shipping from canada to santo domingo

[sascha]

Hi.

Ever since I got back from my volunteer trip last month (wow...its amazing how time passes!!) Ive been trying to find a way that I can do more for the kids of Villa Bendición in Santo Domingo. My family, friends and I have been slowly putting together clothes, school supplies, soap, shampoo, toothpaste etc...to send to Villa Bendición but Im not sure how the best way to ship the box/package would be.

Can anyone recommend a reliable shipping company where I can send a box (probably about 50-60 lbs) of clothes and supplies to SD from Canada? Im looking into FedEx but was wondering if there are any other options available. My mom sends a box of things to relatives in Manila on a regular basis and uses a company that specializes in parcels to the Philippines so I was wondering if there is such a company in Canada that does something similar for parcels to the DR.

Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

Thanks!

[bob saunders]

peralta brother shipping ( Montreal to PP) I haven't used them or know anyone that has.

peraltabroshipping.ca

[sascha]

thanks for the link bob saunders. ive checked out the site but it looks like they only send from toronto and montreal. i should have clarified that im currently in vancouver but ill contact them anyways to see if there is a way to make it work.

as for fedex...thats a bust. the cheapest quote they could give me is $826 CDN!! ouch!! the contents of the box wouldnt even be worth that much

[TravelHippo]

Perhaps if you advertised in your local classifieds, craigslists, etc, and explained it was for a good cause...or just asked around with people you or your family know, you could find someone going on vacation to the DR who would most likely only be taking one bag if only going for a vacation and by most airline baggage allowance policies, would be allowed the 2nd of up to 50lbs for no extra cost. I know from my home province (Nova Scotia), there are many many people heading that way this time of year, not sure if that is the case on your side? Just an idea, as I'm sure most shipping companies you find will be very costly for shipping something of that weight/size.

[sascha]

thanks for the advice travelhippo...ill try asking around and maybe posting on craig's list. being on the west coast, its hard to find people travelling to the DR as much as people on the east coast but im determined to get these clothing and supplies sent so ill find a way!

[Roberto284]

Hi, I have used DHL to send documents to Ottawa. And they have gotten there in a range of 2-4 days . Probably you could get a quote from them.
I really like DHL as i've never had any problems with documents or packages.

[drloca]

Originally Posted by Roberto284

Hi, I have used DHL to send documents to Ottawa. And they have gotten there in a range of 2-4 days . Probably you could get a quote from them.
I really like DHL as i've never had any problems with documents or packages.

I am thinking that since the OP syas the box is in the range of 50-60lbs, the cost would likely be prohibitive with DHL too. (especially since she states that the contents arent very high in value).

[sascha]

Originally Posted by drloca

I am thinking that since the OP syas the box is in the range of 50-60lbs, the cost would likely be prohibitive with DHL too. (especially since she states that the contents arent very high in value).

ill check with both peralta and DHL but you're right...cost if definitely a factor. i will see how much it costs to send the box to peralta in montreal or toronto and then to santo domingo but what ive found so far is that its cheaper for me to get on a plane and drop the package off personally! which may not be a bad thing

[La Profe_1]

There are places in the NYC area (I understand that you are in Vancouver) that will ship for around $100 to $125 US. How much would it cost for you to send the box to NY for transshipment?

Also, BushBaby used a service called XMail for a package. As I recall, the price was fairly low. Might be an option as well.

[hammerdown]

forget DHL, they are as pricey as FedEx......I sent 70 lbs here from Edmonton and it cost $963, then about rd35,000 at customs.....