Send cartons to Antigua

Whether you are sending clothes, gifts, household items or several boxes to family in Antigua, Gilbert Link Shipping can help plan a sea freight shipment from the UK. Tell us the number of cartons, contents, outside measurements of each packed box and your collection postcode. We will confirm the available service and what your written quotation includes.

For St John’s shipments, number every carton and give your recipient the same itemised inventory. A clear consignee name and local phone number helps with arrival communication and release.

How a box quotation is calculated

Measure the outside length, width and height of each packed carton in metres. Multiply them to get its volume in cubic metres (m³). For example, 1.00 × 0.45 × 0.80 m equals 0.360 m³. The applicable destination rate, collection and any special handling determine the final price. Do not assume another island’s rate applies to Antigua.

Start with the instant quotation page or request a tailored quote for heavy, fragile, unusual or multi-box shipments. Confirm customs, destination handling and local delivery charges separately where relevant.

Collection and current sailing

We collect nationwide. Give us your UK postcode to confirm the collection charge: collection within the M25 has a fixed fee shown in the quotation; outside the M25 is quoted individually. Book early enough to meet the confirmed closing date, which is separate from the vessel departure date.

Confirm the current vessel and arrival estimate rather than planning around an older schedule. Check the sailing schedule and ask us for the latest information before relying on an arrival date.

Prepare your boxes for sea freight

1. Choose strong, dry cartons; replace any damaged or damp box.
2. Wrap fragile items individually and fill empty spaces to reduce movement.
3. Tape all seams securely and avoid overloading the carton.
4. Label the sender and consignee clearly; number a multi-box shipment, such as 1 of 3.
5. Keep a separate contents list for every carton and check acceptance rules for unusual items.

Questions about boxes to Antigua

Can I send more than one box?

Yes. Send the dimensions, weight and contents of each box so we can assess the whole consignment and provide a clear quote.

Can I send a barrel as well?

Yes. See barrel shipping to Antigua and tell us if you want to book cartons and barrels together.

How will my recipient collect the boxes?

Ask for the current Antigua handover details before shipping. Release, customs and any local delivery depend on the service booked and the terms in your quotation.

Read the wider Antigua destination guide and the Caribbean transit time guide.