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Forum: France
Jan 31st 2024, 9:43 am
Replies: 7
Views: 810
Posted By kirstyp

Re: moving from France to UK

Hi Laura,

Welcome :) Since Brexit it's not quite so simple to hire a van and drive your own belongings as there are now customs processes and formalities to follow to import your belongings, as...
Jan 3rd 2024, 3:48 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 1,054
Posted By kirstyp

Shipping Update - Jan 2023

Hi,

If you are currently planning an international shipment via sea please take a minute to read the latest shipping update from the British Association of Removers...
Dec 13th 2023, 12:44 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,355
Posted By kirstyp

Re: International Shipping by Sea

Hi,
Imports from the USA have always been subject to duties and taxes (it's only movements within the EU that have changed). However, you can import duty and tax free if you meet the following...
Dec 6th 2023, 8:18 am
Replies: 30
Views: 22,764
Posted By kirstyp

Re: Get your removal questions answered here

Hi Alicat, have you tried one of the excess baggage companies or parecel couriers? They may be able to help with a single-item shipment more cost-effectively than a moving company which are better...
Forum: Canada
Nov 9th 2023, 3:37 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 796
Posted By kirstyp

Re: Shipping boxes / work permit

I just checked with our Move Management team who have advised it's not a good idea to send goods until you have all documentation in place. If there is a delay with permit approval your shipment...
Nov 9th 2023, 10:53 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,355
Posted By kirstyp

Re: International Shipping by Sea

Hi, and welcome https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif

A great place to start for shipping is to check out FIDI website for a list of FAIM certified international removal...
Oct 9th 2023, 7:48 am
Replies: 2
Views: 597
Posted By kirstyp

Re: UK Tax and Customs for Overseas Shipment

As Pollyana says providing your items are eligible for duty free entry all you'll need to do is complete the Transfer of Residence forms and get your authorisation (URN) ahead of arrival.

You can...
Oct 9th 2023, 7:43 am
Replies: 2
Views: 613
Posted By kirstyp

Re: Shipping personal items

Hi,
With a small shipment like this your best bet is probably excess baggage, although if you contact an NZ removal company they may also give you a quote for groupage shipping. Check out the FIDI...
Replies: 3
Views: 2,435
Posted By kirstyp

Re: Moving company UK to USA`

Hi,

We have a couple of guides that might help you with this early stage research:

International Removals Guide (https://www.bournesmoves.com/international-removals-guide)

A guide to...
Replies: 0
Views: 446
Posted By kirstyp

Cost of International Removals to Australia

Hi,

At Bournes, one of the most frequently asked questions in the early stages of planning a move is around estimated costs. Many people aren't ready in these first steps to get a home survey and...
Replies: 0
Views: 429
Posted By kirstyp

Shipping Items Containing Lithium-Ion Batteries

Hi,
Just a heads up really if you're planning your shipment and have any items containing Lithium-Ion batteries.
The inclusion of these batteries in household goods shipments has become a big...
Apr 5th 2023, 4:17 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 419
Posted By kirstyp

Global Shipping Challenges - Update

Hey everyone,
Those of you who have been speaking to International Removal companies in the past 12 months may have heard about the global shipping challenges being faced by our industry - from...
Replies: 2
Views: 2,240
Posted By kirstyp

Re: What documentation do I need to drive my person belongings from UK to Italy.

Hi, and welcome to British Expats!

Unfortunately, since Brexit, it's not so easy to move household goods from the UK into Italy. You'll need to complete the correct documents and file customs...
Mar 28th 2022, 10:00 am
Replies: 0
Views: 3,909
Posted By kirstyp

Household Goods Container Costs Update - March 22

Hi everyone, a quick update on the shipping industry that may be affecting BE members....

If you're currently getting quotes from International Removal Companies you may be starting to hear that...
Replies: 1
Views: 1,479
Posted By kirstyp

Re: Question around Air Freight

Hi,

Usually the allowance you get is the gross weight not net, so includes all the packing materials too, so just double check that in your policy.

If it is gross then I'd suggest this would...
Forum: Portugal
Sep 20th 2021, 7:51 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,282
Posted By kirstyp

Re: Any recommendations on moving house furnishings London to Coimbra please ??

Hi dickydog ,

As the others have said moving to mainland Europe has got a whole lot more complex since Brexit, which makes it quite offputting to try and do DIY and risky to do through a...
Forum: USA
Sep 10th 2021, 8:38 am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,139
Posted By kirstyp

Re: Shipping to the USA

The global shipping crisis is making getting container slots very challenging which might explain why you've not heard back....
Aug 11th 2021, 4:26 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 1,926
Posted By kirstyp

Global shipping crisis and how it is affecting International Removals

We've just updated our article on how the global shipping crisis is affecting international removals.
If you're about to start the process of arranging shipping please have a read, it's really...
Aug 9th 2021, 12:04 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 1,406
Posted By kirstyp

Moving Household Goods to mainland Europe since Brexit

Before BREXIT it was fairly simple to meet the regulatory requirements for moving household goods to mainland Europe as goods moved freely within the EU. Since the UK left the EU household goods...
Aug 9th 2021, 9:17 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,384
Posted By kirstyp

Re: Sending household goods to the UK

hi,

Customs requirements can vary depending on what you are importing (household goods, alcohol, inheritance or gifts etc.) and your individual situation - e.g. how long you've lived outside of...
Forum: Middle East
Aug 5th 2021, 2:29 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,196
Posted By kirstyp

Re: Shipping goods from the UK to Saudi Arabia

Hi, are you moving a full household or just a few items?
Jan 22nd 2021, 12:53 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 2,947
Posted By kirstyp

Possible freight increases for International Removals

The shipping industry is currently facing a range of major challenges worldwide, resulting in restricted capacity for International Container shipments. This is likely to have two major impacts on...
Replies: 4
Views: 5,678
Posted By kirstyp

Re: Shipping recommnedation

Thank you! Not sure what is going on here, the links work for me in my normal browser but when I use an 'incognito browser' (without cookies or cache) the link doesn't work and I get the same as you...
Replies: 0
Views: 1,418
Posted By kirstyp

Guide to moving belongings overseas

Some of the most frequently asked questions we see on British Expats when it comes to shipping your worldly belongings revolve around the process of how to move everything overseas and how to choose...
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