overseas shipping

[Katlyn]

Not taking much with me when I move but I do have a duffle bag with art supplies, books I can't part with, etc. Too heavy to check as baggage on my flight. The airline will take it as cargo but I'm wondering if there is anyone else that can do it cheaper? It's only one bag so I'm not sure who to contact. Don't mind if it takes a month or two as it can be sent ahead of time no problem.

Does anyone know who does this? I googled but can only find companies that do really large loads.

 

[Cock Throppled]

DHL or Fedex.

 

[Katlyn]

DCL or Fedex.

Fedex/UPs/CanadaPost, etc definitely not.

I'm looking for long distance by land/sea shippers. My bag via fedex would be like $300.

I googled "DCL" but can't find it as a shipping company...


edit: okay was guessing on the $300 fedex, I just did a quote on their website to make sure I was not just making false assumptions...turns out I was wrong:
Mon Mar 30, 2009 6:00 PM FedEx International Economy® 494.51


lol

 

[FortunateOne]

DHL does a lot of smaller international shipments. You may pay by either weight or size, but rest assured the measurements will "weigh" more than the actual poundage. So it is important to get it down to the smallest possible size. They are very reliable, reputable, and actually quite fast.

 

[Katlyn]

They don't mean DCL, they mean DHL. If it's not fragile, DHL is probably the cheapest way to go. http://www.dhl.ca/ca/

How much does the airline want to charge you?

DHL does a lot of smaller international shipments. You may pay by either weight or size, but rest assured the measurements will "weigh" more than the actual poundage. So it is important to get it down to the smallest possible size. They are very reliable, reputable, and actually quite fast.

lol...I just did the quote and it says $800!!!

It's about $250 with the airline as cargo.

But I've been told there are companies that will throw your boxes/bags in when they have room in a shipping container and it will take a month or more but be only like $50. Those delivery companies like DHL do not use land/sea, they use airplanes and deliver in a few days.

 

[crazyken]

Oversea shipping

you can try greyhound. they are more cheaper than DHL
or fedex. anyway where are you going to?

 

[TIMBER]

Destination

What is your destination ? What is the weight and dimensions of your bag ?

Look up freight forwarder in the yellow pages and call any of the companies listed, they should be able to assist.

 

[FortunateOne]

Look for freight forwarders in the yellow pages and ask a couple of them for quotes. I've used Icecorp Intl (604-273-9438) for the UK before I think. I know I've used them, just not sure if the UK part is right. Dimensions, actual weight, destination. They might be able to do better than most of the other options available, but it is hard to say when it is just a single box. With shipping outside of Canada, you do incur broker fees, value on the shipment, etc etc. You want to insure it, but not put a real high value on it because in the end, like here, there will no doubt be some sort of fees/taxes to pay. Find an option where you can pick up, do the customs clearance yourself rather than pay broker fees on the other side. Anyway, see if this is an option. The airline no doubt has much lower fees & incorporate it into the charges.

Savings usually happen when you have more stuff, then the price per box is lower than the price for just one. If the airline is offering it at 200, and everyone else is 400-800, I am not sure you will do better than going with the airline you are flying on lol.

DHL sometimes has sea options, maybe if you talk directly to a rep they would be able to give you cheaper options.

http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/

 

[Katlyn]

i,m not sure where u are going , but anytime i shipped the big surprise was not the shipping it was the recieving.
make sure you have a manifest and every item listed and values and and and and. it can turn into a nightmare with expensive delays. that was mexico and thailand.
so have your paper work perfect.

I didn't even think about this, thank you very much!

Look up freight forwarder in the yellow pages and call any of the companies listed, they should be able to assist.

Thanks I will check that out

Look for freight forwarders in the yellow pages and ask a couple of them for quotes. I've used Icecorp Intl (604-273-9438) for the UK before I think. I know I've used them, just not sure if the UK part is right. Dimensions, actual weight, destination. They might be able to do better than most of the other options available, but it is hard to say when it is just a single box. With shipping outside of Canada, you do incur broker fees, value on the shipment, etc etc. You want to insure it, but not put a real high value on it because in the end, like here, there will no doubt be some sort of fees/taxes to pay. Find an option where you can pick up, do the customs clearance yourself rather than pay broker fees on the other side. Anyway, see if this is an option. The airline no doubt has much lower fees & incorporate it into the charges.

Savings usually happen when you have more stuff, then the price per box is lower than the price for just one. If the airline is offering it at 200, and everyone else is 400-800, I am not sure you will do better than going with the airline you are flying on lol.

DHL sometimes has sea options, maybe if you talk directly to a rep they would be able to give you cheaper options.

http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/

Well I just posted because when I mentioned to a couple people how much the airline would charge they said to send it via sea and it would be way cheaper, like $50 lol

So I thought I'd see if anyone could tell me who these companies are that do that

Thanks for the link btw!!

 

[TheSilkenBadger]

hey katlyn first off sad to hear that you are leaving but excited for you and what you are doing.

Tried to PM you but you must have it off or something. I have a few friends in the import/export game...lol If you can PM me the details I'd be glad to check into shipping charges for you.

 

[summerfest]

I had ship products oversea with shipping company. It cost alot less then canada post because most of the continer going back are empty. so its you be surprise checking with the local shipping company. Please note not dhl or fedex . those are express and cost alot.

Not taking much with me when I move but I do have a duffle bag with art supplies, books I can't part with, etc. Too heavy to check as baggage on my flight. The airline will take it as cargo but I'm wondering if there is anyone else that can do it cheaper? It's only one bag so I'm not sure who to contact. Don't mind if it takes a month or two as it can be sent ahead of time no problem.

Does anyone know who does this? I googled but can only find companies that do really large loads.

 

[TheGuy]

Overseas shipping is a killer - Canada post surface is best. otherwise better just to buy the stuff over there.

I am sure someone on here has a company that can ship for you and get their corporate rate - that is the best way to go! Corp rates on FEDEX can be 70% off

 

[namssa]

I shipped some stuff back to Canada from Italy a couple years ago via the postal system (parcel post) and a box that was about 2'x2'x2' cost 50 euros. The box was not very heavy though, about 30-40 lbs.

Check with the airlines shipping cargo, I once sent a set of 8 windows from Canada to Germany and it was about $850 CAD.

Freight Forwarders would be a good thing to check out as well. Good luck

 

[sarahpassion]

check you pms

 

[Katlyn]

Thank you everyone!

Katlyn, to where are you moving in May? You're leaving Canada permanently or just to pursue work in your field of study? I'll miss you here.

School, for several years anyway. I told my mom I'd be back so she wouldn't cry but you never know

 

[visiting]

Katlyn,

Look for freight forwarders that do "Ocean" shipping, you may want to bring the stuff to their docks and load them in boxes you tape up, or bring, and you have the list what is inside, and insure it, (if it has value to you)

Google moving to...... Insert name, then you will find a freight forwarder that goes to that countrie's port. (you can maybe pick-it up there and it will be cheaper if they don't have to do a local delivery) Ask them if they can consolidate your shipment with others they may have, this would be the cheapest, and would take about 2-4 weeks.... Ocean liners have routes like Buses, so you stuff has to be on the docks a few days before the boat leaves. The problem is nobody is making any money at 50$ so you can ship about 1 pallet of stuff for probably 200$ Ask about all the fees.... Security fee, local handling fees, (on both sides) Customs clearance etc etc etc, sometimes it may be cheaper to pay extra on your flight... and safer if it is something that is fragile....

Happy Moving...