Are you moving to the UK from NZ and want to weigh up your shipping options?
As certified and knowledgeable moving specialists, the team at Transworld are here to make your move to the UK as stress-free as possible. Whether you’re emigrating to the UK with your family, or heading off by yourself, we understand that there’s a lot to consider.
To help you with your move to UK, we've put together some useful tips and advice below.
When you're emigrating to UK, there are several shipping options available. When weighing up these options, consider the following:
How much do you want to take? / What's your budget? / How fast do you want your goods to arrive?
If you are shipping a full household to the UK you'll probably need a sole-use container (FCL).
This is a faster way to ship as you’re not having to share the container with others. Once your container has been loaded, it will be sealed and delivered to the port for immediate shipping.
Transworld operates regular FCL shipping services to all major UK and European ports.
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For those with a small household or just looking to ship a few items, groupage shipping is the answer.
This way you share a container with other clients moving to the same destination. Groupage is an economical way of shipping, as you only pay for the space you use. Keep in mind, this service may take a little longer while we wait to fill the container for your destination but it is a very cost effective option.
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Air Freight is the fastest option, though the most expensive. Ideal if you’re not taking a lot, or for those extra items you’ll need soon after your arrival.
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Here at Transworld, we offer a complete door-to-door service.
When you're moving across the world, the team at Transworld are here to take care of all your shipping needs.
From packing your possessions, to shipping, to arranging Customs and Quarantine clearance, to safely delivering them to your new residence in the UK.
We want to make your move to the UK as stress-free as possible, and you'll have a dedicated team member to answer any questions you may have and keep you fully informed of the status of your shipment right through to your final destination in the UK.
Approximate door to door transit times, including packing and unpacking, are as follows:
FCL: Allowing for Customs and Quarantine delays at destination, shipping to the UK will take approximately 9-10 weeks.
Groupage: Because we need to wait until we have enough consignments to fill the container, shipping can take a little longer. Once it is full, shipping times will be approximately 10 to 12 weeks..
Air Freight: As the fastest shipping option, air freight will usually take 2-3 weeks.
If you're wanting to important firearms or weapons to the UK, you will need a Firearm or Shotgun Certificate from the Chief Officer of Police in the area in which you're planning to live.
Until the certificate has been granted, your firearms or weapons will be held by UK Customs. Your shipment will also require a full Customs inspection, which will incur additional costs.
The importation of other types of weapons, including flick knives, daggers, swordsticks, knuckle dusters, replica guns, BB guns and unsafe firearms, plus self-defence sprays, is prohibited.
The Pet Travel Scheme (PETS) simplifies the process for importing your pet into the UK without the need for quarantine. Transworld can arrange all pet transport requirements on your behalf.
To be eligible for the PETS, your dog or cat must:
If you're looking at shipping your vehicle to UK, the Transworld team can help. You can import your car or motorcycle into the UK duty free, as long as you've:
To import your vehicle to the UK, you will need to provide:
Here at Transworld, we offer a complete door-to-door service. This means we take care of all Customs and Quarantine requirements.
With experienced and qualified experts, we understand the ins and outs of the British customs and quarantine regulations. Our helpful team are here to prepare your goods and manage all the paperwork needed.
We take care of:
What you need to do:
