Planning on shipping a container overseas? You’ve come to the right place! We know that shipping your entire household international is no easy feat but no need to worry – we are here to help! By using our service, we can match you with up to five trusted moving companies who can handle your shipping requirements and ensure your belongings reach your new home safely and securely. So how can you book an international container shipping?
International Container Shipping: Your Step-By-Step Booking Guide
Finding a shipping company that suits your needs is certainly no easy task. Luckily, we are here to take some work off your hands! All you have to do is fill out the quote form on this page and we will then search within our network for the most suitable moving companies for your move. More specifically, the steps to book your international container move include:
- Fill out our quote-request form: Specify the departure and destination points of your move, what you will be moving and when –this will only take you about 2 minutes and is completely free and non-obligatory!;
- Receive your quotes: A maximum of 5 moving companies will send you their personalized quotes as soon as possible;
- Compare prices and reviews: Review all the quotes you’ve received and don’t forget to compare reviews too! We will send you a link to our independent review platform to make sure you pick the right mover;
- Make your decision and move with a smile: You should be ready to make a good decision now. Taking the time to compare and investigate is likely to result in a stress-free move.
How Does Shipping a Container Work?
Thankfully, you don’t need to be a moving expert to understanding how your container will be shipped to your international destination. The process is quite straightforward once your choose your international shipping company;
First you choose the right sized container for shipping your belongings abroad. The two most common sizes are 20 ft and 40 ft shipping containers:
- A 20ft container can hold around 30 – 35 cubic meters, which is anything up to and including a 3-bedroom house
- A 40ft container can hold around 65 – 75 cubic meters, which is roughly a 4-bedroom house or bigger
Once you decide on what sized container you need to consider, the next thing you need to consider is how much of the container you will fill. If you want access to a whole container, this is called a Full Container Load (FCL). However, if you don’t think you’ll need to hire a whole container, a more cost-effective option is shared container shipping, called Less Container Load (LCL), where you only pay for the space that you use.
Your next step will be ensuring your documentation is in order and complete for your international shipping. A trusted international moving company will be up to date with all regulation, duties and taxes for shipping container to your destination so clear and consistent communication with them will be important.
Your last step will be to load your container with your belongings! You can do this yourself or your removal company can disassembled your furniture and load it for you into the container. Your container will then be either shipped by air –the fastest but most expensive option, or by sea –the cheapest but slowest option. It is smart to always first consult with your experienced international mover for specific advice on how best to ship your container.