Moving Overseas By Boat
Published by Chris Townsend
Moving Overseas by Sea Freight
International Hauling Companies
If you are shifting cross country, sea freight is most often going to be the most economical choice compared to hauling overseas by air freight. Even so, it can be hard to know where to begin to arrange for foreign relocation shipping. This is where working with international movers can help, since most of them will gladly help you with door-to-door service.
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There are two main methods for cross country move by boat, Ro Ro and shipping containers.
Ro Ro
Ro Ro, or Roll-on/Roll-off, ships carry transports of all kinds, as long as they can be driven on or off the ship. Since this method is only for wheeled vehicles, you cannot ship your household goods via this way, but for transporters, this is the cheapest ways of freight overseas.
Ro Ro ships are not without drawbacks, of course. Your vehicle will not be enclosed like it would be in a container, increasing the potential for damage to your transports. These ships are also notoriously top-heavy and are more prone to capsizing in rough seas.
Shipping Containers
Full Container Load (FCL) A 40-foot shipment container is considered a full container load. Containers can be delivered to most major international ports. If you are moving somewhere that isn’t on the coast, no big deal. Once your container arrives in port, it will be loaded onto a train or truck to carry it to the final destination.
The full delivery container load is usually the most cost-efficient method of shipping household goods foreign, and takes less time than LCL, which we will discuss next.
Less than Container Load (LCL) This is a good choice if you don’t think you have enough stuff to fill 75% of a full container. When you ship via this method, you will be sharing the container with someone else, which will require additional handling and a slightly higher risk of damage. In addition, with an LCL you can expect your shipment to take an extra 1-2 weeks.
Many people choose to pay for a FCL and leave it half empty to avoid the additional challenges of delivery an LCL.
Cost of Foreign Shipment
The cost of overseas shipping depends on your way (Ro Ro, FCL, or LCL), and where you are departing from and arriving to. Freight a full container from New York City to Sydney, Australia will cost between $9,000-$12,000. This around the world voyage will take between 6-8 weeks. For a less than container load, you can expect to save a few hundred dollars less, but the journey will take up to 10 weeks.
For transporting a vehicle, Ro Ro is the most economical choice. You can ship a transport from the U.S. to most place in Europe via this way for less than $900.
Working with an International Shipper
The ins and outs of transnational conveyance can be complex and boring. Why worry about all the details if you can get help? Three Movers is an foreign moving company with an extensive network of delivery partners. With our connections and experience, we can help you get the right shipping method, with the best timeline and price. Contact us today to learn more about how We can help with your international shipment needs.
