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    Business ProfileforBlue Horizon Shipping Inc.

    International Movers
    BBB accredited business

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    5/5stars

    Average of 2 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    4 complaints closed in last 3 years

    2 complaints closed in last 12 months

    BBB Rating & Accreditation

    Accredited Since: 6/13/2012

    Years in Business: 12

    Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating

    Overview of BBB Rating

    Overview

    Blue Horizon Shipping Inc. offers international moving and shipping services.

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    1801 NE 123rd St Ste 314, Miami, FL 33181-2883
    BBB File Opened:
    5/1/2012
    Years in Business:
    12
    Business Started:
    6/1/2011
    Business Incorporated:
    3/4/2011
    Accredited Since:
    6/13/2012
    Licensing Information:
    This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
    BBB records show a license number of 7437212 for this business, issued by Miami-Dade Tax Collector

    These agencies may include:

    Miami-Dade Tax Collector

    140 W Flagler Street, 1st Flr

    Miami FL 33130

    (305) 375-5452

    https://www.miamidade.gov

    Type of Entity:
    Corporation
    Business Management
    • Mr. David Rico, President/Owner
    Contact Information

    Principal

    • Mr. David Rico, President/Owner

    Customer Contact

    • Mr. David Rico, President/Owner
    Additional Contact Information

    Fax Numbers

    • (877) 708-0970
      Primary Fax
    • (305) 891-5310
      Other Fax

    Phone Numbers

    Email Addresses

    Industry Tip

    BBB Tip: Hiring a mover

    Customer Complaints

    4 Customer Complaints

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    Most Recent Customer Complaint

    03/29/2024

    Complaint Type:
    Sales and Advertising Issues
    Status:
    Answered
    In Sept 2023, I got a quote from ********************* from Blue Horizon Shipping for a 20ft container($13,295+$950) and a 40ft container($19,495+$1300) to *******. After many exchanges to confirm that I can ship my electric vehicle in the container and clarify the costs, I decided to ship my household goods and electric vehicle in a 40ft container. The signed agreement reflects this.The movers came at the end of Dec 2023 and packed up my household goods which included 4 tires to use with my car. The plan was to store my household goods at the warehouse for one month (one free month of storage included) before picking up my vehicle and loading my household goods and vehicle into the 40ft container for shipment.Late Jan 2024, *******************(Operations Manager) informed me that Blue Horizon shipping is not able to ship my vehicle. I then requested for the tires to be returned to ************* (no use for them in ******* without the car) and to ship my household goods on next possible vessel. I was informed on Feb 26, 2024 that the shipment was put in a 20ft container and sailed. On Mar 18, 2024, ***** informed me that I would be receiving a credit of $3928, which I dispute. Per the quote from ******** in Sept 2023, a 20ft container costs $13,295+$950=$14,245. I paid $19,635. The credit should therefore be $19,635-$14,425=$5,210. I am not paying for returning the tires back to ************* and the additional storage costs since they are consequences of Blue Horizon not able to fulfill its part of the agreement ie. ship my car to *******. I am already bearing additional costs of ~$15,000 for an additional month of furnished rental and for buying a new car here in *******. I have repeatedly asked Blue Horizon Shipping for a refund of $5210 without success.
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    Customer Reviews

    2 Customer Reviews

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    Most Recent Customer Review

    Peter N

    5 stars

    08/23/2021

    I highly recommend Blue Horizon shipping based on our recent experience.

    Here's why:

    We needed a 40' container to move a race car and its spare parts plus four crates of household goods from Antigo, WI 54409 USA to France. We contacted a number of moving companies without getting anywhere. When we finally found Blue Horizon shipping we received great support from Michelle Gold who was our sales representative. She found the 40' container, which is not an easy task given the international situation. The container arrived as promised. This was quite important as we were on a tight timeline. Late arrival at the French port might have resulted in significant duties and taxes.

    After the container arrived at the U.S. port of origin David Rico took over. The French bureaucracy is famous for being difficult to navigate. Documentation requirements are rigorous and you need to find the right balance, not too much but just enough for the French authorities. David's expertise was invaluable and our goal was met four weeks ahead of the deadline.

    Once the container was processed by French Customs David's local contacts did an excellent job.

    The cost was reasonable and well worth the money.

    If you contemplate an international move I recommend that you don't look for the lowest price considering the costs of a failed project.

    On a scale of 1 to 10 I give Blue Horizon Shipping a 10.

    Peter Nystrom
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    Blue Horizon Shipping Inc. Response

    08/30/2021

    Thank you for your kind words.


    ***** R.
    Blue Horizon Shipping Inc.
    1801 NE 123rd St STE 314
    North Miami, FL 33181
    ****************************
    305.587.2629
    Fax- XXX XXX XXXX
    Toll Free- XXX XXX XXXX ext 202
    www.bluehorizonshipping.com

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