Canada to US shipment of large parts

Spine911 · 05-26-2020, 12:55 PM

What is the most economical way to ship large items (Seats, wheels..) from BC Canada to the US. I got a FedEx quote (Economy Intl Freight; Intl Ground Economy) and it is astronomically high.

Thanks All.

Matt Monson · 05-26-2020, 01:43 PM

There’s no cheap way right now. Covid surcharges are nuts on all freight.

johnnyutah · johnnyutah's Garage

I just went through this and it was stupidly high by Fedex and much better via Canada Post and USPS.

Spine911 · 05-30-2020, 11:06 AM

Got the same feedback from others that Canada Post and USPS are the way to go.
No time constraints on my end anyway, will shop around.
Thanks

Retrowerksgarage · 05-30-2020, 11:08 AM

i would try DHL. Slighty difficult to deal with but prices are fairly reasonable.

Matt Monson · 05-30-2020, 11:44 AM

USPS and large parts don’t generally play nicely with each other.

NYNick · NYNick's Garage

Quote:

Originally Posted by Retrowerksgarage

i would try DHL. Slighty difficult to deal with but prices are fairly reasonable.

Agree. Or drive them over and ship from US.

tholyoak · 05-31-2020, 03:40 AM

I've had really good luck with these guys. Great courier rates both in Canada and across the border.

shipnerd.com

-Todd

creaturecat · 06-01-2020, 05:44 AM

drive over and ship? - usually involves paying duty/taxes. no?