International economy service
Moving overseas by economy sea freight
Moving overseas is an exciting chapter in life. We also appreciate that it’s a complex process and usually a considerable expense. However, there are economy shipping options to help reduce the cost of moving overseas.
Moving by economy is called Less Than Container Load (LCL) in shipping terms, and it’s the cheapest option if you have a limited budget or aren’t moving very many possessions.
However, you will need to be flexible with the timing of when your belongings arrive at their destination. This is because each container doesn’t get shipped until it’s full. We can provide you with an estimated door-to-door transit time based on historic activity.
Why move overseas with us?
The advantage of moving overseas by LCL sea freight is the cost savings. It’s the same service as normal sea freight, except your belongings are loaded into a shared container. You only pay for the space you use.
We provide regular economy shared container services to the following popular destinations:
Here are 10 cost saving tips if you’re moving overseas:
- Book economy sea freight (LCL), not standard freight (FCL) and only pay for the space you use.
- Book your overseas move as far in advance as you can to get the best shipping rates.
- Sell everything you don’t need to reduce your spatial requirements in the container.
- Store any items you won’t need with friends and family.
- Sell or dispose of anything that will attract customs duties.
- If you are flexible with timing, get the best airfares available.
- Make sure your finances are in order and finalise your taxes.