Ferry costs

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ACB Couriers

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Original Poster

I was offered a van load to Isle of man other day and had to turn it down due to Ferry cost job value was 500 and ferry cost was even more Some my question is this how do you get a van to isle of man without its costing more than the value of the run?

Speed Couriers Nationwide Ltd

10314

Yes Ferry costs are silly to the Isle of Man, but thats what happens when there's only one operator. From Liverpool though, its just less than £300 return, so not sure where you get higher than the job value. If it were me i'd try and sub it out cos you may find someone co-loading going over there

DMS NATIONWIDE COURIERS

5507

I personally stay away from isle of man jobs, because customers just don't want to pay the high ferry price. It's funny when you tell the price the price, a lot of the time i wtf if you know what i mean

Gas Motorcycle Couriers

3617

Its only expensive as Speed has rightly pointed out as its operated by Steam Packet and they have the sole right as they own the ports on the IOM, try delivering when the TT is on, alternatively you could fly..

021 SAMEDAY

3691

For deliveries to IOM we use Walter Edmundson in Skelmersdale - Manx Independent Carriers run direct from their depot.

RAPID LIGHT TRANSPORT LTD.

2848

021 SAMEDAY said:


For deliveries to IOM we use Walter Edmundson in Skelmersdale - Manx Independent Carriers run direct from their depot.

Which is ideal if the customer does not request a dedicated delivery! :)

Andy McTighe

796

Quote them 'plus ferry at cost' basis.

RAPID LIGHT TRANSPORT LTD.

2848

Andy McTighe said:


Quote them 'plus ferry at cost' basis.

Isn't that the norm?

021 SAMEDAY

3691

Speed Couriers Nationwide Ltd said:


Yes Ferry costs are silly to the Isle of Man, but thats what happens when there's only one operator. From Liverpool though, its just less than £300 return, so not sure where you get higher than the job value. If it were me i'd try and sub it out cos you may find someone co-loading going over there

RAPID LIGHT TRANSPORT LTD. said:


021 SAMEDAY said:


For deliveries to IOM we use Walter Edmundson in Skelmersdale - Manx Independent Carriers run direct from their depot.

Which is ideal if the customer does not request a dedicated delivery! :)

Agreed, if the customer requires dedicated then you need to add "ferry at cost", but you do need to make your customer aware of the potential cost and the limitations imposed due to sailing times. If the item is under 20kgs then a return flight from LPL and a taxi on the island may be a viable alternative and should be no more than £150 + the taxi.

021 SAMEDAY

3691

A Ferry account with Victor Treacy generally gets sensible ferry rates.

Speed Couriers Nationwide Ltd

10314

No matter who you have an account with, as there is only one company that crosses it's very unlikely you'll get much change out of £300. Plenty fly out though, so dependng on weight, dims and timings, always an option, or as Darren says... Avoid doing the Isle of Man... Much easier... lol

DMS NATIONWIDE COURIERS

5507

Speed Couriers Nationwide Ltd said:


No matter who you have an account with, as there is only one company that crosses it's very unlikely you'll get much change out of £300. Plenty fly out though, so dependng on weight, dims and timings, always an option, or as Darren says... Avoid doing the Isle of Man... Much easier... Lol

I always find that when you tell the customer the price, the shock is the normal reaction and ends up not going lol

021 SAMEDAY

3691

East-Lancs Sameday Couriers Ltd said:


Speed Couriers Nationwide Ltd said:


No matter who you have an account with, as there is only one company that crosses it's very unlikely you'll get much change out of £300. Plenty fly out though, so dependng on weight, dims and timings, always an option, or as Darren says... Avoid doing the Isle of Man... Much easier... Lol

I always find that when you tell the customer the price, the shock is the normal reaction and ends up not going lol

021 SAMEDAY

3691

East-Lancs Sameday Couriers Ltd said:


Speed Couriers Nationwide Ltd said:


No matter who you have an account with, as there is only one company that crosses it's very unlikely you'll get much change out of £300. Plenty fly out though, so dependng on weight, dims and timings, always an option, or as Darren says... Avoid doing the Isle of Man... Much easier... Lol

I always find that when you tell the customer the price, the shock is the normal reaction and ends up not going lol

It is then good to have a price ready for a next day, such as via Walter Edmundson through yourselves.

SMH

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Speed Couriers Nationwide Ltd said:


Yes Ferry costs are silly to the Isle of Man, but thats what happens when there's only one operator. From Liverpool though, its just less than £300 return, so not sure where you get higher than the job value. If it were me i'd try and sub it out cos you may find someone co-loading going over there

i take it thats for a small van as liverpool has a high limit, other wise its heysham my curtainsider 3.03m tall £1000 +

Bennetts Distribution

729

I got quoted £1300 for sprinter and driver from heysham so ended up taking it to skem for a fraction of the cost with manx independent

RAPID LIGHT TRANSPORT LTD.

2848

Manx folk are not stupid! They know freight costs are expensive compared to other routes. If it is 'urgent' they will accept what costs are involved.

If customer is ok with their freight being co loaded, obviously then a cheaper option can be sourced!

Rapid Movements Europe Ltd

463

I took a 7.5 tonne vehicle over in may the cost was £2,000 return how do you re charge? Good job the customer booked and paid the ferry Again steam packet a ferry to Denmark is cheaper!

RAPID LIGHT TRANSPORT LTD.

2848

Good luck to the Steam Packet company, captive market so who can blame them making a killing?

Gas Motorcycle Couriers

3617

Ive booked IOM TT next yr, Liverpool to Douglas and Douglas to Haysham for the MotorHome 18days, already paid the deposit, but not looking forward to the final price.. :O

RAPID LIGHT TRANSPORT LTD.

2848

Worth every penny to view one of life's greatest sporting events.

You will love it Gary, even though the Manx beer is crap!

ACB Couriers

105
Original Poster

Just a update I did what some said and gave my cost plus ferry he then cancelled the job I quest he new all along the Ferry prices and was trying it on

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