Give the same details to each provider
Start with a list of contents, the number of pieces and each package's outside dimensions and gross weight. Give the collection postcode and full destination city or address. Tell the provider whether measurements are final or estimated.
Explain any deadline and handling needs. Fragile goods, restricted materials, a non-running vehicle or a temperature requirement should be discussed at the start. Leaving them out can make an initial estimate unsuitable for the actual shipment.
Compare the complete quotation
- Transport and any minimum charge.
- Collection, packing and origin handling where applicable.
- Destination handling, clearance arrangements and final delivery.
- Any cover option, exclusions and conditions for a revised price.
Ask about separate charges
Do not assume an advertised rate includes customs charges or every destination service. Ask what is excluded, who pays it and when payment is due. If the provider cannot give a particular charge in advance, ask how it will be established.
Goldcross Cargo confirms pricing after reviewing the enquiry. Send final packed details before booking, and keep the written quotation with its scope and conditions. No price examples in this guide represent a Goldcross tariff.