Freight from Miami to St Maarten or BVI - looking for a marine freight co.

I have had a rudder shipped from France via Florida to the BVI and had good experiences with both the freight forwarders and the receiving end who expedited customs both times, once in the USA and once in the BVI. I can look that up tonight if you wish. I think you need to contact the receiving end first, you could try to use "The Workbench" on Virgin Gorda ([email protected]) for information.

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I would highly recommend shipping to St. Martin/St. Maarten instead of the BVI. That way you will avoid possible (umm, "probable") customs issues in the BVI - regardless of the "yacht in transit" declaration. Better yet, ship to St. John/St. Thomas (since it is in the USA it will be cheaper and no customs) and pick it up there.

I have used Tropical for shipping down solar panels, electronics such as the controller and radios, and some other items and have very good service. Was shipping to St. Thomas where I popped over from BVI to pick it up. I plan on using them again for another shipment this December. They can also consolidate your shipment which may end up far less expensive than having each item ship individually.

Here is the link

Tropical Shipping - Bi-Weekly Sailing Schedule

Thanks realitycheck for the hint about shipping to St Thomas with Tropical. We will go this route!

John and Carol