ForwardVia

ForwardVia is based in Southampton, UK, and will forward ship to most countries in the world. They offer two service plans, a free plan suitable for individuals who ship occasionally and paid plans for heavy users and e-commerce.

Package consolidation service comes with with differing fees. Parcels can be boxed together or unpacked and repacked. Insurance of £50 value is offered for free with the option to extend for a small fee.

ForwardVia gives you a free UK address with no membership fee, allowing you to shop from UK and European retailers and have purchases forwarded worldwide. Receiving packages, package photos, export documentation and online account management are included. You get 30 days of free storage when shipping, while Premium members get 60 days.

On the free Basic plan, consolidation costs £2 per package, or £3 per package when unpacking is required. Premium costs £90 per year and reduces consolidation to £1 per package while also providing a 5% shipping discount and longer storage.

Other optional services include assisted purchasing at £15 or 10% of the item price plus UK delivery, whichever is higher, returns at £10 per package, and additional photos for £8 per five photos. Insurance includes £50 of standard cover, with extended insurance available from £10.

You can also request repacking, inspections, product testing, specialist packaging and other custom services. These are quoted according to the complexity of the request. International shipping is charged separately, while ForwardVia says its shipping price already includes its handling fee.