Sea Freight

Full Container Load (FCL)

Household effects to be shipped overseas are secured and transported in large metal containers, carried on oceans vessels to the port of arrival and onward to their destination.

There are two sizes of container that are used worldwide on all trade routes - 20 ft general purpose containers (capacity 1100 cubic feet / 31 m³) and 40 ft general purpose containers (capacity 2250 cubic feet / 63 m³).

The benefit of an 'exclusive' FCL container is that it is only your personal effects within the container, and in the majority of cases, the container is loaded and security sealed at your residence. The container will then be routed directed to the port and loaded on the next sailing to your destination. In certain countries, your container could be delivered direct to your new residence, subject to customs and agricultural inspections in the country of destination.

40 ft Container

Length: 40ft, Width: 8ft, Height: 8ft 6ins, Capacity: 2.377 cubic ft (67.3 cubic metres)

40 ft Container Example

20 ft Container

Length: 20 ft, Width: 8ft, Height: 8ft 6ins, Capacity: 1,165 cubic ft (33 cubic metres)

All information on this website is given for guidance only, and although we believe it to be correct at the time of writing, we do not accept any liability for errors, omissions, inaccuracies or misinterpretation. All charges, regulations and procedures are liable to change without notice.

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"Just a short line to praise the team who moved us recently from Kinross to Zurich.  Without exception they were helpful, cheerful and worked almost non-stop.  In particular, Sid, who was with us from the entire 4 days, worked over and above the call of duty and should be praised for his efforts."

Richard S Pemberton, Director, Forbo Nairn