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Shipping parcels/freight AUS to U.K.

Started by weeds, April 12, 2017, 07:02:22 AM

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weeds

Any member that are freight forwarders??

Where do I look for affordable options??

Have done a couple of online quotes but I'm assuming it air freight based on the price. I'm assuming by boat would be fairly cheap.

200cm L x 40cm W x 30cm H @ 20kg


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spadge

For that size parcels you will find the courier services your best option.  TNT, DHL one of those most have an economy or off peak service that is a little cheaper.  Sea freight can get surprisingly expensive when you look at all the packing/unpacking, delivery and port charges.

Thirsty4.8

With those dimensions you'll be charged based on the volumetric weight.
Depending on how good a deal you can get you'll be charged the equivalent of around 50-60kg.
Can it be repackaged into something smaller?
Some carriers surcharge long items.

Quick online search came up with $500 minimum.
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glenm64

I bought a 4T 2 stage hydraulic jack on UK ebay. It would weigh around 8kg. Postage on it was around the $40 -50 mark.
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Ben.Archer

I have done this quite a few times int he past and the cheapest way is the Excess Baggage Shippers.

A quick check online shows this for shipping by sea with the first mob I looked at (https://www.sevenseasworldwide.com/):

Date of Quote:   12/04/2017
Collecting From:   Sydney, Sydney Streets, New South Wales, 2000, Australia
Delivering To:   St James's, City of Westminster, Greater London, SW1A, United Kingdom
Transportation:   Sea
Service:   Door to Door
ETA:   68 - 84 Days
Storage:   0 Weeks

Shipping Price: AUD169.38 - Plus some form of inspection fee

A AUD99.00 Deposit is payable on order, the remainder (AUD70.38) is then paid after your bags
and boxes are collected in Australia but before they are dispatched.
Max weight per box/item:   30Kg
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weeds

Quote from: Thirsty4.8 on April 12, 2017, 11:52:07 AM
With those dimensions you'll be charged based on the volumetric weight.
Depending on how good a deal you can get you'll be charged the equivalent of around 50-60kg.
Can it be repackaged into something smaller?
Some carriers surcharge long items.

Quick online search came up with $500 minimum.

Best I could find was $680zxx


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weeds

Quote from: Ben.Archer on April 12, 2017, 12:19:27 PM
I have done this quite a few times int he past and the cheapest way is the Excess Baggage Shippers.

A quick check online shows this for shipping by sea with the first mob I looked at (https://www.sevenseasworldwide.com/):

Date of Quote:   12/04/2017
Collecting From:   Sydney, Sydney Streets, New South Wales, 2000, Australia
Delivering To:   St James's, City of Westminster, Greater London, SW1A, United Kingdom
Transportation:   Sea
Service:   Door to Door
ETA:   68 - 84 Days
Storage:   0 Weeks

Shipping Price: AUD169.38 - Plus some form of inspection fee

A AUD99.00 Deposit is payable on order, the remainder (AUD70.38) is then paid after your bags
and boxes are collected in Australia but before they are dispatched.
Max weight per box/item:   30Kg

Thanks Bens....that looks more reasonable.

I'm just doing a bit of research for a guy i know that is manufacturing poly tanks as he he has interest from 3 or 4 people in the U.K.

He is only a small one man operation...making the tanks in he picture.




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