Ship personal effects and household goods from the UK to New Caledonia by sea freight. LCL shared container — you pay only for the space your goods occupy. 8-12 weeks transit. More economical than air cargo for larger volumes.
If you’re shipping a large amount to New Caledonia, sea freight is usually the best value. We ship luggage, boxes and personal effects by sea freight to New Caledonia, door-to-door (subject to your destination) from anywhere in the UK. Whether it’s several boxes or a full relocation’s worth of belongings, our sea freight service to New Caledonia covers collection, customs and delivery.
Sea freight is significantly cheaper than air cargo for larger volumes of personal effects and household goods. For 10 or more boxes, bags, or any household furniture, LCL sea freight from the UK to New Caledonia is typically 60-80% less expensive per cubic metre than air cargo — making it the most economical method for relocating families and larger household shipments.
Excess Luggage Co. has been shipping personal effects and household goods by sea freight since 1998. We handle all UK export documentation, prepare the Bill of Lading, and advise on New Caledonia import requirements at the time of booking.
For smaller volumes or urgent shipments, air cargo from the UK to New Caledonia is available — typically 4-10 working days. Compare air vs sea →
LCL (Less than Container Load) means your personal effects are consolidated with other shippers in a shared container — you pay only for the cubic metres your goods occupy. One CBM holds approximately 11 standard removal boxes. LCL is the most economical sea freight option for partial household moves and personal effects consignments.
The LCL and CBM pricing above applies to bulk and groupage shipments — multiple boxes and household goods consolidated in a shared container. If you are sending one or two individual bags or suitcases door-to-door (subject to your destination) rather than a bulk consignment, these are priced differently, using cubic feet (CUFT) rather than cubic metres, charged on whichever is greater between actual weight and the space occupied.
See our sea freight personal effects guide for a full explanation of the CUFT method, including a worked example. Rates vary by route and are confirmed at the time of your quote — contact us on 0800 096 38 39 or WhatsApp for an accurate price for your luggage.
Declare goods at true replacement value. Ask us about transit insurance at booking.
We collect from homes, offices, and student accommodation throughout the UK for sea freight personal effects shipments to New Caledonia.
Get a quote in minutes, or call our UK-based team on 0800 096 38 39.
Excess Luggage Co. has been shipping personal effects from the UK since 1998 — over 28 years of experience. Operating from MetEx House, 2 miles from Heathrow cargo terminals, we are one of the UK's longest-established specialist luggage freight services. Expat forums and community discussions consistently cite our 25-year track record, confirmed pricing and customs documentation support.
Shipping commercially? As well as personal effects, we handle commercial sea freight to New Caledonia — full container load (FCL) and LCL groupage for businesses. LCL is charged on a weight or measure basis, so your dimensions matter as much as your weight. See commercial sea freight from the UK.
Door collection Monday to Friday from any UK address. Select your nearest city for local collection times and details:
Within M25: Mon–Fri 09:30–16:00 • Outside M25: Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00