Sea freight
Sea freight that makes volume pay
Full and shared container shipping worldwide, with port handling, customs and delivery all managed by one team.
Sea freight services
Big shipments, sensible costs
Sea freight is the most cost-effective way to move large volumes. We'll help you choose between a full container or sharing one.
FCL: full container
Your own 20ft or 40ft container, sealed at origin and opened at destination. Ideal for larger orders.
LCL: shared container
Pay only for the space you use. Perfect when you don't have enough stock to fill a container.
Door to door
Collection from the factory, ocean freight, and final delivery by road, all in one booking.
Customs clearance
Import declarations, commodity codes, duty and VAT handled so your container isn't held at port.
Port haulage
Container haulage from UK and European ports to your chosen delivery address.
Booking and tracking
Space booked with reliable carriers, with updates from sailing to arrival.
Why ship with us
More than a booking
Rotterdam on our doorstep
Our bonded EU warehouse is at the Port of Rotterdam, one of Europe's busiest container ports, so EU-bound stock lands close to where it will be stored.
Devanning and put-away
Containers delivered to our warehouses can be unloaded, checked and booked into stock by our own teams.
Plan ahead
We'll help you time shipments around peak season so stock arrives before you need it.
Freight that lands straight in your warehouse
Because we run fulfilment centres in Thame and Rotterdam, your stock can go from the supplier to our shelves, and on to your customers, with one team managing every step.
Questions
Good to know
Should I choose FCL or LCL?
As a rough guide, if your goods would fill more than around half a container, a full container (FCL) is often better value. Below that, sharing (LCL) usually makes more sense. We'll compare both for you.
How long does sea freight take?
It depends on the route and time of year. We'll give you a realistic estimate on your quote and keep you updated throughout.
Can you unload the container into your warehouse?
Yes. We can deliver containers to our Thame or Rotterdam warehouses, unload them and book your stock straight into our system.
What paperwork do I need?
Usually a commercial invoice and packing list from your supplier. We'll tell you exactly what's needed for your shipment.
Shipping a container?
Send us your shipment details and we'll come back with FCL and LCL options.