Sea freight. With someone on your side.
Ocean shipping for UK importers and exporters, managed by people you can speak to. We compare freight options, liaise with your suppliers and coordinate shipments, documents and delivery—so you have less to chase.
Sea freight for UK importers and exporters
Ocean freight can be a practical choice when you have larger volumes to move and enough time to plan ahead. The useful comparison is the whole journey: supplier collection, the sailing, destination handling and final delivery. We help you understand those stages and coordinate the people involved.
Full container or shared container?
Full container load (FCL) gives your shipment dedicated container space. Less than container load (LCL) lets smaller consignments share a container. The right option depends on your volume, weight, packing, route and delivery needs. We compare the available options rather than assuming one is always cheaper.
What we take off your desk
We liaise with suppliers about readiness, compare ocean freight options, arrange agreed bookings and keep the shipment documents together. We also coordinate with the parties handling collection, customs clearance and delivery, so you have one team to contact for updates and questions.
For an importer bringing food and drink from China and Asia, this meant regularly benchmarked ocean rates, supplier liaison and shipment arrangements, with documents in their own dashboard. Read the client example.
What affects an ocean freight quote?
The route, container or consignment size, cargo readiness and service availability all matter. Collection, port handling, documentation and delivery can also affect the total. We explain what the quotation includes, its validity and which additional costs may arise if the shipment or arrangements change.
Planning your shipment
Send us the collection and delivery locations, a description of the goods, package count, packed dimensions and gross weight, plus the ready date. If your supplier has agreed shipping terms, share those too. Flag any special handling requirements before booking.
Sea freight questions
How long will my shipment take?
That depends on the route, sailing and handling arrangements. Ask for an estimated collection-to-delivery timeline, not just time at sea. We will explain the proposed schedule and update you when plans change.
Can you work directly with my supplier?
Yes. Supplier follow-ups and coordination are part of the support we provide, with responsibilities agreed at the start.
What if I need the goods sooner?
We can compare air freight with ocean options against your deadline and budget.