Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Sri Lanka - Packages from USA

It is a trend with most Asian communities to send gifts of clothing, food, Toys and Electronics to their friends and relatives back at home. The Sri Lankan families living in USA is very much patriotic to their mother land, it is important to them that they hold on to their traditions in Culture and the hospitality nature. Sri Lankans are known to be friendly and helpful, and most often taken for granted by many.

During the recent times there have been several shipping companies emerging to service this growing need for Sri Lankans to send packages back to their friends and families, one such company is Trico Maritime International USA is offering their services through the web, facebook twitter and blogs. They have attracted people from all over the world to send gift packages or purchase items online and have them shipped. Trico Maririme International USA now extends its services to the extent that they would do a door delivery too, all this could be done while you sit at the comfort of your home on the computer or telephone.

Trico Maritime International is also planning to create economical hamper packages too, for those who do not want to go out and buy some goodies and throw into a basket and have it picked up, instead they could select a hamper for $ 50.00 and have it shipped, and if they would like it delivered to the door this service is added on at an extra fee. How easy life has become, and the way to go in this busy world where you can maintain your thoughtfulness about your friends and family and not disrupt your busy schedule.

All this information could be found by visiting their website: www.tricomaritimeusa.com or emailing rohan@tricomaritimeusa.com and even better calling them at 310-567-8894 and discussing the special offers. What amazes most is that they will meet and beat the competition.

This is not all that Trico Maritime International USA would do they will even ship Full Container Loads (FCL) for you to any part of the world or Less than Container Loads (LCL) to any destination, Trico offers its services beyond borders for customer living in neighbouring states which does not provide these services. The creative and innovative ways in which they promote the business is unique in Trico. Trico will handle all your shipping and Forwarding documentation timely and expeditiously, the import side of the business will do your customs clearance and deliver the shipment to your door, while you are relaxing having the morning coffee.

If you do see any other areas Trico can help in why don't we suggest or type in a few lines to improve their services, and surely if the volume of business increases we will see more frequent shipments. We wish that all Sri Lankans will keep helping those in need too, such as orphanages, school Libraries, Non profit organisations and other institutions that provide humanitarian services.

31 comments:

  1. It is important for those sending packages and other items to Sri Lanka to know about the custom Duty and allowances, hope fully the following information should be an ideal guidline:
    Customs Regulations in Sri Lanka
    DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

    Passport
    Residence Visa/Blue Card
    Unaccompanied baggage declaration must be made at airport
    Inventory (valued)
    CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

    CUSTOMER MUST BE PRESENT AT TIME OF CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
    Sri Lanka Nationals & Expatriates may import household goods and personal effects duty-free provided they have been outside the country for a year or more
    Some Customs exemption granted with Residence Visa
    Shipments must arrive within three months of Customer
    Refundable Customs deposit payable on all shipments
    DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS

    All items in commercial quantity
    Alcohol and tobacco products
    All currency, gold, silver, jewelry, etc.
    PROHIBITED ITEMS

    Dangerous drugs
    Gold and gems
    Firearms
    Obscene literature, pictures, etc.
    Sri Lanka currency over Rs. 1,000/Indian and Pakistan currencies
    Fruits, plants, vegetables
    Animals, birds, reptiles, and parts thereof
    POSSESSION OF HEROIN CARRIES THE DEATH PENALTY
    MOTOR VEHICLES

    Automobiles and motorcycles over three years old are prohibited
    Only right-hand drive autos are permitted
    High duties payable
    Import License must be obtained prior to arrival
    ALLOWANCES Maximum permissible for other common items:

    12 Saris and 6 Sarongs (or verities)
    Garments: Males (12) and Females (12)
    Textile material--total of 12 meters
    Shoes, Slippers--6 pairs of each

    URL: http://www.customs.gov.lk

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  2. Just want to say that I recently used Trico to send a package to Sri Lanka. After shopping around for prices I found them to be priced the best. A simple phone call helped me get my package priced and I got all the direction I needed instead of being put on hold playing with 10,000 prompts. Kudo's to you guys and keep up the good work!! You got my business!!

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  3. I used Trico couple months ago to ship a few packages to Sri Lanka and experienced an easy process with Trico. A simple phone call and my packages were picked up from my door step and shipped safely to Sri Lanka. I did not undergo any problems and the process went smoothly as expected. Thank you!!

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  4. Did you know that the cost for a Forty foot container increased by over $ 600.00 in the last month to Sri Lanka, and Trico Maritime International continues charging their customers the same rate per cubic foot. Is is not amazing how Trico absorbs the cost and maintain a consistency. Making money is not everything at Trico but making customers happy is everything.

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  5. Now Trico Maritime International USA is consolidating cargo to Pakistan, India and the Middle East. If someone known is travelling back home it may be an idea to Call us on 310-567-8894 and obtain a quote to send the excess luggage unaccompanied ahead of time to have them in time of your arrival at the destination. Please pass on this message to your friends it may be helpful to them. visit us on www.tricomaritimeusa.com or email us at rohan@tricomaritimeusa.com or call 310-567-8894 and speak to Rohan himself.

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  6. http://www.fmc.gov/household_goods_and_personal_property_shipping_practices_recommendations_approved_by_fmc_/

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  7. Trico Maritime International USA, will ship any kind of machinery for you to most parts of the world, if you are in the machinery business it is important that you speak to our representatives.

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  8. We have had many experiences of late where people from New Zealand and Greece have had their shipping containers fumigated at the port of loading only to be told by Australian Quarantine officers that didn't matter they wanted them to go to licensed Australian Bond Store to be unpacked and inspected. This I might add is very, very expense to any new family arriving into Australia.

    So here is the Australian Quarantine regulations for fumigating 20 ft / 40ft shipping containers of personal effects / household goods and commercial cargo containing wood / timber / bamboo

    Prescribed minimum concentration of Methyl Bromide (CH3Br) for various temperatures
    ( except under vacuum - see note 2 below )
    48 g/m3 ( 3 lbs / 1000 cu ft) for 24 hours at minimum of 21 deg C (70 deg F) or above
    56 g/m3 (3.5 lbs / 1000 cu ft) for 24 hours at minimum of 16 deg C
    64 g/m3 (4 lbs / 1000 cu ft) for 24 hours at minimum of 11 deg C
    72 g/m3 ( 4.5 lbs / 1000 cu ft) for 24 hours at minimum of 6 deg C
    80 g/m3 (5 lbs / 1000 cu ft) for 24 hours at minimum of 1 deg C

    Notes:

    1. Treatments undertaken below 0 degrees Celsius will not be accepted

    2. Methyl Bromide under vacuum is only acceptable if applied at
    64 g/m3 for 4 hours at 21 degrees C or above under vaccum ( 660 mm vacuum)
    64 g/m3 for 5 hours at a minimum of 4 degrees C under vaccum ( 660 mm vacuum)

    3. In most cicumstances the minimum concentration required for barrier concerns is 48 g/m3 CH3Br. However, AQIS has granted one exemption. Due to Environment Health Authority (EHA) requirements in Singapore, it is against the law to fumigate with Methyl Bromide at rates above 40 g/m3. Should an accredited person receive a certificate at this rate the time exposure must be a minimum of 30 hours to compensate for the lower rate. Should a Singapore certificate state the normal recognised rate of 48 g/m3 CH3Br for 24 hours then this should be accepted. Please note this exemption applies to SINGAPORE only

    4. Accredited persons must not accept certificates which state that a treatment in excess of 128 g/m3 of Methyl Bromide has been applied. Such certificates are to be referred to AQIS for consideration.

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  9. it is advisable to have a certified fumigation company do this job and have it endorsed by the local chamber of commerce and the City.

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  10. TRICO Maritime International USA LLC, in Harbor City CA, now offers you a complete logistic experience, Trico Maritime International USA is now offering a door to door service from Los Angeles to Colombo Sri Lanka. Call us for more details on 310-567-8894 or email at rohan@tricomaritimeusa.com or visit our website www.tricomaritimeusa.com
    We are now represented in San Francisco and Seattle, providing the same excellent service that the Los Angeles office provides. Our address in California is
    TRICO Maritime International USA, LLC
    24328, Vermont Ave,
    Suite# 231
    Harbor City, CA 90710
    310-567-8894 or 310-517-0047

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  11. Our next consolidation to Colombo Sri Lanka will cut off on June 26th 2013, call us at 310-567-8894 or email us rohan@tricomaritimeusa.com see us on Facebook : Trico Maritime

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  12. Low price shipping to Sri Lanka from anywhere in California, southern or northern, Los Angeles, to San Fransisco, San Jose anywhere pick up and ship to Sri Lanka or any country for that matter. Regular shipping is a rip off these days. If you want to move back to Sri Lanka or even ship furniture or even your entire home from the US, cloths and container loads this is the TRICO MARITIME INTERNATIONAL USA is the company to use. The price to move such large quantity is unbelievable and so cheap. They shipped a whole bunch of books, computers and furniture for our Orphanage in Sri Lanka for practically nothing. Amazing customer service. This Ocean Ocean Freight to Sri Lanka / Colombo Door to Door delivery service and free pick up in unbeatable. Call them and try them out. Mo

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  13. Trico Maritime International USA, LLC is moving forward to serve the Sri Lankan community here in USA. Our aim is to provide an excellent service in Ocean and Air freight from our office in Harbor City, spreading our wings to cover the coastal belt from Seattle down to San Diego California. We are represented in over 22 countries with over 60 locations throughout the world.

    Our latest addition is in San Francisco Bay area, providing a complete logistic solution. We are sincere in our approach and our aim is to pass on every saving to our customers by negotiating with our ocean freight lines and Air lines. The only way this is possible is through our customers loyalty and growth. Trico Maritime International USA have always gone the extra mile to offer assistance in securing agencies for our customers and introducing to vendors in various industries.

    If you are launching on a new project talk to us, we will share all our knowledge in freight forwarding, custom Brokering and inland transportation for your business. Our involvement in the Harbor City Chamber of commerce will give you the added advantage of introducing to government incentives and grants and tax credits for companies starting up in the Enterprise Zone in the Harbor City area.

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  14. I appreciate all that Trico Maritime International USA, is doing for the Sri Lankan community. This service really helps we Sri Lankan visiting the USA, and bagging up all our shopping not realizing that the Airlines do have a limit, then again Trico comes to our rescue, they do wonders from their office in Harbor City they do a door pick up and even help us package the goods. Now I am so taken up with the service that I buy online and mail it to Trico Maritime Int., USA and they do the shipping and freight forwarding.
    I have also got them to handle my local transportation from state to state and finally consolidating them in their Harbor city warehouse. I wish Trico Maritime all the best, in their Freight Forwarding and Shipping Business.

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  15. My goods arrived in colombo as scheduled. The services at Trico Maritime Colombo was professional and certious. The Customs too were cooperative.
    Thank you Trico Maritime USA for excellent servicee,and I hope this review will bring in more business for you.

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    1. Thank you and we look forward to your business in the future too.

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  16. Trico Maritime International USA, LLC is moving forward to serve the Sri Lankan community here in USA. Our aim is to provide an excellent service in Ocean and Air freight from our office in Harbor City, spreading our wings to cover the coastal belt from Seattle down to San Diego California. We are represented in over 22 countries with over 60 locations throughout the world.

    Our latest addition is in San Francisco Bay area, providing a complete logistic solution. We are sincere in our approach and our aim is to pass on every saving to our customers by negotiating with our ocean freight lines and Air lines. The only way this is possible is through our customers loyalty and growth. Trico Maritime International USA have always gone the extra mile to offer assistance in securing agencies for our customers and introducing to vendors in various industries.

    If you are launching on a new project talk to us, we will share all our knowledge in freight forwarding, custom Brokering and inland transportation for your business. Our involvement in the Harbor City Chamber of commerce will give you the added advantage of introducing to government incentives and grants and tax credits for companies starting up in the Enterprise Zone in the Harbor City area

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  17. Trico Maritime International USA, is moving forward with its vision to provide a total logistic solution to the industry and to its individual shippers. Trico USA have move into its new location in Torrance not too far from where it started. It is located in the Vermont Business Park No 22113, South Vermont Ave, Torrance CA 90502. Trico Maritime Int USA has not changed its original business philosophy, it still takes care of individual customers to corporate giants. Trico believes strongly that the individual customer is the same person who makes decisions for the giant corporations.

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  18. http://www.magaya.com/Newsletters/Mar2014.pdf

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  19. This is a case study conducted by Magaya Corporation on Trico Maritime International USA

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  20. do you all undertake small quantities of commercial cargo to SL

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  21. Here is another way to see all what Trico Maritime International USA, www.tricomaritimeusa.com can do for you.

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  22. TRICO Maritme International USA, participated at the Sri Lanka Day in Pasadena and also fielded a team at the 7 a side cricket tournament organized by the SLMAC, our continued participation at Sri Lankan events to encourage Sri Lankans to unite and come together and keep close ties with mother lanka is another goal of ours.

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  23. Our next consolidation to Sri Lanka goes out on December 28th 2015 this will be ideal vessel to load on for Valentines day gifts to friends family and lovers.

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  24. Hey great article, Sri lanka is one of the great places to investigate and also witness Sri Lankan heritage and exceptionally classic Sri Lankan nation way of life. Check here for Srilanka tour packages

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  25. I have used had items shipped to the Trico agent in CA twice, and they have done a great job corresponding with me on the package receipts, and in both instances optimally packaged the items so that the cuft was minimal. Every week an updated docket is sent with the received parcels and the tracking details.

    Items that were marked fragile had been carefully placed in the center, and paper added to make sure it was secure.

    The agent in CA has been great, and the local clearance has been smooth. I did the clearance myself.

    In the event one had traveled to the said location during the year, one is able to use their allowances to pay the local taxes. However if allowances could not be applied as long as you don't have commercial quantities, and large scale electronics and liquor in your package, the tax is very minimal.

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  26. Hi Friends,
    It is long since I have made a comment or blogged. We at Trico is constantly trying to improve the quality of our service.
    We have introduced the concept of You shop and we ship. You can be in any part of the world and anywhere surfing the web and shop online and have all your shopping addressed to : Trico Maritime International USA, 22113 S. Vermont Ave Torrance CA 90502. Remember to include your name as the contact person. Also visit our website and open an account to establish all your profile information at : http://www.tricomaritimeusa.com/shipping-to-sri-lanka/create-account/
    We will consolidate all your shopping into one package and ship them to your desired destination.
    Call us or email us for more information, now you can shop in the USA from the comfort of your home.

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