Ports
Basseterre Deep Water Port, St Kitts
Transit
time
Usually 4–6 weeks door to door
delivery to
All of St Kitts, plus Nevis by inter-island ferry
Ships from
Southampton, Felixstowe, London Gateway and other UK ports
Returning to St Kitts or Nevis, furnishing a new home or shipping goods for a business? A container from the UK is the secure, good-value way to send a large load. Book a full 20ft or 40ft container (FCL) or share one and pay only for your space (LCL). We collect anywhere in the UK, handle export and sea freight to Basseterre, help with customs and deliver to your door on either island.
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 St Kitts & Nevis
A full container (FCL) is a 20ft or 40ft container for your goods only, sealed in the UK and opened at customs in Basseterre. It suits house moves, vehicles with furniture and business stock. 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 delivery 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 arrives at the Basseterre Deep Water Port and is cleared by the Customs and Excise Department.
- Delivery. We deliver to your door on St Kitts, or arrange onward shipping to Charlestown, Nevis.
Shipping times to Basseterre
Container shipping from the UK to St Kitts usually takes 4 to 6 weeks door to door, depending on the sailing schedule and customs. Allow a few extra days for Nevis. We confirm the sailing date when you book.
Where we deliver
We deliver across St Kitts, including Basseterre, Frigate Bay, Sandy Point, Old Road, Cayon and Saddlers, and across Nevis, including Charlestown, Gingerland and Newcastle.
Customs and returning nationals
You will need a detailed packing list with values and a copy of your passport. Import duty and VAT may apply depending on the goods.
Returning nationals of St Kitts and Nevis may qualify for duty concessions on household and personal effects, and in some cases a vehicle. Check your eligibility with the Customs and Excise Department before you ship, and tell us when you book.
Good to know for Nevis
Goods for Nevis are cleared in St Kitts and travel across on the inter-island cargo ferry, so there is an extra step and a little extra time. Tell us early if your delivery is on Nevis.
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 St Kitts?
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 St Kitts take?
Usually 4 to 6 weeks door to door. Allow a few extra days for Nevis.
Do you deliver to Nevis?
Yes. Goods are cleared in St Kitts and travel to Nevis on the inter-island cargo ferry.
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 nationals pay duty in St Kitts and Nevis?
Returning nationals may qualify for concessions on household and personal effects, and sometimes a vehicle. Check before you ship.
Can I ship a car to St Kitts in a container?
Yes, on its own or with your household goods. Import rules apply, so check with us first.
