Shipping Boxes
We ship Boxes to Over 100 Destinations
Same Day Collection - Fastest Transit Times
Air Freight & Sea Freight Options
What does your box shipping service include?
🌍 Ship boxes from the UK to 100+ international destinations
🚚 Door-to-door service – we collect from your home or office
📦 Full tracking from pickup to delivery
📝 Customs paperwork support included
🔒 Optional insurance for added protection
📏 No minimum volume – send as little or as much as you need
⏱️ Fast, reliable delivery with trusted international partners
💡 Transparent pricing – no hidden charges
How Much Does It Cost to Send Boxes Overseas?
Box shipping is priced on the space your boxes take up rather than at a flat rate per box, so the number of boxes and their size together decide the figure. Sea freight is the cheaper option and air freight the faster one. A free quote turns your actual box count into one price with nothing added later.
The cost of shipping boxes depends on the amount of boxes you need and the size of each.
The bigger the boxes used, the more it will cost, but don’t worry – our team of experts will advise you on the best box shipping quotes to suit your needs and your budget. Simply give us a call for a free, no-obligation quote. There are no hidden fees or additional charges when shipping a box with Removals.co.uk , so we guarantee you’ll be satisfied.
Shipping boxes via sea freight is the inexpensive option but if you need a faster method, then we also send boxes via air freight.
With our price match service, you’re covered if you find a lower price elsewhere.
What size boxes are used for international shipping?
Most of a shipment travels in standard double-walled cardboard boxes, with larger boxes for bedding and lampshades and wardrobe boxes for hanging clothes. The useful rule is that heavy things go in small boxes and light bulky things go in large ones, because a large box filled with books is the one that splits. Our boxes and packing materials page sets out how many boxes a home of your size usually needs, and which box type suits which job.
How Do I Send Boxes Abroad?
Four steps. You tell us roughly how many boxes and where they are going, we quote, we collect from your door anywhere in the UK, and the boxes travel by sea or air to your destination. You can pack them yourself or have our packing team do it, and we deliver the boxes and materials beforehand either way.
Boxes for shipping do vary, but our team will discuss your needs over the phone or via email. If you decide to package the boxes yourself, Removals.co.uk suggests you are very careful and selective of the materials you use. For example, if you are sending fragile items, then be sure to use a lot of bubble wrap, extra padding and strong cardboard shipping boxes.
Removals.co.uk offers Nationwide collection in the UK and international shipping box services. Whether you need air freight boxes shipped or sea freight shipping, we have a service to suit all needs. Our services include:
- A move coordinator to help with the quote process
- Free storage of your boxes and goods for up to one month, if needed
- Part-load/shared shipping for your boxes, meaning you share a container and only pay for your space
- Sole-use shipping container, meaning you use a whole container for your shipping boxes
- A packing service for your goods, ensuring they’re packaged in a safe and secure manner
We even sell removal boxes on their own, if you decide not to use our shipping services.
Where Can I Send a Box?
Anywhere. The flags below are the destinations we send boxes to most often, and every one has its own page with that country’s customs rules and transit times, from Canada and Australia to Spain and Dubai. The full list is on our international shipping page, and a destination not shown is still available, because box shipping uses the same routes as a full household move.
Although Removals.co.uk will ship boxes to any worldwide destination, our most popular box shipping destinations are listed below. If you can’t see your destination of choice, don’t worry, give one our friendly team a call and we will be able to provide a full quote based on your items.
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
From contact to collection everything has been really smooth. All emails were answered promptly. The three guys that came and collected our things were super friendly, helpful and extremely careful with our belongings.
Vanessa, May 2026 – verified Trustpilot review
Easy to deal with, had a few variations to quote and never a hassle. First time so very understanding. UK to Philippines.
Mr Spencer Osborne, June 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
What Items Can I Relocate with Box Shipping Overseas?
Almost anything that fits in a box and is legal to import. Books, clothes, kitchenware, electronics, paintings and instruments all travel regularly. The restrictions come from the destination country rather than from us, which is why every country page carries its own prohibited list.
Just about anything can be shipped abroad. From precious paintings and musical instruments to much smaller goods, any item can be expertly packed and shipped overseas in our shipping boxes. For your package’s protection, we use extra padding, cartons, bubble wrap and packing tape to ensure they are safe as they travel. Shipping boxes overseas is as simple as finding the right box to suit your items. So, whether it is books and gadgets or suitcases and clothes, we have a box and a team that can do it all.
A full list of items that you can and can’t send to your chosen country can be found in the customs information guide. Commonly prohibited items include:
- Tobacco
- Firearms
- Animals
- Plants
- Perishable items
- Drugs
- Liquids, liquefiable substances and powders
- Intoxicating beverages
What are the shipping methods for sending boxes?
Two, and the choice is speed against cost. Sea freight is the cheaper route and suits anything that is not urgent. Air freight is the faster one and suits a small number of boxes you need quickly. Your boxes can also travel as a part load, sharing a container so you pay only for the space you use.
Shipping Boxes via Air Freight
If you need your furniture or boxes in a hurry, air freight is the fastest International transport method to move your goods internationally. Shipping Boxes via air freight are highly convenient, but this does come at a cost. Your quote for air freight Shipping Boxes is calculated based on the weight of your consignment, meaning it is not so economical especially for whole house removal overseas.
If you are only sending a one-bedroom house or just a few items of furniture or boxes and require them urgently, air freight is a convenient transport method. A lot of Removals.co.uk clients will utilise our air freight service in conjunction with another transit mode. For example, sending a small quantity of items they need as a priority via air, anything else that is not so urgent they will send using another sea freight container shipping to help keep costs low.
Another factor that could influence the cost of your air freight Shipping Boxes is what you decide to do with your goods upon their arrival at your end destination. You can opt to collect your belongings at the airport yourself, or you can allow one of our diligent overseas removal teams to deliver your goods direct to your house.
Shipping Boxes via Sea Freight
For Shipping Boxes on an international global scale, container shipping by sea freight is a popular transport method of choice due to its cost-effectiveness and ease for clients. Depending on your journey’s end, Shipping Boxes via sea freight shipping container can be a slow process and so we recommend that you allocate ample time for your delivery.
Shared shipping container (20ft or 40ft) are perfect if you are shipping a one-bedroom flat, a studio apartment or a small office space. All of your boxes and household furnishings will be wrapped, packed and loaded onto a shared shipping container and you will only pay the space your boxes or furniture occupies.
Dedicated shipping container load is the ideal Shipping Boxes method if you need to send an entire home load or a large commercial office space with equipment and furniture. You will pay for the personal use of a 20ft or 40ft shipping container. The 20ft container will comfortably fit a three-bedroom home and 40ft is ample space to send a vehicle alongside other goods.
Due to our memberships with a number of world-recognised international shipping and removals companies, you can have confidence that no matter where you are in the world, you will receive the same premium shipping service as in the UK.
Why Choose Removals.co.uk for Shipping Boxes?
When you choose our shipping boxes UK service, you are getting quotation experience and dedication every time. Your goods will be covered by our insurance, so worry not. Our team is fully-trained to deal with the whole process effectively, including knowledge of customs and documents needed for each country when sending boxes overseas. Plus, your shipping boxes will be tracked for peace of mind.
Shipping boxes overseas: frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to ship boxes overseas?
It is priced on the space your boxes occupy rather than per box, so the count and the sizes together decide it. Sea freight is cheaper, air freight faster. A free quote gives you one figure with no hidden fees.
What size boxes should I use?
Standard double-walled cardboard for most things, large boxes for bedding and lampshades, wardrobe boxes for hanging clothes. Heavy items go in small boxes. Our packing materials page sets out how many you are likely to need.
Can you collect my boxes?
Yes, from your door anywhere in the UK. We also deliver the boxes, tape and wrapping to you beforehand if you are packing yourself, and collect whatever is left over.
Do I have to pack the boxes myself?
No. You can pack them yourself or have our packing team do it in export-grade materials. Both are available on the same quote.
Should my boxes go by sea or by air?
Sea for anything that is not urgent, because it is the cheaper route. Air freight for a small number of boxes you need quickly, which is priced on weight.
Can I send just a few boxes rather than a whole household?
Yes. A part load shares a container with other shipments and you pay only for the space your boxes take up, which is how most box-only moves travel.
What cannot go in the boxes?
The restrictions are set by the destination country, and an overseas shipment is stricter than a domestic one. Each country page carries its own list, and our packing materials page covers the general ones.