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Shipping household items and clothes from the D.R. to the U.S.

My wife and I are unfortunately having to move back to the U.S. for medical reasons after just four years here in Sosúa. We’ve accumulated a modest amount of small household items and clothing that we’d like to ship home.

We’re looking for recommendations on reliable shipping companies that handle moves from Sosúa (or the Dominican Republic) to the U.S. Ideally, we’d love a true door-to-door service if possible.

Does anyone have experience or suggestions for companies that provide good service, fair pricing, and peace of mind? Any tips on the process would also be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance!

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Sorry to hear this and sorry I can't help with your request!

@ppauley

Try contacting Dominican International Movers. We moved to Panama earlier this year and used a Panamanian company for the move, but they contracted with DIM for everything on the DR side of the move. The movers actually showed up early, they were very professional, and they packed our loose items, including a bed, really well. The bulk of what we sent was in 27-gallons totes.

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@ddmcghee

Hello.  May I ask how long it took for your belongings to be delivered to you in Panama after packaging and shipping? Thank you.  Be well.

@rehher123

Our shipment was picked up on 12/26 in Las Terrenas, and delivered to us in Panama on 2/14. The holidays slowed things down a bit, and I think was a miscommunication between the Panama and the DR company. We arrived in Panama on 1/2, and were ready to recieve the shipment by 1/9, but the Panama company thought we were arriving later and had the shipment held in Santo Domingo longer than it needed to be. We were originally told 5-7 weeks.

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@ppauley

  Hello, my name is Anna, sorry to hear about your move.  I, myself, did not use this service but was highly recommended by a friend who lives in Sosua.  I do not know if they do shipments from DR to US but since they ship from US to DR all the time I assume so.  Mateo: 718-387-2555, cell 917-806-8875


Best wishes,

Anna

@ppauley

Also, I just shipment my household myself rom Los Angeles to DR. 



Karen Grinberg



Alpha Marine, Inc. (EST. 2010)


Freight Forwarder / Family-Owned & Operated


N. Hollywood, CA 91605


Tel: 818.759.4808


Fax: 818.503.9319


www.AlphaMarineUS.com

Thank you so much for this timeliness. Glad you received your belongings after the holidays.  Be well.

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