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International moving companies - Need recomendations
HappyFather - 16/6/10 at 02:39 PM

Hello,

Probably one of you may have a great tip that will save me some google hours... Specially the non-UK members.

I need a transportation company to bring my Aries Locoblade parts from the UK to Portugal. The parts will be inside a proper transportation wooden crate. Need a door-to-door service.

I contacted Portuguese companies previously, before I knew the crate sizes and weight and the prices were OK. When I got the final sizes and weight, for a 50% size/weight increase I got a 150% quote increase... So I now want to check UK companies to see if they do the job cheaper.

Thank you for any pointers! Best regards,
HappyFather

tegwin - 16/6/10 at 02:40 PM

How much were they quoting you?

How much is it to hire a flatbed? could drive it down for you for a fee

m8kwr - 16/6/10 at 02:46 PM

contact these

removalgroup.com

I know the owner.

there were going to help me move from the uk to alta, in norway.

HappyFather - 16/6/10 at 02:53 PM

quote:
Originally posted by tegwin
How much were they quoting you?

How much is it to hire a flatbed? could drive it down for you for a fee


I was quoted 750€ plus VAT (21% in August). That makes it around 750£ VAT included.

As for you driving it down on a flat bed... Via Michelin says it's 250€ just on gas and toll from Ilkeston to Lisbon, not counting eurotunnel fees. On a 23h drive, it requires resting and eating... So probably not economically feasible...

quote:
Originally posted by m8kwr
removalgroup.com

Will contact them immediately! Thank you!

Thanks to all for reading and replying.
HappyFather

Toniq-r - 16/6/10 at 04:10 PM

http://www.shiply.com/vehicle-delivery/cheap-car-transporters.php?ref=474867&gclid=CLGgtvL-pKICFRg-lAodsyBOvg
Try this web site used before all you do is put your details in and the companys bid to transport your car

norfolkluego - 16/6/10 at 05:43 PM

Would not one of the big international carriers like DHL or Fedex be cheaper, they move loads of stuff internationally and have local depots here in the UK

HappyFather - 16/6/10 at 11:19 PM

I now have an auction going on Shipply. Thanks, found the site very interesting.

Fedex site makes it seem that they only handle mail and parcels up to 25Kg.

DHL... I had requested a quote on the 15th May. They requested a bit of additional info and then never replied... Resent the request with updated info and a complaint about the lack of reply. Let's see if this time I get a quote.

Thank you all for the answers. Best regards,
HappyFather