Best International Shipping Options?

Member since 13 December 2023

auburnallycelucasNew member19 December 2023 17:13:35

Hey everyone. I ship many materials from the US to the DR for my company. The latest shipment through CPS was 30lbs and costs almost 10,000 DOP. I have also tried Vimenpaq. Does anyone have suggestions for more affordable shipping companies? If you have the shipments come by boat, what companies are reputable and how long does it usually take?

WillieWeb ViP

Member since 13 December 2018

WillieWebViP19 December 2023 17:17:20

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By boat... 2-3 weeks

Look into 'mudanza'

marcste Member

Member since 21 February 2021

marcsteMember19 December 2023 17:49:06

try translogic or tpack -- both on web

Papito NL Contributor

Member since 31 August 2023

Papito NLContributor19 December 2023 20:00:37

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Mudanza. Door to door and the cheapest. no weight limit, you pay for size.

Tripp789 Contributor

Member since 28 April 2018

Tripp789Contributor19 December 2023 20:10:27

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@auburnallycelucas

I seem to recall another forum topic within the last month that referred to business shipping from USA to DR duty free if your legally registered

Spend some time searching, or perhaps a poster from that thread can jump in

rfmaurone Serial expat

Member since 05 February 2022

rfmauroneSerial expat20 December 2023 11:13:49

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@auburnallycelucas

My understanding that is about 5.83 a lbs and the average rate is 5.00 a pound. If they have been dependable in the past, would you risk your materials for .83 cents per pound? I am not saying don't do it I am saying weigh (no pun intended) your options.

planner Dominican Republic Expert

Member since 27 December 2010

Dominican Republic Expert

plannerDominican Republic Expert20 December 2023 11:21:59

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For larger purchases that becomes a great deal of money.

DominicanadaMike ViP

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DominicanadaMikeViP20 December 2023 13:17:51

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@@auburnallycelucas. It would help if you provide your general location in the US.

DRVisitor Serial expat

Member since 20 December 2019

DRVisitorSerial expat31 January 2024 00:04:53

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I had to ship something from the states about 13lbs and cost me $140. It took about 4 days. I had used Fedex, but prices from UPS and DHL but they were almost double the cost.

No issues with customs.