Overseas removals
Britannia Bradshaw has been moving people around the globe since 1884, and no location is too exotic or difficult for our experienced professionals. We have the experience and knowledge to ensure your overseas removal is performed professionally and goes smoothly.
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 containers, cars, etc.
Shipping container sizes
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 |
Overseas removals transit times
The transit times listed below are typical, 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 the transit times and costs will 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
Britannia Bradshaw can help your move go smoothly. Contact us for a free, no obligation quote, or by calling 0161 877 5555 (Manchester) or 0121 504 0966 (Birmingham & Coventry) 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.
See what our customers think of us...
Your removal men were so kind
I just wanted to email with a massive thank you really! Two of your removal men were helping my neighbours move (4 Chestnut Ave, Chorlton, Manchester) today - I had a bit of a disaster with my car and accidentally got it stuck down a wall (long story…!) but your removal men were so kind and helped us to lift the car out and to get it back on the road.
I just wanted to pass on a massive thank you, I don’t know what I would have done if it wasn’t for them and they were so lovely, even when I was really hysterical. I wasn’t able to get their names or anything, I just thought I’d send an email in case you were able to pass this on to them because they really saved my life!
Thanks very much and hope you have a lovely festive break!
Sophie ShawAmazing and very courteous
Where can we improve our removals day experience?
Just to double check each & every room as they do it. I left a magazine rack with important documents which i needed to take with me & they got packed away-entirely my fault!!!
Why did you use us?
They were extremely helpful at initial enquiry - especially Jacki
Do you have any additional comments or concerns regarding any portion of the service you received?
Yes - to thank all the team involved
Comments regarding your initial enquiry
Excellent - clearly explained- felt at ease
Lovely guys
Why did you use us?
Recommended by a friend
Do you have any additional comments or concerns regarding any portion of the service you received?
Only one issue, a lamp was broken in transit
Comments regarding your initial enquiry
Lovely office staff
Great guys, helpful from start to finish.
Great guys, helpful from start to finish. Nothing was a problem and kept going and going as the hours went by. A real credit to your company.
Why did you use us?
Recommendation from family who have used you twice before
Comments regarding your initial enquiry
Dealt with Martin via zoom for the survey, nice and easy and then dealt with Vanessa on the booking, who was helpful and understanding as our completion date kept moving, she was brilliant.
Email to Jacki and Martin
As per my phone call I just wanted to follow it up to say that your guys who did our move on Thursday and Friday are an absolute credit to your business - Rhys, Jamie & Ben.
They were super helpful, well mannered, professional from the very start to the finish and are great ambassadors for your business.
Having to deal with engineers in my own job I know that the good feedback can sometimes be missed for the bad side of things so wanted to make sure you were both aware.
They all made our house move so much easier after months of turmoil getting to that completion point, the only criticism is that I now need to restock on teabags and coffee they drank that much!
Thanks again
Michael
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