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Container freight

Container freight is the workhorse of everything we move that is not a running vehicle. Take a full container to yourself when the volume justifies it and you want the doors sealed from origin to destination, or share one when you do not. We quote both so you can see which is actually cheaper for your consignment rather than guessing.

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What it includes
  • 20ft, 40ft and 40ft high cube containers
  • Groupage and shared loads for part consignments
  • Loading, securing and lashing
  • Export and import documentation
  • Optional cargo insurance
  • Delivery to the door at destination
What we need to quote
  1. 01What the cargo is
  2. 02Weight and dimensions, or an estimate of volume
  3. 03Collection address and delivery address
  4. 04Ready date
Typical cargo

Is this you?

General cargoTrade goodsBuilding materialsSpare partsMixed consignments

If your cargo is not on that list it does not mean we cannot move it — tell us what it is and we will say which of the services fits.

Questions, answered

Before you send the message.

What do you need to quote Container freight?
To quote it we need what the cargo is; weight and dimensions, or an estimate of volume; collection address and delivery address; ready date. Send what you have and we will tell you what else the movement needs.
What does Container freight cover?
Container freight is the workhorse of everything we move that is not a running vehicle. It covers 20ft, 40ft and 40ft high cube containers; groupage and shared loads for part consignments; loading, securing and lashing; export and import documentation; optional cargo insurance; delivery to the door at destination.
Is Container freight the right service for my cargo?
A full container for a large consignment, or a share of one when you have less than a full load. Typically that means general cargo, trade goods, building materials, spare parts and mixed consignments.
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Five short answers and we can take it from there.

No form and nothing to submit. We build a WhatsApp message from your answers — this service is already named in it — and you read the whole thing before it sends.

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