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.
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. Peters & May provides customs clearance, documentation support, international freight forwarding and onward distribution alongside bonded warehousing.
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.
Duties and VAT are usually paid when goods are released from the bonded warehouse and enter the local market. Until that point, goods remain under customs control.