Sending 'hazardous products' to Europe

[Seah0rse]

I've just had a quote of £40 shipping to send a quantity of paint and varnish from here (UK) to Portugal. It seems worthwhile to do this as I can't take such things on an aeroplane and they are quite hard to come by in the Algarve or are much more expensive than here. I also have the convenience of having them delivered to the Marina.
While I ponder this, I wonder what others do who no longer keep their boats in the UK.

 

[nigelmercier]

Stick them in hold luggage, well sealed.

 

[Sandyman]

I've just had a quote of £40 shipping to send a quantity of paint and varnish from here (UK) to Portugal. It seems worthwhile to do this as I can't take such things on an aeroplane and they are quite hard to come by in the Algarve or are much more expensive than here. I also have the convenience of having them delivered to the Marina.
While I ponder this, I wonder what others do who no longer keep their boats in the UK.

A problem we are just starting to experience. I don't know but do peoples club together to pay for a job lot type of delivery ? or maybe hire a small van for a couple of days to drive to UK & back ? There are enough Brit boats on the Algarve so it might just be a matter of organising it. Could probably get a worthwhile discount as well.

 

[colind3782]

http://www.ship2ship.co.uk/

 

[Seah0rse]

Stick them in hold luggage, well sealed.

Regret, not allowed that type of product in luggage. Not on QeasyJet anyway according to their t & cs. In any case, I only travel with hand luggage as most other stuff I need is already aboard.

 

[Seah0rse]

http://www.ship2ship.co.uk/

Looks promising. I will contact them for a quote. Many thanks.

 

[Seah0rse]

A problem we are just starting to experience. I don't know but do peoples club together to pay for a job lot type of delivery ? or maybe hire a small van for a couple of days to drive to UK & back ? There are enough Brit boats on the Algarve so it might just be a matter of organising it. Could probably get a worthwhile discount as well.

Welcome to Portugal! May see you in Alvor.

 

[colind3782]

Looks promising. I will contact them for a quote. Many thanks.

In the end I didn't have to use them as a friend was driving down to Spain but they were very, very helpful on the phone.

 

[Sandyman]

Welcome to Portugal! May see you in Alvor.

Be nice.

12 M green steel ketch............................you won't miss us

 

[WF36]

Be nice.

12 M green steel ketch............................you won't miss us

I will be down in July, will keep an eye out for you!

 

[Seah0rse]

Be nice.

12 M green steel ketch............................you won't miss us

I'll try to as mine is made of wood

 

[GrahamM376]

I've used these people, had outboard sent out for 30 euro - http://www.algarvefreight.com/ - cheapest rate is if you are able to collect from their Almocil depot and pay cash on collection.

 

[25931]

I've just had a quote of £40 shipping to send a quantity of paint and varnish from here (UK) to Portugal. It seems worthwhile to do this as I can't take such things on an aeroplane and they are quite hard to come by in the Algarve or are much more expensive than here. I also have the convenience of having them delivered to the Marina.
While I ponder this, I wonder what others do who no longer keep their boats in the UK.

I've used David Wright for the past twenty years d.wright@mail.telepac.pt

 

[nigelmercier]

Regret, not allowed that type of product in luggage...

I've never had a problem leaving the UK. I've taken oil, paint, acetone, lifejacket cylinders ...

 

[Bilgediver]

Stick them in hold luggage, well sealed.

Definitely a NO NO !!!!!!! If you have ever seen how hold luggage is shaken and stirred in the auto baggage handling you will see this
is the easiest way to make a lot of enemies on your flight and others ! It also does not comply with airline rules

 

[colind3782]

I've never had a problem leaving the UK. I've taken oil, paint, acetone, lifejacket cylinders ...

Lifejacket cylinders are allowed, even in hand luggage, but the rest? Not allowed in the hold and I don't think they're allowed in the tunnel but don't ask, don't tell I guess.

 

[Seah0rse]

I've never had a problem leaving the UK. I've taken oil, paint, acetone, lifejacket cylinders ...

This poster is not impressed. I don't want my or anybody else's luggage covered in paint. I am not keen on an explosion either, perhaps triggered by an electrical problem (Dreamliner......) Which airline do you use? I might wish to use a different one and be more than happy to pay £40 for my life.

 

[Bilge Rat]

Looks promising. I will contact them for a quote. Many thanks.

Thanks very much ColinD for the mention. Much appreciated

 

[nigelmercier]

This poster is not impressed. I don't want my or anybody else's luggage covered in paint. I am not keen on an explosion either...

Why would it leak or explode? I make sure they are well sealed, exclude air where possible, and put them inside another purpose-built container which is depressurised in advance: http://www.air-sea.co.uk/products/s...de-342-6l-un-hdpe-drum-screw-cap-1h2x20s.html made by Air Sea Containers Ltd.

 

[Seah0rse]

Why would it leak or explode?

Accidents happen. Volatile fumes + electrical fault = Bang! I would rather pay for separate shipping thanks.