What is the best company to use for overseas shipping?

Question

I have about 2 x tea chest size boxes worth of stuff to ship to Australia.

I have been told about Seven Seas but their charges for 1 x tea chest are £169 for 70 day sea shipment or £355 for 14 day air shipment which seems really expensive.

Does anyone know of a company less expensive but very reliable?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Answer 1

Not really, the charge is calculated by volume, not weight. Shop around but make certain to enquire if full marine cargo insurance is provided (inclusive in the price or seperate). Norwich Union offer an excellent Marine Cargo insurance scheme at very reasonable rates.

Air shipment is always very expensive and I am afraid there is no way round it. You could weigh and measure your crates then contact people like UPS and enquire about their rates, but they do tend to be high because they offer such an efficent service.