Always gather as much information as possible about the country that you intend to ship your vehicle to. Speak to friends, relatives or join an expat forum as these people can offer advice, tips and warn of any pitfalls about shipping your vehicle there. Speak to a knowledgeable shipping agent at the country of departure, … Continue reading Overseas Car Shipping Tips
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How to ship a car to South Africa
Shipping to Durban – a Great African Destination Many people from some parts of the world leave their native countries behind to come live in South Africa, which is perhaps the African continent’s most progressive country. Because of such trend and migration, international freight forwarding companies like First Base Freight Ltd offer car shipping to Durban … Continue reading How to ship a car to South Africa
Driving in Australia for the first time
Worried about driving a car in Australia? Don’t be, just learn a little about what it’s like to drive in Aus and you’ll be fine. The good news is vehicles drive on the left in Australia so that’s one thing you don’t have to worry about when you tackle Aussie roads for the first time. … Continue reading Driving in Australia for the first time
Do this when you collect a car at dockside
Starting a new life in a different country is a huge undertaking. Moving overseas feels scary so it’s comforting to have little reminders of your past life with you where possible. Ship your car to a new country and that’s one reminder you’ll have of home. The setting might be different but the one constant … Continue reading Do this when you collect a car at dockside
Motorbike shipping, the dos and don’ts
Whatever type of bike you own, regardless of whether it’s a classic Triumph or a Ducati superbike, you’ll expect a high level of service if you decide to ship the motorbike abroad. As one of the UK’s leading international car shipping companies, we’re highly experienced at distributing four wheeled vehicles for clients, plus we’re just … Continue reading Motorbike shipping, the dos and don’ts
Questions to ask a roll on – roll off shipping company
Roll on – roll off shipping or Ro-Ro as it’s also known is a safe, reliable and affordable method for shipping a vehicle overseas. It’s easier to load vehicles on vessels using this tried and tested method and due to this it often works out to be cheaper too. Ro-Ro is one of our specialties … Continue reading Questions to ask a roll on – roll off shipping company
Costs Of Car Shipping (Infographic)
The cost of shipping your car can vary significantly based on a number of different factors, our handy infographic looks at the main things that can affect vehicle shipping rates. Everything from the obvious where the vehicle is travelling to and from, to insurance required and paperwork requirements. There are also a number of different … Continue reading Costs Of Car Shipping (Infographic)
Shipping to Australia
Are you thinking of moving or shipping a vehicle over to Australia? maybe you are moving to be closer to family or you are transferring for work? If you are moving overseas to Australia then let a professional international removal company assist you with moving. Household effects If you have some personal items that you … Continue reading Shipping to Australia
Collection services for unwanted/discarded goods
Are you getting rid of unwanted furniture, bric a brac and any other household goods that you no longer want? Maybe you are moving home or redecorating, you may no longer want/need some of your old unwanted furniture or items lying around the house simply taking up space. First Base Freight offer a collection and … Continue reading Collection services for unwanted/discarded goods
Deciding on the best method to ship your car
Before shipping your vehicle overseas you should consider which is the best method for you and will overall benefit you most. Below are a few examples of how you can ship your vehicle overseas and reasons why you might or might not decide you want to choose that method of shipping. Roll on/Roll off … Continue reading Deciding on the best method to ship your car