Barrels and boxes
Add the package count, dimensions, contents and intended receiving arrangement.
Shipping from the UK and selected worldwide origins to the Caribbean
Shipping from the UK
to the Caribbean,
made clear.
Moving to the Caribbean or sending belongings ahead? We help with shipping, household removals and professional packing. Our team handles the survey and manages the job, with a choice of home delivery or shipping to port for your Caribbean shipment.
A route enquiry is not a booking. Availability, timing and charges remain awaiting confirmation until the shipment details are checked.
Check your route4 details required
01Route checked
before a price
02Costs separated
before you decide
03Receiver steps
explained early
04Updates labelled
actual or estimated
Indicative freight rates
Check the route and shipment size before you enquire
Choose a UK departure depot, Caribbean destination and measurement to see the available freight-rate component. Final pricing still depends on confirmed shipment and service details.
Choose the path that fits the shipment
What are you sending?Start with the right service.
Caribbean Shipping Direct provides international shipping, household removals and professional packing. Our team includes specialists with over 20 years of experience in international packing. For a full-service move, ask us to bring packing, furniture preparation and destination delivery together.
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International removals
Move your household with help from packing and furniture dismantling through to reassembly and home delivery.
Vehicles and commercial cargo
Prepare the vehicle or load details needed for a specialist route review.
Container shipping
Prepare a shared or full-container route around cargo volume, loading needs and the receiving arrangement. Also called sea freight.
Professional packing
Ask our international packing specialists about preparing your belongings for the journey.
White-glove handling
Tell us about selected fragile, valuable or complex items that may need closer coordination at collection and handover.
Destination guidance
Know the destination?
Read what to prepare.
Read the destination guide to see what to prepare before continuing with your enquiry.
Browse all Caribbean destinationsWhat happens after you send the details
Tell us about the shipment. We will check what happens next.
- 01Choose the route
Tell us where the shipment starts and which Caribbean destination or worldwide route you need us to check.
- 02Tell us what you are sending
Add the barrels, boxes, household belongings, vehicle or commercial cargo, together with anything that may affect handling.
- 03Plan the work with our team
We handle the survey and manage the job. Tell us which packing, furniture and collection tasks you would like us to take care of.
- 04Choose how you want to receive it
Our destination agents can help with paperwork and home delivery. You can choose shipping to port or handle your own paperwork; your quotation sets out the work and charges.
Customer experiences
Shared by customers. Checked before publishing.
Read experiences that have passed the same authenticity and content checks, whatever rating the customer gives.
Excellent Service
“The service we received was excellent. We needed two solid oak wardrobes moved from Polmont to Edinburgh at short notice. The communication with Darren was very clear and timely on Wednesday during the day, and the man and van service was arranged for that evening. The two movers, David and James, disassembled and moved two extremely heavy wardrobes, taking them down a very tight, awkward flight of stairs and through a small door. They then reassembled them at the other end. They also drove me back to Edinburgh that evening and were good company. Highly recommended!”
5 star service, Excellent
“Darren was amazing mover, very professional, took great care of my belongings. I have moved home with him before and he always does a professional, friendly service. If i ever move again he will be the one i call to move my belongings. ***** service, very happy.”
Above and beyond
“The person moving was someone with learning disabilities and autism. The people who worked at his home introduced themselves and were really accommodating of his needs. When he had questions about what they were doing and what was coming next, they were happy to talk with him and explain this information. He wanted reassurance of where his staff was and how it was loaded on the van, which they were happy for him to observe and see, and they did happily. Really professional and moved everything with no issues. Would recommend and use again!!”
Before you send anything
Practical questions to check before you ship.
These practical details are worth clarifying early. The exact answer still depends on the route, cargo and receiving arrangement.
How is the price for a Caribbean shipment worked out?
The route, package type, measurements, weight, collection access and receiving arrangement can all affect the price. Send the real shipment details first so the response can separate known charges from anything still awaiting confirmation. See what shapes a checked quotation.
How long will shipping from the UK to the Caribbean take?
Timing varies by destination, service, sailing or transport connection, collection location and port conditions. We provide an estimate only after checking the route, and we keep estimates clearly labelled rather than presenting them as guaranteed dates.
Can you collect barrels, boxes or household belongings from my address?
Collection options depend on the UK location, shipment and access. Add the postcode, stairs, parking or carrying restrictions to the enquiry so the available arrangement can be checked properly.
What information does the receiver in the Caribbean need?
Start with the receiver’s correct name and contact details, then confirm how the shipment will be handed over. Customs, port, agent, collection or delivery responsibilities vary and should not be assumed before the destination arrangement is checked.
What should I avoid packing before the contents are checked?
Do not assume that food, liquids, batteries, medicines, hazardous materials or other controlled items will be accepted. Describe unusual or restricted-looking contents before sealing the shipment so the relevant checks can be made.
Can you help with packing or items needing special care?
International packing support and selected white-glove handling can be checked for suitable shipments. Tell us which items are fragile, valuable, heavy or unusually shaped, together with access at both ends.
Can a shipment start in the Caribbean or outside the UK?
Our main focus is shipping from the UK to Caribbean destinations. We can also check selected routes from the Caribbean to the UK, Europe or another confirmed destination, together with selected origins outside the UK.
Will submitting the form create a booking?
No. The enquiry gives the team enough information to review the route and next steps. Availability, timing, service scope and charges remain unconfirmed until they are checked and clearly presented to you.