Household Goods Transport from Iceland<\/h2>\n<\/div>Samskip places strong emphasis on providing comprehensive, high-quality household goods transport services, as many factors must be considered when moving household goods.<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n
Here you can review the transport process with Samskip, what needs to be done, and in what order:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Request a non-binding transport quote.<\/b><\/span> The household goods calculator can be used to estimate the volume.<\/li>\n
- Confirm the quote<\/b> provided by us.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Prepare the required documentation<\/b><\/span> \u2013 complete the booking form and inventory list when packing the household goods.<\/li>\n
- Book the transport with at least three days\u2019 notice<\/b><\/span> \u2013 deliver the goods to Samskip abroad or request collection.<\/li>\n
- Complete customs clearance<\/b><\/span> using the arrival notice, inventory list, and household goods declaration submitted to the Customs Authority.<\/li>\n
- Pay for the transport.<\/b><\/b><\/li>\n
- Consider whether door-to-door delivery is required<\/b><\/span>, such as having the container delivered to your home upon arrival in Iceland.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/i>Request a quote<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/i>Inventory list<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>1. Request a Quote and Estimate the Size of Your Household Goods<\/h4><\/div><\/div>\nTo receive a transport price, you need to submit a quote request form<\/span><\/u><\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\nIt is important to complete all fields marked with *<\/span> as well as indicate the volume of household goods to be transported. We will then calculate the quote based on the volume and the origin and destination of the shipment.<\/p>\nHow much volume are you transporting?<\/b>
\nHere you can calculate the <\/span>estimated volume<\/span><\/u><\/a><\/span> <\/strong>of your household goods. This provides an estimated reference for the size of your shipment to use in the quote request.<\/span><\/p>\nIf the calculated volume exceeds 16 m\u00b3<\/b><\/span>, it is usually more cost-effective to ship the goods in a container.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>2. Quote Confirmation<\/h4><\/div><\/div>\nAfter reviewing your requirements submitted in the quote request form, we will confirm the details and send you a price quotation.
\nYou then confirm the quote from Samskip to formally initiate the transport process.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>3. Required Documents Prior to Household Goods Transport<\/h4><\/div><\/div>\nThe <\/b>Inventory list<\/span><\/u><\/a> is completed at the time the household goods are packed. The same document also includes a list of valuables for insurance purposes, which must also be completed. Samskip requires the carrier (sender) to insure the household goods for transport. Most people already have home insurance for their belongings, and it is therefore equally important to insure them during transport by truck and vessel around the world. Samskip staff provide full information on insurance terms and assist with arranging insurance coverage.<\/span><\/p>\nWhen household goods are delivered for export, and the inventory list is submitted to Samskip, the customs declaration for the destination country must be completed. Requirements for additional documentation vary depending on the country.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>4. Order transport<\/h4><\/div><\/div>\nAll transport must be booked with a minimum of three (3) days\u2019 notice. Bookings are made through the Samskip office in Reykjav\u00edk by phone at tel: <\/span>+354 458-8000<\/strong><\/a> or by email at buslodir@samskip.com<\/span><\/u><\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\nHousehold goods must be delivered to Samskip at Kjalarvogur 7\u201315<\/span>, Reykjav\u00edk, before the following cut-off times:<\/p>\n\n- Full Container Load<\/span> (FCL) \u00b7 Tuesdays 12:00 (12 PM at Noon)<\/li>\n
- Less than Container<\/span> (LCL) \u00b7 Mondays 15:00 (3 PM)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u00b7 <\/strong>See location on street map<\/span><\/u><\/a>
\n<\/strong>\u00b7 See map of Samskip terminal and offices<\/span><\/u><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>5. Payment<\/h4><\/div><\/div>\nTransport charges must be settled before the household goods are loaded onto the vessel.
\nPayment can be made via mobile payment, installment payment arrangements for cardholders, or immediate payment.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Other useful information:<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Vessel Arrival and Customs Clearance<\/h4><\/div><\/div>\nThe owner of the household goods is responsible for monitoring the vessel\u2019s arrival and the customs clearance process. The household goods must be registered in the name of the individual moving to the country (it is not permitted to register household goods in the name of a company). Before the household goods can be released for delivery, the owner or the owner\u2019s authorized representative must complete customs clearance, which in most cases is administered by Samskip.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Container Rental and Storage Charges<\/h4><\/div><\/div>\nContainer rental and storage charges vary by port.<\/p>\n
Please contact your nearest Samskip office for information on the applicable charges at each location.<\/p>\n
If you require further information, please send us an enquiry by email at<\/span> buslodir@samskip.com <\/span><\/u><\/strong><\/a>or call us at tel: <\/span>+354 458-8000<\/span><\/u><\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Students Abroad and Senior Citizens<\/h4><\/div><\/div>\nStudents and Senior Citizens receive a 15% discount on the Sea transport with Samskip within Europe, upon presentation of valid proof of enrollment at an academic institution.<\/p>\n
Further information on pricing and transport routes can be obtained from our customer service representatives in<\/span> Customer Service<\/span><\/u><\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Calculator to determine volume<\/h4><\/div><\/div>To determine the volume and quantity of household goods to be transported in order to estimate the required size<\/p>\n<\/div>
Samskip places strong emphasis on providing comprehensive, high-quality household goods transport services, as many factors must be considered when moving household goods.<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n
Here you can review the transport process with Samskip, what needs to be done, and in what order:<\/strong><\/p>\n To receive a transport price, you need to submit a quote request form<\/span><\/u><\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n It is important to complete all fields marked with *<\/span> as well as indicate the volume of household goods to be transported. We will then calculate the quote based on the volume and the origin and destination of the shipment.<\/p>\n How much volume are you transporting?<\/b> If the calculated volume exceeds 16 m\u00b3<\/b><\/span>, it is usually more cost-effective to ship the goods in a container.<\/p>\n<\/div> After reviewing your requirements submitted in the quote request form, we will confirm the details and send you a price quotation. The <\/b>Inventory list<\/span><\/u><\/a> is completed at the time the household goods are packed. The same document also includes a list of valuables for insurance purposes, which must also be completed. Samskip requires the carrier (sender) to insure the household goods for transport. Most people already have home insurance for their belongings, and it is therefore equally important to insure them during transport by truck and vessel around the world. Samskip staff provide full information on insurance terms and assist with arranging insurance coverage.<\/span><\/p>\n When household goods are delivered for export, and the inventory list is submitted to Samskip, the customs declaration for the destination country must be completed. Requirements for additional documentation vary depending on the country.<\/p>\n<\/div> All transport must be booked with a minimum of three (3) days\u2019 notice. Bookings are made through the Samskip office in Reykjav\u00edk by phone at tel: <\/span>+354 458-8000<\/strong><\/a> or by email at buslodir@samskip.com<\/span><\/u><\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n Household goods must be delivered to Samskip at Kjalarvogur 7\u201315<\/span>, Reykjav\u00edk, before the following cut-off times:<\/p>\n \u00b7 <\/strong>See location on street map<\/span><\/u><\/a> Transport charges must be settled before the household goods are loaded onto the vessel. The owner of the household goods is responsible for monitoring the vessel\u2019s arrival and the customs clearance process. The household goods must be registered in the name of the individual moving to the country (it is not permitted to register household goods in the name of a company). Before the household goods can be released for delivery, the owner or the owner\u2019s authorized representative must complete customs clearance, which in most cases is administered by Samskip.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Container rental and storage charges vary by port.<\/p>\n Please contact your nearest Samskip office for information on the applicable charges at each location.<\/p>\n If you require further information, please send us an enquiry by email at<\/span> buslodir@samskip.com <\/span><\/u><\/strong><\/a>or call us at tel: <\/span>+354 458-8000<\/span><\/u><\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Students and Senior Citizens receive a 15% discount on the Sea transport with Samskip within Europe, upon presentation of valid proof of enrollment at an academic institution.<\/p>\n Further information on pricing and transport routes can be obtained from our customer service representatives in<\/span> Customer Service<\/span><\/u><\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> To determine the volume and quantity of household goods to be transported in order to estimate the required size<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
<\/span><\/div>1. Request a Quote and Estimate the Size of Your Household Goods<\/h4><\/div>
\nHere you can calculate the <\/span>estimated volume<\/span><\/u><\/a><\/span> <\/strong>of your household goods. This provides an estimated reference for the size of your shipment to use in the quote request.<\/span><\/p>\n2. Quote Confirmation<\/h4><\/div>
\nYou then confirm the quote from Samskip to formally initiate the transport process.<\/p>\n<\/div>3. Required Documents Prior to Household Goods Transport<\/h4><\/div>
4. Order transport<\/h4><\/div>
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\n<\/strong>\u00b7 See map of Samskip terminal and offices<\/span><\/u><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>5. Payment<\/h4><\/div>
\nPayment can be made via mobile payment, installment payment arrangements for cardholders, or immediate payment.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>Other useful information:<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Vessel Arrival and Customs Clearance<\/h4><\/div>
Container Rental and Storage Charges<\/h4><\/div>
Students Abroad and Senior Citizens<\/h4><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Calculator to determine volume<\/h4><\/div>
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