A freight forwarder (package/parcel forwarding service, forwarding agent) is a person or company that organizes shipments for individuals or other companies. Freight forwarders typically arrange cargo movement to an international destination. Also referred to as international freight forwarders, they have the expertise that allows them to prepare and process the documentation and perform related activities pertaining to international shipments. Some of the typical information reviewed by a freight forwarder is the commercial invoice, shipper's export declaration, bill of lading and other documents required by the carrier or country of export, import, or transshipment. Much of this information is now processed in a paperless environment.
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The problems is that many US online stores do not ship to international addresses. Most online sellers ship to the US only and may be to Canada.
But you can shop on sites like Amazon USA, NewEgg, Buy.com, Overstock, Endless,... and use a freight forwarder (package/parcel forwarding service) for shipping to international destinations.
Major freight forwarders for shipping packages/parcels from Amazon & other US stores- Shipito that offer package forwarding, virtual mailboxes and even assisted purchases (you can buy products in the US online shops and auctions even if you don't have a credit card or when the seller accepts US credit cards only).
Shipito allows you to consolidate your packages (if needed) and send them to an international destination by USPS Express Mail, USPS Priority Mail, Polonez Parcel, USPS Flat rate box and Flat rate envelope, FedEx, FedEx MPS, Fedex Freight, Shipito Air Mail, DHL. No sales tax location available.
Shipito services: - INDIVIDUAL PACKAGES with no monthly or set up fee. $8.50 per package + postage
- VIRTUAL MAILBOX - unlimited size. Consolidation and free storage up to 45 days.
- MAGAZINES and LETTERS are mailed out for just $1. Postage for a magazine is $2.65 anywhere in the world.
- Online account. Details about each package including its tracking number. Select the best shipping method. Email notifications.
- PACKAGE CHECK - they can check content of your package, making sure everything is in good shape and nothing is missing.
- RETURNS and REFUNDS - Help with returns and refunds for products.
- ASSISTED PURCHASES in stores which require complicated verifications or accept only U.S. credit cards.
- Assisted purchases in OFFLINE STORES.
p.s.
I've received 375+ packages to my virtual address that I got from Shipito, consolidated them and sent 40+ packages overseas.
When I paid $50 for my first year, I saved $623 by consolidating packages.
See also:
Online shops shipping and not shipping to Shipito warehouse in Torrance, CA
- FishisFast allows to consolidate your packages if needed and send the to an international destination via USPS, Fedex and Aramex. For Russian customers it offers its proprietary shipping methods Fastbox Express and Fastbox Economy via Russian Post. This parcel forwarder features no monthly or yearly payment. It also takes pictures of your packages which quality is outstanding. No sales tax location available. Despite many advantages the service is very reasonably priced. Highly recommend it!
- MyUS allows you to consolidate your packages (if needed) and send them to an international destination by DHL Express or FedEx Priority. MyUS uses FedEx Air Freight on heavy shipments whenever possible.
- BundleBox - provides you with your personal USA parcel forwarding address. BundleBox has no registration or subscription fee.
BundleBox offers allows you to consolidate your packages (if needed) and send them to an international destination by FedEx
All above mentioned freight forwarders provide you with a genuine US street address that is unique to you. This is not a Post Office box, not APO/FPO/DPO address. This is your own unique street address that many US retailers will accept as a valid shipping destination (Note that some
online stores do not ship to major freight forwarders (parcel forwarding companies)).
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