Containers to Phils

[Harry T]

Has anyone ever sent a Container to the Philippines?

[Dedworth]

Have a read here

http://filipinaroses.com/showthread....ight=container

[Harry T]

Thanks for that Dedworth, lots of good info there, but the cost whooooo.

[Dedworth]

Try this lot they were mentioned in another thread about offering container shipping. I can't believe a 20 foot box is £4k

http://www.highlightexpress.co.uk/

[Harry T]

Try this lot they were mentioned in another thread about offering container shipping. I can't believe a 20 foot box is £4k

http://www.highlightexpress.co.uk/

They quote 4k for a 20ft container also.

[Terpe]

They quote 4k for a 20ft container also.

With insurance and other 'ad-on stuff' you'll find the total cost creeps up.
It's a significant task packing stuff etc

Have you considered Balikbayan boxes ?
In addition to the regular sized boxes you'll find that the larger organisations like LBC and Forex also take your own custom size boxes.
I made a good half dozen from plywood recently for larger items that would not fit into a BB

Food for thought.
Less issues for customs clearance too.

[grahamw48]

I remember it was going to cost me around £2500 back in 2000.

I sent 6 big Balikbayan boxes instead. (£500). Get rid of all the bulky furniture and you probably no longer need a container.

I do wish I'd sent my bicycle though, as it was so much better quality then the stuff you get in the Phils, plus the correct size for me.

[stevewool]

I am just thinking how much I may be taking over when we make the move.

Not much, I hope.