International shipping

Our trusted international shippers are experts in sending boxes and luggage overseas, and the process we use is incredibly fuss-free and requires minimal effort on your part. Here's how it works in three straightforward steps:

Get a free online quote: first, enter the from and to addresses and as much information as possible about the belongings you want to ship into our instant quote tool. After you've got a clear, itemised price, place your order and pick suitable dates for us to deliver the empty boxes and collect them once they're full.

Pack your items: carefully pack the goods you want to ship into the empty boxes or MoveCubes® our team will deliver to your address. To ensure they reach their destination safely, place the heaviest items at the bottom of the box and wrap each piece individually in plenty of bubble wrap.

Fill in the documentation: finally, complete the forms we'll send to your online Seven Seas Worldwide account, including an inventory to record the contents of your boxes and, if desired, insurance forms to protect your goods should a mishap occur during their journey. Once collected, we'll handle the rest, transporting your shipment overseas, through customs and to its destination.

We can ship luggage overseas by either sea or air. Sea shipping is the cheapest option, ideal if you're on a budget, but air shipping is quicker if you need your goods promptly. However, you need to generate a no-obligation quote or contact our team for exact transit times as these vary depending on where you're shipping to and from and whether you would like your shipment delivered to an address or our depot or the port for you to collect.

To get the most accurate shipping price for our overseas services, generate a free instant quote. It's quick and easy to submit and will give you a comprehensive breakdown of all the fees involved, including warehouse handling, customs clearance and other related charges.

Unfortunately, many international shipping companies either don't know or exclude destination charges from their quotes, resulting in surprise costs further down the line. However, we at Seven Seas Worldwide pride ourselves on our transparency, and as we handle the entire process, end-to-end, we're able to tell you exactly what all the costs are before you book.

When shipping luggage internationally, you'll find every country has their own customs regulations, including items that are prohibited from being imported, such as firearms, pornography, pirated goods and illegal drugs. However, some destinations have additional restrictions, for example, New Zealand and Australia forbid the importation of pain relief head bags while China and Hong Kong ban milk powder.

To prevent any customs issues and ensure your shipment passes into its destination country without a hitch, we highly recommend reading our Prohibitive Goods page before you pack your boxes.

To guarantee the security of your goods on their travels, we advise you use the most robust boxes available. That's why Seven Seas Worldwide offers unlimited, purpose-built shipping boxes with your order, as these are made from chemically-hardened, double-walled cardboard and designed to withstand long overseas trips. However, if you're thinking of using your own containers, here're a few types you should avoid:

• Plastic storage boxes
• Bin liners
• Laundry bags
• Used boxes like those used to carry food items or papers and files

Once your shipment is in our safe and capable hands, you don't need to worry about a thing! One of the main benefits of using Seven Seas Worldwide, and what makes us a top international shipping provider, is that we complete all the correct customs forms (including the stringent quarantine processes for Australia and New Zealand) and speak with the customs agent to ensure your belongings are granted entry. However, please note that when shipping boxes to Canada, you must be present in the country as you'll need to visit the closest customs office to your shipment and clear your possessions in person.