International shipping
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Coffrane Switzerland
International shipping
Hi,
I need to ship an complete exhaust system (inclusive exhaust manifold) plus several parts from USA to Switzerland. Had anyone any experience? How much is about the shipping cost? what is the best transportation way (air, boat, etc..)?
Thanks for any info.
Regards,
Michael
I need to ship an complete exhaust system (inclusive exhaust manifold) plus several parts from USA to Switzerland. Had anyone any experience? How much is about the shipping cost? what is the best transportation way (air, boat, etc..)?
Thanks for any info.
Regards,
Michael
Drifting
Joined: May 2003
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From: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, the World
Re: International shipping (mpeter)
IF USPS will take it send it AIR. Took over three months to get my last package seamail to Australia. The extra cost is worth not having to worry about lost goods.
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Melting Slicks
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From: A high school diploma fixing what a college degree broke TN
St. Jude Donor '03 thru '26
Re: International shipping (RHD '68 L89)
FedEx will ship it,but it may be cost prohibitive compared to shiping it on a ship.
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: New Zealand
Re: International shipping (mpeter)
.....find out the weight and cubic measurement first and then contact several freight forwarders in Switzerland (like Kuehne & Nagel).....they'll quote air and sea including transit times, so you can decide on which suits your budget and patience.......
......definitely get a quote from FedEx......they'll definitely get it there quickly.....but I think the weight and cube of an exhaust system will cost you a lot of coin if you ship it by air.......... :cheers:
......definitely get a quote from FedEx......they'll definitely get it there quickly.....but I think the weight and cube of an exhaust system will cost you a lot of coin if you ship it by air.......... :cheers:
Safety Car
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From: Surrey
Re: International shipping (mpeter)
Michael,
By air is within a week usually, but is expensive. By sea is usually 4 - 6 weeks (to the UK), but is a lot cheaper. The shipping costs make a difference as they are included when calculating all the duty/tax payable by customs.
A fellow C3 owner here has set up a company specifically for shipping parts from the US. Good rates & a good service, so it would be worth your while getting a quote from him. His email is: steve@moving-parts.com
:cheers:
By air is within a week usually, but is expensive. By sea is usually 4 - 6 weeks (to the UK), but is a lot cheaper. The shipping costs make a difference as they are included when calculating all the duty/tax payable by customs.
A fellow C3 owner here has set up a company specifically for shipping parts from the US. Good rates & a good service, so it would be worth your while getting a quote from him. His email is: steve@moving-parts.com
:cheers:
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Re: International shipping (Graemeinvette)
where does this steve move parts to? I never heard of him but this may be interesting. I have items that usps won't ship because of size and I found a container guy here but he ain't exactly cheap either, he adds 50% to the price (in euros!)
Safety Car
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From: Surrey
Re: International shipping (Twin_Turbo)
Hi Marck,
I think Steve will ship parts anywhere. He's in the shipping industry anyway &, like all of us, got so hacked off with getting ripped off when importing his Vette parts that he recently set up MovinIt purely for shipping from the US. It seems that he can ship to mainland Europe as well as the UK & last time I was talking to him he said that he could also ship the other way if need be. He's a nice guy (which goes without saying - he drives a C3!) & would be happy to give you a quote or answer any queries.
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Och aye Graeme! Keep the emails coming - they certainly brighten up my day (especially that Mascul-out one :lolg: ).
I think Steve will ship parts anywhere. He's in the shipping industry anyway &, like all of us, got so hacked off with getting ripped off when importing his Vette parts that he recently set up MovinIt purely for shipping from the US. It seems that he can ship to mainland Europe as well as the UK & last time I was talking to him he said that he could also ship the other way if need be. He's a nice guy (which goes without saying - he drives a C3!) & would be happy to give you a quote or answer any queries.
:cheers:
Och aye Graeme! Keep the emails coming - they certainly brighten up my day (especially that Mascul-out one :lolg: ).
Pro
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From: Flanders N.J.
Re: International shipping (mpeter)
Michael, I have been in the shipping biz since 1975.
Both Air and Ocean...
Please contact my good friend in Switzerland as follows:
Mr. Walter Hauser, phone 41-61-337-6111, fax 41-61-337-6122.
Tell him that you got the info from Peter at Competent, he knows me well
and will be able to help you. He has weekly consolidated containers ex
US to Switzerland.
Email me back with results pb82ce@optonline.net
[Modified by PB82CE, 7:23 AM 1/22/2004]
Both Air and Ocean...
Please contact my good friend in Switzerland as follows:
Mr. Walter Hauser, phone 41-61-337-6111, fax 41-61-337-6122.
Tell him that you got the info from Peter at Competent, he knows me well
and will be able to help you. He has weekly consolidated containers ex
US to Switzerland.
Email me back with results pb82ce@optonline.net
[Modified by PB82CE, 7:23 AM 1/22/2004]
Pro
Joined: Jan 2000
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From: Flanders N.J.
Re: International shipping (FinnShark)
Oh yes, I have agency agreements worldwide.
Netherlands and Finland are 2 of my best.
I ship to Kotka on a weekly basis (Full containers) as well as Belgium,
Netherlands etc...
If anyone is interested, my office email is competent@comcast.net
Netherlands and Finland are 2 of my best.
I ship to Kotka on a weekly basis (Full containers) as well as Belgium,
Netherlands etc...
If anyone is interested, my office email is competent@comcast.net
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 1999
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From: Flanders NJ
Re: International shipping (Twin_Turbo)
Hey Pete...
you ship locally to Flanders up the hill where I am??? lol
seriously guys... deal with Pete on your Int'l Shipping needs. He's a great
friend and will treat all you guys like brothers. He has been in the Shipping Business almost forever... so he has contacts galore and knows his shxx inside and out... a true profesional
:cheers:
Tom
you ship locally to Flanders up the hill where I am??? lol
seriously guys... deal with Pete on your Int'l Shipping needs. He's a great
friend and will treat all you guys like brothers. He has been in the Shipping Business almost forever... so he has contacts galore and knows his shxx inside and out... a true profesional
:cheers:
Tom