⚡ Quick Answer: Container Shipping to the U.S. Virgin Islands
For planning, container shipping from the U.S. mainland to the U.S. Virgin Islands often runs about $1,800–$3,000 for a 20ft container and $3,200–$4,800 for a 40ft or High Cube, with many routings taking roughly 1–3 weeks. Major cargo gateways include Crown Bay Cargo Port on St. Thomas and the Wilfred “Bomba” Allick Port & Transshipment Center on St. Croix. Final pricing depends on origin, pickup, container size, cargo, carrier, destination island and local charges.
U.S. MAINLAND → U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS
Shipping to the U.S. Virgin Islands is an island-logistics move rather than a standard overseas export, and All TransportDepot Inc. plans the service around the destination island, cargo type and mainland origin. We arrange 20ft, 40ft and High Cube container movements for household goods, commercial freight, vehicles, machinery, boats and project cargo, with pickup, loading and port coordination tailored for St. Thomas, St. Croix and supported onward island delivery.
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Container Services
FCL 20ft / 40ft
Dedicated container space for household moves, commercial freight, vehicles and mixed cargo.
Warehouse Loading
Supported U.S. warehouses can receive, load, block and brace cargo before export.
Door Pickup / Self-Load
Pickup from residences or businesses, or container positioning for client-managed loading where access permits.
What Can Be Shipped?
Common cargo includes household effects, furniture, commercial inventory, vehicles, motorcycles, machinery, building materials, boats, pallets and crated goods. Oversized freight may require open-top or flat-rack equipment.
Shipping Process
Quote
Provide origin ZIP, cargo and destination island.
Equipment & Route
Select 20ft, 40ft, High Cube or special equipment.
Pickup / Loading
Arrange pickup, warehouse receiving or self-load.
Documentation
Prepare shipping and cargo records before carrier cutoff.
Ocean Transit
Move to St. Thomas or St. Croix under the confirmed booking.
Release & Delivery
Complete destination procedures and arrange island delivery.
U.S. Virgin Islands Cargo Ports
Crown Bay Cargo Port — St. Thomas
A principal commercial cargo facility serving St. Thomas and nearby island distribution.
Wilfred “Bomba” Allick Port — St. Croix
A major cargo and transshipment facility serving St. Croix and commercial freight operations.
The correct destination should be selected by final island and carrier service. St. John cargo is commonly routed through St. Thomas and moved onward locally rather than treated as a primary deep-sea container gateway.
Costs & Transit
20ft Container
$1,800–$3,000 planning range.
40ft / High Cube
$3,200–$4,800 planning range.
Many shipments plan around 1–3 weeks. Pickup, loading, terminal handling, local taxes/fees, storage and final island delivery may be additional.
USVI Customs & Documentation
The U.S. Virgin Islands are a U.S. territory, but destination customs and territorial entry procedures still matter for cargo moving from the mainland. CBP and local authorities may require shipment documentation, inspection and assessment depending on the commodity and origin.
- Bill of Lading
- Commercial invoice for commercial cargo
- Packing list / detailed inventory
- Consignee identification
- Vehicle title and ownership documents when applicable
- Permits or agency approvals for controlled cargo
Do not rely on generic international VAT language for the USVI. Taxes, excise, customs treatment and local fees depend on the specific cargo and current territorial rules, so the consignee or local broker should verify the landed-cost treatment before shipment.
FAQs
Which port should I use for St. Thomas?
Crown Bay Cargo Port is the main commercial cargo planning point on St. Thomas.
Which port serves St. Croix?
The Wilfred “Bomba” Allick Port & Transshipment Center is a major St. Croix cargo facility.
How much is a 20ft container?
About $1,800–$3,000 is a useful planning range.
How much is a 40ft container?
About $3,200–$4,800 for many standard routings.
How long does it take?
Many mainland-to-USVI shipments plan around 1–3 weeks.
Can All TransportDepot arrange mainland pickup?
Yes, nationwide U.S. pickup can be coordinated.
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Ruth Kendi serves as International Logistics Coordinator with All TransportDepot Inc., an FMC-licensed and bonded NVOCC (License No. 021693). She supports commercial machinery, RoRo, container shipping, export coordination, port planning, and destination logistics, helping organize the documentation, carrier requirements, cargo specifications, and delivery details involved in international shipments. All TransportDepot Inc. provides ocean freight and export logistics services from the United States to destinations worldwide.