Cargo to Qatar from USA

hope_q
By hope_q

Hi all!

Moving to Qatar in a few weeks for the first time. I have been given an allowance for "unaccompanied air luggage" to get my books and personal items to Doha. However, the airlines (United, Qatar Airways) say I have to go thru a qualified shipping company to make this happen. This is the first time I've ever done something like this--how the heck do I do it?

Or can I just mail myself my items via international postal mail? It seems POSSIBLE to do so, but is it a good idea? Have you done this, and if so, are there a lot of customs steps that must then be taken in Qatar?

Thanks VERY much for any suggestions.

By nany2012• 14 Aug 2012 11:24
nany2012

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By nany2012• 14 Aug 2012 11:24
nany2012

Oil Painting is an extremely interesting type of painting and it is most likely among the weariest approaches to painting due to time needed to dry out the ultimate creation of an artist's composition. It's not easy to recreate the real life entirely detail if the artist's imagination isn't properly trained in interpretation and being aware of what lies beneath every subject. For beginners within this area of painting, an abstract Handmade Oil Paintings is a great way to start and obtain a grip of the items oil painting is about.A lot of artists are frequently too excited to begin creating pieces of art that focus an excessive amount of around the detail, but afterwards fail due to their lack of knowledge from the fundamental concepts of painting as well as their negligence for true composition. It is crucial for novices in oil painting to understand that just as one artist needs time to work and boat loads of practice and it'll require beginners who're not so gifted in detailed to start with abstract oil painting. Interpretation the real life using shapes along with other geometric elements might help a painter understand composition since everything around us can be simply construed as shapes of different dimensions.Abstract pieces of art can greatly a painter and simultaneously, give a simple approach to indicating art with no complicated particulars however with the intensity and boldness of colours and hues. Composition needs a painter's imagination with abstract painting, an artist's imagination is continuously worked out and accustomed to interpret the real life inside a more vague but creative manner.The whole shebang of popular artists like Van Gogh and Picasso opened up the way in which for abstract works of art to become appreciated by artists and nobles all over the world throughout these painters' some time and some found this specific art expression unusual but fascinating. An abstract oil painting is definitely an artist's ultimate expression of freedom, in which the imagination provides infinity of artistic masterpieces and nearly every subject within the real life could be construed with less effort.Subjective works of art don't require artists with many years of learning drawing landscapes, still existence and landscape oil painting only going to require a never-ending test out strokes, dabs and blends, an outrageous combination of bold colors along with a striking depiction of lines and shapes of various dimensions. Using the complications within the methods of oil painting, abstract works of art can provide many novice artists a great way of learning how you can correct their mistakes and exercise regarding how to carefully handle their works of art with no fear total destruction for any single broken part of the painting.

By marycatherine• 10 Aug 2012 20:42
marycatherine

Hire a porter at the carrousel - if you really want to make him happy, pay him 20 or 30 USD - he'll make sure your bags are handled well.

By hope_q• 10 Aug 2012 20:13
hope_q

Hi all, and thanks for the comments. My flight originates on United, and United cargo says they don't work with individuals but that I would instead have to contract with a private company to send anything via their cargo. So, even if Qatar Airways might accept my cargo, United, it seems, will not. Sooo, I have talked to United about just bringing a heck of a lot of extra luggage on and paying extra luggage fees. I find that for the (small) amount of stuff I am bringing to Doha, paying extra luggage fees is cheaper than sending with any company I've spoken to (North American, ShipSmart, FedEx). So, thought it'll be a pain in the bum to get through the airport when I arrive, I think I will just bring a lot of extra luggage, and save some money this way.

Thanks everyone! Looking forward to Doha!

By xpatadventure• 8 Aug 2012 10:31
Rating: 4/5
xpatadventure

Your best bet is to contact Qatar Airways Cargo. They have pretty much fixed rates from USA to Doha. Be sure not to include certain items to avoid hassle and losses such as media devices (CD, movies, DVD), food, and medicine. I have done it with Qatar Airways but the other way around (exporting from Qatar).

By MWA1• 7 Aug 2012 23:49
MWA1

I am surprised the airline will not help, have you tried contacting Qatar Airways Cargo? I have not used them, but it seems they should help.

http://www.qrcargo.com/index.html

By marycatherine• 7 Aug 2012 21:37
marycatherine

Call the airline (United), it's straightforward and can be done quite efficiently.

By Mandilulur• 7 Aug 2012 21:06
Mandilulur

We used Allied (as in Allied Van Lines.)

Mandi

By Speedysid• 7 Aug 2012 20:28
Speedysid

Try here.. though I know they're heavy movers, you can call them (or any mover) and request them to refer you movers who deal with moving a lesser cargo.(this is not personally endorsed by me, but I know some people who had given the name of this mover)

http://www.allied.com/international-moving-company/international-moving-services.aspx

http://www.americaninternationalshipping.com/Americaninternationalus/dohaqatar.html

By hope_q• 7 Aug 2012 20:05
hope_q

Hi and THANKS for your comments!

I am bringing quite a small amount (150-200lbs) of personal effects. I have just spoken to one company and they've declined my shipment, saying it's too small for their operations. I will check with others. If that continues to be the case, is it reasonable to talk to DHL or FedEx about arranging a shipment?

Thank you again, you two, for your great comments.

By Speedysid• 7 Aug 2012 19:53
Rating: 5/5
Speedysid

Hello Hope,

The unaccompanied baggage allowance will be for a limited amount of weight for you, based on the company standards.

You will have to approach a well known cargo service in the USA, and keep all the effects ready to be shipped such that they arrive here only after you arrive in Qatar.

It will be better to approach a reputed international cargo company rather than mail, as the personal effects will be dealt with a bit better.

Once you approach the Intl. cargo agent, they will (and should) guide you on the customs procedures and necessary documentation.

You may have to retain the Airway Bill so that you can claim the same from Qatar Airways cargo office, in case such an arrangement is made.

Happy packing! :)

By nomerci• 7 Aug 2012 19:45
Rating: 4/5
nomerci

Contact an international moving company, they will take care of it.

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