How It Works

How the Transhipping Process Works

A simple 3-party process connecting Thai fish sellers with USA buyers through Siam Tranship's coordination service.

1

Buy from a Thai Seller

Find your fish through a Thai breeder or seller on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, or LINE. Agree on a price and pay the seller directly. Siam Tranship is not involved in the fish purchase transaction.

Fish price → paid to Thai seller directly. This is separate from our transhipping fee.
2

Book Transhipping Online

Visit SiamTranship.com and complete the booking form. Submit your USA delivery address, Thai seller details, fish type, quantity, and preferred shipment date. Pay the transhipping fee securely online.

Book before the cut-off date — typically 2 days before the scheduled shipment.
3

Seller Ships the Fish

After you book, we coordinate with your Thai seller. The seller prepares and ships the fish according to the schedule. Fish are packed with oxygen bags in appropriate containers for air transport.

The seller is responsible for fish health and packing before shipment.
4

Transit from Thailand to USA

Fish travel via air cargo from Thailand to the United States. Transit times vary depending on the route and destination city. We monitor the shipment and keep you updated.

Shipments may be affected by airline schedules, customs, or weather. We communicate delays promptly.
5

Receive Your Fish in the USA

Once fish arrive in the USA, they are delivered to your address or arranged for airport pickup depending on your selected delivery method. You must be available to receive the shipment promptly.

Live arrival terms apply. Review our Live Arrival / DOA Policy before booking.

Who Does What

Three parties are involved in every tranship. Here's how responsibilities are divided.

Thai Seller

Thai Breeder / Seller

  • Sells fish to USA buyer at agreed price
  • Prepares fish for shipment (health, packing)
  • Ships fish to consolidation point on schedule
  • Responsible for fish health before shipment
  • Must ship by the cut-off date
USA Buyer

USA Buyer (You)

  • Pays the Thai seller directly for fish
  • Books and pays transhipping fee at SiamTranship.com
  • Provides correct USA delivery address
  • Must be available to receive the shipment
  • Reviews and accepts our policies before booking
Siam Tranship

Siam Tranship

  • Coordinates between seller and USA logistics
  • Manages shipment scheduling and cut-off dates
  • Collects and processes transhipping fee
  • Arranges air cargo from Thailand to USA
  • Coordinates USA delivery or airport pickup
  • Communicates tracking and updates
Not Our Responsibility

Outside Our Scope

  • Fish quality promises made by the seller
  • Fish condition before packing
  • Airline, customs, or weather delays
  • Incorrect delivery address provided by buyer
  • Missed delivery or late pickup by buyer

Have More Questions?

Read our detailed FAQ covering booking, fish types, live arrival, claims, and more.

Read Full FAQ

Ready to Get Started?

Already bought fish from a Thai seller? Book your transhipping now.