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International Freight Forwarding

United Kingdom Import & Export Freight Shipping

Averitt helps businesses move freight between the United Kingdom and the United States through ocean shipping, air freight, customs support and inland transportation.

From supplier pickup to final delivery, our International team brings the services and overseas partners together so you have one point of contact for your shipment.

Discuss Your UK Shipping Requirements

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UK Ocean and Air Options

Choose a Mode for Your UK Imports and Exports

Whether you are importing factory orders or exporting equipment to a customer in the United Kingdom, Averitt helps you choose a transportation option that fits your shipment size, delivery needs and budget.

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Full Container Load

Full container load shipping provides dedicated container space for larger orders. Averitt coordinates the ocean movement with pickup, customs support and delivery for your United Kingdom imports and exports.

Regional LTL Services

Less Than Container Load

Less than container load shipping allows smaller orders to share container space. Our International team coordinates consolidation and destination handling, giving you an ocean option without filling an entire container.

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Air Freight

Air freight supports urgent replacement parts, production components and other time-sensitive goods. Averitt connects the international air movement with pickup and delivery through its network and overseas partners.

International Logistics With Averitt

See How We Connect Your Global Supply Chain

Learn how Averitt brings international transportation, customs support and domestic distribution together through one logistics partner. 

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Imports From the United Kingdom

Connect UK Supplier Orders With U.S. Receiving Operations

Averitt helps businesses bring commercial goods from the United Kingdom to U.S. customers, including shipments of machinery and industrial equipment, automotive parts and components, and electronics and electrical equipment. Our International team connects supplier collection with overseas transportation and U.S. receiving.

Our international freight forwarding team coordinates origin pickup, consolidation and ocean or air transportation with international partners. Our licensed customs brokerage team handles paperwork and coordinates clearance with the transportation plan.

After arrival, your goods can continue into Averitt’s domestic transportation and Distribution & Fulfillment network, connecting overseas sourcing with inventory storage and customer deliveries.

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Exports to the United Kingdom

Plan U.S. Exports Around the UK Delivery Address

Averitt brings U.S. pickup, international transportation and destination coordination together for businesses exporting commercial goods to the United Kingdom.

Our International team helps select ocean transportation or international air freight based on your cargo and schedule. Our brokerage team works with overseas customs partners to coordinate paperwork and clearance, then connects international arrival with inland delivery.

From your U.S. facility to a plant, distributor or customer in the United Kingdom, we establish the delivery scope and coordinate the handoffs before your shipment moves.

UK Freight Gateways

Freight Gateways for the United Kingdom

Averitt connects international freight gateways serving the United Kingdom with supplier pickup and final delivery through our overseas partners.

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Ocean Gateways

Averitt coordinates ocean imports and exports with port handling and inland transportation in the United Kingdom.

Port of Felixstowe

Felixstowe, Suffolk, England

A container gateway on England’s east coast with intermodal rail terminals and connections to inland destinations.

London Gateway

Stanford-le-Hope, Essex, England

A deepwater container port on the Thames estuary with a freight rail terminal and adjoining logistics park.

Port of Southampton

Southampton, Hampshire, England

A south coast container gateway with terminal services and road and rail connections for inland freight movements.

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Air Cargo Gateways

Our International team connects air transportation with pickup, cargo handling and final delivery for time-sensitive United Kingdom shipments.

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

London, England

An international air cargo hub with cargo handlers and freight services supporting UK imports and exports.

East Midlands Airport (EMA)

Castle Donington, Leicestershire, England

An express air freight hub in the Midlands with cargo operations and inland road connections.

London Stansted Airport (STN)

Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, England

An international cargo airport in southeast England offering freight-handling services.

Averitt Connects the Gateway With Your Destination

Our International team coordinates routing, cargo handling and inland connections with overseas partners. We select the gateway and carrier itinerary around your shipment’s origin, destination, cargo and available services.

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Licensed Customs Brokerage

Customs Brokerage for the United Kingdom Imports and Exports

Averitt’s licensed customs brokerage team handles the paperwork and helps navigate customs requirements for your United Kingdom imports and exports. We connect customs clearance with your transportation plan so you have one team coordinating the process.

Our brokerage team works with overseas customs partners to manage documentation and clearance requirements on both sides of the shipment. We coordinate the customs process at origin and destination for goods moving between the United Kingdom and the United States.

That support helps reduce the administrative work for your team and keeps supplier pickup, international transportation and final delivery connected.

UK Commercial Freight

Plan for Equipment, Components and Electrical Goods

Averitt supports commercial shipments of machinery and industrial equipment, automotive parts and components, and electronics and electrical equipment moving into and out of the United Kingdom. We connect international transportation with customs brokerage and the domestic services that support your supply chain.

Machinery and Industrial Equipment

Averitt coordinates international movements of machinery and industrial equipment for manufacturers, maintenance teams and commercial customers. We connect supplier pickup, cargo handling and customs brokerage with destination delivery, with air freight options for time-sensitive parts.

Automotive Parts and Components

Averitt coordinates international movements of automotive parts and components for manufacturers, maintenance teams and commercial customers. We connect supplier pickup, cargo handling and customs brokerage with destination delivery, with air freight options for time-sensitive parts.

Electronics and Electrical Equipment

Averitt connects suppliers of electronics and electrical equipment with international ocean and air transportation. Our team coordinates cargo acceptance, protective handling and customs documentation, with air options for urgent components and domestic delivery connections after arrival.

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The Power of One

Move UK Imports Into Your U.S. Distribution Plan

Your United Kingdom shipment can move into a connected U.S. logistics network after arrival. Averitt brings international transportation and domestic services together to help reduce the number of separate providers your team manages.

We connect ocean imports with port drayage, transloading and warehousing, supporting inventory storage and outbound distribution.

Our LTL and Truckload services help deliver imported products to U.S. customers. For exports, the same network connects supplier collection and freight staging with the international departure.

One Partner. Endless Possibilities. That’s The Power of One.

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International Shipment Visibility

Track UK Freight With International Shipment Visibility

Averitt provides international shipment visibility through Logixboard, bringing shipment milestones and documents into one place.

Your purchasing, logistics and receiving teams can follow shipment progress and access information that supports inventory and delivery planning. Our International team remains your point of contact for questions and coordination throughout the movement.

UK Shipping Questions

United Kingdom Import and Export Freight FAQs

Can Averitt import freight from the United Kingdom to the U.S.?

Yes. Averitt coordinates UK-to-U.S. imports by ocean or air, working with international partners on pickup and origin transportation. Customs support and U.S. inland delivery can be connected with the international shipment.

Does Averitt arrange U.S. exports to the United Kingdom?

Yes. Averitt coordinates commercial imports and exports through ocean freight, air freight, customs support and inland transportation. Our International team connects the overseas movement with supplier pickup and final delivery through our network and international partners.

Which UK ocean gateway should I use?

Felixstowe, London Gateway and Southampton are container gateway options in England. Selection depends on available sailings, cargo requirements and the inland journey to the supplier or customer. Northern Ireland shipments need a route considered around their specific destination and customs arrangements.

Can Averitt handle customs paperwork and clearance?

Yes. Averitt has a licensed customs brokerage team that handles paperwork and helps navigate customs requirements. We work with overseas customs partners to coordinate documentation and clearance on both sides of your United Kingdom shipment.

What should I provide for a UK freight shipping quote?

Provide the pickup and delivery addresses, including postcodes, commodity description, package count, dimensions, gross weight and shipping dates. State whether the UK location is in Great Britain or Northern Ireland, and include any access, unloading or special handling requirements.

Can I ship a smaller order without booking a full container?

Yes. LCL ocean freight combines smaller shipments in shared container space. Averitt can review LCL, FCL and air options based on shipment volume, cargo handling and the required delivery window.

Can Averitt arrange delivery beyond the UK port or airport?

Yes. Averitt works with international partners on inland collection and delivery. Include the full postcode, receiving hours, delivery appointment needs and equipment access so the inland portion is considered before booking.

Is cargo insurance available for UK imports and exports?

Yes. Cargo insurance options are available for UK import and export shipments. Discuss the cargo, shipment value, coverage terms and exclusions with Averitt’s International team during planning.

How can I track my shipment to or from the UK?

Averitt provides international shipment visibility through Logixboard, including milestone updates and shipment documents. Our International team also helps with shipment questions and coordination as your freight moves.

Can Averitt ship between the UK and countries other than the U.S.?

Yes. Averitt can arrange international freight involving the UK where neither endpoint is in the United States. Provide both locations and your cargo requirements to confirm available routing and service options.

Start Planning Your Shipment

Request a United Kingdom Import or Export Quote

Tell us what you’re shipping and where it needs to go. Our International team will help connect the transportation, licensed customs brokerage and delivery services for your United Kingdom import or export, with cargo insurance options available.

Our credentials include C-TPAT certification and TSA Indirect Air Carrier approval. View our permits, registrations and certifications.

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