Let’s plan your shipment.
Whether you have every detail ready or are still weighing up your options, our team will help you find the right route, method and timing.
Request a tailored quote
Tell us what you are shipping, where and when. A specialist will prepare a proposal for your shipment.
- Yachts, superyachts, race boats and cargo
- Shipping, customs, trucking and insurance in one proposal
- Priced by a specialist, not an automated calculator
Talk it through with our team
Not sure on dates, method or route yet? Get in touch with a few details and we’ll help you work out the options.
- Advice on routes, sailings and shipping methods
- Guidance on customs, VAT and insurance before you commit
- Offices worldwide, so you speak to someone who knows your region
Find out more about your service first.
Each service page explains how we plan and price that type of move, so you know what to expect before you ask for a quote.
From enquiry to delivery.
Tell us the details
What you are shipping, its dimensions, the route and your preferred dates.
We plan the move
Our team works out the method, the vessel and the ports that suit your shipment.
You receive a proposal
One clear proposal, with preparation work and optional extras set out upfront.
We handle the rest
Our loadmasters and customs team manage loading, paperwork and delivery.
What to have ready.
Accurate details mean an accurate quote. If you don’t have everything yet, send what you can and we’ll fill in the gaps together.
For a yacht or boat
- Make, model and name of the yacht
- Length, beam, draft, height and weight, including anything that protrudes
- Loading and discharge ports, or the route you have in mind
- Your preferred dates and how flexible they are
- Whether she has her own shipping cradle
For cargo or equipment
- A description of the goods
- Dimensions and weight of each piece
- Collection and delivery addresses
- When it needs to arrive
- Any special handling, packing or customs requirements
Questions before you book.
Do I need insurance?+
Most annual yacht policies do not cover transport by sea or road. Marine cargo insurance protects your yacht while she is being shipped, and we can arrange cover through our open cover programme as part of your proposal. We can also refer you to insurance specialists. See customer information for more.
How long is the loading window?+
Each shipment has a 15-day window in which your yacht needs to be available for loading. This lets us consolidate shipments for better rates, as vessels can only be assigned once bookings are confirmed. Schedules can move, so some flexibility on your side helps.
What if I don’t have all the details yet?+
That’s fine. Send us what you have, or get in touch for an initial conversation. We can talk you through the options and firm up the details together.
Can you handle customs and paperwork?+
Yes. Our in-house customs team manages import and export declarations, temporary admission and VAT advice. See VAT, customs & documentation.
Can equipment travel with my yacht?+
Often, yes. Masts, containers, tenders and spares can ship with the yacht or separately. Mention them in your enquiry and we will include them in the proposal.
Start your quote today.
Prefer to speak to someone? Call +44 (0)2380 480 480 or email info@petersandmay.com.