Ship a container to United Kingdom
Container shipping services to United Kingdom offering the most reliable Ocean freight with the cheapest shipping rates to United Kingdom with a faster transit time to ship a 20ft container or a, 40ft container to the major ports in United Kingdom.
Shipping a container to United Kingdom has never been easier than with BR LOGISTICS COMPANY, which provides the most reliable container shipping service to United Kingdom.


Ship a container to United Kingdom
Ship a container to the major ports in United Kingdom: Port of Felixstowe, Port of Southampton, Port of London, Port of Immingham, Port of Liverpool
How much does it cost to ship a container to United Kingdom?
- How much does it cost to ship a container to United Kingdom, the average price to ship a container to United Kingdom is from $1150 to $4850 US Dollars.
- The shipping timeline to ship a full container to United Kingdom ranges depending on the size of the container (20ft or 40ft), and the schedule route, please contact our quotation team to receive a detailed rate to ship your container to the major container ports in United Kingdom.
How much does it cost to ship a 20ft container to United Kingdom?
How much does it cost to ship a 20ft container to United Kingdom, the average price to ship a 20ft container to United Kingdom is from $1150 to $3250. The shipping timeline to ship a 20 foot container to United Kingdom ranges depending on the route.
How much does it cost to ship a 40ft container to United Kingdom?
How much does it cost to ship a 40ft container to United Kingdom, the average price to ship a 40ft container to United Kingdom is from $2150 to $4850. The shipping timeline to ship a 40 foot container to United Kingdom ranges depending on the route.
Historical ocean freight rates to ship a container to United Kingdom:
Will ocean freight rates go down to ship to United Kingdom in 2023?, Yes the rates slowly began falling in the first quarter of 2023 and are expected to continue to drop, little by little. You calculate the ocean freight rate based on oil prices (BAF), cargo dimensions, weight, port of export, port of destination, and season congestion. The following annual chart is showing the prices and costs for the year 2023 for average maritime freight to send containers to United Kingdom.
These prices do not include additional or unforeseen costs that may be added during the course of your reservation or shipment itself. These are not the current or final price to ship your container, please request a rate for an updated price.
How long does it take to ship a container to United Kingdom?
The average transit time to ship a container to United Kingdom is from 2 weeks to 6 weeks.
Estimated transit time to ship a container to United Kingdom:
The average transit times and sailing schedule to ship your container to United Kingdom from the major ports in the world as from the United States ports, Europen ports, and Asian ports.
Continent of origin | Country of origin | Port of origin | Port of destination | Transit time (days) | 20DV FCL 40HQ FCL |
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Europe | Spain | Barcelona | Port of London | 25 | 2250€ |
Europe | Spain | Valencia | Port of London | 22 | 2000€ |
Europe | Spain | Algeciras | Port of London | 18 | 1850€ |
Europe | Netherlands | Rotterdam | Port of London | 2 | 450€ |
North America | United States | New York | Port of London | 20 | $2550 |
North America | United States | Miami | Port of London | 25 | $2850 |
North America | United States | Los Angeles | Port of London | 40 | $4850 |
North America | United States | Houston TX | Port of London | 35 | $3850 |
Asia | China | Shanghai | Port of London | 40 | $2850 |
Asia | China | Guangzhou | Port of London | 35 | $2250 |
Asia | China | Shenzhen | Port of London | 35 | $2250 |
Asia | China | Hong Kong | Port of London | 35 | $2250 |
Shortest transit time to ship a container to United Kingdom:
One of the fastest transit times to ship a container to United Kingdom is the route from New York United States to Port of London United Kingdom with an average transit time from 20 to 25 shipping days. The next fastest route to ship your ocean container to United Kingdom is from Valencia Spain to the major ports in United Kingdom, with an average transit time of 30 to 35 days.
Longest transit times to ship a container to United Kingdom:
The longest or slowest transit time to ship a container to United Kingdom is from the port of Shanghai China, with an estimated average transit time between 40 and 42 days. The next longest route is from the port of Los Angeles USA, with an average transit time of 40 days.
How much does it cost to ship a container from USA to United Kingdom?
How much does it cost to ship a container from USA to United Kingdom?, the average price to ship a container from the United States to United Kingdom is from $2850 to $4850 US Dollars.
Container shipping rates from USA to United Kingdom
These are the average prices to ship a container from the United States to United Kingdom with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in the United States to United Kingdom for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments to United Kingdom.
Container shipping service to United Kingdom | Type of container | Ocean freight rates to United Kingdom: |
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How much does it cost to ship a container from Boston to United Kingdom. | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4850 40FT |
How much does it cost to ship a container from New York to United Kingdom | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4850 40FT |
How much does it cost to ship a container from New Jersey to United Kingdom | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4850 40FT |
How much does it cost to ship a container from Norfolk to United Kingdom | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4850 40FT |
How much does it cost to ship a container from Baltimore to United Kingdom | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4850 40FT |
How much does it cost to ship a container from Charleston to United Kingdom | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4850 40FT |
How much does it cost to ship a container from Savannah to United Kingdom | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4850 40FT |
How much does it cost to ship a container from Brunswick to United Kingdom | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4850 40FT |
How much does it cost to ship a container from Jacksonville to United Kingdom | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4850 40FT |
How much does it cost to ship a container from Miami to United Kingdom | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4850 40FT |
How much does it cost to ship a container from Houston Texas to United Kingdom | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4850 40FT |
How much does it cost to ship a container from Galveston to United Kingdom | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4850 40FT |
How much does it cost to ship a container from Freeport Texas to United Kingdom | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4850 40FT |
How much does it cost to ship a container from California to United Kingdom | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4850 40FT |
How much does it cost to ship a container from Tacoma to United Kingdom | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4850 40FT |
How much does it cost to ship a container from Washington to United Kingdom | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4850 40FT |
How much does it cost to ship a container from Halifax to United Kingdom | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: $2850 20FT average price from: $4850 40FT |
How long does it take to ship a container from USA to United Kingdom?
Estimated transit time to ship a container from the United States to United Kingdom, the average transit time to ship a container from the USA to United Kingdom is from 18 to 25 days.
How much does it cost to ship a container from Spain to United Kingdom?
How much does it cost to ship a container from Spain to United Kingdom?, the average price to ship a container from Spain to United Kingdom is from 1150€ to 2500€ Euros.
Container shipping rates from Spain to United Kingdom
These are the average prices to ship a container from Spain to United Kingdom with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in Spain to United Kingdom for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments to United Kingdom.
Container shipping service to United Kingdom | Type of container | Ocean freight rates to United Kingdom: |
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How much does it cost to ship a container from Valencia to United Kingdom | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: €1150 20FT average price from: €2500 40FT |
How much does it cost to ship a container from Barcelona a United Kingdom | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: €1150 20FT average price from: €2500 40FT |
How much does it cost to ship a container from Málaga to United Kingdom | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: €1150 20FT average price from: €2500 40FT |
How much does it cost to ship a container from Vigo to United Kingdom | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: €1150 20FT average price from: €2500 40FT |
How much does it cost to ship a container from Bilbao to United Kingdom | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: €1150 20FT average price from: €2500 40FT |
How much does it cost to ship a container from Santander to United Kingdom | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: €1150 20FT average price from: €2500 40FT |
How much does it cost to ship a container from Madrid to United Kingdom | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: €1150 20FT average price from: €2500 40FT |
How much does it cost to ship a container from Canary Islands to United Kingdom | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average price from: €1150 20FT average price from: €2500 40FT |
How long does it take to ship a container from Spain to United Kingdom?
Estimated transit time to ship a container from Spain to United Kingdom, the average transit time to ship a container from Spain to United Kingdom is from 25 to 35 days.
How much does it cost to ship a container from Europe to United Kingdom?
How much does it cost to ship a container from Europe to United Kingdom?, the average price to ship a container from Europe to United Kingdom is from 450€ to 3500€ Euros.
Container shipping rates from Europe to United Kingdom
These are the average prices to ship a container from Europe to United Kingdom with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in Europe to United Kingdom for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments to United Kingdom.
Container shipping service to United Kingdom | Type of container | Ocean freight rates to United Kingdom: |
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How much does it cost to ship a container from Belgium to United Kingdom. | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: €450 20FT average prices from: €650 40FT |
How much does it cost to ship a container from Germany to United Kingdom. | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: €450 20FT average prices from: €650 40FT |
How much does it cost to ship a container from Spain to United Kingdom. | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: €1150 20FT average prices from: €2500 40FT |
How much does it cost to ship a container from France to United Kingdom. | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: €650 20FT average prices from: €850 40FT |
How much does it cost to ship a container from Portugal to United Kingdom. | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: €1150 20FT average prices from: €2500 40FT |
How much does it cost to ship a container from Italy to United Kingdom. | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: €2500 20FT average prices from: €3500 40FT |
How much does it cost to ship a container from Switzerland to United Kingdom. | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: €650 20FT average prices from: €1000 40FT |
How much does it cost to ship a container from The Canary Islands to United Kingdom. | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: €1150 20FT average prices from: €2500 40FT |
How long does it take to ship a container from Europe to United Kingdom?
Estimated transit time to ship a container from Europe to United Kingdom, the average transit time to ship a container from Europe to United Kingdom is from 2 days to 25 days.
How much does it cost to ship a container from China to United Kingdom?
How much does it cost to ship a container from China to United Kingdom?, the average price to ship a container from China to United Kingdom is from $1550 to $3850 US Dollars.
Container shipping rates from China to United Kingdom
These are the average prices to ship a container from China to United Kingdom with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in China to United Kingdom for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments to United Kingdom.
Container shipping service to United Kingdom | Type of container | Ocean freight rates to United Kingdom: |
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How much does it cost to ship a container from Shanghai to United Kingdom | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: $1550 20FT average prices from: $3850 40FT |
How much does it cost to ship a container from Qingdao to United Kingdom | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: $1550 20FT average prices from: $3850 40FT |
How much does it cost to ship a container from Shenzhen to United Kingdom | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: $1550 20FT average prices from: $3850 40FT |
How much does it cost to ship a container from Tianjin to United Kingdom | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: $1550 20FT average prices from: $3850 40FT |
How much does it cost to ship a container from Ningbo to United Kingdom | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: $1550 20FT average prices from: $3850 40FT |
How much does it cost to ship a container from Hong Kong to United Kingdom | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: $1550 20FT average prices from: $3850 40FT |
How much does it cost to ship a container from Guangzhou to United Kingdom | 20 foot container FCL 40 foot container FCL |
average prices from: $1550 20FT average prices from: $3850 40FT |
How long does it take to ship a container from China to United Kingdom?
Estimated transit time to ship a container from the China to United Kingdom, the average transit time to ship a container from China to United Kingdom is from 25 to 42 days.
Price factor to ship a container to United Kingdom:
The cost of shipping to ship a container to United Kingdom from abroad will vary depending on the type of sea container you chose to ship, the fuel price (BAF), the dimensions and weight of the cargo, the shipping company or steamship line you hire to send the container, the destination port in United Kingdom, the location of your cargo in abroad from where you plan to export it to United Kingdom, and what route you choose to ship your container, if it is a direct route or with transshipment.
Only once we have that information we will be able to more accurately estimate the costs to ship your container to United Kingdom from any port in the world.
Online container shipping rate calculator to United Kingdom from overseas:
With BR LOGISTICS COMPANY and our ocean freight calculator you can request a rate online, we made over 10000 rates per year to ship containers to United Kingdom. Get the most updated container prices from many carriers using the get a quote request.
How to export a container to United Kingdom?
To export and then import a container to United Kingdom via sea containers begins with an ocean freight cost of between $450 USD to $4850 USD for shipment from the port of export to the port of import in United Kingdom, plus import fees from United Kingdom customs that are applied on the import of goods to be imported into United Kingdom, which will be an average of 1.84% to 11% tariffs + 20% European customs VAT, calculated on the cost, insurance and freight value (CIF), to pay import taxes in United Kingdom. You are exempt from paying these tariffs or a lesser amount will be paid, when the importer apply for a trade agreement in United Kingdom when it is established by some United Kingdom regulations for imports without taxes to United Kingdom. Likewise, everything must be effectively paid to Customs + other expenses not invoiced with the ocean freight or customs fee to carry out the container from the port of import, as the local port charges to import all kinds of general cargo to United Kingdom.
Can i import cargo via container to United Kingdom?
Can a container with commercial merchandise or moving goods be imported to United Kingdom from Spain, Europe, China or the United States? The answer is Yes, I can import a container with merchandise, vehicles or moving home to United Kingdom from the United States, Spain, Europe, or China if the cargo meets the import standards of United Kingdom Customs, so that it can pass the procedure for import and nationalization of merchandise or vehicles in United Kingdom.
What documents are needed for customs in United Kingdom?
The requirements to import into United Kingdom are to present the commercial invoice translated into English and the detailed packing list, which must indicate the details of the quantity, the type of product and the shipment location, and then provide the following documents to Customs in United Kingdom:
Imports must have the following documentation:
- Bill of lading manifest, which is used for the import, release, and tax purposes.
- Tax Identification Number in United Kingdom
- Location of the tariff subheading, and commodity
- Registration as a importer in United Kingdom
- United Kingdom Customs Value Declaration
- Debt free in United Kingdom
- Moving Inventory to United Kingdom(original)
- Have a trade or company patent in United Kingdom that must indicate that you are dedicated to importing.
- Phytosanitary Export Certificate from the country of origin (simple copy)
- Demonstrate economic solvency in United Kingdom
- Establish the terms of the Incoterms agreement for importation.
- Find a good customs broker in United Kingdom
- Shipping company’s original bill of lading, sea waybill or airwaybill
- Packing list
- Commercial invoice
- Combined Certificate of Value and Origin (CCVO)
- Power of attorney that authorizes your customs broker to clear de import for you with United Kingdom Customs.
If you need more information to ship a container to United Kingdom you can contact BR LOGISTICS USA o BR LOGISTICS EUROPE
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Taxes and duties to import into United Kingdom:
Taxes and duties for importing general items into United Kingdom made abroad whether from The United States, China, or Asia are subject to tariffs. You have to pay the import tariffs of United Kingdom Customs that, as a general rule of import, the ad valorem duty or tariff is paid, which is from 1.84% to 11% on the CIF value of the cargo in the container shipment. Additionally you will have to pay the value added tax (VAT) that corresponds to 20% in United Kingdom. The VAT will be applied to the total price of the import in CIF Incoterm + the Customs tax (tariff). + the general import rates in United Kingdom, if the import comes from the European Union or a country with EUR1 agreement it will exempted by international agreement between the parties and you can exonerate taxes or pay less than the before mentioned.
Import fees in United Kingdom:
Most goods imported into United Kingdom are subject to duty and Taxes, the rates vary, depending on the type of the product you want to import to United Kingdom that are subject to the following rates:
Tariff rates and duties from 1.84 % to 11% + VAT 20%
How to ship a container to United Kingdom?
The first step in shipping a container to United Kingdom is to follow the step-by-step guide to shipping a container to United Kingdom from the United States, the European Union, Spain, or China and provide your carrier or freight forwarder with the full details to ship your container to United Kingdom.
Step-by-step guide to shipping a container to United Kingdom:
- Search for companies specializing in container transport and offering shipping services to United Kingdom.
- Request a shipping fee to United Kingdom for your container shipment.
- Choose the best shipping company to send your container. Depending on your needs, you can choose the following types of sea containers, 20ft or 40ft.
- Provide the documents to the shipping company to make the reservation (booking) to send your container to United Kingdom.
- Load and deliver the container to the port of export for and then satisfy the customs export process to United Kingdom.
- Make the payment for freight and port expenses to the transport company (freight forwarder or shipping company).
- Send your container release or bill of lading to your customs broker in United Kingdom.
Major Ports in United Kingdom for shipping and importing cargo in containers
The Below list of ports are the best ones for shipping and importing cargo in sea containers to United Kingdom, these are the most important port terminals in United Kingdom for the importation of containerized cargo internationally.
Port of Immingham
Address: Dock Office
Immingham
Immingham DN40 2LZ
United Kingdom
Coordinates: 53° 37' 38" N 0° 11' 30" W
Port of Felixstowe
Address: Tomline House
The Dock
Felixstowe, Suffolk IP11 3SY
United Kingdom
Coordinates: 51° 57' 16" N 1° 18' 8" E
Port of Southampton
Address: Ocean Gate
Atlantic Way
Southampton SO14 3QN
United Kingdom
Coordinates: 50° 54' 9" N 1° 25' 44" W
Port of London
Address: DP World London Gateway Port London Gateway, 1, Stanford-le-Hope SS17 9DY, Reino Unido
Coordinates:51° 30' 10" N 0° 4' 3" W
Port of Liverpool
Address: Maritime Centre
Liverpool L21 1LA
United Kingdom
Coordinates: 53° 26' 11" N 3° 0' 41" W
What are the advantages of shipping containers to export your cargo to United Kingdom?
Advantages of container shipping service to United Kingdom:
- Ocean freight rates are competitive.
- You can send all kinds of transportable cargo.
- Containers have good storage capacity.
- They do not have weather problems for shipments
- More international reach thanks to container ports all over the world
- Streamlined procedures for exports and imports in United Kingdom
- Trip frequency & Schedule options with transhipments.
- Fast shipping speed if you choose a good sea shipping route to United Kingdom
- You can send more weight than air transport
- The cargo is protected inside the maritime container
Top 10 best shipping routes to ship containers to United Kingdom
In BR LOGISTICS company we offer many options of routes to ship containers to United Kingdom from Spain, the United States, Europe, and China. The following are the 10 most popular busiest shipping routes to the major container port in United Kingdom used by exporters and importers around the world.
International origin port | Destination port in United Kingdom |
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Port of New York | Port of destination: Southampton; Port Code: GBSOU |
Port of Baltimore | Port of destination: London; Port Code: GBLON |
Port of Savannah | Port of destination: Immingham; Port Code: GBIMM |
Port of Miami | Port of destination: Liverpool; Port Code: GBLIV |
Port of Houston | Port of destination: Felixstowe; Port Code: GBFXT |
Port of Los Angeles | Port of destination: Zeebrugge; Port Code: BEZEE |
Port of New York | Port of destination: Southampton; Port Code: GBSOU |
Port of Baltimore | Port of destination: London; Port Code: GBLON |
Port of Savannah | Port of destination: Immingham; Port Code: GBIMM |
Port of Miami | Port of destination: Liverpool; Port Code: GBLIV |
Best Shipping Companies to Ship Containers to United Kingdom:
These are some of the top international shipping companies to send containers to United Kingdom that strikes a delicate balance between fast and cheap international shipping services.
- Maersk line
- Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)
- COSCO Group
- CMA CGM Group
- Hapag-Lloyd
- Ocean Network Express (ONE)
- Evergreen Marine
- Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation
- Orient Overseas Container (OOCL)
- Zim Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM)
How to ship hazardous dangerous goods in containers to United Kingdom?
How to ship hazardous dangerous good internationally to United Kingdom? To ship a container with IMO or Hazmat dangerous products to United Kingdom a series of shipping requirements must be met, such as the MSDS of the cargo to be shipped, the DGD for the maritime transport of dangerous goods and hiring a specialized shipping carrier or forwarder for the transport of dangerous goods internationally.
One of the most important steps in shipping hazardous materials by sea freight containers are Packing and documentation. Packing dangerous goods (Hazmat) is different than normal shipments.
List of steps to follow to send a container with dangerous goods (IMO-Hazmat) to United Kingdom:
- Inform the shipping company of the type of IMO and cargo that you want to ship to United Kingdom.
- Check that the IMO cargo is in good conditions to be able to be loaded on the ship.
- The container must be labeled on all its faces with the corresponding IMO label.
- Check with the shipping company that the IMO container will be accepted in United Kingdom.
- Make a booking with the shipping company like IMO to send the container to United Kingdom.
- The Shipper or exporter of the container has to provide the MSDS of the merchandise to validate the parameters of hazardous materials
- Finally, the consignor or importer has to inform Customs in United Kingdom that he is going to import an IMO container.
What is an IMO shipment?
An IMO shipment to United Kingdom is the transport of dangerous goods, both in a container, as by plane, or land transport, the name IMO is due to the acronym International Maritime Organization and includes all those dangerous transportable products and materials that due to their characteristics represent a risk to the safety of ships, planes, or trucks, to the health of the environment and people.
IMO types, classification of dangerous goods:
- Class 1. Explosives.
- Class 2. Gases.
- Class 3. Flammable liquids.
- Class 4. Flammable solids.
- Class 5. Oxidizers and organic peroxides.
- Class 6. Toxic.
- Class 7. Radioactive material.
- Class 8. Corrosive.
- Class 9. Miscellaneous dangerous objects