Import Services to the UK — Seamless Door-to-Door Handling
Bring goods into the UK with one provider handling collection, freight, customs, and delivery. We simplify FCL, LCL, air, road imports and focus on costs, timing, and compliance.
- Overseas collection and consolidation
- Sea, air, and road import options
- CDS declarations, VAT/duty planning
- UK delivery to warehouses or end-client
- Storage, unpacking, and value-add services
Import options we cover
- FCL import from major ports worldwide
- LCL import consolidation weekly
- Air imports for urgent cargo
- Road imports from EU and UK mainland
- Project imports, exhibition kits, and oversized freight
Process from overseas to UK doorstep
- Origin assessment: pickup, packing, export clearance
- Freight booking & tracking from origin to UK port/airport
- Import customs clearance (CDS entry, duty/VAT planning)
- UK delivery: warehouse, direct to client, or last-mile
- Optional value-add: unpacking, staging, inventory, reverse logistics
Customs & import compliance
- EORI number and economic operator status (if applicable)
- Commodity codes, origin statements, valuation
- Duty, import VAT, and preferential trade agreement reliefs
- Safety & security filings: ICS2, EXS, ENTRUST if applicable
- Warehouse handling and bonded movement to delay duty where eligible
We include full audit documentation and tailor partial loads, mixed pallets, or bulk container imports to your supply chain.
Pricing guide & lead times
| Mode | Transit | Typical Guide Fee GBP* |
|---|---|---|
| Sea FCL (ex Asia) | 14–28 days | £2,500–£5,000 plus duties |
| Sea LCL (ex Oceania/MEA) | 18–35 days | £800–£2,000 per 8–15 m³ |
| Air Priority (ex US/EU) | 3–7 days | £6–£14 per kg |
| EU Road (groupage) | 2–6 days | £1,200–£3,200 per trucklane |
*Excludes duty, VAT, warehouse THC, origin charges, and last-mile beyond UK metro zones.
Industries & supply chains supported
- Retail and e-commerce: replenishment and returns
- Manufacturing: raw materials, components, plant
- Healthcare: equipment, consumables, logistics kits
- Events & exhibitions: build-in, build-out, temporary import/export
- Automotive and after-market parts
Import tips to save cost and time
- Define Incoterm correctly to demarcate your cost and risk.
- Ensure origin pack is pallet-ised and labelled for UK handling.
- Use consolidation (LCL) when volume under ~12 m³.
- Provide accurate HS codes early to avoid clearance delays.
- Consider bonded warehouse or transit to defer duty/VAT.
- Check seasonal space and shipping capacity early for Asia and MEA lanes.
“We onboarded six suppliers and consolidated into one pallet-forward system. Costs dropped 18%, delivery time improved by 20%.” — Supply Chain Director, UK retail group
Frequently asked questions
What documentation is required for import?
You will need invoice, packing list, HS codes, origin certificate (where applicable), and freight documents (B/L, AWB, CMR). If goods are subject to SPS, you also need approvals.
Can I delay duty and VAT?
Yes, via bonded warehouse, temporary admission, or inward processing relief. We assess eligibility and include this in your quote.
Do you deliver to any UK location?
Yes. We can deliver to major UK warehouses, supermarkets, retail stores, manufacturing sites, or direct to final customer across UK mainland.
How quickly can I get a quote?
Input volume, weight, origin port/airport, and product description. We respond within 24 hours (often sooner during working hours).
Aren’t LCL and consolidation slower?
They can be by 1-2 weeks versus FCL, but cost per cubic metre drops significantly. For non-time-critical cargo, consolidation is often the best value.
Start your import into the UK with confidence
Send origin details, volume, and timeline. We will propose the best mode, cost saving steps, and UK delivery plan.
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