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
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
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

 

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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.

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Hard working, efficient and very patient

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Just wanted to give feedback on yesterday's move. Bart and Mark were both absolutely excellent - hard working, efficient and very patient with us across the two days. They are both a real credit to your team!

Thank you for a job well done,

Ali Phillips                                                                                                                                                     

Alistair Phillips

They worked so hard they never stopped

Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
I got a few quotes from several move companies

How would you rate the way we dealt with your initial enquiry?
10/10

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10/10

Why did you choose to move/store with us?
Best price and reviews. Pickfords were nearly double.  

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10/10

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Very helpful. They worked so hard they never stopped.

How would you rate our communication?
10/10

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They were brilliant. Paul, Ellis and Alistair were professional, efficient and friendly.

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?
Worked great for me so I can’t think of anything to improve

David Jones

Professional and fast

Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
I’ve used your service before

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?
The work done before was great.

How would you rate your move team?
10/10

Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
They were great people. Professional and fast to act. They looked after my belonging properly. Highly recommended.

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

Laurent Madelaine

Very efficient and reassuring

Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Previous use

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?
Very efficient and reassuring. Inspired confidence

How would you rate your move team?
10/10

Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
Worked very well as a team and great driving by Paul. Very careful, efficient and friendly

How would you rate our communication?
10/10

How can we improve our service?
Can't think of anything

How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
10/10

Gareth Young

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