Services

OUR SHIPPING SERVICES.

We are the leader in the shipping industry! Team Rate Shipping provides exceptional, personalized local service in the Caribbean. Our integrated communication system allows customers to contact any of our offices and receive current information, and services, anytime. Team Rate Shipping adheres to the company's philosophy, emphasizing performance and exceeding customer service expectations, through efficiency, reliability, versatility and innovation. At Team Rate Shipping, we focus on bringing opportunity to our customers by utilizing all of our extensive equipment and resources; we always play an integral role in helping our customers find the best ways to ship their cargo. Primary services we offer include Ocean Freight, Door-to-Door, Pre-Clearance, Automobile Shipping & Container Shipping. Please use the menu below to learn more about our services.

Ocean Freight

We offer shipping services to many destinations across the Caribbean and Central America by sea; utilizing various Ocean Carriers to optimize getting your cargo to destination in the shortest time frame possible. Shipments usually arrive within 3 to 4 weeks*.

We pick up barrels, boxes, furniture, appliances and packages throughout the UK. You can also have these items delivered or dropped off at our warehouse for fast efficient service. You can even pack your barrels and boxes at our locations for your convenience. Click here for tips when packing barrels/boxes.

You can schedule your pick up, by calling any of our offices and providing the name, address, phone number of the shipper as well as the name, address and phone number of the receiver/consignee. For your convenience, you can also schedule your pick up online by clicking here.

We offer a vast array of custom crating and packaging alternatives. You can bring your items to our warehouse for crating/packaging. We provide crates for glass items, television and electronics, marble, granites, fragile items and much more so you can ship with peace of mind.

We have standard shipping rates for barrels. For non-barrel items, contact us with the length, width and height for an estimate.

Tips for Packing Barrels**

Remember, when your barrel is delivered to the shipping company to be shipped overseas, it will be loaded, packed and stacked on top or below other barrels, boxes and other items in a 20 foot or 40 foot container. This container will then be stacked on a ship with hundreds more. Because of this, the way you pack your items can certainly influence the way your items will be received at the destination.

• Sort all items before packing. Toiletries, canned food, dried food, clothes, heavy items etc. Tape the cover of liquid items. Canned items should never be placed next to or on top of bottles and items with liquid as they tend to squeeze out during shipping. Heavy items should never be placed on top of these bottled items as well. Instead keep bottled items on top of canned and heavy items. Place them in bags just in case some spillage occurs.

• Put heavier items, and canned food to the bottom; trying to keep similar shaped items together. It’s always a good idea to put canned items in bags just in the event spillage occurs during shipping.

• Soap items should never be shipped with food items as the scent is usually transferred to food items in the barrel.

• Put clothing items and boxed items next

• Dried foods, rice and fragile items should be packed closer to the top. While there are no guarantees on shipping glass and fragile items, it is best to have these packaged, crated and shipped separately.

• As you pack, small items can be squeezed into small spaces to make the best of the space.

• Clothes, towels, linens can be used as protection to separate heavy items from more delicate items on top.

**Tips given are just a guideline and do not guarantee that there won’t be damaged or spilled items in barrels.

Door-to-Door

Door to Door service entails delivering shipped items to the receiver’s address in Jamaica Team Rate Shipping will complete the customs process on behalf of the consignee. This includes customs checking the shipped items in the presence of a Team Rate Shipping representative. This takes the hassle out of your loved one having to be at the port to clear shipments.

The following is required to process the door to door shipments:

• Valid Form of ID (government issued)

• TRN (Tax Registration Number)

• An itemized packing list detailing contents and value of shipment must be provided upon pick up

***Note well, the name & spelling of the consignee must match the ID used. Any discrepancies the shipper will have to do an amendment letter addressed to Jamaica Customs to make changes. The consignee will also have to pay a fee in Jamaica to effect changes. Contact Us Today for more information!

Automobile Shipping

Vehicles shipped with your peace of mind by utilizing all of our extensive equipment, expertise and resources. We ship cars, vans, trucks and more. Contact us today for a quote.

• The following is required before a vehicle can be shipped:Original Title

• Original Bill of Sale

• Owner’s Driver’s License

• Jamaica Pre-Inspection Certificate (Applies to used vehicles being shipped to Jamaica)

• Import Trade License (Applies to vehicles being shipped to Jamaica.

For vehicles being shipped to other Caribbean destination we suggest checking with local Customs to ensure you are in compliance with importation rules for vehicles and the age limit. For commercial trucks & boats, please contact us with the following for a quote:

• Year, Make & Model

• Length

• Width

• Height

• Weight

• Value

Returning Residents & Full Container Loads

A returning resident is someone who has lived outside of their native/national country for several years and is returning to reside permanently. At Team Rate Shipping, we provide free estimate for returning residents who are moving their entire homes and personal belongs. Consult with your local government to see if you qualify for the returning resident status and for any available perks. For Jamaican returning nationals, the Jamaica Customs Department formally establishes your eligibility for concessions as a Returning Resident. In order to establish eligibility the following will be required to submit:

• Jamaican Passport

• TRN

• Validated Bill of Lading or Airway Bill

• Such documentary evidence as may substantiate your residence outside of Jamaica for more than the past three (3) years (short visits will not affect eligibility).

• Documentary evidence as may substantiate your intention to re-establish permanent residence in Jamaica.

• Students will also have to provide a letter from the educational institution attended confirming the duration of study or transcript.

• The Unaccompanied Baggage Declaration form (C27) done electronically at the airport by the examining Customer officer on request.

You can visit the Jamaica Customs website for more information.

Full and Part Load/ Shared Container

If you want to ship your own container, we can definitely handle this. Whether it’s a 20 foot or a 40 foot container filled with furniture,
appliances or any of your personal belongings call us today for a quote.