Getting International Courier Quotes is Easy on Shiply

How To Find An International Courier

Sending items domestically is easy, but when you need to send an item abroad it can be a lot more of a tricky experience. You will likely need to collect quotes for yourself, either through various web pages or through a phone book, and it is hard to get an idea of what service would be best for you.

On Shiply, we aim to make the experience of finding an international courier to move your items as easy as possible. Whether you are moving abroad, sending items home from a holiday, or just sending items to relatives, you can find someone to carry out your delivery on Shiply.

There are hundreds of international courier services on our platform ready to bid on your job, often at rates up to 75% cheaper than standard, and it only takes a few minutes to start

How Much Does An International Courier Cost?

Given the vast differences in price between shipping locations, it is not really possible to give an accurate estimate of how much your international courier service will move, but to give a better idea, here are the main factors involved:

Distance - Whether you are sending your items to a neighbouring country or another continent will have a large impact on the cost of an international courier service, with shorter journeys typically costing less.

Size/Weight - What you need to ship will also affect the cost. A container, for example, will cost far, far more to move via an international courier than a small box would. 

Timings - Should you require your items to be shipped via international courier by a certain time or date, this will significantly impact the pricing of your quotes. International couriers on our platform are typically making a similar journey already and want to ensure they are not travelling with any empty space. The more flexible you are able to be, the cheaper the prices will be.

How Can Shiply Help Find International Couriers?

With such a large number of options out there to carry out your international courier needs, how do you go about choosing the right one? This is where our platform works best.

You just need to provide some very basic information about your international courier requirements such as the item/s that need to be moved, the collection and delivery locations, and the desired timings. Once you have uploaded these you will start to receive quotes, often within a few minutes, to carry out your international delivery needs. Shiply gives you one easy place to collect and compare all of your options, with the added ability to see feedback, ratings, and message anyone with any further questions you may have.

These aren’t the only benefits either. As was highlighted earlier, international couriers on Shiply are often making a trip already and do not want to waste empty space. For this reason they can offer much improved rates, often up to 75% cheaper than standard, as their costs are already considered for their current loads. By utilising this empty space, you are also helping to

Preparing For Your International Courier Service

If you have assessed your options, selected one, and booked it, then it is time to prepare for your items to be picked up. We suggest the following steps:

Documents - Generally, when items are sent abroad, they need some sort of accompanying paperwork or customs documents to ensure that the entry and exit are legal. You should always ensure you have this documentation sorted before your items are picked up by an international courier to avoid any late issues.

Packing - You should make sure that whatever you are sending is sufficiently protected to avoid damage occurring during transit. We recommend bubble wrap and packing peanuts.

Cleaning - Giving your items a good clean before they are picked up by an international courier is a good way to observe their condition before the trip.

Photographs - You should also aim to take some high-quality, time-stamped photographs of your items to serve as proof of condition prior to pick-up.

What To Do After Delivery

Once your international courier has delivered your items, you should see that their condition is checked over as soon as possible, and any issues should be raised with the international courier service immediately.

Finally, we also ask that you leave feedback and a score for your chosen transport company so that users on our platform in the future can know what to expect from them.