Relocating to Britain

Samskip emphasises personal service for customers transporting personal effects.  However, there are many things to consider.

1. Quantity: How much volume are you transporting? Here you can calculate the cubic measure of your personal effects. Note: if the quantity is 16 cubic meters or more, it is cheaper to lease a container.  

2. Offer: In order to get a formal quotation for the transport, please fill out the quote request.

Please fill in all required fields along with shipment´s volume.

3. Documents required:

• Booking and contents list (packinglist) forms must be filled out while the personal effects are being packed. It is important to mark all boxes with the name, address and phone number of the receiver. It is advisable to examine the contents list before beginning to pack, and use it as a guide while labeling. Note: the list is in English or in the language of the destination country. Booking and contents lists shall be submitted to Samskip in Reykjavík before departure.
• A British bill of entry must be filled in.

4. Booking transport: All transport must be booked at Samskip´s customer service, tel. +354 458 8000. 

5. Closing times: 

Samskip Reykjavik:

LCL (Less than container load) Tuesdays 16.00

FCL (Full container load) Wednesday 12:00*

6. Payment: When exporting from Iceland, payment for transport and related services must be finalised no later than two days before vessel departure.

7. Vessel´s arrival: The owner of the shipment must keep track of vessel´s arrival and be in contact with Samskip to finish the final steps of the transport process.

Samskip Ltd.
Trondheim Way
Redwood Park Estate
Stallingborough
North East Lincolnshire
Immingham
DN41 8TH
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 1469 567 000

8.  Detention, demurrage and warehouse charges: Detention, demurrage and warehouse charges vary between ports.  The nearest Samskip office or agent in the destination country can provide information on local charges.

If you need further information, please send an e-mail customer.service@samskip.com or call +354 458 8000.

The Customs Authorities´ website is http://www.tollur.is/default.asp?cat_id=61

Please take a look at their site and gather information on what needs to be done before transport.

 Further information on transporting to the UK can be found on the UK Customs website, http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/