At Peters & May, we know logistics can be complex. Our FAQ covers everything from yacht shipping and customs clearance to handling dangerous goods and worldwide freight forwarding. If your question isn’t listed here, please get in touch with our team directly.
Absolutely. We’re equipped to transport yachts of all sizes and classes.
Costs for transporting a yacht are based on numerous factors making it difficult to provide a reliable quote without certain information. Factors influencing pricing range from yacht dimensions and shipping destinations, to seasonality and requirements for added services such as divers, insurance and surveys. To learn more read our guide to yacht transport pricing or submit your details to speak to our experts and request a quote.
It will be your responsibility to arrange for the yacht to be delivered to a pre-agreed destination at a specified time for lifting. If arriving by water, you will need to contact the Peters & May Loadmaster who will confirm the berth location and the positioning required for lift.
Once alongside the vessel, lifting gear will be carefully positioned by the Loadmaster and diver ensuring slings are safely supporting your yacht. Once satisfied the crane will lift the yacht and she will be offered up to cradles aboard the vessel. Final adjustments will be made before settling and lashing the yacht to the cradles and/or deck using lashing points such as cleats and bollards. Final checks and preparations are made before your yacht is ready for shipping.
Bonded warehousing can help businesses improve cash flow, manage inventory more efficiently and store goods closer to their customers before releasing them for distribution.
A customs bonded warehouse is a secure, customs-controlled facility where imported goods can be stored before duties and VAT are paid. Taxes are only paid when the goods are released into free circulation.
Yes – however, this is subject to our approval and as such we will require technical drawings of the cradle. You will need to make your own arrangements to transport your cradle to the vessel. If you don’t have a cradle and are looking to guarantee the safe shipping of your yacht; Peters & May can assist. Our in-house technical team are experts in bespoke cradle design and maintenance, meaning we can develop a cradle tailored to the exact requirements of your yacht.
Safety is our top priority. We employ specialized equipment and expert teams to guarantee your yacht’s security.
Yes. Goods can be imported into the EU, stored in a bonded warehouse and then released as required for onward delivery across Europe. This can reduce the need for multiple individual shipments and separate customs clearances.
We’ll provide you with a comprehensive proposal that outlines the entire process from dockside to delivery, demonstrating the equipment and methods we’ll use. Our experts will guide you on the necessary preparations and handling of your yacht.