Shipping From Malaysia To Singapore

Looking for some assistance shipping from Malaysia to Singapore? Our team would be in the best position to advice you.

With years of experience and knowledge in this industry, we are able to provide some of the most competitive shipping costs from Malaysia to Singapore.

Whether you require door to door delivery from Singapore to Malaysia or a simple lorry transport, our advisers will find a solution that will best meet your needs.

Searching for a reliable shipping service? Just drop us an email and our team would be glad to answer any queries that you may have.

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Commonly Shipped Items From Malaysia to Singapore

Singapore is one of the countries where items and commodities from Malaysia are commonly shipped or exported to. In fact, shipments to the country amounted to up to $32 billion. Some of the items commonly shipped from Malaysia to Singapore are the following:

  • Electronic equipment and goods, amounting to more than $10 billion worth of shipment
  • Mineral fuels, such as oil
  • Technical and medical equipment
  • Plastic, steel or iron products
  • Precious metals and gems
  • Certain beverages
  • Other chemical goods

Shipment Modes Used to Ship From Malaysia to Singapore

Air freight is the transportation of goods via an aircraft. This mode of shipping is most suitable for smaller items or if you require your cargo to be delivered quickly.

Goods transported via sea freight are shipped on a shipping vessel. This mode of transportation is typically cheaper and takes a longer time than air freight.

This mode of transport can be categorised into

  • Less than container load

Less than container load (LCL) is suitable for shippers who do not have sufficient goods to accommodate a fully loaded container, requiring them to deal with a consolidator to arrange the booking of their cargo.

  • Full container load

Full container load (FCL) is one of the most commonly used transportation modes when shipping from Malaysia to Singapore. This shipping method is suitable for shippers who have a cargo load that is enough to fill a full container load.

Trucking refers to the transportation of goods via a truck. It is usually used to deliver smaller quantities of goods over short distances.

Items Prohibited or Restricted for Export in Malaysia

Prohibited items are goods that are not allowed to be exported from Malaysia. These items include

Turtle eggs
Rattan from Malaysia
Drugs like heroin and marijuana
Turtle eggs not allowed
Rattan from Malaysia not allowed
Marijuana not allowed

Restricted items are goods that require a permit from the relevant authorities before you are allowed to export them.

Some examples of these goods include

  • Poultry
  • Sugar
  • Rice
  • Military clothing and equipment

For more information, please refer to the Royal Malaysian Customs Department website.

Prohibited Items for Import Into Singapore

Some of the items that you can’t ship to Singapore are:

Ammunition
Bank bills, currency (coin excluded)
Corpses, cremated or disinterred remains
Ammunition not allowed for import
Bank bills not allowed for import
Corpses not allowed for import
Fireworks
Ivory
Marijuana, including marijuana intended for medicinal use
Fireworks not allowed for import
Ivory not allowed for import
Marijuana not allowed for import
Hemp-based products (including cannabidiol [CBD])
Counterfeits
Explosives
Hemp-based products not allowed for import
Counterfeits not allowed for import
Explosives not allowed for import

Procedure for Shipping from Malaysia to Singapore

  • Determine the controlled/restricted goods

    Prior to shipping, find out whether your goods are subject to restriction or if these are controlled. Doing such will help you determine whether or not it’s safe to ship your items to the country.

  • Register with ACRA (Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority) or other equivalent agency

    This is necessary for you to get an UEN or Unique Entity Number. You need this number to activate your Customs Account.

  • Register for an interbank GIRO account

    This is a vital step so you can pay GST, duties, and other relevant fees with Singapore Customs. Creating an account involves submitting your IBG form to the customs directly. You will then pay the necessary fees through your IBG after gaining approval.

  • Provide security

    Some of the forms of security acceptable in this case are insurance bonds and finance company or bank guarantees.

  • Get a customs import permit

    You can submit your application for the permit online via TradeNet system.

  • Clear cargo by furnishing all the necessary documents

    Some of the documents that you may need to submit for containerized and conventional cargo are printed copy of your approved customs permit, as well as supporting documents, including your packing list, Air Waybill, Bill of Lading, and invoice.

Benefits of Engaging a Freight Forwarder

It’s because freight forwarders are capable of using their network to trace any existing problem quickly from its source, thereby finding immediate solutions.

With a good freight forwarder, you have an assurance that all disastrous circumstances, such as delays or redirected shipments, will be handled quickly and smoothly with the right resources.

You can also engage a Malaysia custom clearance agent to handle all your custom requirements!

It is because it’s possible to find freight forwarders that offer services at reasonable prices. You can even negotiate for lower terms because some of them deal with high volume of containers.

Why Engage M&P International Freights

Cost efficient

It’s mainly because we, at M&P, have a wide network of agencies and partners worldwide.

That said, it is greatly possible for you to negotiate the best price for shipping your goods from Malaysia to Singapore using the most cost-effective method – whether sea or air freight.

Reliable and competent

Our team is composed of people who know exactly what they are doing. Also, we take pride of our proactivity as well as our ability to adapt to the changing needs of the market.

We can even customise our services to meet the requirements of our clients and ensure that they stay updated regarding their shipment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Depending on the mode of transport you require, shipping from Malaysia to Singapore takes around 9 days. 

Air freight or trucking from Malaysia to Singapore typically requires a shorter time as compared to sea freight.

The cost of shipping your cargo depends on factors like the size of the shipment and type of shipping method used.

Please contact our sales team to learn more about the cost of shipping your cargo.

Export taxes and duties are usually imposed on Malaysia’s main commodities like palm oil. This amount is based on the value of the goods exported.

Items imported into Singapore are subjected to Goods and Service Tax (GST) and/or duty. The taxes are typically charged based on the estimated value of your cargo.

Please refer to this list of dutiable goods and their duty rates by the Singapore Customs for more information.

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