onlyme

hi,
just wondering what the cheapest option for shipping a container is from Sydney to UK :

so far for a 20 foot container I have had a quote of $900 USD from Sydney to felixstowe. Is this a good price ?

Cheers.

pommiesheila

That sounds very cheap - does it include collection from your house to Sydney Container Terminal and delivery from the Port of Felixstowe to wherever?

Would be interested to know who gave you this quote, as we are about to start looking into removal costs from Brissie to Europe.

pommiesheila

Another thought - might be worthwhile posting this one on the "returning to UK" forum - some of those going/gone back that way might be able to give some useful contacts.

onlyme

TO : Dave
FROM : Margo Starr - Maersk Australia Pty Ltd
DATE : 21th March 2003
REG : Freight rates to Felixstowe.
__________________________________________________ __________________
C O N F I D E N T I A L

Maersk Sealand is pleased to offer you the following rates for your
shipments of 20'/40'DC ex-Sydney on our vessels sailing weekly.

DESTINATION RATE 20'/40'DC SERVICE/TRANSIT
================================================== ================
Felixstowe usd 900 / usd 1400 42 days via Yokohama

Please note the above freight rates are subject to the following
additional charges:-

BAF : USD125 per 20'dc and USD250 per 40'dc
OPA : AUD80 per 20'dc and AUD140 per 40'dc.
OHC : AUD175 per cntr.
Documentation Fee : AUD35 per bill of lading.


Valid for 30/06/2003.


This quote is subject to the terms and conditions specified on the
Maersk Sealand Bill of Lading or waybill, equipment and space
availability. Additionally, this quote is subject to any filing
requirement or statutory regulations applicable to the trade.

This quote is subject to changes or instant withdrawal resulting from
or arising out of, circumstances beyond our control or which could
not have been reasonably forseen and notwithstanding any errors.

Maersk Australia reserves the right to amend the BAF should the
bunker situation warrant such action. The rates quoted are subject to
all surcharges at the time of shipment.

We trust you will find these rates acceptable and we look forward to
your support. If you have have any questions please do not hesitate
to contact me.


Yours Sincerely
Margo Starr
for MAERSK AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.
(unsigned - electronic transmission)

Margo Starr - Maersk Australia Pty Ltd.
Sydney - Australia
Phone: +61 2 9696 9659 - Fax: +61 2 9696 9684