International Shipping Costs
There are many sites online that offer cheap international shipping. But where can you get a good quote? The first step in getting a freight quote is to find and contact several shipping companies and explain to them your need. Next, the company will need to know where you want to ship to, what you are shipping, and the time frame in which you want the package delivered in order to give you a proper quote. There might be unforeseen surcharges and fees, but after giving them all this information, you will have a much narrower idea of how much your shipping cost will be.
The final details in getting a quote involve needs such as insurance to cover your liability and finding out what documentation is required in shipping your international packages. Getting more than one quote is a very good idea. Although you may think, because it is shipping, that basic prices are the same across the board but, in reality, they are not. Some business charge greater processing fees, or handling fees while others offer incentives if you are shipping multiple items. So before you decide what company would best suit your international shipping needs, don’t be afraid to shop around!
Cheap International Shipping
If you are looking into shipping multiple packages internationally, Fed Ex has a “Save More” program that offers benefits to individuals and companies that ship in larger quantities. These savings vary from 11 to 32%. Also, they offer a quick quote that is very easy to use. In less than 20 seconds, you can find out that shipping a 1 pound package from California, USA to Albania will cost you $100.07 economy shipping or $143.59 for priority shipping.
Another company that offers cheap international shipping costs is ShipNex. They have a very simply quick quote that is just as easy to use as Fed Ex. Their quick quote for shipping a 1 pound package from California, USA to Albania costs $72.92, which includes a $7.52 fuel surcharge.
A website that offers a more detailed quick search is International Parcel Service. They allow you input any insurance you want and the size of the package, along with the basic information the other quick quotes ask for.
USPS International Shipping Costs
Going through the United States Postal Service (USPS), there are many different options available for all your shipping needs. They also have a quick quote option, but it is one of the easier ones to use because it uses pictures! Who would have thought shipping could be fun? First you choose what country you are shipping to, then you choose what type of package you are sending, or the general size of the package then enter the weight. For a 1 pound package sent from California to Albania, the price ranges from $40.33 to $103.05. One of the perks with using USPS to do your shipping is that they have free insurance of up to $100.