1. The company you use will supply the boxes. These are usually tri-wall cardboard, but depends on the carrier.Originally Posted by Whoosh
There's absolutely no reason why you cannot modify their supplied boxes (eg adding inner strengthener plywood) or even building your own wooden crates. Better to talk with the supplier as some of them will actually build wooden crates/pallets for you. Of course you will be charged, but some folks just don't have what it takes to build stuff like that.
2. Everyone will recommend a different company, usually the one they use. I only ever used Forex and LBC. Prices between them are much the same but check with both as sometimes they each do their own promo's. One thing that I have discovered is that the 'small print' can vary considerably on what items need special declaration etc. If you're intending to ship anything unusal better check that too.
I have no idea which companies are operating 'pick-up' near your area.
3. The boxes will be delivered to the address on the boxes/paperwork. So, no, you are not required to pick up yourself.
Do bear in mind that deliveries to Davao take significantly longer than deliveries to Manila area. Usually you can expect the shipping to Manila area to be around five weeks from UK departure. Add an another 3-4 weeks for Davao.
I usually ask the company the date of their next shipping departure from UK, as it just helps with planning etc. It used to be a little quicker than that, but these days they try to save on fuel costs so speed is generally slower.
Basically you can fill the box with almost anything right up to the brim. Just as long as it doesn’t violate customs regulations.There's no weight limit as long as it fits inside the box. It's a great idea.
