors like weight restrictions, customs forms, and shipping documentation to consider.
At SIAN Wholesale, we’re here to help. We streamline the freight and shipping process for you, making it simple and stress-free.
Our experienced team has the knowledge and expertise to guide you past the common pitfalls of domestic and international exporting.
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Connecting people and products
Global Reach
SIAN is your trusted partner for global shipping and logistics. We connect people with products in over 60 countries worldwide, providing the products they need to drive their business growth.
Our comprehensive global network of shipping agents and shipping lines offers unparalleled flexibility to our customers and suppliers, empowering them to compete effectively in the global marketplace.
Our competitive pricing and fast shipping times make us the go-to choice for businesses of all sizes, no matter where they are in the world.
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Shipping Options
Take a look at our range of flexible freight service options With a wide range of shipping options - including road, Full Container Load (FCL) & Less than Container Load (LCL), sea and air freight - we can deliver your goods to any destination, wherever you may be.
Sea Freight
Ocean freight is a safe and economical transport option. We offer full container loads or LCL around the globe.
Air Freight
For urgent or valuable cargo, airfreight is the premium transport method. We offer fully tailored import and export services.
Road Freight
Our comprehensive network of hauliers allows us to offer our clients a personalised international haulage solution.
Rail Freight
Rail freight offers many commercial advantages, including reliability, speed and cost-effectiveness
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= 18 - 20 days
*Shipping durations are to be used as a guide. Actual shipping times may vary from this guide. Regular lanes/ ports we ship to. Not limited to these ports we can quote to any port of your choice
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Shipping Procedure
Our experienced warehouse team has a meticulous and systematic approach to picking mixed layer and pallet orders, ensuring your products are delivered safely and securely.
We use layer, corner, and pallet boards to protect your products during transport. We are committed to maximising space on your truck or container, reducing your transportation costs and carbon footprint.
The internal operations team manage the export certificates select the most suitable and recommended freight shipping routes.
Offering a safe and selective route to the global market, we source goods from manufacturers and distributors as well as trusted partners.
Watch the team build an orderExport Certificates
We have the knowledge and experience of the documentation requirements necessary to import and export globally.
We can offer the following certificates and shipping notes:
Certificate of Origins
A Certificate of Origin (CoO) is a document that evidences that the goods in your export shipment were produced, manufactured, or processed in a particular country.
Certificate charge: £85
Attested Invoice - additional: £35
Certificates of origin are usually issued for goods that are being sold abroad as a permanent export.
EUR1
An EUR1, also called a ‘movement certificate,’ permits importers in certain countries to bring in goods at a lower or zero import duty rate, in compliance with the trade agreements between the UK and its partner countries. This certificate applies to imports and exports for specific countries listed under the trade agreements. Please note that we only issue these certificates for goods manufactured in the UK.
Certificate £85.00
Attested Invoice – additional £35.00
Certificate of Free sale
A Certificate of Free Sale is a document that confirms a product is legally sold in the open market and meets regulatory standards for safety and quality. It is often required for exporting products, mostly cosmetics, to other countries.
No Charge
Chamber of Commerce
A Chamber of Commerce certificate is a document issued by a local Chamber of Commerce that verifies a business’s membership in the Chamber.
It may also attest to a business’s good standing and compliance with certain requirements, such as licensing, insurance, or safety regulations.
Please note: SIAN Wholesale is not a member of any Chamber of Commerce and will not register any customers to become members on their behalf.
Notarised Documents
A notarised document is one where the identity and signature of the signatory has been verified by reference to original photographic identity documents and witnessed by a Notary Public at the time of signing.
We can notarised document for you.
Standard Shipping Note (SSN) & Dangerous Goods Note (DGN)
We can ensure all shipments contain the correct shipping notes, including the Standard Shipping Note (SSN) and Dangerous Goods Note (DGN) as required.
If you have any questions regarding export certificates, don’t hesitate to get in touch, we’d be happy to help.
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Freight
Documentation
When shipping freight internationally, proper documentation is crucial.
Our expert operation and logistics team handle all documentation, duty and tariffs, and freight logistics for a seamless export experience, regardless of whether you are shipping by air or sea.
These are standard documents that MUST be with goods when they are exported so they aren’t sourced they are just provided as standard. There is a charge to any amendments that need to be made to these documents after goods have shipped.
Air Waybill (for Air Freight)
All air freight shipments require an air waybill containing vital information such as sender and delivery addresses. It’s attached to every separate piece in your consignment.
Bill of Lading (for Sea Freight)
A Bill of Lading is required only for sea freight shipments. It entitles a named party to receive the shipped goods at the destination port. We prepare Bills of Lading for you once the vessel departs and send you a copy.
CMR
CMR Convention applies to contracts for the carriage of goods by road between two different countries, where the place of taking over of the goods and the place designated for delivery are situated in two different countries, and at least one of the countries is a signatory to the convention.
Export Entry
Export Entry is a declaration that is legally mandatory for shipments exported from the UK, which provides details about the exporter and the cargo contents.
The declaration also allows HMRC to check that you’re complying with export controls, for example licensing requirements, duty and VAT.
Fee: Europe £40 Included in All other international export
What are incoterms
Incoterms
Incoterms specifies who is responsible for paying for and managing the shipment, insurance, documentation, customs clearance, and other logistical activities.
Check with our team to see what’s right for you.
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Container Handling and Distribution
Containers
We offer various containers sizes for all your all requirements.
All containers are loaded and quality checked at our warehouse and delivered to port. SIAN Wholesale is not responsible for any changes once the container has reached the port.
20ft ContainerWe can load 20 pallets - Max Weight 24,0000 KG
A 20ft container, also known as a standard container, is one of the most commonly used shipping containers. It has a length of 20 feet, a width of 8 feet, and a height of 8 feet 6 inches. It offers a versatile and cost-effective solution for transporting goods.
40ft High ContainerWe can load 42 pallets - Max Weight 24,0000 KG
High cube shipping containers provide an additional foot of height, offering convenient storage and transportation options for large or bulky cargo.
40ft ReeferRefrigerated containers, also called reefer containers, are used for goods that need to be temperature controlled during shipping - Please speak to your representative for more details
Truck26 Pallets
We ship on the following terms Door to Port.
All containers are loaded from our warehouse and delivered to port. SIAN Wholesale are not responsible for any charges once the container has reached port.
Build an OrderFrequently Asked Questions
What is the Minimum Order?
As a volume wholesaler, our minimum order value (MOQ) is £5000, with a minimum of 5 cases per sku.
Please note we do not offer test orders below the minimum order.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes, we distribute and supply products to over 80 countries around the world from our warehouses in UK (Bedford) and the Netherlands (Amsterdam).
Do you offer bulk discounts?
Yes, we offer bulk discounts on many of our products. The discount amount will depend on the quantity of product your are ordering.
Please contact us for more information.
What's the cost of delivery?
We offer free UK shipping on all order. Once your order quote is placed, we will contact you to confirm your order and delivery date with you.
For orders outside the UK, delivery costs will be calculated once your order is placed.
Is VAT included in the price?
No, the prices shown on the store and on our CSV stock list do not include VAT.
How long will it take to receive my order?
We aim to get your order picked, packed, and ready for delivery or collection within 72 hours of receiving.
The actual delivery time will depend on your location and the shipping method you have selected.
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