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Chela L's avatar

I’m about an hour south of Tampa. Do you know any shipping cargo company in that area that you could recommend? Where can I purchase the Barrels from? I want to ship some kitchen appliances; Knick knacks ect… to my new apartment over there and would appreciate recommendations. Thank you!

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Expat J's avatar

Hi, there. You should be able to find Barrels on Facebook Marketplace. I wouldn't recommend putting kitchen cutting knives inside (I lost a knife) or anything really valuable at the top. As for shipping companies, I can't recommend, but I heard good things about these two options. Both in the Florida area, so you could check more into it.

*LUCIANO SHIPPING

*MARTINEZ cargo express corp.

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Chela L's avatar

Thank you… this helps a lot! Much appreciated! :)

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Expat J's avatar

You're welcome

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Linda N's avatar

Please, what shipping company do you recommend? I live in Boston, moving to Santo Domingo on May 30th so need to “get it together” quickly!! Thanks, L

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Expat J's avatar

Good day, Linda. I asked around and these are the referred two options that work in the Massachusetts area. Safe travels.

Dominicana Cargo

Luciano Shipping

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Patti Petersen's avatar

The barrel idea is brilliant. And this totally gives me ideas about what and how to pack and ship. I had an idea that I would take a cruise ship as far south as possible, and disembark to a bus or train or whatever is available for public transportation into the new country. Flying isn't an option unless back and forth for visiting and hauling a little at a time. Great information, thank you, as always for your work.

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Expat J's avatar

Thanks. I must say, packing in the barrels made everything so much easier with settling in the new country.

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