Ocean Freight
Ocean Freight
Global Shipping, Personal Service
Flexible ocean freight solutions for imports, exports and cross trades, with experienced people looking after your shipment from start to finish.
From a few pallets to full container loads, Atlantic International arranges ocean freight around your cargo, timescales and budget. We take the time to understand your requirements and recommend suitable shipping options, whether you need a regular service or support with a one-off movement.
Alongside our wider worldwide services, we arrange ocean freight to USA destinations and ocean freight from Asia, including China and Southeast Asia. Working with established shipping lines and trusted overseas partners, we coordinate collection, ocean transport, customs clearance and onward delivery, with arrangements tailored to your business.
Throughout the process, our team provides clear communication and practical guidance on documentation, schedules and shipment progress. When circumstances change, we work with you to assess the options and keep your plans moving forward.
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Our Ocean Freight Services
Imports
Bring goods into the UK with coordinated ocean freight services from worldwide origins. We arrange shipping, customs clearance and onward delivery, keeping you informed as your cargo moves towards its destination.
Exports
Reach overseas customers with ocean freight services built around your business. Our team coordinates UK collection, documentation and shipping, supporting customs clearance and delivery at destination.
Full Loads (FCL)
Dedicated container shipping for larger consignments, with equipment selected to suit your cargo. We arrange full container loads worldwide, balancing routing, sailing schedules and cost against your business requirements.
Part Loads (LCL)
A flexible option for shipments that do not require a full container. Your goods share container space with other consignments, providing an economical way to move smaller volumes by sea.
Cross Trades
Move goods between overseas countries without routing them through the UK. We coordinate with trusted partners at origin and destination, giving you a single UK contact to oversee your shipment.
Project Cargo
Tailored shipping for oversized, heavy or unusually shaped cargo. We assess your shipment’s dimensions and handling needs, working with specialist partners to coordinate suitable equipment, routing and transport.
Customs
Practical customs brokerage support for your ocean freight imports and exports. We help coordinate declarations and supporting paperwork, working with you to address clearance requirements and reduce avoidable border delays.
Want To Find Out More?
Tell us what you need to ship and where it needs to go. Our team will guide you through the options and prepare a quotation around your requirements.
GLOBAL PRESENCE
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Countries Served Around The Globe
Our carefully selected network of trusted global partners gives Atlantic International the local knowledge and expertise to manage shipments around the world, while maintaining the personal service and communication our customers expect.
A Specialist Approach to DDP North America
Make buying from your business easier with our specialist DDP shipping to USA destinations, backed by expert knowledge and personal support. Our Delivered Duty Paid shipping service helps UK exporters manage transport, import clearance, applicable duties and taxes, and delivery through one familiar point of contact.
Working with trusted US partners, Atlantic International helps you understand the arrangements and costs before you commit to your customer’s selling price. Whether you are entering the US market or supplying established customers, we provide practical guidance on documentation and delivery requirements, helping you protect your margins and give your buyers a clearer, simpler purchasing experience from initial quotation through to final delivery.
In need of reliable international logistics support?
Whether you need ocean freight to USA customers, ocean freight from Asia suppliers or shipping on another global route, we’re here to help. Tell us about your cargo, destination and preferred timescale, and our team will explain the FCL shipping and LCL shipping options available.
All business is transacted in accordance with the BIFA Standard Trading Conditions.
