Movecorp are experts in Shipping Containers to Malawi
Opting to use container shipping to Malawi from the UK is a great idea. If you have an abundance of household items to take over to Malawi, but you’re not sure how, don’t leave anything behind, bring it all with you using our freight shipping.
Movecorp are experts in sending shipping containers to Malawi from the UK because we have done it so many times. No matter the size of the delivery or the items being shipped, we’ll get the job done right every time.
Living in Malawi
Malawi is a country is Southern Africa. It is landlocked, and bordered by Tanzania to the north, Mozambique to the south and to the east, and Zambia to the west. However, though landlocked much of its territory includes the huge Lake Malawi. The country’s capital is Lilongwe, in which 1,077,116 of Malawi’s 18 million residents live. Malawi is part of the Commonwealth. It is an extremely poor country, with a reliance on agriculture and an 85/15% rural/urban population split. Population growth control is being regarded as a key component in attempts to improve Malawi’s fortunes. The country’s main export is Tobacco; tea and sugar represent other markets. The dependence on agriculture makes Malawi’s economy particularly vulnerable to external factors, such as the drought that occurred in 2016. Life expectancy in Malawi is only 50 years; HIV/AIDs is very prevalent and puts great strain on the country’s limited healthcare resources. Primary education is free in the country, while several public and private universities exist. Culturally, Malawi retains a lot of diversity from the various ethnic groups that make up its popular. Universally however, dancing is an important part of community life. Handmade crafts are also common and serve as commodities when tourists visit the country.
Useful Malawi Travel Info
| Flight Time From UK |
Currency |
Main Airports |
Main Shipping Ports |
| 10hrs 20mins |
Malawian Kwacha |
Blantyre, Lilongwe |
No Major Ports |
How Do I Use Shipping Containers to Malawi?
Shipping containers to Malawi from the UK is easy with Movecorp. All you have to do is give us a call for a quick, free quote so that we can begin to understand your shipping needs. From there, we will send out a surveying service team to assess the items you wish to ship in a container to Malawi.
After that, our expert wrapping and packing team will prep your items for shipping and put them in our shipping containers. You can opt to use a shared container or a sole-use container. Almost anything can be shipped, from sofas and beds to computers and bikes – simply ask!
Then we will ship your goods to Malawi and unpack them upon arrival at your chosen destination. Easy peasy!
How Much Does It Cost to Send Shipping Containers to Malawi?
It will be faster but more expensive if you opt to use air freight. If you have a large load of items, you will need to use a sole-use container. This way you can fill the entire shipping container, the 20ft or 40ft options, as needed.
Included in the cost of shipping containers to Malawi:
- A move coordinator to help with the whole process
- Insurance on your goods
- Packing and unpacking
- Door-to-door collection and delivery
What are the shipping methods for sending items to Malawi?
Air FreightSea FreightShipping-containers to Malawi via Air Freight
If you need your belongings in Malawi in a hurry, airfreight is the quickest transit method to move your possessions internationally. Shipping-containers via air freight are highly convenient, but this does come with a higher price tag. Your quote for Malawi Shipping-containers is calculated based on the weight of your consignment, meaning it is not so economical for larger loads such as an entire home.
If you are only sending a one bedroom flat, some boxes of clothes or a few items of furniture to Malawi but you require them urgently, air freight is a convenient transport method. Many Removals.co.uk customers will make use of our air freight to Malawi service cooperatively with another method of transportation. Such as sending a small number of items they need as a priority via air freight and everything else they can send via sea freight to cut costs.
Another factor that might influence the cost of your Shipping-containers to Malawi via air freight is what happens with your goods upon their arrival in Malawi. You can choose to collect your goods at the airport yourself, or you can request that diligent moving teams deliver your goods to the kerbside of your new home.
Shipping-containers to Malawi via Sea Freight
For Shipping-containers to Malawi, sea freight is one of the most favoured transport methods due to its cost-effectiveness and ease for our clients. Shipping-containers to Malawi via sea freight can sometimes be a slow process, therefore we advise that you allow ample time for your delivery.
Shared container load is the ideal Shipping-containers to Malawi choice if you have a small consignment such as a one bedroom flat, a studio apartment or a small office space. All of your goods and furnishings will be wrapped, packed and loaded onto a shared shipping container to Malawi and you will only pay for the space this baggage occupies.
Dedicated container load is the recommended Malawi Shipping-containers method if you are sending an entire home load or a large commercial office space. You will pay to receive the sole use of a 20ft or 40ft shipping container. A 20ft container will fit a three-bedroom home comfortably and 40ft is sufficient space if you want to send a vehicle amongst other goods.
Owing to our partnership with a number of global removals organisations, your goods will be delivered to the destination of your choice in Malawi, by a team of movers that are committed to delivering a premium service.
Why Choose Movecorp for Your Container Shipping to Malawi?
At Movecorp, we are so confident in our services for shipping containers UK to Malawi that we offer a price match service. If you can find a better price, we will try to beat it.
Make sure you enjoy your trip abroad by trusting in Movecorp to handle all the hard parts when shipping containers to Malawi.
