Anyone used a freight forwarder from London, UK > Rest of Europe?

[kroem]

(Not sure what forum to put this in but...)

So, I think I "could" score a good deal on a small server cab - but they will only accept local pickup or arrange own shipping.
Was wondering if anyone shipped large packages/pallets via a freigh forwarded and could recommend any company?

I'm looking to ship to Sweden ... The cab is 12U.

 

[pricklypunter]

The best shipping forwarder I have used in the past for container freight was Woodland Global. I know they can do LCL, but have no idea if they will go as small as that. Worth a call though if nothing else

 

[Jon Massey]

Rough dimensions and weight?

 

[politby]

I have previously used a service called "parcel to go" to set up freight of large items from the UK to Sweden. They are sort of a broker; you go to their website and specify what you want to send and where and they will search for pricing and give you a quote. You decide which carrier you want to use and pay for the shipping. They will then arrange for the item to be picked up and transported to your location.

I was surprised by how cheap it was. Worth a try. Parcel2go.co.uk

 

[kroem]

I have previously used a service called "parcel to go" to set up freight of large items from the UK to Sweden. They are sort of a broker; you go to their website and specify what you want to send and where and they will search for pricing and give you a quote. You decide which carrier you want to use and pay for the shipping. They will then arrange for the item to be picked up and transported to your location.

I was surprised by how cheap it was. Worth a try. Parcel2go.co.uk

Sounds good... But seems the won't accept parcels of this size

It should be something like 90cm long, 60 wide and 80 high...
Probably 80kg

 

[pricklypunter]

Parcel2Go, Shiply etc are brokers for bulk couriers, rather than proper forwarders, essentially they sprang up to service ebay customers, although I have used them for other stuff too. Watch out for their insurance schemes.The same rules for size/ volumetric weight etc also applies to them as it would for the couriers they use. I doubt any of them can handle the size without some special arrangement being made. You need a proper forwarding company that have those special arrangements with shippers.

 

[Jon Massey]

Sorry that's a bit too big and heavy for any services I know of! Tried a couple of road freight services but couldn't find anything much under £150

 

[kroem]

Yeah, I think the shipping will eat the "deal" anyways.. thanks for your help!