Shipping Boxes to South Africa from UK
Shipping boxes to South Africa from the UK, our aim is to provide all our clients with exceptional service at a very competitive price, Relo UK the moving company have many years’ experience in shipping boxes to South Africa and our team of dedicated professionals are ready and willing to assist.
We have an outstanding track record in shipping boxes to South Africa, whether it’s just one box / carton to go as either a (baggage shipment or airfreight) down to a full house lot by sea, we can do it all.
We can ship boxes to all the major South African Cities, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth, Durban, Pretoria, in fact with our network we have all South Africa Covered.
Door to Door Shipping Boxes to South Africa from the UK service
We have perfected the art of shipping your boxes to South Africa, let Relo UK take away your relocation concerns and let our team of enthusiastic team of professionals ensure your boxes are moved to South Africa stress free.
Why not let our high-Quality team of professions provide a full packing service which includes careful packing and supply of all materials? If you are wanting to pack the boxes yourself, no problem, we will supply you with our purpose designed state of the art double wall cardboard cartons which come in 4 different sizes for easy of packing.
Our door-to-door service includes collection from your residence, UK export and South African customs Clearance and delivery to your residence in South Africa.
Why Choose Relo UK
As a proud member of the international mover’s association (IAM) we have the reputation and expertise when it comes to shipping boxes to South Africa.
We would welcome the opportunity to provide you with the best box shipping service on the market today, our team of professional are well trained to look after your exacting box shipping requirements.
Our number one priority is to make sure you and your boxes receive the very best service.
Shipping Costs for boxes to South Africa
Costs are dependent on volume of your consignment, we can tailor made quotations to your specify needs, whether you are shipping 1 box or a truck load, we can provide you with an exact competitive costing which is backed by the IAM payment guarantee system.
If you are considering shipping boxes to South Africa, why not give us a call, our team of skilled consultants are here to assist.
If you are just wanting information, why not try our FAQ or ask for our country guide as this will give you a plethora of information for your perusal.
FAQ
Getting the right advice is essential
Remember; it is your precious possessions that you are moving so do insist on choosing the best box shipping company to South Africa from the UK you feel you can trust.
Are my possessions going to be safe & secure?
At Relo UK, we have customs approved bonded warehouse with CCTV camera so once your boxes have been collected, they will be safe and secure whilst we build our next shared / groupage service. All your possessions will be professionally handled by our own staff. As members of various International Associations, our staff are trained to exacting standards.
What are the costs of shipping boxes to South Africa from the UK?
Our quotations are based on volume, and we can tailor made to suit your needs and requirements. We will provide you with a written quotation outlining the services offered and our contract conditions and exclusions. Prices will vary depending on whether you are packing your own boxes for shipping, or you would like your boxes professional packed.
Do you provide either the boxes or a packing service?
We are able to provide you with a qualified packing service by trained professionals, our staff will carefully pack your fragile items and all personal effects into double ply export grade cartons which have been designed for the rigors of an international move and are fit for purpose.
How long will it take to arrive?
Generally, with an international box shipping to South Africa on a groupage / shared container service approximately 8 / 10 weeks depending on Final destination. By liaising with your Move Manager, it may be possible to reduce or increase these delivery times so that they fit in with your travel arrangements.
What if I don’t know when I am moving?
As expert box shippers, we are constantly able to fit clients in a short notice for collection dates, normally we work on a fortnight notice is best, however we can accommodate clients on 24 hours’ notice if time is of the essence.
What if I require storage prior to shipping of my boxes?
We have a fully customs bonded warehouse, which is alarmed and fitted with CCTV cameras for added security, whether it is for a short period whilst in transit, or for a longer term, we are able to offer you with a competitive storage cost, prior to your box shipping service to South Africa.
Do I need a delivery address before it arrives?
Due to South African customs requirements, you will need to be in South Africa 10 days prior to your consignment arriving. At this stage we do not need a delivery address, all we require is a contact address and contact details. Once your boxes have arrived in South Africa and has been through the customs clearance process, it is at this point, we will require a delivery address, however if you are not in a position to provide, we can arrange storage on your behalf.
Insurance
Insurance is an important consideration in any relocation. If you are packing the boxes yourself, we would be able to offer you a total loss policy, if we are professional packing your consignment for you, then we can provide an all-risks marine transit insurance policy. A transit
proposal form will be provided with all our quotation extended. We advise you to read the information carefully; if there any questions or queries, please do not hesitate to ask.
Moving day has arrived what happens next?
Prior to your moving day, our operations team will confirm the date and approximate time scale. Once crew has arrived at your collection address, if we are packing, our crew will arrive with all the materials required for them to complete a professional packing service, if we are collecting pre owner packed boxes our crew will we will prepare the box shipment for transit, we will check, that they conform to international moving standards and are in good condition for the journey, if not, we may suggest that we repack for you at an additional cost. We will also number and list on a specialised inventory form each individual carton, and give you a copy for your records, we will then load our vehicle and return to our depot to consolidate your shipment into a shared / groupage container service for shipping to South Africa.
When my box shipping has arrived in South Africa from the UK what happens next?
We will contact you before your consignment arrives at the port in South Africa, due to customs regulations you will be required to be in South Africa 10 days prior to shipment arriving. Once it has arrived, we will arrange for your box consignment to be customs cleared. you will be required to complete an unaccompanied effects statement which is an D304 customs form, this can be completed in the UK before your departure or in South Africa. Once customs formalities have been completed, we will require delivery address.
Will there be additional charges to pay?
Quotation extend will be based on a door-to-door service and will included terminals and custom clearance formalities, what is not included in our quotations are customs inspection fees, any customs duty or taxes on new goods are goods that do not meet the unaccompanied effects ruling.
Payments and Deposits?
On booking of your box shipping, we will take a 15% deposit to secure your nominated collection date, once your shipment has been collected, we will provide you with a final balance invoice which will be In accordance with our trading terms, we will respectfully request that we receive payment of the invoice within 72 hours of it being issued.
Once payment has been received your consignment will be scheduled to depart as per your quoted terms. Of course if we can assist you further at any time please do not hesitate to contact our office on 01323 763689 or info@relouk.com
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