Commercial Shipping & Freight Forwarding from the UK
Ship B2B cargo worldwide. Sea, air, and road options. UK customs on CDS. Origin pickup. Final-mile delivery. One point of contact.
- Sea freight FCL/LCL and buyer’s consolidation
- Air freight express, deferred, hand-carry on request
- Road freight full trailer, groupage, and time-critical
- Customs clearance, GVMS, IPAFFS (where required)
- Project cargo and machinery moves with site surveys
- BIFA, FIATA, and IAM membership
What we ship
- Palletised cargo, cartons, and mixed SKUs
- Machinery, MHE, plant, and crated equipment
- Retail goods, e-com replenishment, and reverse logistics
- ADR/IATA dangerous goods (pre-advice required)
- Exhibitions and temporary imports (ATA Carnet or TA)
Modes and options
Sea freight
- FCL 20/40/40HC with VGM, cut-off, and CY/CFS options
- LCL weekly groupage, buyer’s consolidation, and deconsolidation
- Breakbulk and out-of-gauge with port handling and lashing
Air freight
- Express, standard, or deferred
- Airport-to-airport or door-to-door
- Security screening, DG acceptance, and AWB management
Road freight
- FTL, part loads, and groupage across UK-EU lanes
- Time-critical, on-board courier (OBC), and weekend options
- GVMS/GMR creation for Ro-Ro where applicable
Project & heavy
- Route surveys, permits, cranage, and method statements
- Multi-modal plans with site delivery and offload
Customs and compliance
- EORI required for UK import/export. Apply for EORI
- CDS entries with correct procedure and additional procedure codes
- Commodity codes and origin define duty/VAT. Find a commodity code
- Incoterms set roles, costs, and risk. Incoterms rules (ICC)
- Ro-Ro movements use GVMS to create a GMR. GVMS guidance
- Wood packaging must be ISPM-15 compliant. Government guidance
- Temporary imports use ATA Carnet or Temporary Admission. ATA Carnet · Temporary Admission overview
How pricing works
Rates depend on volume or chargeable weight, lane, service speed, season, and access at both ends.
| Mode | When to use | Typical transit | Primary cost drivers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea FCL | High volume, fixed departure windows | 4–7 weeks lane-dependent | BAF, origin/dest THC, haulage, detention/demurrage |
| Sea LCL | Small to mid volume, regular weekly departures | 5–8 weeks incl. CFS time | CBM, min charges, CFS, documentation |
| Air | Urgent, high value, or fragile | 2–7 days door-to-door | Chargeable kg, FSC, screening, security, surcharges |
| Road | UK/EU lanes and time-critical | 1–6 days route-dependent | Lane distance, ferry/tunnel, waiting, out-of-hours |
Industries we support
- Retail and e-commerce replenishment
- Automotive parts and aftermarket
- Construction, M&E, and fit-out materials
- Events, media, and exhibitions
- Industrial machinery and fabrication
- Healthcare and non-pharma medical equipment
Commercial shipping tips
- Confirm HS codes and origin before booking
- Label cartons with SKU, PO, and destination
- Use ISPM-15 pallets and export-grade packaging
- Share load plan, weights, and any lifting needs
- Book FCL early in peak season to secure space
- For Ro-Ro, create a GMR and pre-lodge entries
“We consolidated three suppliers into one LCL plan and cut landed cost by 11%. Clear paperwork. No delays.” — Operations Director, UK retailer
FAQs
What documents do you need
Commercial invoice, packing list, HS codes, origin statement, and any licences or certs. For air, include AWB details. For sea, B/L instructions.
Can you act as customs broker
Yes. We submit CDS entries, manage deferment or duty/VAT payments, and handle post-entry queries.
Do you handle dangerous goods
Yes with pre-advice and correct DG paperwork and packaging. ADR/IATA/IMDG rules apply.
How do Incoterms affect cost
They define who pays for freight, risk, and customs. We help align the term with your contract to avoid surprises.
Can you manage temporary imports for shows
Yes. We arrange ATA Carnets or Temporary Admission and coordinate delivery and re-export.
Ready to move your commercial cargo
Send volume, weights, HS codes, and dates. We’ll price the best mode and manage customs end-to-end.
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