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Shipping boxes
We are looking at shipping a few boxes, we fly next Monday. We have about 8 boxes to ship, does anyone have any recommendations?
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Re: Shipping boxes
If you're in the London area, PSS International are a good company, we used them to ship boxes about 7 years ago..
A local company picked them up in Toronto about a week later and delivered to us next day. |
Re: Shipping boxes
Don't forget your Goods accompanying / goods to follow lists have to be stamped and signed if you want to bring anything in without paying duties or taxes. https://britishexpats.com/wiki/Goods_To_Follow-Canada
Air Transat cargo if you are able to collect the items yourself. |
Re: Shipping boxes
You can use DHL express service, 40x40x40 cm box up to 30kg, its roughly about £120-150 per box (depending on postcodes) but the boxes will be there in 3 (ish) days.
Obviously other services are available and probably cheaper, just depends on your needs. |
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Thanks I contacted pss today and they were reasonably priced and offer air freight so will go with them.
On the goods to follow list Siouxie does it need to be specific for example: 1 spotty plate 1 striped plate or can I just put 10 plates priced at $xxxx I wasn’t sure with air freight how that would work with quarentine, whether they hold it for a certain amount of time, plus it’s getting it to the airport to ship this end we are about 3 hours away from Heathrow. |
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If I can make a recommendation, if you're having them collected before you leave then it might be wise to have them collected later from a relative or request temporary storage from the shipping company. If you have things collected and then fail a pre-flight covid test then it could be quite awkward if your things arrive and you're not there already.
Good luck with everything. I hope it works out ok for you. |
Re: Shipping boxes
Originally Posted by Fwilkin
(Post 12964316)
Thanks I contacted pss today and they were reasonably priced and offer air freight so will go with them.
On the goods to follow list Siouxie does it need to be specific for example: 1 spotty plate 1 striped plate or can I just put 10 plates priced at $xxxx I wasn’t sure with air freight how that would work with quarentine, whether they hold it for a certain amount of time, plus it’s getting it to the airport to ship this end we are about 3 hours away from Heathrow. I think they're mostly interested in people who might try to abuse the system to import high value items or precious materials that could then be resold on the Canadian market. |
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Originally Posted by DigitalGhost
(Post 12964339)
You don't even need to put the number or list plates. Just say 'kitchenware' and then put a reasonably high figure to cover your plates, bowls, pots, pans etc. When they processed my goods to follow list, the only thing they really paid any attention to was jewellery. I'd included serial numbers for my games consoles and laptop and stuff like that but the customs guy said the it wasn't needed.
I think they're mostly interested in people who might try to abuse the system to import high value items or precious materials that could then be resold on the Canadian market. It's a requirement to list serial numbers and descriptions etc., regardless of what the customs officer said. Better to have it and not need it, than to not have it and get into grief :)
Originally Posted by Fwilkin
(Post 12964316)
Thanks I contacted pss today and they were reasonably priced and offer air freight so will go with them.
On the goods to follow list Siouxie does it need to be specific for example: 1 spotty plate 1 striped plate or can I just put 10 plates priced at $xxxx I wasn’t sure with air freight how that would work with quarentine, whether they hold it for a certain amount of time, plus it’s getting it to the airport to ship this end we are about 3 hours away from Heathrow. Full descriptions of any jewellery or high value items. You don't have to use the forms, you can make your own lists - but make sure you have 2 copies with you. :) Everything else can be generic - see the post below and info in the wiki (open the images in the post in a separate tab) - 2nd hand value for other goods.. :D https://britishexpats.com/forum/immi.../#post11202796 https://britishexpats.com/wiki/Goods...nclude_in_list https://britishexpats.com/wiki/Categ...gistics-Canada |
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Just out of curiosity on this post, has anyone shipped with pallets?
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Re: Shipping boxes
Originally Posted by jordanleanne
(Post 12964600)
Just out of curiosity on this post, has anyone shipped with pallets?
You may be able to air freight and contract with the air cargo department directly. Try Air Transat :) |
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Does anyone know the best option for insurance these days? I've been talking with Anglo Pacific regarding shipping a few boxes and was surprised to find out that even with custom crates for some items, they don't insure a damn thing by default. I also found out what IPT is for the first time today. I didn't much care for it.
A few old threads on here seem to say good things about Letton Percival. Is that still a good way to go? |
Re: Shipping boxes
Originally Posted by DigitalGhost
(Post 12965314)
Does anyone know the best option for insurance these days? I've been talking with Anglo Pacific regarding shipping a few boxes and was surprised to find out that even with custom crates for some items, they don't insure a damn thing by default. I also found out what IPT is for the first time today. I didn't much care for it.
A few old threads on here seem to say good things about Letton Percival. Is that still a good way to go? As you won't be able to attend customs etc., if the lockdown is still in place, you should ask for 'door to door' service (where they clear your items from the customs warehouse) - they will probably use a broker, but you may not have much choice. You will likely need to give them a copy of your 'goods to follow' stamped document, for them to be able to have the items released. Letton Percival were always excellent, I can't see them having changed due to Covid. |
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Originally Posted by Siouxie
(Post 12965336)
I'm surprised they haven't tried to push their insurance on you - usually they insist you insure through them because there's often a 40% mark up on insurance. Interestingly, they say on their website "for more information please see our insurance page" - but don't give a link to it. It's never included in the quote, it's something that is added once they see the itemised documents of the contents and you give information about any high value items etc.
As you won't be able to attend customs etc., if the lockdown is still in place, you should ask for 'door to door' service (where they clear your items from the customs warehouse) - they will probably use a broker, but you may not have much choice. You will likely need to give them a copy of your 'goods to follow' stamped document, for them to be able to have the items released. Letton Percival were always excellent, I can't see them having changed due to Covid. They've also said they would match any insurance quote I found elsewhere as long as it was from an accredited insurer. From my experience, should I try to keep it simple and get the whole thing through the shipping company or is keeping the two separate not too much of a hassle? I only have a few items to ship which are worth a significant amount of money, and one in particular which they would be building a custom crate for. It just amazes me that even though they're offering a custom made box to ship it in safely, they don't actually insure it by default. |
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I found it better to have separate insurance - for instance, the shippers I used managed to smash the legs on an antique table, smash half of the antique lead crystal glasses because they had neglected to pack them sufficiently - and some smaller bits and pieces. I contacted the insurance company (who were in Canada) and they sent an assessor over that week; I was able to converse with them easily and negotiate a settlement of my claim which I received within a week. There was no going through the shippers who often argue that it wasn't their company that broke the items - it must have been the company delivering the items (usually a different company) - or something similar... leading to protracted negotiations and a lower settlement.
I used Unirisc (Richmond Hill) for insurance.. You might want to read their summary of insurance for Anglo Pacific - particularly the part below - 'and unpacked' (only available on a web cache) http://webcache.googleusercontent.co...nt=firefox-b-d For any goods in wardrobes, drawers or appliances, or in a package, bundle, carton case or other container not both packed and unpacked by The Shipper or the final delivery agent unless you pay the appropriate charge for Effects Packed by Owner. Loss or damage to china, glassware and fragile items unless they have been both professionally packed and unpacked by The Shipper or the final delivery agent, unless you pay the appropriate charge for Effects Packed by Owner ANTIQUES & ART CLAUSE The amount recoverable in respect of loss or damage to antiques or objects of art is limited to the cost of repair or the insured value, whichever is the lesser amount. https://britishexpats.com/wiki/Shipping-Canada |
Re: Shipping boxes
Originally Posted by Siouxie
(Post 12965371)
I found it better to have separate insurance - for instance, the shippers I used managed to smash the legs on an antique table, smash half of the antique lead crystal glasses because they had neglected to pack them sufficiently - and some smaller bits and pieces. I contacted the insurance company (who were in Canada) and they sent an assessor over that week; I was able to converse with them easily and negotiate a settlement of my claim which I received within a week. There was no going through the shippers who often argue that it wasn't their company that broke the items - it must have been the company delivering the items (usually a different company) - or something similar... leading to protracted negotiations and a lower settlement.
I used Unirisc (Richmond Hill) for insurance.. You might want to read their summary of insurance for Anglo Pacific - particularly the part below - 'and unpacked' (only available on a web cache) http://webcache.googleusercontent.co...nt=firefox-b-d and in light of your 'crated item' https://britishexpats.com/forum/cana...urance-926812/ https://britishexpats.com/wiki/Shipping-Canada |
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