Ocean Freight
Global Ocean Freight Solutions
Ocean freight plays a vital role in global trade, enabling the efficient and cost-effective transportation of large volumes of goods across international waters.
At Atlantic Freight, our ocean freight services support complex global supply chains through a worldwide import and export agent network and our UK depot receiving facilities. From full container shipments to consolidated cargo, hazardous goods and oversized freight, our experienced team ensures your cargo moves safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
With strong carrier relationships, competitive pricing, and in-house purchase order management, we connect businesses to markets worldwide, keeping goods flowing reliably across the global economy.
Key Services
Full container load
(FCL)
Secure and cost-efficient shipping for high-volume cargo with flexible sailing schedules.
Less than Container Load (LCL)
Shared container solutions for smaller shipments, including our weekly LCL consolidation service from the UK to North America.
Buyers Consolidation
Combine goods from multiple suppliers into one shipment to streamline logistics and reduce shipping costs.
Breakbulk & Out-of-Gauge Cargo
Specialist handling of oversized, heavy, or complex project cargo requiring customised transport solutions.
Customs clearance at all major UK ports
Advanced shipment tracking
Fast • Reliable • Global
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Our ocean freight team combines global reach with local expertise, delivering reliable shipping solutions supported by strong relationships with carriers, agents, and service providers worldwide.
Long-standing relationships with trusted agents at origin across major global trade lanes.
Preferred contracts with leading shipping lines, providing competitive rates for FCL, LCL, UK import/export, and cross-trade shipments.
Choice of transit times through multiple carrier loops and sailing schedules.
Bi-weekly rate updates ensuring pricing transparency and market competitiveness.
Dedicated account management from booking through to final delivery.
Competitive landed cost solutions for UK imports and exports.
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Flexible shipping options designed to match cargo size, urgency, and budget.
Full Container Load (FCL) and Less than Container Load (LCL) shipping solutions.
Container Yard to Container Yard (CY/CY) services.
Container Freight Station to Container Yard (CFS/CY) options.
Container Freight Station to Container Freight Station (CFS/CFS) consolidation services.
Cross-trade shipments between international markets.
Door-to-door logistics solutions including inland transport.
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Handling complex cargo and project logistics with expertise and precision.
Buyers consolidation services combining cargo from multiple suppliers into one container.
Breakbulk and Out-of-Gauge (OOG) cargo handling.
Project cargo logistics for heavy, oversized, or specialised freight.
NVOCC (Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier) services offering flexible contracts and capacity access across our international network.
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Ensuring smooth cargo movement through global customs requirements and regulatory frameworks.
In-house customs brokerage team managing documentation and clearance.
AEI Accreditation and ISO 9001:2015 certified processes.
Full compliance with international trade regulations and shipping documentation requirements.
Customs clearance support for both import and export shipments.
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Supporting your wider supply chain with integrated logistics services.
Marine cargo insurance with tailored policies for high-value goods and project shipments.
Comprehensive warehousing and contract logistics services.
Supply chain management solutions supporting global distribution.
Chartis PO management system with live shipment tracking.