MikeEsp wrote on Fri Dec 24, 2021 9:21am:
After obtaining 3 quotes, we chose AGS / FRASERS. They have a local depot in Durban, but Frasers are countrywide, so I guess they operate out of Cape Town also. The cost of packing and transport of a 20ft container is R26,500 and the estimated shipping cost is R116,256. This is subject to f...
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...luctuating exchange rates and ever changing costs in shipping. Insurance costs are additional at 3,5% of my estimated valuation of the household effects.
It seems, due to our circumstances, we will also be facing import duties of 2000 - 2500 Euros.
After all the stress of the present day issues, hope it's all going to be worthwhile in the end !!
Hope this helps with your planning and please keep in touch. We can hopefully meet up one day in Spain and enjoy a beer or Sangria !!
All the best,
Mike G.
Hi Mike , Thanks for the information. Would line to meet anytime ,we are currently in Orihuela Costa . Let us know if you ever come this way ?