zim Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Morning, Not entirely LR related, but i know a number of you have shipped vehicle to RSA. I have to export a couple cars to most probably Namibia (cheaper than RSA when they arrive). But am not sure who to get quotes from. Can anyone recommend some shipping agents ? Cheers Gordon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eightpot Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Can't recommend one but there are plenty to choose from - just google shipping UK to Namibia and get some quotes. If the cars are going over empty, ro-ro is the cheaper option. When you get quotes, ask them to check all UK ports - Southampton and Felixstowe are the main ones but there are ro-ro services from Bristol & liverpool as well. I've found that the agents tend to be tied to a particular line as they will get a better margin the more business they do with them, and not all lines work out of all ports, so worth getting a few quotes from different agents till you get the right price, departure date and crossing time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zim Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 Thats what i've done so far, just googled and then emailed. And like you say, i've asked for any UK port as this isn't a problem for me. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eightpot Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Most of the agents tend to have their offices near the ports - when we shipped back from Africa I just walked round various port towns and dropped into the offices and the prices were cheaper - might be worth doing a Yell search for agents in Southampton etc, you may find you get a better price and service, as I think some of the agencies you get on google are just an extra middle man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AncientGeek Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 http://www.4x4community.co.za/forum/showthread.php?t=93965 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forkrentfitter Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 zim if you ship through felixstowe and need any help just ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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