Equipment Shipping from the UK
Ship equipment with one team managing collection, export packing, freight booking, customs, and delivery. Clear milestones. Clear costs. One coordinator from quote to POD.
- Heavy lift, OOG, Ro-Ro, flat-rack, and open-top
- ISPM-15 export crating and moisture protection
- Site surveys, RAMS, lift plans, and permits
- UK export and import customs support
- Tracking and updates at each handoff
What we ship
- Construction equipment, generators, compressors
- CNC machines, presses, lathes, fabrication lines
- Medical and laboratory equipment with shock limits
- HVAC, switchgear, transformers, cable drums
- Exhibition kits, test benches, racks, AV systems
Shipping modes and handling
Sea freight
- FCL 20/40/40HC for enclosed loads and high security
- Flat-rack and open-top for over-height or over-width cargo
- Ro-Ro for wheeled and self-propelled units
- Port lifting, lashing, and seaworthy securing
Air freight
- Express or deferred services for urgent units
- ULD build, tilt indicators, and shock protection on request
- Door-to-airport or door-to-door with import clearance
Road and project moves
- UK and EU road by groupage, part-load, or dedicated vehicles
- Abnormal load permits, escorts, and timed site delivery
- On-site rigging, cranage, and final positioning
Export packing and crating
- ISPM-15 heat-treated timber and stamped crates
- Custom skids, bracing, foam, and edge protection
- Vapor barrier, desiccants, and corrosion protection
- Shock and tilt indicators for sensitive equipment
- RAMS pack when required by site rules
Documents and compliance
You provide
- Commercial invoice with Incoterms and HS codes
- Packing list with dimensions and net and gross weights
- UK EORI and destination tax ID where applicable
- Certificates or licences where required CE or UKCA, dual-use, SPS
We prepare and manage
- Carrier booking and shipping instructions
- CMR, Bill of Lading, or Air Waybill
- Export entry and import clearance support
- ATA Carnet or Temporary Admission where suitable
- Optional all-risk cargo insurance
Pricing guide and transit times
Guide ranges help budgeting. Final pricing depends on dimensions, weight, route, handling, season, and insurance.
| Mode | Typical load | Transit | Guide price GBP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea FCL 20ft | Up to ~28–32 m³ | 4–6 weeks port-to-door | £2,400–£4,500 |
| Sea FCL 40ft or 40HC | Up to ~58–65 m³ | 4–6 weeks port-to-door | £4,000–£7,200 |
| Flat-rack or open-top | Over-dimension cargo | 5–8 weeks incl. handling | £6,500–£14,000 |
| Ro-Ro | Rolling units and plant | 3–6 weeks vessel dependent | £35–£75 per m³ or by unit |
| Air freight | Urgent or high value | 2–7 days door-to-door | £5–£12 per kg |
| EU road dedicated | 8–40 m³ or 1–24 t | 2–6 days lane dependent | £1,600–£5,500 |
Choose flat-rack or open-top when dimensions exceed container door or height. Choose Ro-Ro for wheeled units. Use air when downtime risk is high.
Risk control and site services
- Site survey with access measurements and photos
- Lift and shift with skates, jacks, gantries, and cranes
- Port lashing to carrier and IMO standards
- Milestone updates and POD on completion
- Contingency routing for tight timelines
“Two CNCs and a compressor shipped on flat-rack with full crating. Clean loading, clear paperwork, on-time delivery.” — Operations Director, UK manufacturer
FAQs
How do you choose between flat-rack, open-top, Ro-Ro, or FCL
We assess dimensions, weight, lift points, and route constraints. We then propose the safest option with the best total cost and transit.
Can you handle factory collection and positioning
Yes. We can arrange rigging, cranage, RAMS, and positioning to the specified location.
Do you provide export crating and shock protection
Yes. We build ISPM-15 crates with bracing, foam, vapor barrier, and indicators sized to the route and mode.
What customs data do you need
Commercial invoice, HS codes, values, origin, and end use. We also need EORI and any licences or conformity documents.
Is insurance included
Insurance is optional. We can arrange all-risk cargo cover as a percentage of declared value.
Can you support temporary exports and returns
Yes. We can arrange ATA Carnets or Temporary Admission and support re-import reliefs where eligible.
Move your equipment with a clear plan
Send dimensions, weight, photos, route, and dates. We reply with a confirmed method, lead times, and a fixed quote.
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