The term International Shipping covers any movement of goods abroad. To get items transported to or from international destinations there are several different shipping methods available to you, namely boat, air and road or any combination of these.
Deciding which is the best type of international shipment for you depends on several factors, including the overall quantity of items to be shipped, the urgency, your budget, where the goods will be going to, what level of insurance you want and the topography of the journey your consignment needs to take.
Getting quotes from a variety of international shipping companies is easy when you use Delivery Quote Compare. Our website has been set up to be easy to understand, so if you are wanting to organise items to be exported to international locations or imported using a shipping company, we make the whole process painless.
Enter your international shipment details just once on our website and your request will be seen by hundreds of customer-rated international shipping firms who are experts at transporting goods all over the world. These companies will then devise a quote for you. Based on the fact that many of the shippers are keen to fill spare capacity, the price you receive will be highly competitive.
If you’re not sure how you want your International-bound goods to be shipped, let the companies quote for you and then you can compare the service level offered with each to decide which method is best for you.
International shipping by air may be the most cost effective choice, especially if the goods are urgently required abroad, or for high value items as your shipment will travel securely in the hold of passenger or cargo planes in enclosed pallets called igloos. It is also a good choice for landlocked destinations.
If the ultimate delivery address is within reasonable distance from a port, or you have a lot of cargo to transport the international container shipping may well be the best choice. Goods headed to and from long-distance international countries such as Australia or China are mostly in steel shipping containers.
If by International you mean you want items shipping to European destinations, transport by road could be the most viable option for you. Many international shipping companies have regular services to and from mainland Europe and your goods could be taken as either a full or part load on these routes.
Remember for all international shipping quotes, make sure you compare the details of the service offered, including information on insurance levels for your items. Once you are happy with the quote, you’re ready to arrange collection with your international shippers and your goods will be on their way.
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