UK ⇆ Malaysia Shipping Rates 2024

UK ⇆ Malaysia
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DFS Worldwide is a specialised shipping company renowned for its exceptional services to Far East destinations, including Malaysia. With a commitment to providing reliable and efficient logistics solutions, we offer competitive rates that cater to businesses of all sizes looking to expand their reach into these vital markets.

Sea Freight

FCL Container Rates - Malaysia to UK

Port to Port charges FOB terms

Malaysia	20ft container	40ft container
FOB Kelang TO UK SOU/FXT port	£851.00	£1075.41
FOB Penang TO UK SOU/FXT port	£875.00	£1175.53

LCL Container Rates

• From our warehouse in Feltham TW14 to Malaysia Malaysia AND SURABAYA ports 
• Excludes all destination charges in UK, DUTY and VAT.

Please submit the form in this page or call t to get an accurate cost estimate for cargo clearance and onward delivery within the UK.

Total Volume *	Kelang port
1 CBM	£163.10
5 CBM	£423.68
10 CBM	£700.69

LCL - MALAYSIA TO UK

Located in Southeast Asia, Malaysia’s strategic position along the Straits of Malacca, one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes, makes it an ideal trading partner with easy access to global markets. Malaysia are part of several trade agreements which simplify trade procedures and benefit importers. Every shipment is unique which is why DFS Worldwide offer customized solutions tailored to your specific requirements. We offer complete logistics solutions from the three main Malaysian ports. Port Kelang, Penang and Pasir Gudang.

Welcome to our LCL services
At DFS Worldwide, we understand that not all shipments require a full container. That's why we offer comprehensive Less than Container Load (LCL) services to accommodate your smaller shipments with the same level of care and efficiency as our full container services.

What is LCL Shipping?
LCL shipping is a cost-effective solution for businesses or individuals who don't have enough cargo to fill an entire container. With LCL, your goods share container space with other shipments headed to the same destination. This allows you to pay only for the space you need, making it an ideal option for smaller shipments.

Why Choose Our LCL Services?
1. We can offer door-to-door services from Malaysia to the UK using a range of reliable carriers.
2. All-in port-to-door rates can be obtained directly from the website for standard cargo meaning you have access to instant rates, alternatively you can speak to the sales team for the same competitive rates or anything outside of ‘standard’ cargo.
3. We offer regular, frequent sailings to Felixstowe and Southampton ensuring your cargo is on a quick and efficient service. 
4. We can arrange customs clearance on your behalf at the major seaports in the UK.

For Customers
Are you a small business owner looking to ship goods internationally? Or an individual relocating to a new country? Our LCL services are tailored to meet your unique shipping needs. With flexible scheduling options and personalized support, we make the shipping process hassle-free, allowing you to focus on what matters most – your business or your move.

For Freight Forwarding Partners
Looking for a reliable partner to handle your LCL shipments? Partner with us and gain access to our extensive network, cutting-edge technology, and dedicated support team. Whether you need assistance with consolidation, documentation, or transportation, we have the expertise and resources to streamline your LCL operations and help you deliver exceptional service to your clients.

Contact Us Today
Ready to experience the benefits of our LCL services? Get in touch with us today to learn more about our rates and how we can customize a shipping solution to meet your needs. Whether you're shipping a small package or a large cargo, we're here to help you navigate the complexities of international logistics with ease.

For any areas not shown below or for door-to-door rates please contact us.

POL	POD	OCF, THC, Docs, Delivery	RATIO	TT
Port Kelang	Felixstowe	GBP 179	W/M	37
Penang	Southampton	GBP 180	W/M	35
Pasir Gudang	Felixstowe	GBP 180	W/M	37

• Cost includes: OCF, THC, Docs and Delivery
• Port to door servic
• Minimum: 2 CBM
  
  Rates terms:
• Based on 1 Cbm not exceeding 250 Kgs in weight.
• Subject to the final weight/dimensions and are based on commercial collection and delivery address with access/parking for an artic vehicle. Any special requirements such as tail lift, timed delivery etc will result in additional charges. 
• Non palletised cargo will incur a fee of £15 per pallet.
• Based on general non haz, stackable cargo, unless stated otherwise and can only be used for standard pallet sizes.
• The exchange rate used is based on the current month and is subject to fluctuate.
• Subject to space, equipment, sailing and vessel availability.
• Subject to PSS and Emergency Contingency surcharges.
• Port to door inclusive of OCF, THC, Docs and Delivery to England.
• Excluding: Any charges at origin, imports customs clearance, imports duties & taxes, any storage/detention.

Air Freight

Import AIRPORT TO AIRPORT

* Volumetric pricing:

• Please note that airlines charge at Volumetric weight and not the chargeable weight.
• Our rate does not include clearance and onward delivery within the UK.

	50 kg	200 kg	500 kg
Kuala Lumpur airport to UK HEATHROW airport	£250.00	£496.00	£795.00

* Documentation surcharge applies to any shipping to Malaysia.
* For an accurate price, please use our online quotation form above and provide detailed information about your shipment requirement to Malaysia.

Malaysia trade and export guide

1. Malaysia export overview

Malaysia is a multi-ethnic, multicultural and multilingual society. It’s a relatively open, newly industrialised market economy and is ranked highly in the World Bank’s ‘Ease of Doing Business’ survey.

Malaysia is a member of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN). It’s predicted that the ASEAN economy will become the fourth largest single market by 2030.

It’s one of the world’s top locations for offshore manufacturing and service based operations. Multinational corporations from more than 40 countries have invested in over 5,000 Malaysian companies.

Several large UK companies have a presence in Malaysia including Aberdeen Asset Management, Allied Pickfords, BAE Systems, BP, BAT, Debenhams, Dyson, Pinewood Studios, Shell, Tesco and Weir Group.

Benefits for UK businesses exporting to Malaysia include:

• English speaking, educated workforce
• current exchange rate makes UK products and services attractive
• strong historical and cultural ties
• similar business and legal practices
• similar technical standards
• close to major Asia Pacific economies

Strengths of the Malaysian market include:

• excellent infrastructure and transport connectivity
• well developed financial sector
• cost-effective gateway into to Asian markets

2. Challenges doing business in Malaysia

Major issues facing UK businesses include:

• public procurement process not transparent
• ranked in top third of countries in Corruption Perceptions Index
• a weak competitive environment (including policies that favour Bumiputera, the indigenous Malaysians)
• an overseas exodus of Malaysian talent

3. Growth potential

3.1 Economic growth

Malaysia’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 6.2% in the first quarter of 2014 compared to same quarter of the previous year. The annual growth rate has averaged 5% from 2000 until 2014. However, Malaysia’s economy is characterised by a reliance on finite oil revenues and a narrow tax base.

Bank Negara forecasts GDP growth of 4.5 to 5.5% in 2015. This will result from strong domestic demand and resilient exports.

Malaysia’s Economic Transformation Programme (ETP) focuses on the implementation of 12 National Key Economic Areas (NKEAs) which will contribute to sustainable economic growth.

3.2 Free Trade Agreements and partnerships

Malaysia has 16 bilateral Free Trade Agreements (FTA).

Malaysia and its ASEAN partners have established the ASEAN FTA.

A single regional common market of ASEAN countries will be created by 2015 under the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC). The regional integration aims to create:

• a competitive market of over 600 million people
• freer movement of goods, services, investment, skilled labour and capital flow

A Malaysia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA) is under negotiation.

4. UK and Malaysia trade

Malaysia is the UK’s second largest trading partner in ASEAN. UK and Malaysia aim to double bilateral trade from £4 billion to £8 billion by 2016.

UK goods exports increased by 8% in 2013.

The top 5 sectors for trade between UK to Malaysia are:

• machinery and transport equipment
• manufactured goods
• chemical and related products
• crude and fuel
• food, beverages and tobacco

The UK is a major investor in Malaysia with direct investments of £2.12 billion in 2012.

5. Opportunities for UK businesses in Malaysia

5.1 Business services

Opportunities for UK companies include:

• establishment of multi-disciplinary practice construction firms
• establishment of data centres

5.2 Creative industries and Information and Communications Technology (ICT)

Malaysia’s ETP aims to enhance its creative industry to produce world-class content and make the country a regional hub for digital content. A creative industries incubator has been set up in the MSC corridor.

Opportunities for UK companies include:

• Film-in-Malaysia incentive is offering a 30% rebate to foreign production houses that spend a minimum of RM5 million in Malaysia
• establishing advanced data network centres

5.3 Education and skills training

Malaysia is fast becoming an ‘Educational Hub’ of the ASEAN region. British products and services linked to education and training are worth over £280 million a year.

Over 15,000 Malaysian students are studying at UK universities and the UK has the highest number of branch campuses in Malaysia.

Opportunities for UK companies include:

• coaching and mentoring training
• educational partnerships with universities and colleges
• corporate and executive training
• e-learning solutions
• Human Resource (HR) solutions
• ‘soft skills’ training
• English language training

5.4 Energy

Malaysia has the world’s 14th largest natural gas reserves and the 23rd largest oil reserves in the world. It aims to become Asia Pacific’s oil and gas hub by 2017. Malaysia expects offshore oil and gas production to equal onshore production in the next 15 to 20 years.

Malaysia also aims to grow alternative energy sources, such as nuclear, solar and hydro to cater to growing demands from an increased population.

Opportunities for UK companies include:

• deep water drilling technology
• Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) technology
• Liquified Natural Gas (LNG)
• oil and gas technology
• Oil Field Services and Equipment (OFSE) operations
• energy efficiency technology

5.5 Financial services

Kuala Lumpur is fast becoming the leading centre for Islamic finance in Asia. Islamic investments are forecast to top £1.3 trillion by 2015. A new financial district is being established in Kuala Lumpur (Tun Razak Exchange). Tax concessions are available to establish operations.

Opportunities for UK companies include:

• Sharia finance
• legal services

5.6 Retail

Malaysia’s retail sector has grown in recent years due to:

• a sophisticated and cosmopolitan emerging middle class
• increasing number of megamalls and shopping centres
• increasing affluence and growing demand for quality goods and services
• tourist expenditure

Major British brands have a strong presence in Malaysian shopping malls, but there are still huge opportunities for UK companies. These include:

• establishing retail stores
• partnerships with local retailers
• exporting products to Malaysia as are import duties gradually being reduced

5.7 Transportation and infrastructure

Malaysia aims to make Kuala Lumpur and the Greater Klang Valley a world class city.

Construction of a mass rapid transit (MRT) system within the Greater Klang Valley is already underway. The Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) also aims to build a high-speed rail system (HSR) connecting Kuala Lumpur to Singapore.

There are also plans to develop an efficient solid waste management system.

Opportunities for UK companies include:

• rail construction
• high-technology, green products

6. Start-up considerations

Routes into the Malaysian market include:

• local agent or distributors
• franchising
• setting up a company

All foreign companies must either register in Malaysia or incorporate a local company in order to trade within the country. This process must be done through the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM).

Options for business formation include:

• sole proprietorship or partnership
• private limited company or unlimited company (‘Sendirian Berhad’ and ‘Sdn. Bhd.’)

7. Legal considerations

Malaysia’s legal system is based on the English legal system.

7.1 Standards and technical regulations

The Department of Standards Malaysia (Standards Malaysia) has responsibility for standards and accreditation.

The use of Malaysian Standards is voluntary except where made mandatory by regulatory authorities, this can include regulations or local by-laws.

7.2 Intellectual Property (IP)

The Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) has responsibility for IP in Malaysia.

The 2013 International Property Rights Index Report ranks Malaysia 33 out 130 in the world in terms of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR).

8. Tax and customs considerations

The Royal Customs and Excise Department has responsibility for customs and tax in Malaysia.

8.1 Sales tax

Sales tax and service tax rates are currently 10% and 6% respectively.

A Goods and Services Tax (GST) will be implemented with from 1 April 2015. Sales tax and service tax will then be abolished. The GST rate will be fixed at 6%.

8.2 Company tax

The corporate tax rate is 25%.

The rate will be reduced by 1% to 24% from the 2016 assessment year.

8.3 Income tax

The individual tax rate is between 0 and 28%.

8.4 Customs

Tariff duties range from 2% to 60%. The highest duties are imposed on ‘luxury’ items and items deemed to be in direct competition with locally produced goods.

Import licences are required for certain controlled items.

A restrictive import licensing regime is also charged on heavy construction equipment, electrical household appliances, and iron and steel products.