Q: Hi Shmuel, Our electronics business traditionally ships product from Asia to Europe, however in recent years we are growing business with suppliers in Israel and as such the costs of shipping from Haifa to London are growing.

We are currently using UPS, we mainly ship by air, and we are trying to find ways to save money.

Do you have any ideas or companies to recommend us that could provide excellent rates between Israel and the UK?

Thanks in advance

Rob

A:Dear Rob,

Kol hakovod. I am glad you are starting to find more Israeli suppliers.
This is good for Israel and for Israelis.

You did not mention the size of your shipments, but if you are using UPS, I assume you are using their courier service and require short shipping schedules.

The least expensive way to ship quickly is via the Post Office using their "Express" service.

However, if you are able to group a number of shipments together and get a larger single shipment, you may find that UPS and other courier services will ship out of a Israel at the heavier weight (= lower cost) and then split it into the individual shipments in the UK for delivery.

Hope this has been helpful.

All the best,
Shmuel