Sharing container space from UK to TRNC

mozgor



Joined: 16/06/2010
Posts: 256

Message Posted:
19/06/2010 15:50

Hi, does anyone know if it's possible to share container space to keep the costs down shipping items over from UK? We will be moving over at some point in the future, but will not be bringing much, if any furniture with us and don't really want to have to pay for a whole container if possible? Also we would love to ship over some garden furniture beforehand as it's so expensive in TRNC, so if anyone does have any spare container space would be more than happy to share costs?

mikea11


Joined: 15/06/2008
Posts: 254

Message Posted:
19/06/2010 16:26

Don't have to ship a whole container over most removals will accept part loads, might have to wait whilst they fill it with other peoples stuff but generally all ok. Olaytrans are very good.

mozgor



Joined: 16/06/2010
Posts: 256

Message Posted:
19/06/2010 16:37

Thanks mikea11 x

proger1



Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 2919

Message Posted:
19/06/2010 16:47

You could also send a mail to Jo at the following, she could probably help.



valentineremovals@hotmail.com



Before I get accused of poaching, I used olaytrans and found them great but more information is better

Smity



Joined: 14/09/2009
Posts: 826

Message Posted:
19/06/2010 16:59

Just a word to the wise the first shipment is usually FOC of any customs or Taxes, but they get you i the end

I have just been hit for £1285 duty and customs as it was my 3rd shipment

I have used Olaytrans and they have been more than helpfull with part containers, the goods go via a shipping agent in Ipswitch

I have not used Jo Personally



compare costs I shipped 3 cubic meters and it caos £ 400 delivered to my villa, i did drop off the shipment in Ipswitch

email hurmus@olaytrans.com

mozgor



Joined: 16/06/2010
Posts: 256

Message Posted:
19/06/2010 17:30

Thanks everyone, did contact Jo earlier this year, but her quote was £2k+ just for the garden furniture and the offer of container sharing wasn't forthcoming so that's why I wondered if it was possible.



Also valid point Smity re how many shipments, cos I believe that you are ok with one shipment being your existing home items being shipped over without paying any duty, so maybe it would be better to wait until we are moving over and ship everything we want at the same time.

Smity



Joined: 14/09/2009
Posts: 826

Message Posted:
19/06/2010 17:44

Mazgor

I agree waite and ship it all in one go

I have attached the shipping agent in the uk that work alongside Olaytrans speak to Nick



nick@chieflogistics.co.uk

http://www.chieflogistics.co.uk .

( Direct Line 01473 276 426

SwitchBoard 01473 276 424

Telefax 01473 276 434

Mobile 0775 385 7029

Smity



Joined: 14/09/2009
Posts: 826

Message Posted:
19/06/2010 18:33

Open http://www.chieflogistics.co.uk

and scroll down to Northern Cyprus this might give you a better in sight

Smity

mozgor



Joined: 16/06/2010
Posts: 256

Message Posted:
19/06/2010 18:41

Thanks Smity, will do

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3217

Message Posted:
19/06/2010 23:02

Moyra - Jo does have quite a reputation (most good) so contact her again but take note of line one in Msg 5 about personal imports.

A large part of any shipping price is the cubic footage this can badly inflate a price so try to send stuff that you can "flat pack".

Jo Valentine


Joined: 10/02/2008
Posts: 508

Message Posted:
20/06/2010 00:29

Hi Moyra

Shall we start again? The last notes I have were recommending that you leave shipping out your rattan furniture until the rest of your goods were ready to go. If you do want to send it in advance we've a Groupage sailing early July with spare capacity.

Kind regards

Jo Valentine

valentineremovals@hotmail.com



Anyone else? ... please contact me for an inventory sheet. 01302 729696

Regular part-load shipments from Cyprus to the UK too.

Pipie


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
20/06/2010 01:01

Have to agree Jo Valentine has a very good reputation . Is Lapta Mike still a rep for Jo ?

Jo Valentine


Joined: 10/02/2008
Posts: 508

Message Posted:
20/06/2010 17:57

Hello Pipie

Yes, 'Lapta Mike' is still with us. If you want to contact him it's 0533 871 3045. Mike_lapta@hotmail.com.

All the best

Jo Valentine

http://www.jamesvalentineremovals.co.uk