⚓ Sea Freight • Philipsburg, Saint Martin 🇸🇽 • Shipping from UK to Saint Martin 🇸🇽 Since 1998

Sea Freight to Saint Martin 🇸🇽 from the UK
14-20 days via Marigot • Economical for larger volumes • UK door collection

Sea freight is the most economical way to ship larger volumes of personal effects to Saint Martin. 14-20 days via Marigot. Saint Martin is a split island — French side (Saint-Martin) and Dutch side (Sint Maarten) share the same landmass. When you book, tell us clearly which side. The French side uses EU customs rules. The Dutch side is separate. This is one of those destinations where the detail at booking stage prevents a customs problem at the other end. Air freight in 5-9 working days is also available if speed is the priority.

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5–9d

Air to Saint Martin

28yr

Est. 1998

30kg

Max per item

✓

Price locked first

Services

Sea freight and air freight to Saint Martin

If you’re shipping a large amount to Saint Martin, sea freight is usually the best value. We ship luggage, boxes and personal effects by sea freight to Saint Martin, 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 Saint Martin covers collection, customs and delivery.

The French side of Saint Martin (Saint-Martin) is a French collectivity and EU territory. Itemised packing list required. Note: the island is divided — French north, Dutch south (Sint Maarten). Specify destination clearly at booking. Popular with Expats, holiday homeowners, French Caribbean community.

✈ Air freight — most popular

5-9

Working days to Saint Martin

UK door → Heathrow cargo → Grand Case–Espérance Airport (CCE) — French side; Princess Juliana (SXM) — Dutch side. You clear customs and collect from the cargo warehouse with your passport and Air Waybill reference. Best for 1–4 bags.

⚓ Sea freight

2–3

Weeks by sea via Marigot (approx.)

Better value for 5+ bags or boxes with no time pressure. Contact us for sea freight rates and routing to Saint Martin.

Airlines & costs

What airlines charge for extra bags to Saint Martin — and what we charge

Airlines serving Saint Martin from the UK include Air France, Air Caraïbes (via Paris or Guadeloupe). Their excess baggage fees typically run a steep fee per extra bag — set at check-in where you have limited alternatives. Our price is confirmed before we collect — and as long as your bags are what you told us, that’s the price you pay.

Factor	Airline check-in	Excess Luggage Co.
Airlines to Saint Martin	Air France, Air Caraïbes (via Paris or Guadeloupe)	✓ Alternative to all
Extra bag fee	significant fees per bag (often more at gate)	✓ Quote before collection
Collection	✗ You bring bags to airport	✓ We collect from your UK door
Price certainty	✗ Set at gate, non-negotiable	✓ Locked before we arrive
Bags arrive at	Baggage carousel	Grand Case–Espérance Airport (CCE) — French side; Princess Juliana (SXM) — Dutch side cargo warehouse

Excess Luggage Co. • MetEx House, Hounslow • 2 miles from Heathrow • Est. 1998

“Saint Martin is a route we handle regularly. Saint Martin is a split island — French side (Saint-Martin) and Dutch side (Sint Maarten) share the same landmass. When you book, tell us clearly which side. The French side uses EU customs rules. The Dutch side is separate. This is one of those destinations where the detail at booking stage prevents a customs problem at the other end. For two or more bags, we are almost always cheaper than paying Air France at check-in. Call us on 0800 096 38 39 with your postcode, Saint Martin destination and bag count. We confirm the price immediately — no obligation.”

Rules & documentation

What you need to know before shipping to Saint Martin

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Collection hours: Within M25: Mon–Fri 09:30–16:00 • Outside M25: Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00. Weekend collections within Greater London only, subject to availability and surcharge.

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Barrels & oversized items: Subject to handling surcharge due to size and weight — please advise at enquiry stage so we can confirm the correct charge before booking.

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Sender and receiver must be the same person for personal effects classification. A different receiver triggers commercial import duties at the Saint Martin end.

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No lithium batteries on any service — remove from laptops, phones, tablets and power banks. No aerosols, perfumes or flammable liquids.

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Destination charges not included in your UK quote — airport handling, inspection and storage payable locally in Saint Martin. We advise on known charges at booking.

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£75 non-refundable deposit secures your collection date • 100% chargeable once collected • 95% if cancelled on the day of collection once our driver is at your door.

⚠ Packing list required

Every shipment requires a detailed itemised packing list with a declared value for each item. Not “personal effects” or “miscellaneous clothing” — list every item specifically with a realistic secondhand value in GBP. Saint Martin customs use this to clear your shipment. Vague documentation causes holds and storage charges. We help you get it right at booking — call us on 0800 096 38 39.

Your questions

Shipping to Saint Martin — FAQs

How long does sea freight to Saint Martin take?−

Air freight: 5-9 working days from UK door collection to arrival at Grand Case–Espérance Airport (CCE) — French side; Princess Juliana (SXM) — Dutch side. Sea freight: 2-5 weeks via Marigot. Ship at least 10–14 days before you need your bags at the destination.

How much does it cost to ship to Saint Martin?+

Price depends on number of bags, weight, dimensions and your UK postcode. Call us on 0800 096 38 39 for a quote. Airlines serving this route charge steep excess-baggage fees per extra bag on routes to Saint Martin — we are almost always cheaper for 2+ bags.

What documents do I need for Saint Martin?+

Itemised packing list with declared values for every item, plus passport copy of the receiver. The French side of Saint Martin (Saint-Martin) is a French collectivity and EU territory. Sender and receiver must be the same person.

What cannot be shipped to Saint Martin?+

No lithium batteries in a standard shipment — remove from all devices before packing. Batteries can be packed and exported as declared dangerous goods — ask us before you pack. Undeclared dangerous goods are a criminal offence and the duty sits with the sender, so tell us what is in the shipment. No aerosols, perfumes or flammable liquids. No laptops on door-to-door (subject to your destination) air service. Barrels subject to handling surcharge — advise at enquiry stage.

Are there destination charges for shipments arriving in Saint Martin?+

Yes — airport handling fees, inspection charges and storage in Saint Martin are payable locally and not included in your UK quote. We advise on known destination charges for Saint Martin at booking so you can budget for them.

Do you collect from anywhere in the UK for Saint Martin?+

Yes — we collect from any UK mainland address. Within M25: Mon–Fri 09:30–16:00 • Outside M25: Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00. Weekend collections within Greater London only, subject to availability and surcharge. £75 deposit secures your date.

How long does sea freight take compared to air freight?+

Sea freight typically takes 4–12 weeks from UK collection to destination port, depending on your destination and sailing dates, compared to 4–10 working days for air freight, subject to space and flight availability with the carriers. Sea freight is significantly cheaper per kg for large volumes — typically 10+ bags, boxes or barrels. For smaller volumes or when you need bags within 2 weeks of moving, air freight is almost always the right choice.

What is the maximum weight per item for sea freight?+

Sea freight accommodates larger and heavier items than air freight. Call 0800 096 38 39 with your specific items and we confirm weight and volume limits. Unlike air freight where we have a 30kg per item standard, sea freight pricing is typically calculated on volume (cubic metres) or weight-volume, whichever is greater.

Ship to Saint Martin?

Tell us your UK postcode, destination in Saint Martin, volume and timeline. We confirm sea freight and air freight prices.

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28 years of experience

Why customers choose Excess Luggage Co.

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.

25+

Years operating

2mi

From Heathrow

Shipping commercially? As well as personal effects, we handle commercial sea freight to Saint Martin — 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.

UK Collection

We collect from your door — anywhere in the UK

Door collection Monday to Friday from any UK address. Select your nearest city for local collection times and details:

London Manchester Birmingham Leeds Glasgow Edinburgh Liverpool Bristol Sheffield Newcastle Nottingham Leicester Bradford Cardiff Coventry Southampton Portsmouth Oxford Cambridge Reading Brighton Luton Milton Keynes Derby Stoke Wolverhampton Swansea Aberdeen Dundee Middlesbrough Exeter Plymouth York Belfast Hounslow Heathrow

Within M25: Mon–Fri 09:30–16:00 • Outside M25: Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00

Sea Freight to Saint Martin 🇸🇽 from the UK14-20 days via Marigot • Economical for larger volumes • UK door collection

Sea freight and air freight to Saint Martin

What airlines charge for extra bags to Saint Martin — and what we charge

What you need to know before shipping to Saint Martin

Shipping to Saint Martin — FAQs

Ship to Saint Martin?

Why customers choose Excess Luggage Co.

We collect from your door — anywhere in the UK

Sea Freight to Saint Martin 🇸🇽 from the UK
14-20 days via Marigot • Economical for larger volumes • UK door collection