International Couriers.

[ZR1cliff]

I need to send a couple of boxes to the U.S. Any recommendations ?

[V8mate]

DHL? UPS?

Or are we talking larger boxes requiring a shipper rather than a courier?

[Racefan_uk]

UPS? Fed EX?

<tongue in cheek> Royal Mail </tongue in cheek>

[Monki]

I normally use www.interparcel.com

never had a problem, generates a few different quotes for you too

I had UPS deliver me an intake from america a few months back. It managed to travel from the west coast to the east coast and then onto britain in 2 days, but once in britain it took 2 weeks to actually get to me! So won't use them again

[V8mate]

My wife uses http://www.sbsworldwide.com/ for sending large parcels and pallets to the US

[ZR1cliff]

V8mate said:

DHL? UPS?

Or are we talking larger boxes requiring a shipper rather than a courier?

One box is approx size of a Video player, the second box is approx size of a portable TV. Both boxes weigh around 20 - 25 kilos each.

[tubbystu]

Do you need a specialist as "guaranteed" delivery required or the contents fragile etc ? Temporary or permanent import ? Business or domestic etc.

Or just a good cheap carrier recommendation ?

Give us a bit more detail and some fuller more helpful answers should be forthcoming.

Cheers

[rfn]

http://www.wedelivertheworld.co.uk/

Fast Lane International Couriers (AKA We Deliver The World) have been great for me when I have sent stuff to the US.

[ZR1cliff]

Racefan_uk said:

<tongue in cheek> Royal Mail </tongue in cheek>

They wanted approx £110 per box

Best quote so far is £150 total. Final destination is New York.

[ZR1cliff]

tubbystu said:

Do you need a specialist as "guaranteed" delivery required or the contents fragile etc ? Temporary or permanent import ? Business or domestic etc.

Or just a good cheap carrier recommendation ?

Give us a bit more detail and some fuller more helpful answers should be forthcoming.

Cheers

I Would prefer a 'Proof of delivery'. Both boxes contain second hand, although unused, car parts and are for permanent export, domestic use.
I would be prepared to drive to Heathrow if it retuns a marked saving.

Edited by ZR1cliff on Tuesday 5th August 17:58

[tubbystu]

ZR1cliff said:

Best quote so far is £150 total. Final destination is New York.

Which is £3 per kilo, which in today's market isn't awful for a small (in airfreight terms) shipment door-to-door.

[ZR1cliff]

tubbystu said:

ZR1cliff said:

Best quote so far is £150 total. Final destination is New York.

Which is £3 per kilo, which in today's market isn't awful for a small (in airfreight terms) shipment door-to-door.

Ok, now I know that's a reasonable price I can work from it.

Thanks.

[missliv]

Wouldn't trust anyone but FedEx. They are expensive compared with other couriers but by far the most reliable compared with the other charlatans in the business.

[chris watton]

We have found UPS to be great! We do have an account with them, meaning we get aroung 60% discounts, but sending a 14kg parcel to Canada and USA costs 126 Euros, and takes around 3-4 days to arrive!

If you do not have an account with these parcel companies, it is VERY expensive. It may be worth asking a company you know that uses parcel companies to take it for you, and pay them.

[B3Svert]

I have personally found UPS to be a nightmare, they seem to be fine with sending documents but anything more complex than that they just cannot do without incurring ridiculous costs as this just does not seem to be their normal practice.

I would use FedEx or DHL. What are you shipping, personal or commercial? Make sure that you get the shipment door to door, and give the courier power of attorney to do all the paperwork necessary but ensure you get all the relevant costs detailed upfront.