If I want to ship, say a big canoe (25 kg), from the States to the UK what is the best way to go about?
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I think there are agents who will fill a container with freight from a number of persons. Sounds an economical way to ship something like this.
Suggest you try ones who transport cars from US to UK and start from there?
it is really expensive to import boats from the states, what boat is it? the whitewater consultancy in carmarthen import and sell most makes of canoes and kayaks and will deliver nationwide.
By the time you have paid customs import duties and what-have-you, you'd be better off buying a canoe here in the UK or at least in the European Union. I wouldn't advise importing anything large and/or expensive from the United States at all.
Air freight charges would be massive. You're looking at courier services like FedEx or DHL, but it will be VERY expensive. I wouldn't even like to guess.
Get paddling son!
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