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...
Couldn’t have asked for more
We successfully moved yesterday. This is to let you know that our removal operatives, Dave, Brandon, Mike G and Paul were brilliant, efficient, courteous and polite and clean and tidy in their work! Couldn’t have asked for more!
Thanks to all your team at Britannia Bradshaw involved in our move!
Brian BostockGreat group of lads, just got on with the job
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Well known company
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?
Well known company, competitive price and seen your vehicles many times
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
Rhys, Ben and Spencer was very courteous not only with my belongings but with me also, great group of lads, just got on with the job, perfect.
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How can we improve our service?
Nothing to improve, all good.
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?
Britannia Bradshaw were great to deal with start to finish.
The lads were fantastic
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Due to pending house move, searched for multiple providers and obtained quotes via the internet / recommendations
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?
Based on quote detail, and to some degree the price point that fell between a more expensive and a cheaper option
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
The lads were fantastic, efficient and a pleasure to be around on the day
How would you rate our communication?
9/10
How can we improve our service?
(subject to reform in the property sector which affects logistics) consideration to last minute changes and delays particularly with residential house moves due to a sale and multiple people within a chain
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?
It was not straight forward, it cost more than it could and should due to circumstances outside of everyone's control but we got there in the end and the physical move of items was the easiest part in fairness.
Went the extra mile to ensure everything went off to our satisfaction
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Local removal company online search
How would you rate the way we dealt with your initial enquiry?
10/10
How would you rate the survey that we carried out?
9/10
Why did you choose to move/store with us?
Clear explanation and assurances, plus arrangements to store furniture and move split over two days.
The price was competitive compared with other quotes.
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
Brilliant. Mark and his team were calm, efficient and approachable, and literally went the extra mile to ensure everything went off to our satisfaction over the two day move into storage.
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How can we improve our service?
When downsizing, do an in person tour rather relying than video tour to get a more accurate impression of volume and accessibility advice - eg if wardrobes etc need to be dismantled beforehand..
How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
9/10
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