Cheap International Shipping

International shipping means picking up your luggage or parcels in the UK and delivering them to another country. Sherpr handles pickup, transit, customs support, and delivery — so your items travel safely and arrive abroad without you needing to manage logistics.

Costs vary depending on weight, size, destination, and chosen speed. Sherpr provides an instant quote online when you enter your item size, destination and delivery speed – no hidden fees.

Delivery time depends on destination and service selected. Sherpr offers a mix of economy and faster shipping – you’ll see the estimated transit time in your quote before booking.

Yes. For cross-border shipping, a customs declaration is required, often in the form of a commercial invoice listing contents, value, and item descriptions. Sherpr helps prepare this paperwork so your shipment clears customs smoothly.

Duties and taxes depend on the destination country’s import rules. Typically, the recipient pays any import charges, but Sherpr can advise on duty/VAT based on declared value and destination.

Yes. Sherpr ships a wide range of items – suitcases, boxes, personal belongings, and relocation items. As long as items comply with destination rules and aren’t restricted, you can send them abroad.

Yes – most courier services base costs on weight or dimensional weight (whichever is higher). Before booking, weigh and measure your package so the quote reflects the real cost.

Dangerous goods – like aerosols, flammable materials, batteries (especially lithium), perishables, or restricted items – may be prohibited or need special documentation. Sherpr will inform you at booking which items are not allowed.

Yes — tracking is standard. You get a tracking number so you can follow your package’s journey from pickup to delivery, giving you peace of mind along the way.

Most international shipments include basic insurance cover. You typically have the option to add extra insurance if you’re sending high-value or fragile items – good practice for extra protection.

At minimum: a customs declaration/commercial invoice with item description, value, and HS commodity codes. Some destinations might require additional paperwork – Sherpr advises you during booking.

Yes. Sherpr’s international shipping covers a wide network of countries globally. Before booking, enter your destination to confirm service availability and transit time.

Use sturdy suitcases or boxes, wrap fragile items well, secure loose parts, and seal packages tightly. Good packing reduces risk of damage across multiple handlers and transport stages.

Yes. You can include several items in the same booking. Sherpr will quote each item and give you a total cost before you commit.

Standard shipping includes basic insurance. If you added extra coverage at booking, you’re covered up to the insured amount. Sherpr’s support team will help you file a claim if needed.

Yes. Sherpr offers different service speeds – economy for cost savings or faster priority/express options when time matters. The quote tool shows both cost and delivery estimate.

Usually no – EORI numbers are mainly used by businesses exporting commercial goods. For personal moves or luggage the paperwork is simpler. But if you’re exporting commercial items or large volumes, Sherpr will guide you on compliance.

Because Sherpr combines door-to-door pickup, customs support, tracking, and transparent pricing – many general postal services don’t offer full courier-level service or easy customs handling, especially for heavier luggage or relocation items.