The shipping process for personal effects

It is very beneficial that the shipment of personal effects is well organized before shipping. We ask our customers to take a good look at the information on this site and read all the steps through.

1. How large is the shipment?

   Price calculations for shipments of personal effects are based on the size of the shipment. Therefore, it is important to estimate the size of the shipment. Here you can make these calculations. Personal effects calculator

2. How much does it cost to ship my personal effects?

   It is easy to get a price quote for the shipment of your personal effects without any obligations. Please fill out this form and we will send you back an offer. Rate request

3. Required documents

   The packing list and shipping instructions is a list of contents for the customs authorities and the value of the shipment for the insurances. This form needs to be filled out and signed beforehand and sent to the Eimskip office. This document is only for shipments to and from Iceland.

   The Packing list and Shipment instructions need to be filled out and signed before the shipment takes place. Please send this document to Eimskip’s office at the port of export.

   Packing list and Shipment instructions

   When importing personal effects to Iceland:
   Import Declaration for Household Effects, a statement for the customs authorities in Iceland regarding the import of personal effects. Please send this statement to buslodir@eimskip.is.

   Import Declaration for Household Effects

   When exporting personal effects from Iceland
   If Eimskip can assist with the Customs papers in import land the docs will be sent to the owner to fill out and sign. Eimskip will also inform if any other papers are needed to clear the shipment from customs. If the owner must take care of the customs clearance himself it will be stated in the offer, to begin with. Papers must be printed out and signed before sent to Eimskip.

   Please note the booking of appointment is in some cases required before delivering personal effects to the port. Please contact your local Eimskip office for details.

4. Important insurances

   It is obligatory to purchase insurance for personal effects that are being shipped with Eimskip. We can assist you with your insurance needs in cooperation with Sjóvá.

   • The insurance premium is 0,405% of the total value of the personal effects and the transportation cost plus a 10% surcharge.
   • The insurance premium for your household vehicle is 0,315% of the total value of the vehicle and the transportation cost plus a 10% surcharge.

   Insurance premium through Eimskip and Sjóvá is paid with other shipping fees. For those who want to take care of the insurances themselves please submit the insurance certificate with other documents regarding the shipment of your personal effects.

5. Delivery of goods

   It is important to pack your goods well before shipping. It is the sender’s responsibility to make sure everything is packed seaworthy. Everything must be loaded onto pallets or containers.

   Where and when do I hand over my shipment?

   • FCL (full container load)
     LCL (less than container load)
     Vehicles
   • Árósar
     Thursday 17:00 
     Wednesday 12:00
     Wednesday 12:00
   • Helsingborg
     Wednesday 20:00
     Tuesday 15:00
     Tuesday 11:00
   • Rotterdam
     Wednesday 15:00
     Wednesday 10:00
     Tuesday 12:00
   • Frederikstad
     Tuesday 10:00
     Monday 12:00
     Monday 12:00
   • Bremerhaven
     Monday 12:00
     Friday 16:00
     Thursday 15:00
   • Immingham
     Monday 12:00
     Friday 16:00
     Tuesday 15:00
   • Portland
     Thursday 16:00
     Wednesday 12:00
     Friday 16:00
   • Halifax
     Tuesday 16:00
     Friday 16:00
     Friday 15:00
   • Argentia
     Monday 15:00
     Friday 15:00
     Friday 15:00

   Please note that all arrival times of trucks to the sender are estimated and can change without notice. The sender is responsible for the arrival of the truck at the loading point. In situations where there can be a risk of damage to the equipment due to difficult circumstances, it is illegal to park or drive with the container to the loading point all extra cost will be charged to the owner of the personal effects.

   Included container loading time differs between countries but is usually around 1-2 hours. If it takes longer to load the container than included in the price offer, there is an extra charge for the waiting time of the car that is charged afterward. In some cases, there is no lift on the container trucks. Please contact Eimskip´s local office for further details regarding your shipment.

6. How can I pay for the shipment?

   The following applies when shipping to and from Iceland:

   • With the cashier at Eimskips office
   • With credit card via telephone
   • With bank transfer:
     • Bank account: 0111-26-2914 Kt: 421104-3520
     • IBAN: IS93 0111 2600 2914 4211 0435 20
     • Swift code: NBIIISRE

7. Custom rules

   Please note that goods that are subject to customs duties and fees should be handle according to rules and regulations that apply. Eimskip offers customs services, please contact your local office for more information.

   Website for Iceland Revenue and Customs

   Eimskip customs services

8. Storage fees and container rental

   Storage fees and container rental fees are not the same in all ports. Our local office will gladly help you out with more detailed information.

   When shipping personal effects to Iceland the following applies:

   Storage fee, personal effects shipped on pallets (Less than Container Load)

   • Calculated per day from the 7th day from the arrival of a vessel to Iceland and until the shipment is delivered to the customer.

   
   Container rental and Terminal charge, personal effects shipped in a container (Full Container Load).

   • Terminal charge is calculated as of the 6th day from the arrival of a vessel to Iceland and until the container is delivered from Eimskip’s premises.
   • Container rental is calculated as of the 9th day from the arrival of the vessel to Iceland and until the container is returned empty to Eimskip.