The Ship Cars

    International Removals — Vehicle & Household Combined

    Relocating overseas? Ship your car and your household belongings together in one container and save on moving costs.

    Moving abroad usually means arranging a vehicle shipment and a separate household removals company — two bookings, two invoices, and two sets of logistics to manage. The Ship Cars combines both into a single container shipment, loading your car alongside furniture, boxes and personal effects.

    This service is designed for expats, returning residents and anyone emigrating who wants one straightforward shipment rather than juggling multiple suppliers. We coordinate collection of your belongings, packing, vehicle loading and full documentation as one seamless process.

    Why Choose Our International Vehicle & Household Removals

    One Container, One Invoice

    Your vehicle and household goods travel together in the same container, simplifying logistics and reducing overall cost versus two separate shipments.

    Professional Packing Available

    We can arrange professional packing of furniture and belongings to fill the space around your vehicle safely and efficiently.

    Ideal for Emigration & Relocation

    Purpose-built for people permanently relocating abroad who need both their car and their home contents at the destination.

    Single Point of Contact

    One coordinator manages the vehicle, household inventory, customs paperwork and destination delivery — no chasing multiple companies.

    Full Inventory Documentation

    Detailed inventory listing is prepared for customs purposes at both export and import ends.

    Flexible Container Sizing

    20ft containers suit a car plus a modest household load; 40ft containers accommodate a car plus a full house move.

    How It Works

    01

    Survey & Quote

    Tell us your vehicle details and the approximate volume of household goods; we recommend the right container size and provide a combined quote.

    02

    Packing Day

    Our team (or yours, with our guidance) packs household items securely around the loaded vehicle inside the container.

    03

    Documentation

    We prepare the combined inventory, export declaration, and vehicle-specific paperwork required for both customs authorities.

    04

    Shipping & Tracking

    Your combined container ships to destination with tracking provided for the full journey.

    05

    Destination Delivery & Unpack

    We coordinate customs clearance and can arrange delivery and unloading of both vehicle and belongings at your new address.

    Indicative Pricing

    Prices are estimates for a standard car. Get an exact quote for your vehicle.

    20ft Container (car + partial load)

    Europe destinations

    £2,600

    40ft Container (car + full house move)

    Worldwide

    £4,800

    Professional Packing Add-On

    Per container, UK collection

    £450

    Destination Unpacking Service

    Where available

    £350

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I really ship my car and furniture in the same container?
    Yes. Once your vehicle is securely loaded and chocked, remaining space around and above it can be packed with boxes, furniture and other household items.
    Is this cheaper than booking a car shipper and a removals company separately?
    In most cases yes, since you only pay for one container and one set of port and customs handling fees rather than two separate shipments.
    What size container do I need?
    A 20ft container typically suits a car plus a modest household load (a few rooms' worth of belongings); a 40ft container suits a car plus a full house move.
    Do I need to pack everything myself?
    No, we offer a professional packing add-on where our team packs and secures your belongings around the vehicle, or you can pack items yourself following our guidance.
    What documentation is needed for combined shipments?
    You'll need a detailed household inventory alongside standard vehicle export documents (V5C, ID, shipping instruction), which we prepare together for customs at both ends.

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    Ready to Ship?

    Get a free, no-obligation quote for international vehicle & household removals from the UK. Browse our destinations or use the cost calculator for an estimate.