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You're thinking of shipping some items abroad...Whether your backpacking around the world, moving back home, studying abroad or wanting to send a present to someone our affiliated movers can provide a small volume shipping service, also known as baggage shipping and excess baggage. While reading if you come across any unfamiliar terminologies please refer to our Terms Glossary on the menu to the left. Your mover will provide all necessary packing materials and documentation for your shipment. They will deliver packing materials, then collect once you have completed packing. For an additional fee your mover can professionally pack your items for you. Always remember if you choose to pack yourself keep a numbered inventory list of each item, as this is required by your mover and customs. If you're looking to ship items from your house, it may also be worth checking if your home insurance policy cover contents insurance for household appliances. Finally, we have prepared an inventory list for you to download at the bottom of this page if you require. Depending on your budget sea and road freight is usually the cheaper option. Its always best to get a quote by land and by air, sometimes air freight can work out cheaper depending on your destination, volume and weight. If air freight works out costly but there are some items you need delivered urgently you can split your shipment in half, the urgent half can be air freighted and the non-urgent half can go either by road or sea freight. Air freight is charged per kilo, but if the volume is greater than the weight you will be charged on the volume. Please see our Transportation page on the menu to the left to work out your volumetric weight. There are two types of delivery services you can choose from, door-to-port or door-to-door. Door to port is collection from your address up to arrival port or agents warehouse at destination city, this service usually incurs further fees. Door to door is collection from your address and delivery to your address at destination this usually includes all fees. Ask your shipper for further advice on additional fees you may have to pay. Your shipper can also offer marine insurance for your belongings. There are usually two types of cover available. Total Loss/Owner Packed usually covering you for loss and theft but excluding damage and breakage. Fully Comp/All Risks usually covering you for loss, theft, damage and breakage. Ask your shipper what there policy covers you for. Reminders
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