International Sea Freight Shipping
Looking for the cheapest way to ship a pallet of goods?
Sea Freight offers incredible value for money for non-urgent shipments. It is ideally suited to large shipments whether you're shipping a single pallet or a full container load.
Sea freight forwarders assist industries that rely on shipping goods or any other aspect of their supply chain to or from foreign countries. Individuals moving abroad or transporting goods, such as furniture or vehicles, between countries will also find that sea freight is a much cheaper option than air cargo.
Not only is sea freight cheaper than air freight, but it has a much smaller carbon footprint, which makes it the environmentally friendly choice.
The benefits of booking sea freight with Pallet2Ship®
We handle everything from a small pallet to container loads with the utmost care, providing you with complete peace of mind. We'll help with all the export and shipping documentation and you can track your delivery online.
- It's much cheaper than air freight
- Less-than-container-load (LCL) and full-container-loads (FCL) from and to most major international ports
- We connect the UK to over 200 international ports
- We use only the most trusted sea freight companies
- Unlike our competitors, all prices include collections in the UK or EU
- Help loading your freight into the container/s if necessary
- Instant online quote
Pallet delivery cost
Our pallet delivery costs varies depending on postcodes and destination country as well as on the weight and dimensions of the pallets and the nature of the service, economy, premium, air express, etc.
We offer an instant quote and book online process, and a wealth of information related to the different destinations, services, documentation, export and import requirements, etc is available online. However, shall you have further queries we are here to help!
Therefore, please feel free to contact us using the email, phone, the online chat system or the contact us page.
Our customer care team are waiting to answer any questions you might have.
Pallet delivery by sea freight |
Pallet delivery cost |
|---|---|
| Pallet delivery to the USA | Starting from £192 |
| Pallet delivery to Canada | Starting from £302 |
| Pallet delivery to New Zealand | Starting from £220 |
| Pallet delivery to Australia | Starting from £112 |
| Pallet delivery to UAE | Starting from £160 |
| Pallet delivery to Singapore | Starting from £165 |
| Pallet delivery to Hong Kong | Starting from £148 |
| Pallet delivery to China | Starting from £53 |
Frequently Asked Questions
about our Sea Freight shipping services
One of the main advantages of the sea freight service is that you can ship a large volume of freight at great value for money; the larger or heavier your goods, the better the value compared with air freight. The sea freight service can handle both standard and oversized pallets, and you can ship from 1 pallet up to full container loads.
You can only ship pallets via sea freight. Please be advised that this type of service only handles palletized shipments, and sending a parcel via sea freight would not be cost-effective.
For certain destinations, we can quote for a door to door option if the delivery address is a commercial location. Please email us with as much information as possible and we will send you a quote shortly. If the delivery point is a residential address you can only choose a door to port option.
If the port you want to send your shipment to is not included in the options displayed on our website, please email us with all the information and we will request a price for that destination.
Yes, you can. You will receive the Bill of Landing from us, which will include the details of an agent that can help you with the customs procedures to import the goods into the destination country.
If you are shipping your consignment via sea freight, you will need a commercial invoice containing HS/commodity codes. If you are shipping personal effects, you will need a proforma invoice (which we supply) and a packing list. 3 copies of the Invoice must be attached to the pallet. Please be advised that depending on the destination country and the nature of the goods, specific documentation may be required. If you require further information, please access the page of the country you want to ship to, and check the Q&A section or feel free to contact us via email.
We ship a wide range of goods by sea freight, such as car parts, tools, printed materials, ambient food items, and many more. For restricted items, please visit our Prohibited & Restricted Items section.
When shipping by sea freight, for both door-to-door imports and exports, you should expect to pay the following charges:
- For imports there will be duty + VAT to be paid based on the value of the goods and the commodity codes
- For exports there will be clearance, duties, local import taxes to be paid based on the value of the goods and the commodity codes
The Bill of Landing is the official sea freight document, showing the contract of the shipping method including the nature of the goods, where the goods are being shipped from and where the goods must be delivered. The Bill of Landing is issued by the transporter after the goods have left the Port of Loading and will be sent to both the sender and receiver of the goods.
Different Types of Sea Freight Shipping
The two main sea freight services are FCL (Full container load) or LCL (Less than container load), and depending on how large your freight is, you can choose the most convenient and cost-effective solution for your pallet delivery.
Sea freight forwarders transport goods in entire containers or share one between several multiple clients. Full container loads (FCL) are usually 40' and 20' containers loaded and sealed at origin.
When you don't have enough items to fill a full container, less-than-container-load (LCL) services can consolidate your cargo with other shipments in one container. The cost of shipping is distributed among the customers based on the amount of space they require.
Containers are loaded and sealed and then shipped by rail or road to a port. All international shipments must complete the customs clearance procedures of each country and some goods may require inspections.
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Pallet Delivery
Pallet2Ship® has unrivaled experience in freight delivery to destinations throughout the world, however remote.
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LCL & FCL Shipping
When you have freight which isn't enough for a full container, our less-than-container-load (LCL) service, which consolidates your cargo with other shipments and gets it moving in a timely manner, is an ideal choice.
When you have freight which isn't enough for a full container, our less-than-container-load (LCL) service, which consolidates your cargo with other shipments and gets it moving in a timely manner, is an ideal choice.
We offer LCL departures from and to most major ports around the world, and we can also manage full container loads (FCL) for full 40' and 20' containers from UK ports and other destinations worldwide.
Sea freight containers are usually loaded and sealed at origin and then shipped by rail or road and then by sea to the final destination. If you have need of it, we can also provide the manpower required to load your freight into the container/s.
Additionally, we also accept a wide range of goods for shipment, including machinery and engine parts, computers and electrical goods, brochures, magazines and printed media, and so much more.
Pallet2Ship® is your one-stop-shop for all your worldwide transportation services. We always look for the best options to ensure your consignments travel quickly and securely, and because we work with the world's largest freight companies, like DHL, Aramex, Kuehne + Nagel and others, your complete peace of mind in our sea freight services is guaranteed at all times, so rest assured your freight is in safe hands.
Additional Services
Do you need to send a pallet? We're here to answer your questions.
Get in TouchPallet2Ship is the one stop shop for all your transportation needs. You can create your export/import documents, Customs or Proforma Invoices using Pallet2Ship's online platform once you have paid for your booking. Your documents will be attached to your Pallet2Ship account, and you will receive all the instructions you need clearly by email. Whether you are a regular shipper or a new customer, the website offers you all the information you need and if you require further assistance, our team is always ready to help.