I've already started a thread in General about this but I thought I'd ask in here as well as there's a more refined class of poster in here

I've got a Thai friend here in the UK who collects old clothes and books and sends/takes them back the Thailand to hand out to folks that need a bit of help. He usually just collects enough to enable him to blag freebie carriage on a Thai flight when he goes back for a holiday.

This time he's managed to accumulate 100 binbags of clothes (he reckons about 800Kg) and 10 cases of books (about 400Kg) and he's looking for a cheap way to ship them. They aren't enough to fill a 20' container completely. Anyone had any experience or got any info on this pls?

I know a very good company that competes very well on price and logistics with all the big companies like DHL, FedEx, TNT etc.

Kangaroo International, 1 David Rd, Colnbrook, London. They have an agent in BKK. See www.superoo.com

Try their courier division, or Kangaroo World Cargo. Ask for a rate.

Thanks for the info. Their website seems to imply that all their services are via air which I think would be rather expensive for 1200kgs of cargo. He's already been quoted £1150 for part-container shipping (by sea) which is pretty expensive for 1 man trying to do a bit of charitable work. I'll get him to call them on Monday.

are there no chairitys that can assist with payment in thailand ?? ... or how about a TV whip around?

He need the help from an NGO.

How much do you think the customs want in import tax.

He need the help from an NGO.

How much do you think the customs want in import tax.

good point poorsucker

He need the help from an NGO.

How much do you think the customs want in import tax.

good point poorsucker

He's Thai. He has 'friends' in Customs. Import tax is not a problem.

Thanks for the info. Their website seems to imply that all their services are via air which I think would be rather expensive for 1200kgs of cargo. He's already been quoted £1150 for part-container shipping (by sea) which is pretty expensive for 1 man trying to do a bit of charitable work. I'll get him to call them on Monday.

1.2 tonnes of freight is a hel_l of a lot more than just excess baggage. Even if he could combine it with another shipment it would get mega-messy with customs 'friends' or not.

Unfortunately the problem with international charity these days is that unless it's in response ot a disaster it ends up costing more than the goods are worth.

Finding a reasonably priced shipping company is a lot bigger problem.

Hint ...... Raro.