U.S. Consolidation
Weekly LCL Consolidation, UK to USA
Consolidation combines smaller shipments from multiple suppliers or origins into one shipment, cutting your freight costs and transit times.
Our weekly LCL service sails from Liverpool to Halifax, Nova Scotia, then travels by rail to our US customs bonded warehouse (CFS) in Chicago. Halifax sees far less port congestion than New York, and the rail link keeps your cargo moving inland.
With specialist loading and unloading teams, door-to-door tracking with proof of delivery and competitive, volume-based pricing, it is a simple, reliable way to ship part loads across the Atlantic.
UK to USA, every week
Liverpool to Chicago in one consolidated service
Your cargo crosses the Atlantic by sea to Halifax, then travels by rail straight to our US customs bonded warehouse in Chicago. One weekly service, one point of contact, tracked all the way.
- 01 · Liverpool, UKWeekly departure
Your part load is consolidated with other shipments into one container, sailing from Liverpool every week.
- 02 · Halifax, Nova Scotia7 days by sea
Across the North Atlantic from Liverpool to Halifax, a far less congested port than New York.
- 03 · Chicago, USA7 days by rail
Onward by rail from Halifax to our US customs bonded warehouse in Chicago, then delivered to your door.
- Sea freight
- Rail
Service at a Glance
Weekly Sailings
Monday or Tuesday sailings from Liverpool, 7 days to Halifax, then 7 days by rail to Chicago.
Thursday Cut-Off
Documents close at 12:00 on Thursday. Friday morning late collections from the North West make the weekend sailings.
Rail to Chicago
Onward rail from Halifax to our US customs bonded warehouse in Chicago, avoiding New York port congestion.
Tracked Door to Door
Tracking and proof of delivery on every consignment, with competitive, volume-based pricing.
Customs clearance on both sides of the Atlantic
Friday late collections from the North West
Fast • Reliable • Global
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Weekly departures: A fixed weekly schedule from Liverpool, with Monday or Tuesday sailings.
Less congestion: Routing through Halifax avoids the delays common at New York.
Rail to Chicago: Cargo moves inland by rail straight to our US customs bonded warehouse.
Specialist handling: Dedicated loading and unloading teams at both ends.
Competitive pricing: Volume-based rates that make part loads cost-effective.
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Typical transit times from our Chicago CFS, after US customs clearance:
IL, IN, WI: 1 to 2 days
MI, OH, KY, MO, IA, MN, KS: 3 to 4 days
TN, AR: 4 to 5 days
ND, SD, NE, OK: 5 to 6 days
MT, WY, CO: 6 to 7 days
ID, UT, NV: 7 to 8 days
WA, OR, CA: 8 to 10 days
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Our customs team prepares and checks your documentation so every shipment meets the legal requirements on both sides of the Atlantic, from UK export declarations to US import entry.
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Shipping straight into our Chicago customs bonded warehouse gives you efficient inventory consolidation and management, with onward distribution across the USA.
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Transport management systems, real-time tracking and data analytics give you clear visibility of every consignment, while close coordination with your suppliers and partners keeps collections and paperwork on time.