International Removals
Container shipping to the Canary Islands
Shipping Container UK to the Canary Islands from £795*
Get a cost for shipping containers to the Canary Islands from the UK – best rates for 20ft & 40ft containers
Moving to the Canary Islands and need to ship your belongings? Our container shipping service to the Canary Islands combines competitive pricing with reliable customer service, supporting both expats relocating from the UK and those returning home. Whether you are moving to Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote or Fuerteventura, our door-to-door removals service to the Canary Islands is designed to make the process as smooth and straightforward as possible.
Transit times to the Canary Islands are generally between 1–4 weeks for dedicated or part-load services, while air freight to the Canary Islands typically takes around 7–14 days for urgent shipments. Timescales can vary depending on sailing schedules, customs processing, weather conditions, inter-island transfers, and Spanish public holidays.
Other key factors to consider when planning removals to the Canary Islands include packing, inventory preparation, customs clearance, and delivery to your final address. Professional shipping companies to the Canary Islands, such as PSS, manage the entire process for you, ensuring your belongings arrive safely and compliantly, allowing you to focus on settling into island life.
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Costs of Shipping a Container from the UK to the Canary Islands
The cost of shipping a container from the UK to the Canary Islands will vary depending on a few factors, such as the container size you need and the exact location you’re shipping to. For example, a remote address may cost more than major areas due to extended shipping time, and a 20ft container will be cheaper to ship than a 40ft container.
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Shipping your container to the Canary Islands is easy with PSS
STEP 1
Home Survey or Quote
Get an online quote in 60 seconds or book a FREE home survey.
STEP 2
Help and Advice
Your dedicated Account Manager can help answer your questions and tailor your shipping requirements.
STEP 3
Quick and easy collection and shipping
Whether you are shipping your house contents boxes or furniture you will have our professional packing service.
STEP 4
Customs clearance & delivery to your new home
On arrival our agents will take care of customs clearance and deliver to your door.
What Does Our Shipping Container to the Canary Islands Service Include?
- Door-to-door container shipping to the Canary Islands
- Both part and full load services available
- A dedicated Move Manager
- Assistance with any required documentation
- Export-quality packing materials
- Choice between self-pack or a professional packing service
- Advice on customs requirements
- Customs clearance on arrival
- Storage in the UK or the Canary Islands if required
Full or Shared Shipping Container UK to the Canary Islands
At PSS, we offer two different ways of shipping containers to the Canary Islands from the UK, alongside the two shipping container size options (20ft and 40ft). We’ve explained the differences below and offered some advice on how to choose the best option for your circumstances:
For smaller shipments, we provide a shared part load shipping container service, also referred to as LCL (less than container load). Your belongings will be arranged together with those of other customers shipping to the Canary Islands, and the pricing will be split depending on the volume of the belongings.
For customers shipping a larger volume, e.g. a full household removal, we offer a full container load (FCL) service to the Canary Islands. We’ll provide a full container for your use only, and we’ll deliver it to your home, where our expert packers will load it and custom seal it before it’s sent off to the Canary Islands.
Our shipping container service to the Canary Islands is designed for household goods, such as furniture and other personal items, for those moving to the Canary Islands. If you’re looking to ship commercial goods, we recommend contacting a commercial freight forwarder.
"Why choose PSS International in September 2026?"
- Free home survey
- Family run business for over 40 years!
- We only handle Overseas Removals
- Members of BAR Overseas Group
- BAR Advance Payment Guarantee Scheme
- FIDI Global Alliance (Worldwide Moving Association)
- FAIM Accredited (Removal Quality Assurance Standard)
Container Shipping to the Canary Islands cost calculator
Want to know how it will cost to send your belongings to the Canary Islands? Our free online Cost Calculator will help you estimate of the cost.
FAQ Guide for shipping containers from UK to the Canary Islands
Below are answers to the most Frequently Asked Questions about overseas container shipping to the Canary Islands. There is a lot to consider with international moving which is why we allocate you a Move Manager to guide you through the whole shipping process.
How long does shipping a container to the Canary Islands from the UK take?
Shipping times to the Canary Islands can vary depending on the shipping option used and the end destination. Shared (part load) container shipping takes longer than a sole-use container load as different customers shipments need to be consolidated to fill one container.
| Sea Freight Full Container | Sea Freight Shared Container | Air Freight | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Shipping Times | 6-8 weeks | 8-12 weeks | 7-14 days |
NB: These are approximate sea freight shipping times to port only. You will need to allow additional time for customs clearance and final delivery to your destination.
How much does container shipping to the Canary Islands cost?
Container shipping costs to the Canary Islands will vary considerably according to a number of factors such as exactly when and where you are from and too. Also the amount of packing required for your shipment.
To get a quick estimate you can use the container shipping cost calculator on this page.
Our shipping quotes are for a full international removal shipping service including packing, door to door delivery and customs clearance. Beware of cheap shipping rates that are only a basic port to port service which will mean additional packing costs and other fees.
Cheap container shipping rates from UK to the Canary Islands
We are also members of MTC (the Movers Traders Club) which provides us with economies of scale and allows us to negotiate the best sea freight rates with leading international shipping companies.
We are confident that we can offer you the cheapest rate to ship your container to the Canary Islands from the UK.
To get an accurate container shipping rate we suggest you book a free home or video survey.
How much is marine insurance or shipment protection?
We highly recommend you take out shipment protection cover or a marine insurance policy for your container.
We provide a very flexible shipment protection cover through Basil Fry & Company the UK’s leading insurance broker for international removals and shipping:
- Our policy is quick and easy to set up, simply complete our Shipment Protection valuation form with the items you would like to cover and their values.
- Removal (we pack) consignments cover costs 3% of the total insurable value you declare.
- Vehicle shipments cover costs 2% of the vehicles declared value.
- Self-Pack (you pack) consignments cover costs 5% of the total insurable value you declare.
- Baggage/Airfreight consignments, which are owner packed, will cost 5% of the total insurable value you declare.
What size or volume shipping containers do you provide?
Shipping containers come in two standard sizes 20ft and 40ft.
Our consultants will be able to advise you on what size meets your requirements.
We also have various shipping options to meet your needs including part load or shared containers.
| Size | 20ft Container | 40ft Container |
| Cubic Capacity (Volume) | 1050 cu ft (29.73 CBM) | 2100 cu ft (59.47 CBM) |
| Internal Length | 19′ 3 (5.87m) | 39’5 (12m) |
| Internal Dimensions | Width 7’8 (2.33m) Height 7’9 (2.35m) | |
| Door Dimensions | Width 7’8 (2.28m) Height 7’5 (2.26m) | |
| Weight | 2225kg | 3950 kg |
| Cargo Weight | 21700 kg | 26500 kg |
*Exact container dimensions and available volume may vary.
Other sizes of container are available upon request – contact us for more details.
Shared or part load (LCL) shipping containers to the Canary Islands
For smaller shipments we provide a shared or part load shipping container service. Your goods will be grouped together with those of other customers shipping to the Canary Islands so the costs can be shared based on how much you send.
This is sometimes referred to as groupage or LCL (Less than Container Load).
This method of shipping is very economical, but you may need to allow for increased shipping time as the contents of the container will need to be consolidated from different customers.
Sole use or full container load (FCL) to the Canary Islands
For shipping larger amounts such as a full household removal to the Canary Islands, we can provide a container for your sole use.
We will arrange for the container to be delivered to your home where we will pack it and it will be customs sealed before heading to the port to embark for the Canary Islands.
This method of shipping has a number of advantages since you can fill your container with all your belongings.
As you have a full container for your sole use, it is also secure, economical and there are no delays in shipping – once it is full it can go directly to the ship for loading.
Which container shipping company do you use for sea freight to the Canary Islands?
PSS International Removals are accredited by BAR and FIDI. We therefore only use accredited container shipping companies such as Maersk, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd and One to transport your belongings. This ensures the highest level of service.
By using the best international shipping companies for your move to the Canary Islands, you can be assured that your possessions will be taken care of.
Also as members of many accredited organisations, such as The Movers Traders Club, we are able to negotiate very favourable rates and pass these savings onto you.
Customs clearance when importing your container into the Canary Islands
As part of our Canary Islands shipping service we will take care of everything for you from door to door. This includes exporting your container from the United Kingdom and importing it into the Canary Islands.
Our shipping quote includes basic customs clearance but not taxes, import duties and other customs charges such as any quarantine fees.
If we pack your container for you then we will compile a customs inventory on your behalf and we will also advise you of what other shipping documents are required.
We recommend you carefully read the FIDI Customs Guide for the Canary Islands so that you are aware of the customs process and what you can and can’t ship to the Canary Islands.
In particular, check the list of prohibited and restricted items, and the conditions for duty / tax free entry into the Canary Islands.
Shipping container services for goods or personal effects to the Canary Islands
Our container shipping service to the Canary Islands is designed for household goods, furniture and other personal effects for people moving to the Canary Islands.
If you need to ship commercial goods to the Canary Islands from UK we recommend you contact a commercial freight forwarder.
Container Shipping Ports in the Canary Islands
We ship to all ports and onward destinations in the Canary Islands from the UK.
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