Container Shipping

When shipping a container to any country from the U.S., you should hire a company that can facilitate the process seamlessly and that has a strong reputation in the industry. That describes us here at Direct Express Inc. Our 30 years of experience precedes us, and we are proud to welcome repeat clients year after year. If you’re looking for more information on container shipping, we are here for you. 

Our team will walk you through the whole process, from getting you a free quote to coordinating documentation. Because we ship containers to countries all over the world all the time, we know the ins and outs of the process. 

Let’s kick things off with a free quote, which you can get by calling us at +001.310.324.2100 or filling out our online form. We would be happy to handle your container shipping requests no matter which country you need to go to.

Container Shipping Options

We can get your container to its destination in a few basic ways: exclusive container, shared container and air freight. The one you select will depend on the amount of goods you have, your budget and your projected timeline. Here are the options we give our clients: 

Consolidated Container

If you have a tight budget and are looking to keep costs down, share a container with other customers to divide the total price among all. While this option saves you cash, the container only ships when filled with everyone’s stuff. Because you have to wait, your container will take longer to arrive.

Exclusive Container

While marked by a higher price tag, your container will arrive sooner because you don’t have to wait for other people to fill the unit. You get a 20 or 40 foot container all to yourself. 

Air Freight

If you are in a rush and want your household goods to arrive in hours or days rather than weeks, go with air freight. This is our most expensive option. 

All three options have their benefits and drawbacks, and we would be happy to discuss them all with you.

How Much Does it Cost to Ship a Container?

We can’t really say with any certainty how much you will pay to ship a container, as it will depend on the destination country and a host of other factors. We will need more info about the nature, size and dimensions of your goods, which is why you should call us for a free quote. This will allow us to give you a more accurate price.

The factors to consider when shipping a container from the USA include:

• VAT and duty fees
• Size of the container (20 or 40 foot)
• Type of goods being shipped and their dimensions and weight
• The destination and departure port locations
• The shipping option you select
• Insurance and taxes

Destination Ports

We service main destination ports for all major countries throughout the world. For the ports in your specific destination country, visit that country’s page right here on our site. 

Departure Ports in the USA

We have several main departure ports in the USA. The one you choose is usually the one you live closest to. If you don’t live close to any of these cities, we can drive your belongings to one of these ports for you. Here’s a look at some of the most common ones, but there are more than this depending on your destination country.

✓ Los Angeles, CA
✓ Houston, TX
✓ Savannah, GA
✓ New Jersey, NJ 

How Long Does it Take to Ship a Container?

It’s not an exact science and delays can crop up, so please be prepared. Your transit time will depend on the location of your chosen departure and destination ports are (goods arrive faster when shipped from the East Coast, and a bit more slowly when shipped from the West Coast.)

The shipping option you choose also influences cost. We know how badly you want your shipment to get here – that’s why we do our best to give you an accurate transit estimate at the time of booking.

Why Choose Direct Express Inc. For Container Shipping?

Quite simply, we are the best in the business. Many people don’t realize the many steps involved when faced with shipping a container overseas, but we do. That’s why you should let us take care of the process from start to finish. We can start things off with a free quote, and oversee the process until you take delivery of your container on the other end. 

Whether you’re returning here after an extended absence or you were transferred here for work, we can get your shipping container of household goods here safely.

Get your free quote on container shipping now when you complete our online form or call us at +001.310.324.2100. 

How Container Shipping Works?

Ship DEI has vast amounts of experience transporting various types of goods to in shipping containers from the U.S to destinations around the world. The goods that we handle include vehicles, commercial goods, household goods and much more. The following is a brief outline of how container shipping works;