Overseas removals - deep sea shipping containers
Britannia Goodwins International Removals & Storage has been moving people from Staffordshire and Cheshire to points all around the globe since 1935. With our knowledge and experience, no location is too difficult or exotic for us to arrange the safe transport of your belongings.
It doesn't matter how big or small your international move is - we can arrange for the transport for just a few items all the way through to multiple shipping containers, cars, pets and so on.
Once your goods are wrapped and packed they will be transported in deep sea containers until they pass through customs and are unloaded on arrival. Our appointed agents will oversee customs clearance, delivery and unpacking at your new home.
To help you prepare for your move abroad, we offer some international moving advice, to help you have a smooth move to your new home.
We also offer specialist marine insurance for added peace of mind. As moves by sea are subject to many and varied risks, we strongly advise that you are correctly insured for your move.
Shipping container sizes
The most commonly used sizes and dimensions of commonly used containers to ship household goods and personal effects.
Please note: The cubic capacity stated is the maximum. When loading household goods and personal effects, please allow for a 10% reduction in capacity.
| Container size | Length mm | Width mm | Height mm | Capacity in cubic metres |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20' General Purpose | 5893 | 2337 | 2388 | 32.9 |
| 40' General Purpose | 12014 | 2337 | 2388 | 67 |
| 40' High Cube | 12014 | 2337 | 2667 | 75.8 |
| 45' High Cube | 13556 | 2352 | 2698 | 86 |
Overseas removals transit times
The transit times listed below are typical, however, shipping lines do alter schedules from time to time without prior notice. Of course, transit times can be impacted by political issues, economic fluctuations and adverse weather conditions.
For most ports there are several weekly sailings and the transit times and costs will vary. Times shown are door-to-door, port-to-port times are shorter.
| Destination | Shared container | Sole use container |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | 10 - 12 weeks | 7 - 9 weeks |
| Canada - East coast | 6 - 9 weeks | 4 - 5 weeks |
| Canada - West coast | 10 - 12 weeks | 5 - 7 weeks |
| Far East | 8 -10 weeks | 5 - 6 weeks |
| Mediterranean | 6 - 9 weeks | 3 - 5 weeks |
| New Zealand | 10 - 12 weeks | 7 - 9 weeks |
| South Africa - Cape Town, Durban | 9 - 13 weeks | 5 - 7 weeks |
| South Africa - Johannesburg | 9 - 13 weeks | 5 - 7 weeks |
| Canary Islands | 8 - 12 weeks | 4 - 5 weeks |
| Dubai & UAE | 7 -11 weeks | 4 - 6 weeks |
| USA - East coast and Florida | 8 - 12 weeks | 4 - 6 weeks |
| USA - West coast - San Francisco/Los Angeles | 9 - 13 weeks | 5 - 7 weeks |
Removal quote appointment booking service
Britannia Goodwins Removals & Storage can help your overseas move go smoothly. Contact us for a free, no obligation quote, or by calling 01785 251161 and speaking with one of our Stafford and Cheshire removals specialists.
How are our appointments carried out
In the current times you might prefer that we don't visit your house in person to carry out a survey. This is fully understandable and we can just as easily undertake the survey by video call, using whatever method you're comfortable with, usually FaceTime or WhatsApp.
See what our customers think of us...
Thanks guys, you were the best
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Our original removals were unable to move us due to short notice on completion date. Recommended by Ewe move agent.
How would you rate the way we dealt with your initial enquiry?
10/10
How would you rate the survey that we carried out?
10/10
Why did you choose to move/store with us?
Great price and really helped us out when we had just a week’s notice to move. Also dismantled and reassembled triple wardrobe on the day which made a massive difference.
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10/10
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Paul and Alan were tremendous from the minute they arrived. Constantly communicating with me and checking in regarding where boxes/items needed to go. They stored everything and organised our belongings brilliantly making the whole experience seamless and easy. Thanks guys, you were the best!
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How can we improve our service?
You can’t!
How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
10/10
Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your move?
Garden pots were stored at your yard and yet to be delivered but we had no issues with this due to van size available to us
Clear information, great advice and competitive price
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Received flyer, BAR registered
How would you rate the way we dealt with your initial enquiry?
10/10
How would you rate the survey that we carried out?
10/10
Why did you choose to move/store with us?
Clear information, great advice and competitive price
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
Very professional, extremely tidy, very courteous and friendly
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How can we improve our service?
Nothing comes to mind
How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
10/10
Very grateful for the spirit in which they went about their work.
Email to Lynne
Dear Lynne
Darren and the team arrived on 16th October to start the packing and removal process, which was completed on 18th. Our domestic situation had been frustrated by a call only two days earlier to tell us that our proposed house purchase in Harrogate had fallen through. This greatly altered the amount of stuff that we could send for longer term storage, and we were still revising our arrangements when your team arrived.
So we (Pamela and me, and our sons, Simon and Richard) were doubly appreciative of the friendly and helpful manner that prevailed from start to finish. We enjoyed their company and we were very grateful for the spirit in which they went about their work.
The other part of the ‘acid test’ is the manner and condition in which our possessions are off-loaded when we finally take possession of our next home. But the whole process got off to a first class start.
Please don’t hesitate to pass on my remarks and grateful thanks.
With kind regards,
David CavellAvailable at very short notice
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Internet
How would you rate the way we dealt with your initial enquiry?
10/10
How would you rate the survey that we carried out?
9/10
Why did you choose to move/store with us?
You were available at very short notice.
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
Paul, Alan Tony and crew were always extremely helpful, efficient and accommodating.
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How can we improve our service?
We were satisfied with handling.
How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
9/10
Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your move?
Our move was very last minute but Darren managed to resolve the situation and solve all problems expertly.
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