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.
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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...
They took great care with all my furniture
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Online
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?
Fast efficient quote. Everything explained really clearly. Showed me pics/ examples of how my furniture would be packed and transported.
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
Rob & John were absolutely brilliant, they took great care with all my furniture, were extremely efficient. Friendly & absolutely nothing too much trouble.
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How can we improve our service?
Nothing to improve
How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
10/10
The staff have been nothing but pleasant and willing to help
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Internet trawl
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?
From the first call to the office the staff have been nothing but pleasant and willing to help with any enquiry. That made us want to use your service.
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
Could not fault James and Paul for their work ethic. Kept them supplied with water on one the hottest days to unload the truck floor to ceiling. 10/10 for them.
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How can we improve our service?
Faultless from our experience
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?
Thank you all for help and prompt service. 10 out of 10.
Worked hard and delivered a good level of service
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Used previously
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?
Previous experience with the company has been excellent
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
Dan Ben Chris worked hard and delivered a good level of service
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How can we improve our service?
Advise staff a little more on handling delicate items but that’s not a criticism
How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
10/10
They all were very polite and courteous
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
I got your details off the Internet and I read reviews all of which were very positive and complimentary
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?
Quote was very reasonable
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
They all were very polite and courteous and nothing was too much trouble.
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How can we improve our service?
I don't think there's anything, very efficient
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?
The team arrived on time and the fact it was a very long drawn out day it didn't seem to bother them
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