Home From Heathrow, United Kingdom to Halifax, Canada - May, 2012

From Heathrow, United Kingdom to Halifax, Canada - May, 2012

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Shipment From: 
Heathrow, United Kingdom
Shipment To: 
Halifax, Canada
Shipper details
Contact person name: 
Julie Southern
Company name: 
James Cargo
Company web page: 
http://www.jamescargo.com
Contact person email: 
Jul...@jamescargo.com
Contact details: 

James Cargo Services Ltd

Manchester M23 9LE
Tel: +44 (0) 161 946 1339
Fax: +44 (0) 161 946 1738
Mobile: +44 (0) 7855 761432
Web: http://www.jamescargo.com

Travellers Impressions of the shipper
Recommended?: 
Yes
Rating: 
5/5 - Excellent
Information about this Shipment
Shipping Method: 
Air
Shipping date: 
May, 2012
Comments: 

Very easy at both ends. Took the bike to Manchester and it was carried by lorry to Heathrow. We only needed to remove one pannier and the top box prior to it being crated. Our helmets were placed in boxes and shipped with the bike. All luggage was locked prior to crating. (James Cargo staff were friendly and helpful and one of them kindly gave us a lift to the train station so we could catch a train Derby).

Canandian Customs for us and the bike was really easy. We passed through customs with no more than a quick discussion regarding our plans and showing them the bike's (emailed from James Cargo) airway bill. Was shocked just how quick we were.

Getting the bike involved a visit to the cargo depot to collect the original airway bill, a visit back to the airport to get it stamped and then back to the cargo depot to unpack her. The staff were helpful and friendly and told us not to worry about the packaging and that the cleaners would dispose of it.

(Be aware that you aren't supposed to take photos in the warehouse - we didn't know that and we took a photo of the crate. The staff were nice about it but explained that people weren't supposed to do it).

All in all a great start to our 18 month trip.


 

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