International Shipping to Australia from UK

The procedure for shipping goods to Australia is quite simple. First, you need to inform us what you need to send, and then, you will be provided with the available options along with the cost of shipping to Australia from the UK.

Keep in mind that the elements of your customised plan and the number of items you need to send will have a strong impact on the final shipping costs to Australia. Typically, you can select from the following options:

• Groupage Sea Freight Service (Cheapest)

If you are just sending shipping boxes, luggage, or a part household and are not in a hurry, then our groupage service is the most economical way to ship your belongings.

We collect, or professionally export, pack your boxes or household furniture and consolidate them inside a groupage container (also known as a ‘share a container’ service) with another customer’s goods. As the cost is shared, this is the cheapest way to ship to Australia.

• Express Air Freight Shipping (Fastest)

If your UK-to-Australia shipping service includes just a few boxes and you want them to arrive quickly, our air freight service can be the best pick for you.

Although more expensive than sea freight, it is much cheaper than airline excess baggage fees.

Express air freight quotes are based on the weight as well as the size of the items, so in the case of larger loads, it may be wise to get a comparison price against a sea freight option for your move from the UK to Australia.

• Full Container Shipping (Full Household Removals)

If you are planning on shipping your full household contents to Australia, a full container would normally be the best option for larger removals, which contain furniture and boxes.

You can choose a 20-foot or a 40-foot container, and your price will be calculated accordingly as well as being based on a door-to-door service.

This door-to-door service includes packing, shipping, customs clearance, and final delivery to your address in Australia.

• Part-Load / Shared Container Shipping (Small/Part Household Removals)

This service is ideal if you have a large number of boxes, furniture, and other larger items but not enough for a full shipping container. Your shipment will be combined with other clients going to the same area of Australia.

Considering the distance, you may be surprised to learn how cheap shipping from the UK to Australia can be if you choose PSS.

Our rates are based on the selected shipping method.

With a large number of customers shipping household goods and sending boxes to Australia every year, you can get amazingly affordable shipping rates.

However, keep in mind that these are just estimations, and the exact shipping cost from the UK to Australia can be a bit different. You can use our international shipping cost calculator to get more detailed information.

The estimated time for sending items to Australia from the UK can vary depending on various factors.

For example, shipping boxes in a shared container requires more time than shipping a full container load. This is because, in such a situation, multiple customer shipments need to be combined to fill one container.

Here is the average estimated shipping time from the UK by sea to the port. You need to allow additional time for customs clearance and final delivery.

If you need to send just one or a few boxes and you want to significantly reduce the shipping time, you can choose air freight. The average estimated shipping time from the UK by air freight is 7-14 days.

Remember that even though we’re highly experienced in shipping boxes to Australia from the UK, we can’t ship everything as we need to follow the restrictions imposed by the country.

Australia has unique flora and fauna, and so it has strict biosecurity measures to protect the environment. You should pay attention to any prohibited items and ensure any outdoor items are thoroughly cleaned before your consignment is shipped.

Prohibited imports to Australia include:

• Seeds, plants, and dried floral arrangements
• Original pine cones or any plant matter used for Christmas decorations or wreaths
• Raw untreated wood or bark
• Food and meats
• Endangered animal fur, skins, tusks, or ivory (Without CITES certificate)

Restricted imports to Australia where pre-approval may be required are:

• Antibiotics, medicines & therapeutic drugs
• Erasers (novelty) resembling food in scent or appearance
• Some types of cosmetics
• Endangered animal fur, skins, tusks, ivory, etc. (With CITES certificate)
• Firearms, ammunition, and accessories
• Knives and daggers (even for sport)
• Martial arts swords or weapons
• Bamboo, wicker, or cane items
  

Shipping your tools to Australia from the UK is recommended, as you may find them quite expensive to replace. All types of tools can be taken to Australia, including building, garden, plumbing, and carpentry tools. It is important to ensure your work tools are thoroughly cleaned to avoid any problems with customs.You can ship a box of tools cheaply by sea freight with your other personal items, or if you need them urgently for work, we offer a cost-effective air freight service. The cost of shipping tools to Australia is calculated based on volume and for air freight the weight.Most UK power tools will work fine in Australia, but speak to our team about requirements for shipping batteries as there are different rules for air and sea freight.To get a quote or cost for shipping tools to Australia use the cost calculator on this page. We also have an overweight items shipping service if you have large or heavy tools to ship.

At PSS, you can benefit from two packing options:

• Full professional packing that saves you time

If you order our packing service, a team of professionals will arrive at your home and pack the items you need to ship using sturdy packing materials and boxes.

You can also ask them to wrap irregularly shaped objects, such as musical instruments or furniture, to ensure safe shipping. Thanks to their expertise and experience, you can send basically anything that is eligible for shipping from the UK to Australia.

Our professional export packing service is included with all quotes for household removals and container shipping. Our teams will remove all the stress and ensure your furniture and delicate items are safely packed for the journey.

• “You Pack, We Ship” service

If you are sending just a small number of belongings packed in suitcases or boxes, you can pack them yourself with the “You Pack, We Ship” option.

We understand that your belongings are important to you, so you can be sure of their safe handling and delivery. As a result, you can get packing materials and boxes from us for self-packing without additional fees!

When you have packed everything, we will take your boxes and ship them to the chosen location in Australia.

We offer comprehensive shipping services so you can conveniently ship your boxes from door to door. As part of our assistance, we will guide you through completing the essential customs documentation and our agents will handle all the customs clearance for you in Australia.

In our shipping quote, you can find basic customs clearance without taxes, import duties, and other customs charges (like inspection or quarantine fees).

If you decide to delegate the packing to us, you will have a customs inventory compiled and be informed about any other shipping documents you need to provide.

We recommend that you check the list of prohibited and restricted items mentioned before to avoid unnecessary trouble.

If you need any advice on customs clearance for Australia, you can always contact our professional team.

In the case of any questions or doubts, you can always ask your assigned PSS Move Manager to explain to you what’s included in every option available and help you fill out the Shipment Protection Valuation form.

Even if you need to ship large items like bicycles, you will receive our professional help. You can get a durable cardboard box for shipping your bike to Australia safely.

However, you will need to dismantle certain bicycle parts, such as pedals, and clean the bike carefully for Australian customs.

You should seriously consider investing in marine shipping insurance or shipment protection cover before sending items to Australia.

Even though we offer the cheapest shipping from the UK to Australia, we take the utmost care with your items. However, for your peace of mind, cover is recommended, especially if you’re shipping costly or delicate items.

At PSS, you can choose one of the customisable Shipment Protection Plans. You can include your whole shipment in the plan or just select the most valuable items.