Sea Freight
t.ward shipping offer a service for all the major trading routes and cover all your shipping requirements.
Sea freight accounts for 90% of all goods shipped globally we at t.ward shipping offer sea freight services worldwide. Working with major shipping lines, agents and LCL operators we can offer a complete comprehensive sea freight shipping service to and from the United Kingdom all over the world.
We offer a service for all the major trading routes (for example imports from Asia to the UK) and can assist with all your shipping requirements for your import or export businesses. Below are the most common types of shipping services we can provide:
FCL / LCL (Full Container Load / Less than Container Load)
We can arrange shipping of full container loads (FCL) for 20ft, 40ft, 40HC (High cube) and 45ft containers as well as part load containers (LCL, less than container load shipments). We’re happy to discuss all your options when shipping your goods by container.
Agency Network
Working with partners across the world we are able to offer door to door shipments in most countries around the world. Specifically in countries such as China, USA, Canada, Thailand, Vietnam and Australia we are able to offer all local formalities for your commercial goods.
Project (oversized Cargo)
If your cargo is too big for conventional FCL containers you may need an Open Top or a Flat Rack container, or even ship your goods by Break Bulk or RO/RO. We offer shipping services for all oversized cargo.
Reefer containers
These are a special type of refrigerated container that keeps your goods cool/frozen for duration of shipment ideal for shipment of food and medical equipment.
If you goods are particularly sensitive we can also provide a genset with collecting vehicle which can maintain the temperature of the container throughout who UK collection/Delivery.
Ro/Ro service (Car Carrying ships)
There are numerous RO/RO services operating around the world so importers and exporters can ship cars, farming equipment, fire engines and plant machinery all around the world. t.ward have years of experience in handling this type of cargo. There is more information on our shipping cars page.
t.ward shipping prides itself on offering bespoke shipping services. For more information on our sea freight services, or to discuss your requirements, please contact us and we’ll be delighted to help.
Cargo Insurance
Did you know your cargo is not automatically insured to the full value with any freight service provider?! If you are unsure, we can provide you a quote for you.
Charities
As we specialize in working with businesses new to shipping, we’ve often found our knowledge has also helped charities looking to ship by sea for the first time. We’re always happy to offer our free advice to charities looking to ship – even if its not us you decide to ship with!
Ship to EU by Sea
Pre-brexit it was nearly always cheaper and certainly quicker to transport goods to the EU by road vehicle. Since Brexit transport costs have risen and shipping your goods by sea to certain EU countries can be a lot more cost effective.
There are good services and connections to countries such as Portugal, Spain, Italy and Greece.
Feel to contact us for more information and costs.