International removals by sea
Whilst moving internationally may be a little more complicated than moving across the street, there aren't many places that we haven't completed a move to. Let Bradshaw Moving Services take the strain and support you with your exciting international move. Our experienced team have moved people all over the globe, and know how to help you have the smoothest move abroad possible.
Moving your home by sea does take longer than a move by road or air, and the most common questions we're asked are how much fits in a shipping container, and how long will it take for my items to arrive.
How large are shipping containers?
Below are the sizes and dimensions of the most commonly used containers to ship household goods and personal effects.
The cubic capacity stated is the maximum. When loading household goods and personal effects 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 |
How long is transit time?
The transit times listed below are what we commonly experience, however, shipping lines do alter schedules from time to time without prior notice. It is worth noting that transit times can be impacted by economic fluctuations and adverse weather conditions.
For most ports there are several weekly sailings and transit times and costs can vary. Times shown are door-to-door.
| 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
Bradshaw Moving Services can help your move go smoothly. Contact us for a free, no obligation quote, or by calling 0116 289 9011 (Leicester), 0115 965 6555 (Nottingham), or 01283 243001 (Derby & Burton) and speak with one of our 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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10/10 service throughout
10/10 service throughout. A credit to the company. Initial enquiry was polite, quick to arrange appointment and clarity on what the appointment would do.
Why did you use us? The people - Trevor and Mark and your flexibility and clear experience
Made our move easier than expected
Great lads, very courteous and helpful. Certainly made our move easier than expected. Only a few days notice due to delays in the chain. Very understanding of our situation and were very patient with us
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Punctual, polite, efficient and careful with our furniture
Excellent in every way. Nick, Brandon, Ben and John all just superb. Punctual, polite, efficient and careful with our
furniture. Overall excellent service. I will insist my brother use your company when he moves next year.
I’ve moved many times. This occasion was faultless.
Why did you use us? Excellent WhatsApp estimate. Pam was incredibly kind, patient, and professional. Fast quotation. Superb in every way.
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a few weeks ago.
From the initial contact, to the guys driving away from Charsfield, I was most impressed with the entire process. Pam was very professional when providing a super-fast quote but also took time to chat and that’s a rare thing in these days. She gave me great confidence that your company would be able to provide a reliable service. I had received a couple of other quotes, but decided to use your company despite your quote being a few hundred pounds above the lowest quote I had received. As I mentioned to Pam (many times) we have moved a great deal over the last few years and have had variable experiences...some good some, not so good.
I cannot stress just how pleased we were with your company’s performance. I’m always slightly concerned I will be able to vacate the property in good time, and not delay the people moving in. Nick, Brandon, Ben and John all worked incredibly fast and I was impressed by how little time it took them to load my furniture etc in Countesthorpe.
On arriving in Charsfield I explained the staircase was very small and was almost a spiral in shape. The cottage is very old with narrow door openings. This didn’t deter your guys (no moaning/sighing at all!)...they even managed to get a (substantial) double mattress up the stairs. The old owners couldn’t believe this as their removal company couldn’t manage this. This saved us a significant amount of money as we assumed we would have to buy a, rolled up/boxed, mattress.
I wanted to write to thank everyone and wish you well. Please thank Nick, Brandon, Ben and John for us. They are a credit to your company. I was also very impressed there was always someone available to answer your phone and respond to emails quickly. Just excellent. Very best wishes, take good.
Martyn EltonThank you all for making this experience as pain free as possible
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