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Suggestion on how to ship bulk goods
 

Any suggestion(s) on how to ship bulk goods from italy to United kingdom ( manchester eccles)

I need a reliable and economical means to ship about 500 pieces of solar panels to a client in Uk.

Chosing to ship with half container will be quite expensive compare to the values of these solar panels.


Presently, i think of shipping the panel through half loaded truck or full loaded truck.

This will be taking much space the panels are about (1.7 × 1.1) metres height and width respectively.

This might require about 25 - 30 pallets.

Pls, what do you suggest? Any recommendation of a reliable courier service.

Re: Suggestion on how to ship bulk goods
 

Full loaded truck seems like your best bet.

Maybe check this out: http://www.priority1.com/

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In US,we will ask freight forwarders which handle less than full load shipments,intermodal shipping .
These guys will advice you what is the best way to ship

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you should first start by clarifying how this is gonna go through customs otherwise you are at risk of taking cheap solution and getting problems at the border

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You need to talk to the freight agency in Italy and talk to them about paper work as well.

You know those shipping container companies? Start there

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Companies which do business with overseas customers,whether it is buying or selling,usually have contract carriers,ask your buyer if he does,if so,the carrier will give you all the information you need.

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Ok, thank you for your suggestion

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Did you talk to the freight agent?