Sea Freight Services
Competitive FCL and LCL container shipping from all major global ports to UK. Transparent pricing, expert customs clearance, and door-to-door delivery.
Overview
Sea freight remains the most cost-effective way to move large volumes of goods internationally. Carrgo offers both Full Container Load (FCL) and Less than Container Load (LCL) sea freight services from all major global ports to UK destinations including Felixstowe, Southampton, London Gateway, and Tilbury. Our team manages every aspect of your sea freight shipment — from booking and documentation to customs clearance and final delivery — so you can focus on your business, not your logistics.
20ft and 40ft containers for full loads. Best value for high-volume shipments.
Share container space for smaller shipments. Pay only for the space you use.
Full UK customs clearance handled by our expert team. No surprises.
Factory collection to your UK warehouse. Complete end-to-end service.
Shanghai, Shenzhen, Rotterdam, Hamburg, and 50+ origin ports covered.
All-inclusive quotes with no hidden fees or surprise surcharges.
Full Container Load (FCL) shipping means your cargo fills an entire 20ft or 40ft container. It offers faster transit times, lower risk of damage, and better rates per unit for larger volumes. Less than Container Load (LCL) allows you to share container space with other shippers — ideal for smaller shipments where you don't need a full container. Carrgo's freight specialists will advise on the most cost-effective option for your specific cargo volume and timeline.
Transit times vary significantly by origin. From China (Shanghai, Shenzhen, Ningbo), expect 28–35 days to UK ports. From Europe (Rotterdam, Hamburg, Antwerp), transit takes 2–6 days. From India (Mumbai, Chennai), allow 20–28 days. From the USA (New York, Los Angeles), expect 10–30 days depending on coast. Rail freight from China offers a faster alternative at 14–20 days. Carrgo provides precise transit estimates for your specific route.
Carrgo has deep operational expertise at all major UK ports including Felixstowe (the UK's busiest container port), Southampton, London Gateway, Tilbury, and Liverpool. Our port relationships mean faster processing, proactive customs clearance, and minimal demurrage exposure. We monitor your containers from departure to port release and notify you at every stage.
Many importers are caught off-guard by demurrage, detention, port storage, and customs examination fees. Carrgo provides fully transparent, all-inclusive quotes that cover all foreseeable costs. Our customs team submits accurate documentation to minimise examination risk, and we monitor free time at ports to ensure containers are collected before storage charges begin.
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