Shipping a smaller container
#1
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Shipping a smaller container
We have decided to bring all our bits and bobs after realising we would lose too much in selling and buying again.
We wont need a massive container just something for a small amount of furniture and clothing.
Any recommendations of suitable companies and idea of costs?
Cheers
We wont need a massive container just something for a small amount of furniture and clothing.
Any recommendations of suitable companies and idea of costs?
Cheers
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Re: Shipping a smaller container
We have decided to bring all our bits and bobs after realising we would lose too much in selling and buying again.
We wont need a massive container just something for a small amount of furniture and clothing.
Any recommendations of suitable companies and idea of costs?
Cheers
We wont need a massive container just something for a small amount of furniture and clothing.
Any recommendations of suitable companies and idea of costs?
Cheers
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Re: Shipping a smaller container
We have decided to bring all our bits and bobs after realising we would lose too much in selling and buying again.
We wont need a massive container just something for a small amount of furniture and clothing.
Any recommendations of suitable companies and idea of costs?
Cheers
We wont need a massive container just something for a small amount of furniture and clothing.
Any recommendations of suitable companies and idea of costs?
Cheers
#4
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Re: Shipping a smaller container
Good idea. I wasnt sure how they would do it but figured we were'nt the only ones in this boat.
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Re: Shipping a smaller container
The only thing I'd like to add is that a 20ft container is approx £3200-£3500 sole use. If you share a container and use half, quarter etc... then you should only pay for what you use.
So make sure you're not getting ripped and paying for half if you only use a quarter of it etc...
So make sure you're not getting ripped and paying for half if you only use a quarter of it etc...
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Re: Shipping a smaller container
We have decided to bring all our bits and bobs after realising we would lose too much in selling and buying again.
We wont need a massive container just something for a small amount of furniture and clothing.
Any recommendations of suitable companies and idea of costs?
Cheers
We wont need a massive container just something for a small amount of furniture and clothing.
Any recommendations of suitable companies and idea of costs?
Cheers
For 200 cubic feet, we were quoted £960 by one shipper and £1200 by another - both plus insurance. This was mainly made up of books, files and general personal items , rather than a full load. Will pm you the names if interested. I have also seen recommendations for Seven Seas and Excess Baggage.
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Re: Shipping a smaller container
ANother option is get a reefer. Its still a 20' container but of the regrigerated type. Due to insulation etc its smaller. I was told they are cheaper as there are more reefers coming to UK full than going back - therefore cheaper as any business is good business.
It was offered to us by Anglo Pacific but was too small for us.
It was offered to us by Anglo Pacific but was too small for us.
#8
Re: Shipping a smaller container
We have decided to bring all our bits and bobs after realising we would lose too much in selling and buying again.
We wont need a massive container just something for a small amount of furniture and clothing.
Any recommendations of suitable companies and idea of costs?
Cheers
We wont need a massive container just something for a small amount of furniture and clothing.
Any recommendations of suitable companies and idea of costs?
Cheers
They co-load the containers with other people's personal effects. I know they use Grace Removals at the Australian side. Maybe give them a ring?