Ports
Port Little Bay, Montserrat (via transhipment)
Transit
time
Usually 5–7 weeks door to door
delivery to
The north of the island, including Brades, Little Bay, Salem and St John's
Ships from
Southampton, Felixstowe, London Gateway and other UK ports
Moving to Montserrat, building a home or sending a large load to family? Shipping a container from the UK keeps your goods secure all the way. Book a full 20ft or 40ft container (FCL) or share one and pay only for your space (LCL). We collect anywhere in the UK, arrange export and sea freight to Little Bay, help with customs and deliver to your door.
Full container or shared container
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Full container (FCL). You book a whole 20ft or 40ft container for your goods only. It's loaded at your address or our warehouse, sealed, and only opened at customs. Best for house moves, vehicles and business stock.
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Shared container (LCL). Your goods share a container with other customers' cargo, and you pay only for the space you use. Best for a few pieces of furniture, appliances or a room's worth of belongings.
Internal size (approx.)
5.9 m × 2.35 m × 2.39 m
Capacity (approx.)
33 m³
Typically fits
a 1–2 bedroom home, or a car
Full or shared containers to Montserrat
A full container (FCL) is a 20ft or 40ft container for your goods only, sealed in the UK and opened at customs in Montserrat. It suits house moves, building materials and vehicles with furniture. A shared container (LCL) lets you send a smaller load and pay only for the space it uses.
A 20ft container usually holds a one- to two-bedroom home; a 40ft holds a three- to four-bedroom home or a car with household goods.
How it works
- Get a quote. Send your list, UK postcode and Montserrat address through our contact form or call 020 3086 7592.
- Loading or collection. We bring an empty container for FCL, collect your items for LCL, or you drop off at our Barking warehouse.
- Export and sailing. We prepare the export paperwork and the container sails from a UK port such as Southampton, Felixstowe or London Gateway.
- Arrival. The container is transhipped through a nearby regional port and arrives at Port Little Bay, where it is cleared by the Customs and Revenue Service.
- Delivery. We deliver to your door anywhere in the north of the island.
Shipping times to Montserrat
Because there are no direct sailings from the UK, containers for Montserrat are transhipped through a nearby hub. Door to door, it usually takes 5 to 7 weeks, depending on connecting sailings and customs. We confirm the schedule when you book.
Where we deliver in Montserrat
We deliver across the inhabited north of the island, including Brades, Little Bay, Davy Hill, Salem, Olveston, Look Out, St John's and Cudjoe Head.
Customs and returning residents
You will need a detailed packing list with values and a copy of your passport. Import duty and other charges may apply depending on the goods.
If you are returning to live in Montserrat, you may qualify for duty concessions on household and personal effects. Check your eligibility with the Customs and Revenue Service before you ship, and tell us when you book.
Good to know for Montserrat
With fewer sailings to Montserrat, a shared (LCL) shipment may wait for enough cargo to fill a container. If your timing is fixed, a full container (FCL) gives you more control over the sailing date. Book early, especially before Christmas.
What you can and can't pack
Furniture, appliances, clothing, tools, building materials and non-perishable food are all fine. Do not pack firearms or ammunition, illegal drugs, flammable items, counterfeit goods or perishable food. Medicines, plants, seeds, meat and dairy need permits.
Container, barrels or a vehicle?
A container is best value for large volumes; for smaller amounts, barrels are usually cheaper. Cars can travel in a container; see vehicle shipping. See all our Caribbean shipping services.
Why ship with Zan Shipping?
- Over 10 years shipping from the UK to the Caribbean
- Full and shared containers with UK-wide collection
- Help with export paperwork and customs
- Based at 42 River Rd, Barking, IG11 0DW
- Open 7 days, 09:00 to 19:00, on 020 3086 7592
How much does it cost to ship a container to Montserrat?
It depends on full or shared container, size, UK collection address and delivery address. Use our contact form or call 020 3086 7592 for a free quote.
How long does container shipping to Montserrat take?
Usually 5 to 7 weeks door to door, because containers are transhipped through a nearby regional port.
Is there a direct sailing from the UK to Montserrat?
No. Containers are transhipped through a nearby hub and then carried on to Port Little Bay.
What is the difference between FCL and LCL?
FCL is a whole 20ft or 40ft container for your goods. LCL is a shared container where you pay only for your space.
Do returning residents pay duty in Montserrat?
Returning residents may qualify for concessions on household and personal effects. Check with the Customs and Revenue Service before you ship.
Should I choose FCL or LCL for Montserrat?
If your dates are fixed, FCL gives you more control over the sailing. LCL is cheaper for smaller loads but may wait for a full consolidation.
