If you live in The Bahamas, you know that there are more freight forwarders than anyone can count. We have 23 you can calculate shipping estimates for on importable and it seems like new ones are popping up every other day.
In this article, we’ll share the 10 most popular freight forwarders in The Bahamas based on the number of estimates calculated on Importable. We’ll also include a summary of their fees and website link in case you are looking to ship with one.
gopostal.co
Go Postal is an innovative freight forwarder with 4 locations in Nassau. They have a locker service and an advanced website allowing you to upload your invoices and track shipments. Their rates are $6.99 for 0 - 3 pounds, $8.99 for 3.01 - 5 pounds, $1.89 per pound for 5.01 - 30 pounds, and $0.99 cents for 30 pounds or more with a documentation fee of $25.
mrshipit.com
Mr. Ship It brags of its large customer base and the money it saves them. They have 4 locations in Nassau and offer loyalty points. Their prices are $8.79 for 0 - 5 pounds, $1.79 per pound for 5.01 - 29.99 pounds, and $0.99 for 30 pounds or more with an XL parcel fee of $15.
bluepostal.com
BluePostal has an innovative platform that allows you to consolidate your items to ship at one time. They have 4 locations in Nassau and offer free delivery to private communities. They have a Standard and Express shipping option and their prices start at $8 for 1 - 4 pounds.
dashexpressintl.com
Dash Express has more than 10 years of experience in the shipping industry and offers a smartship subscription giving you 6 months of free shipping for all packages under 10 pounds for $120. Their rates are $7.00 for 0 - 2 pounds, $9.00 for 2 - 4 pounds, $1.85 per pound for 4 - 29 pounds, and $0.99 per pound for 30 pounds or more with a documentation fee of $25.
theswifttransit.com
Swift Transit offers both aircraft and marine transport and repackaging. Their air cargo rates are $5.75 for 0 - 3 pounds, $8.25 for 3.01 to 5 pounds, $2 per pound for 5.01 to 29.99 pounds, and $1.05 per pound for 30 pounds or more.
islandconnectionfreightforwarders.com
Island Conenction offers both air and ocean freight services with 2 flights per week. They have a mememberhsip program starting at $50 per year that provinces free consolidation, no dimensional weight, and shipping at $1.75 per pound. Their Nassau rates are $5.00 for 0 - 3 pounds, $10.00 for 4 - 7 pounds, and $1.75 per pound for 8 pounds or more.
justshipitbahamas.com
Just Ship It specializes in international air and sea freight forwarding. They offer ordering assistance and are located in the eastern part of Nassau. Their air freight rates are $10 for 0 - 5 pounds, $1.80 per pound for 5 to 29.99 pounds, and $0.99 per pound for packages 30 pounds or more with a documentation fee of $25.
postboxesetc.com
Post Boxes has two locations in Nassau and offers local and international mailboxes in addition to package freight forwarding. Their service requires an annual subscription starting at $45 for packages only. Their standard rate is $1.55 per pound.
cimportsbahamas.com
City Imports is the only freight forwarder that appears to accept cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin. Their rates are $4.50 for 0 - 3 pounds, $6.99 for 3.01 - 5 pounds, $1.50 per pound for 5.01 to 30 pounds, and $0.89 per pound for 30.01 or more.
doortodoorbahamas.com
Door 2 Door has been in the freight forwarding business for over 20 years. In addition to freight forwarding, they offer, trucking and have an ordering center. Their prices are free for 0 - 49 pounds (other costs may apply), $1.00 per pound for 50 - 500 pounds, $0.90 for 501 - 999 pounds, and $0.70 per pound for 1000 pounds or more.