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.

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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

 

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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

 

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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.

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They carried out the work in a calm, helpful and professional manner

Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
We used Britannia for a previous move and the service was excellent

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10/10

How would you rate the survey that we carried out?
10/10

Why did you choose to move/store with us?
As above; previous excellent experience across the board: booking, survey, communication and the physical move was all fantastically carried out

How would you rate your move team?
10/10

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In a highly stressful situation, they carried out the work in a calm, helpful and professional manner. The team had excellent interpersonal skills and made at least one aspect of the move a little easier.

How would you rate our communication?
10/10

How can we improve our service?
I cannot think of any particular points to improve.

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?
The best endorsement would be that if we were to move again (which we won't), I would not hesitate to engage Britannia Goodwins.

Keith Jones

Professional, friendly and you delivered on your promises

Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Used your services before

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?
Previous experience from using yourselves and also the way my enquiry was dealt with. Professional, friendly and you delivered on your promises.

How would you rate your move team?
10/10

Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
I had 2 moves. One from my father's property on the 25/6 and into storage and then on the 12/7. Gareth and Jack were simply outstanding on the 25/6. It was a very hot day and they had to carry all the items down 8 flights of stairs as unable to use the lift. They were organised, friendly, really hard working and respectful of the property. 10/10. I therefore was very pleased to see that they had been allocated to me on the 12/7 along with John. Once again outstanding service. Hard working, fast, nothing was too much trouble. Polite and respectful and also patient when I decided I wanted a piece of furniture moved ..again. I cannot praise the team enough. They are a credit to Britannia Goodwins and made my move a lot more bearable and funny at times which lightened the whole stress of moving.   If I ever move again  (long shot !) then I will want the same team.. Simply the Best! Please pass on my gratitude to them all and in particular Gareth and Jack who had the tough job of the stairs!

How would you rate our communication?
10/10

How can we improve our service?
Nothing.... outstanding!

How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
10/10

Helen Harrison

Great team, worked hard all day and always with a smile

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Google

How would you rate the way we dealt with your initial enquiry?
9/10

How would you rate the survey that we carried out?
9/10

Why did you choose to move/store with us?
Competitive price, flexibility and easy to work with

How would you rate your move team?
10/10

Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
Great team, worked hard all day and always with a smile

How would you rate our communication?
10/10

How can we improve our service?
Reminder text/email the day before the move to confirm you are coming.

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?
No

Tim Lowe

Service was brilliant and completely stress free

Wanted to email you today to say thanks for your help. Service was brilliant and completely stress free.

Thanks again

Stu                                                                                                                                                                  

Stu Calado

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