I am looking to send large boxes containing 100-200 tee shirts from the US to the UK.  They will weigh approx 50-75kg.
I have looked on usps.com and ups.com for approx. qoutes but wondered if anyone could offer me any alternatives?
Initially I want airmail delivery within 7 days but will probably move across to surface when I increase import numbers later on.  Can anyone point me in the right direction for freight forwarding/sharde containers?
I have been told about a service whereby I could rent a virtual US address and have good shipped there, then forwarded to my UK address.  Anyone heard of this?

Many thanks in advance,
Justin

How large are your shipments? You mentioned USPS & UPS, but then freight. I beleive DHL allows for larger packages.

sell4u

Hi, thanks for your reply.

I would expect the boxes to be around 36" x 24" x 24", possibly slightly larger.  I know there is usally a limit to the size so may have to send 2 smaller boxes.

Basically just looking for cheapest airmail service with a view to swapping to surface mail at a later date.  I know some companies offer shared part container loads so that I could probably utilise this but for the next few months at least I need airmail.

Thanks again,
Justin

I think USPS Airmail is your best choice. I don't know of a cheaper service. DHL, FedEx, and UPS will cost more. Air freight will be more, too.
You do now surface will take a long time to get to it's destination. It is known as "slow boat"

sell4u.

I suggest you..
USPS AIRMAIL......... this will help you to send the large packages.


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