northcoombes Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Hi all We had our John Mason shipping container leave yesterday (15th October) and have now seen on the paperwork they sent through aftterwards that the ETA in Brisbane is 19th November! When we were getting quotes, all the companies said that it would be between 8-12 weeks to get to Oz and we had planned to travel around Europe for two months. Obviously we can't do that if we need to be in Oz in just over a month (I believe we need to be there for the processing of our goods?). We'lll be devastated to cancel all our plans we have now made - especially as we have had a really bad year and were looking forward to our holiday so much Rang up JM and they said the container has already gone to the port so we can't have it put on a later sailing date. Did anyone else have such a short shipping time - and is storage in Brisbane our only option then? (hubby not keen because of the cost and additional move from storage to wherever we rent). Thanks Mimi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Well, if it gets there on time, that's 5 weeks, could be delayed, then it will take around a week at least to be inspected and clear customs, that's 6 weeks so o then it could take another week before your shippers can deliver, so that's 7 weeks, sometimes shipping companies give you a couple of weeks storage for free if you ask, so you will only have to pay a few weeks till you find a rental, no need to cancel your plans for a few hundred dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 To be honest I think you would be lucky for it to arrive in 4 weeks, its excellent service if it does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Five weeks is the quickest I have ever seen, we were 9 weeks and that was considered pretty quick. I expect the timing will slip and then there is stuff to be done when it arrives which adds another week or two on. Just pay for the storage, it won't be that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somgirl Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 When we went to Perth, our container took 9 weeks to arrive. When it arrived there was a strike on so that took another extra week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleMissWildChild Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Ours was delivered to Adelaide and it took 15 weeks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beeps Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Hi Mimi We sold our home on the 1st of July 2013 and we used John Mason's. They were fully aware that we were not leaving the UK until the 30th of September and would need our goods approximately 2-3 weeks following. Their timing for our goods has been excellent. [TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=colspan: 3]IMPORTANT - Status Reports will be provided to update you on progress of your shipment through the chain of events from arrival to delivery. Please note forecast dates are provided as an estimate only to assist you in your relocation planning and are highly likely to change beyond our control and without immediate notice. Please DO NOT rely on forecast dates when making travel or accommodation commitments. [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 3]Status Comments:[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD] Event[/TD] [TD] Date[/TD] [TD] Status[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Arrival at Port / Airport[/TD] [TD]05 Oct 13[/TD] [TD]Completed[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Arrival at Wridgways Warehouse[/TD] [TD]08 Oct 13[/TD] [TD]Completed[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Customs Bond Charges Commence[/TD] [TD]18 Oct 13[/TD] [TD] [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Quarantine Examination[/TD] [TD]10 Oct 13[/TD] [TD]Completed[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Customs Clearance[/TD] [TD]10 Oct 13[/TD] [TD]Completed[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Delivery to Residence[/TD] [TD]18 Oct 13[/TD] [TD]Forecast[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northcoombes Posted October 16, 2013 Author Share Posted October 16, 2013 Thank you everyone - some good advice. Think we will take the chance and be prepared to pay for the extra storage - $800 dollars will get me two extra weeks breathing space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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