Shipping household items Germany to US???
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Shipping household items Germany to US???
I have inherited a couple of oriental rugs ... probably not worth much, but high sentimental value. Am not willing (or able) to pay for air freight, so looking to ship via sea cargo.
I could deliver in Hamburg to the airport or harbor, pick up California.
Three rugs:
I have called companies that sell oriental rugs in Hamburg .... plenty of stores, but they will not help me with shipping, even for a referral or agent's fee, not even a referral to a company.
I have called shipping lines. They only handle commercial accounts or are looking to move entire householders (by the container).
Any suggestions on who to contact to move only these three items?
I could deliver in Hamburg to the airport or harbor, pick up California.
Three rugs:
10 x 12, about 75 pounds
8x10, about 50 pounds
3 x 10 runner, about 20 pounds
The obvious first choices, like DHL, wanted $2,400 for the first rug via air. 8x10, about 50 pounds
3 x 10 runner, about 20 pounds
I have called companies that sell oriental rugs in Hamburg .... plenty of stores, but they will not help me with shipping, even for a referral or agent's fee, not even a referral to a company.
I have called shipping lines. They only handle commercial accounts or are looking to move entire householders (by the container).
Any suggestions on who to contact to move only these three items?
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I had not found that firm but did an online estimate. About €500 plus US$100.
I fear I may ditch the rugs in Germany. No resell value and among 20++ friends, no on wants them.
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Why not call someone like Kuehne & Nagel? http://www.kn-portal.com
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The cheapest way is to contact the international removal companies (Internationale Möbeltransporte, like Kühne&Nagel, hertling.com, ito-movers.de etc.)and ask them for a so called by-pack. then your stuff gets transported with an already scheduled transport and is added to fill the container.
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Thanks. Some more great ideas.
K&N wants €2650 for Hamburg to Port of Oakland shipping ..... partial container. Plus harbor fees in Oak and duty to be determined.
I was surprised ... had not considered LH cargo. I'll give a call on Monday. But they fly out of FRA/MUC/BER only, and on West Coast, only to LAX.
K&N wants €2650 for Hamburg to Port of Oakland shipping ..... partial container. Plus harbor fees in Oak and duty to be determined.
I was surprised ... had not considered LH cargo. I'll give a call on Monday. But they fly out of FRA/MUC/BER only, and on West Coast, only to LAX.
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Feet, but approximations. I assume I would roll them and wrap in a heavy plastic.
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Have you found out anything more in the past month that might be helpful to others finding this thread, kevinsac?
We used a small-ish sea container to move our household from Germany to Texas, but I've never been able to find anything cost effective for smaller shipments. We will be facing this question again shortly in respect of some inherited household items and personal effects that we would be reluctant to part with.
We used a small-ish sea container to move our household from Germany to Texas, but I've never been able to find anything cost effective for smaller shipments. We will be facing this question again shortly in respect of some inherited household items and personal effects that we would be reluctant to part with.
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Indeed - almost ridiculously cheap. Will they advise you on the Customs paperwork as that can by very complicated for goods arriving in the US?
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I agree - I work for a company already mentioned in this thread, and I think this is about the best you're going to find.