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lookingintofreeport
Joined 2010
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Shipping and broker

10 years ago

I am (slowly) building a house in Freeport. We are almost ready for walls. I will need to buy or ship lumber and a truss package from the states. Has anyone done this? Up until now we have had little to ship so we just use bins on the Baleària Bahamas Express. We have partnered with a Bahamian builder to build under his bond even though we are doing the work. (all of our materials are bonded) So here is the question(s): Who is the best/cheapest shipper and broker to work with? Will 20 foot pieces of lumber actually fit in a 20 foot container? Is it best to buy a container? What are all the logistics? What is the best way to get the lumber to the dock? Will someone load a container for me? Will I have to rent a forklift or other equipment? How about once it gets there? I'm not sure I even know all the questions to ask. Will the paperwork/manifest need to be any different than when I use a bin? Can lumber and a truss package be purchased in Freeport? Would this be cheaper easier? What company? Do they deliver to site? Thank you in advance for any help/questions you can enlighten me on.

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