HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO SHIP OVERSEAS ?

As expected, shipping overseas will take longer than shipping inside the country, due to longer distances and customs clearance. 

Customs will likely be responsible for a big chunk of the delivery time.

Now that the UK are no longer a part of the European Union, all goods entering and exiting the EU must go through customs, which may cause delays, especially if your commercial invoice isn’t correct.

The method in which you ship your goods also has an effect on the delivery time. There are three main ways in which your pallets will be shipped overseas: air, boat or ferry. We’ve split boat and ferry up, as they work in different ways.

If you’re shipping your goods via boat, they will be placed in shipping containers and loaded onto a cargo ship. This method is common for long-distance shipments, such as shipping across the Atlantic Ocean to America.

Because of the slow speed of cargo ships, this method takes the longest, with shipping times ranging from 20 days to a month.

If you’re shipping via ferry, your goods will remain on the trailer while they travel overseas. This is common among shorter journeys, such as crossing the Channel, as it’s a lot quicker and cheaper. 

If you’ve got no time to spare, air freight may be a good option for you, as it’s by far the fastest. While it’s more expensive, you can expect your goods to be delivered in around 2-4 days if shipped by air. 

If you use  to deliver your goods overseas, we’ll ship your pallet.