Container Shipping from the UK
Container shipping to over 100 countries, in a 20ft or 40ft container of your own or a shared load where you only pay for the space you use.
What You Get as Standard
Whether you are moving a whole house or a single room of furniture, container shipping is usually the most cost-effective way to get it overseas. Here is what comes as standard.
- Worldwide coverage, to 100+ countries across six continents
- All container sizes: 20ft, 40ft and bespoke load options
- Door-to-door or port-to-port services available
- Customs documentation support included
- Secure loading and export wrapping
- Shared container options for smaller shipments
- Clear pricing, with no hidden fees
How Does Container Shipping Internationally Work?
Beginning your international freight shipping journey is as simple as giving us a call. Over the phone we work out what you need, then send a home surveyor to assess your household items or office furniture.
We package the goods using the best materials for safekeeping, and unpack them on arrival too. So that you understand each part of the process, and end up with the right shipping container for your needs and budget, you are given your own move coordinator who helps you step by step.
Put simply, any item of furniture, box or oversized item is loaded into a shipping container and sent by sea freight. Whether you need a full container depends on size and weight, but a shared container is typically the most cost-effective way to ship.
- Call us and book a free home survey
- We pack, wrap and load your container
- We ship, clear customs and deliver
What Shipping Containers Are Available?
Whatever your container shipping needs, Removals.co.uk can accommodate them. We ship two container sizes, and you can take one to yourself or share it.
The 20ft option
The sensible choice for smaller loads, a flat or a few rooms of furniture. Share a 20ft container and you only pay for the space your belongings take up, which keeps the cost down.
The 40ft option
If you are sending a large number of items, and most of them are bulky, the 40ft container is the one. It suits whole house removals where a shared load would not be enough.
Where Can You Send a Shipping Container?
You can ship goods in a container to any country. However, these are our most popular overseas destinations for container shipping.
Why people trust us with a move
These are not our words. They are our customers, on a review site we do not control.
- 4.6 out of 5 from 110 reviews on Trustpilot, rated Excellent
- Over 10,000 moves completed
- Typically replies within 24 hours, as shown on the Trustpilot profile
- Our own yard and storage at Riverside Industrial Estate, Fazeley, Tamworth
- Members of Approved Movers in the UK, and we only work with overseas agents who are members of BAR or FIDI
- Reviewing since October 2020, and still collecting them every month
Company did an honest job of moving everything. Was super clear, and thorough.
Verified customer, July 2026 – verified Trustpilot review
I wanted to ship a big English dresser base to the US and Removals was one of the very few to have a reasonable price. Lorie and Debbie were so helpful. Every aspect, from pickup to paperwork, went very well.
Dovetail, August 2026 – verified Trustpilot review
Reliable, efficient and responsive. This is the second time I have used Removals for an overseas move. I cannot fault them in any way. They guided me through the process so I knew exactly what to do and expect.
Verified customer, May 2026 – verified Trustpilot review
How Much Does Container Shipping Cost?
Container shipping costs vary with what you are moving. If it is a small number of items you will not need a large container, so a shared one works, and you only pay for the space you use. For a whole house, however, a sole-use container is the better fit.
The least expensive method is a shared shipping container going by sea freight. If you need it faster, air freight is the quicker option. Every container shipping quote includes:
- A move coordinator to help with the process
- Insurance on your goods
- Packing and unpacking service
- Door-to-door delivery
- Customs and international documentation
What Can You Send in a Shipping Container?
Sofas, beds, desks, computers, bags, televisions: if it fits and it is legal to export, Removals.co.uk will ship it for you.
- Furniture and white goods
- Boxes and personal effects
- Office equipment and computers
- Whole house contents
There are, of course, things we cannot load into a container:
- Tobacco and intoxicating beverages
- Firearms and drugs
- Animals and plants
- Perishables, liquids and powders
Why Choose Removals.co.uk for Your Container Shipping?
We ship containers on a regular basis, so we pride ourselves on knowing the entire process. Freight shipping abroad can be stressful, which is why we work to keep our customers comfortable and informed from the first call to the final delivery.
For peace of mind we also offer a price match service, just in case you find a better price elsewhere, although we do not think you will.
International freight shipping from the UK does not need to be a hassle. If your container is heading into the UK rather than out of it, HMRC publishes its own guidance on bringing goods into the UK for personal use.
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