Our Export & Transhipping Partners
We work with trusted exporters and transhipping partners across Southeast Asia to help customers bring ornamental fish into the UK.
Depending on the country of origin, fish may travel directly to Manchester or through our Thai transhipping hub.
We currently operate regular monthly transhipments on our established routes.
🇹🇭 THAILAND
Betta Paradise
Kasi Sirirangsi
Direct Route
Kasi is our Thai Exporter & Transhipping Partner
All fish travelling from or through Thailand are sent to Kasi.
Kasi has his own betta farm and has vast knowledge of fish both freshwater and marine as he completed an internship at the Oceanic Institute in Hawaii USA
We currently have one transhipment per month from him.
Kasi is an experienced exporter and speaks very good English, making communication throughout the process straightforward.
We have personally visited Kasi several times since January 2023, so you can have confidence that you are dealing with a genuine and established partner.
How the route works
All fish purchased from Thai suppliers are sent to Kasi, he consolidates all of the orders together into the shipment before they are shipped to us in the UK.
🇮🇩 INDONESIA
Hermanus Haryanto
Direct Route
Hermanus is our Indonesian Exporter & Transhipping Partner
Hermanus sends shipments directly from Jakarta to Manchester.
Hermanus is one of the most senior judges of Bettas in Asia and is often called upon to judge shows on the international stage
We currently have one transhipment per month from Hermanus.
We have personally visited Hermanus several times since December 2022, he has an excellent fish holding facility with numerous aquariums and dedicated knowledgable staff giving us confidence that our customers are dealing with a genuine and established exporter.
🇵🇭 PHILIPPINES
Gerald Prodon
Indirect Route via Thailand
Fish from the Philippines are sent to Thailand, where they are received and handled by Kasi before being included in the onward shipment to the UK.
Suppliers are responsible for any applicable export fees and may also charge an additional cost to transport the fish from their location to GerGer.
Once the fish arrive in Thailand, Kasi will charge for collecting, unpacking and caring for the fish until the Thai shipment leaves for the UK.
These additional costs are part of using an indirect route and should be taken into account when planning your import.
🇸🇬 SINGAPORE
Betta Leong
Indirect Route via Thailand
Fish from Singapore are sent to Thailand, where they are received and handled by Kasi before being included in the onward shipment to the UK.
Suppliers are responsible for any applicable export fees and may also charge an additional cost to transport the fish from their location to Betta Leong.
Once the fish arrive in Thailand, Kasi will charge for collecting, unpacking and caring for the fish until the Thai shipment leaves for the UK.
We personally visited Betta Leong who was hosting a betta show at his facility in January 2023, giving us confidence that he is a genuine and established transhipper
🇻🇳 VIETNAM
Tran Thanh Tuan
Indirect Route via Thailand
Fish from Vietnam are sent to Thailand, where they are received and handled by Kasi before being included in the onward shipment to the UK.
Suppliers are responsible for any applicable export fees and may also charge an additional cost to transport the fish from their location to Tran Thanh Tuan.
Once the fish arrive in Thailand, Kasi will charge for collecting, unpacking and caring for the fish until the Thai shipment leaves for the UK.
UNDERSTANDING INDIRECT ROUTES
When importing through an indirect route, there are additional handling costs that you need to take into account.
EXPORT FEE
Your supplier may need to pay an export fee in their country of origin.
This is often already included in the price of the fish, but you should always check with your supplier before placing your order.
TRANSPORT TO THE THAI HUB
Your supplier may also charge an additional fee to transport the fish from their location to the relevant exporter or Thai hub.
HUSBANDRY & HANDLING FEE
For indirect routes, Kasi will need to:
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Collect the fish
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Receive and unpack the shipment
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House and care for the fish
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Prepare the fish for the onward UK shipment
A husbandry and handling fee is therefore charged for this service.
WANT TO IMPORT FROM ANOTHER COUNTRY?
Our established routes cover several countries across Southeast Asia, but we may be able to help with other locations.
If you want to obtain live ornamental fish from another country, contact us before placing your order and we can discuss your requirements and whether a suitable route is available.
