How long does excess baggage to Saint Martin take?−
Air freight: 5-9 working days from UK door collection to arrival at Grand Case–Espérance Airport (CCE) — French side; Princess Juliana (SXM) — Dutch side. Sea freight: 2-5 weeks via Marigot. These sea transit times are approximate — the actual time depends on when your LCL container finishes loading and consolidating, the vessel’s sailing date and route, any transhipment hub before the final destination, and customs clearance, so please allow a week or two either side. Ship at least 10–14 days before you need your bags at the destination.
How much does it cost to ship to Saint Martin?+
Price depends on number of bags, weight, dimensions and your UK postcode. Call us on 0800 096 38 39 for a quote. Airlines serving this route charge steep excess-baggage fees per extra bag on routes to Saint Martin — we are usually cheaper for 2+ bags.
What documents do I need for Saint Martin?+
Itemised packing list with declared values for every item, plus passport copy of the receiver. The French side of Saint Martin (Saint-Martin) is a French collectivity and EU territory. Sender and receiver must be the same person.
What cannot be shipped to Saint Martin?+
No lithium batteries in a standard shipment — remove from all devices before packing. Batteries can be packed and exported as declared dangerous goods — ask us before you pack. Undeclared dangerous goods are a criminal offence and the duty sits with the sender, so tell us what is in the shipment. No aerosols, perfumes or flammable liquids. No laptops on door-to-door (subject to your destination) air service. Barrels subject to handling surcharge — advise at enquiry stage.
Are there destination charges for shipments arriving in Saint Martin?+
Yes — airport handling fees, inspection charges and storage in Saint Martin are payable locally and not included in your UK quote. We advise on known destination charges for Saint Martin at booking so you can budget for them.
Do you collect from anywhere in the UK for Saint Martin?+
Yes — we collect from any UK mainland address. Within M25: Mon–Fri 09:30–16:00 • Outside M25: Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00. Weekend collections within Greater London only, subject to availability and surcharge. £75 deposit secures your date.
How much does excess baggage shipping cost compared to airline fees?+
Airlines charge significant fees per excess bag at check-in — set at the check-in desk or gate when you have no alternative. We’ll send you a written quote before we collect anything. As long as your bags are what you told us, that’s the price you pay — subject to airline rates at the time of booking. Airline rates may change, subject to space and availability, so if that affects your quote we’ll let you know before you commit. For 2+ bags on long-haul routes, we are usually cheaper. For one bag on short-haul, airline fees may be comparable or cheaper if included in the fare. Call 0800 096 38 39 with your route and bag count for an immediate comparison.
Can I avoid excess baggage fees completely by shipping ahead?+
Yes — this is exactly what most customers do. Book your shipment 10–14 days before you travel, fly with hand luggage only (or your included allowance), and collect your bags from the destination cargo warehouse. You avoid check-in queues, baggage reclaim, and the stress of overweight bags at the check-in desk or gate. thousands of customers have done this with us since 1998.
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