Ports
Port Castries (also Vieux Fort), St Lucia
Transit
time
Usually 4–6 weeks door to door
delivery to
Island-wide, including Castries, Gros Islet, Vieux Fort and Soufrière
Ships from
Southampton, Felixstowe, London Gateway and other UK ports
Moving back to St Lucia, building a home or sending supplies to family? A container is the secure, cost-effective way to ship a large load from the UK. Book a full 20ft or 40ft container (FCL), or share one and pay only for your space (LCL). We collect anywhere in the UK, manage export and sea freight to St Lucia, help with customs clearance 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 St Lucia
With a full container (FCL) you have a whole 20ft or 40ft container to yourself, sealed in the UK and opened at customs in St Lucia. It suits house moves, vehicles with furniture and business cargo. With a shared container (LCL) you send a smaller load and pay only for the space it fills.
As a guide, a 20ft container holds a one- to two-bedroom home and a 40ft container holds a three- to four-bedroom home or a car plus household goods.
How it works
- Get a quote. Send your list, UK postcode and St Lucia address through our contact form or call 020 3086 7592.
- Loading or collection. We bring an empty container to you for FCL or collect your items for LCL, or you can 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 Port Castries or Vieux Fort and is cleared by the Customs and Excise Department.
- Delivery. We deliver to your door anywhere on the island.
Shipping times to St Lucia
Container shipping from the UK to St Lucia usually takes 4 to 6 weeks door to door, depending on the sailing schedule and customs clearance. We confirm the sailing date when you book.
Where we deliver in St Lucia
We deliver island-wide, including Castries, Gros Islet and Rodney Bay, Babonneau, Dennery, Micoud, Vieux Fort, Laborie, Choiseul and Soufrière.
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 St Lucian nationals 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 let us know when you book.
Good to know for St Lucia
Containers can land at Castries in the north or Vieux Fort in the south. If you are delivering to the south of the island, landing at Vieux Fort can save on road transport, so tell us your delivery town when you ask for a quote.
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?
For smaller amounts, barrel shipping to St Lucia is usually cheaper. Cars can go in a container; see vehicle shipping. For all our services, visit our St Lucia shipping page.
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 Lucia?
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 Lucia take?
Usually 4 to 6 weeks door to door, depending on the sailing schedule and customs.
Which port will my container arrive at?
Port Castries in the north or Vieux Fort in the south. We choose the best one for your delivery address.
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 Lucia?
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 Lucia in a container?
Yes, on its own or with your household goods. Import rules apply, so check with us first.
Is it cheaper to ship barrels to St Lucia?
For a few barrels or boxes, yes. A container is better value for furniture or a full house move.
