About SeaCrate

Direct UK-Australasia importers specializing in high-value cargo since 1998

Why We Started SeaCrate

Since 1998, SeaCrate has been the specialist choice for UK-Australasia container shipping. We were founded by experienced importers who were frustrated with the traditional freight forwarding industry. We were shipping our own classic cars and caravans between UK and Australia/New Zealand, and noticed how freight forwarders were adding multiple layers of markup while providing generic, impersonal service.

We realized there was a gap in the market for a specialist service that truly understands high-value cargo — someone who ships their own valuable assets the same way they ship yours. That's how SeaCrate was born in 1998.

Today, with over 25 years of shipping expertise, we're direct importers with established shipping line trade accounts, allowing us to pass wholesale rates to customers while providing the expertise and care that valuable cargo deserves.

The Direct Importer Advantage

Traditional Freight Forwarders

  • Act as middlemen between you and shipping lines
  • Add retail markup to wholesale rates
  • Generic service for all cargo types
  • No personal stake in cargo safety
  • Limited understanding of AU/NZ compliance
  • Multiple margin layers increase costs

SeaCrate (Direct Importer)

  • ✓ Direct shipping line trade accounts
  • ✓ Wholesale rates passed to you
  • ✓ Specialists in high-value cargo
  • ✓ We ship our own inventory — we care
  • ✓ Direct AU/NZ import experience
  • ✓ No middlemen = lower costs

Real Savings Example

Classic car shipping quote comparison:

Traditional Freight Forwarder

£7,500

SeaCrate Direct Import

£4,800

You save: £2,700

Our Core Values

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Expertise

We're not generic freight forwarders. We specialize in high-value cargo (vehicles, caravans, machinery) and know every detail of the process.

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Transparency

Clear pricing with no hidden fees. We explain every step, every requirement, and every cost. You know exactly what you're paying for.

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Care for Valuable Cargo

We ship our own classic cars and caravans the same way we ship yours. Your valuable cargo isn't "just another shipment" to us.

Why UK-Australasia Specialist?

The UK-Australasia (Australia & New Zealand) route is our sole focus since 1998. This allows us to:

UK Side

  • Strong relationships with Southampton, Felixstowe ports
  • UK compliance and export procedures
  • Network of UK caravan storage and preparation
  • UK market knowledge for caravan acquisition

AU/NZ Side

  • Direct import experience and compliance knowledge
  • Australian biosecurity requirements expertise
  • AU/NZ port relationships and customs brokers
  • NZ caravan market knowledge

Our focused specialization since 1998 means we know this route inside-out. We're not generalists trying to do everything — we're UK-Australasia experts.

Our Shipping Line Partnerships

Since 1998, we've held direct trade accounts with major shipping lines operating UK-Australasia routes:

This means:

  • ✓ Access to wholesale container rates
  • ✓ Priority container booking during busy periods
  • ✓ Regular sailing schedules (4-6 containers/month capacity)
  • ✓ Established credit terms with shipping lines
  • ✓ Direct communication channels for tracking and updates

These partnerships allow us to pass wholesale rates to you while maintaining the service quality of a specialist importer.

Experience the SeaCrate Difference

Get wholesale rates with specialist expertise. See why customers choose us over traditional freight forwarders.

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