Am interested in opening a transit, export consolidation firm for overseas Importers.?

Question

I Think there does not seem to be any such firm doing these services, consolidating things from various exporters and export them out of India, such as food stuffs, garments, Importers out of India, are looking for such firms, who can pick up thier paid for merchandises and keep in their custody, and mix them as per individual needs and export to the party. A concept working well out of India. Any comments.

Answer 1

i am familiar with this concept. I was associated with a US Buyer who had come to India and he had visited our neighbouring countries and he also told that this is the need of the hour. If u are opening please inform at [e-mail] , it is good and wish u all the best

Answer 2

Hello there,

Well, I've been in the import export industry for over 5 years. As I am aware of, most freight forwarders and consolidators will perform the same duties as per your question. Check out a couple of freight forwarding companies to see what current countries they are servicing, etc.
Also, if you want to import as well, you will need the following:
1. Either a Customs Broker Agent (individual or Freight Forwarding company).
2. Some kind of bond for the merchandise

Anyway, I know there are plenty of companies with your same purpose here in Los Angeles (mainly downtown and Long Beach) to all countries.
It depends, where are you located?? You will also need to be fairly close to a Port of some kind. Like Port of Long Beach, NY, Texas, etc.
There are also bonded warehouses that keep merchandise free of bond until they are picked up. Check out information regarding freight forwarding, consolidators, and bonds.
Good luck. I hope it works.

Answer 3

good concept only if u go and promote this out of india. but u will get lots of small buyers with too many things to handle.