Sea freight moving services,

from shared container to full

container

My Global Delivery’s sea freight moving services ship your personal belongings and household goods internationally by sea, with shared container, LCL and FCL options to match your shipment size and budget. We arrange door-to-door or port-to-door service, with your dedicated Move Manager keeping you updated along the way.

What's included in our sea freight moving services

A cost-effective solution for medium to large international shipments of personal effects and household goods, with three flexible options.

Shared container (groupage)

Your shipment is consolidated at our

warehouse and shipped alongside other customers' goods within a shared container. This reduces exposure to port handling charges and third-party fees, offering a more controlled and predictable process from origin warehouse to destination warehouse.

LCL (Less than Container

Load)

Your belongings are packed into a

dedicated liftvan or pallet space and

loaded into a container with other

shipments. Suitable for smaller

consignments where a full container isn't required, though additional port handling charges may apply depending on the route.

FCL (Full Container Load)

A dedicated container exclusively for your shipment, ideal for full household moves or larger volumes. You get greater control, security, and faster transit times, moving directly from origin to destination with minimal handling. Includes 20ft or 40ft containers, direct loading at your

residence where access permits, and door-to-door or port-to-door service.

Why choose MGD's sea freight moving services

The right sea freight option depends on your shipment size, timeline and budget, and our team helps you choose the one that fits.

Three flexible options

Shared container, LCL and FCL options for shipments of any size.

20ft & 40ft containers

Full container load options available in 20ft and 40ft sizes.

Direct home loading

Direct loading at your residence where access permits.

Door-to-door service

Door-to-door or port-to-door service, depending on your needs.

25+ years of team experience

Our team brings over 25 years of international moving experience.

British-led team

An established process for cross-border moves.

How our sea freight moving service works

Six simple steps, coordinated by your dedicated Move Manager from quote to delivery.

1

Move

survey

Tell us about your belongings and shipment size.

2

Personalised quote

We’ll assess your shipment and provide a quotation.

3

Sea freight option confirmed

We confirm whether shared container, LCL or FCL best suits your shipment.

4

Packing & collection

Your belongings are packed using eco-friendly, sustainable materials and collected. For FCL shipments, direct container loading at your residence is available where access permits.

5

Sea freight shipping

Your container is loaded and dispatched to your destination port.

6

Destination delivery

Your belongings are delivered to your new home.

4

Packing & collection

Your belongings are packed using eco friendly, sustainable materials and collected direct from your residence where access permits.

5

Sea freight shipping

Your container is loaded and dispatched to your destination port.

6

Destination delivery

Your belongings are delivered to your new home.

Sea freight moving FAQs

Quick answers to the questions we hear most about sea freight moving.

What is sea freight moving?

Sea freight moving means shipping your personal belongings or household goods internationally by container ship, using shared container, LCL or FCL options depending on your shipment size.

What's the difference between shared container, LCL and FCL?

Shared container (groupage) consolidates your shipment with other customers' goods for a cost-effective, predictable move. LCL packs your belongings into a dedicated liftvan or pallet space alongside other shipments. FCL gives you a dedicated container exclusively for your shipment, with faster transit and minimal handling.

How long does sea freight moving take?

Transit times vary by route and option. FCL is typically fastest, since it moves directly from origin to destination with minimal handling. Your Move Manager can give you an estimated timeline for your specific route.