FCL, LCL & RoRo Container Shipping from the UK
Three shipping modes, three UK ports, one freight desk. Pick the option that matches your cargo and timeline — we confirm the rate manually within 24 hours.
FCL — Full Container Load
Whole 20ft or 40ft container booked for one shipper. Lowest unit cost at volume, fastest port-to-port and no waiting for consolidation. Best for complete trucks, dismantled trucks-in-a-box or large parts orders.
- • 20ft (~28–30 CBM, payload ~28 t)
- • 40ft (~58–60 CBM, payload ~26 t)
- • 40ft High Cube (~67 CBM)
LCL — Less than Container Load (groupage)
Share a container with other shippers and pay only for the cubic metres you use. Ideal for engines, gearboxes, axles and small mixed orders. Slightly slower than FCL because the container waits to fill.
- • From 1 CBM upwards
- • Priced per CBM with a 1 CBM minimum
- • Sails when the box hits ~67 CBM
RoRo — Roll-on / Roll-off
Drive-on / drive-off for roadworthy trucks, buses, tractors and self-propelled plant. No container required. Available on selected lanes — confirmed per destination port and sailing.
- • Per-unit pricing by length × width × height
- • Vehicle must be self-driving and fluids-drained
- • Direct UK → West & East Africa, Middle East services
UK ports we ship from
Felixstowe
GBFXTUK's largest container port. Primary lane for FCL and LCL to East Africa (Mombasa, Dar), West Africa (Lagos, Tema) and Pakistan (Karachi).
Tilbury (London)
GBTILStrong RoRo and short-sea connections. We use Tilbury for RoRo bookings on West Africa and Mediterranean lanes.
Southampton
GBSOUAlternative deep-sea hub with frequent Far East and Middle East sailings — useful for Jebel Ali (UAE) and KSA-bound cargo.
Typical transit times
| Route | Sea transit |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe → Karachi | 28 – 35 days |
| Felixstowe → Mombasa | 30 – 38 days |
| Felixstowe → Dar es Salaam | 32 – 40 days |
| Felixstowe → Lagos (Apapa / Tin Can) | 18 – 25 days |
| Southampton → Jebel Ali | 18 – 24 days |
| Tilbury → Tema (Ghana) | 20 – 28 days |
Transit times are sea legs only. Add 5 – 14 days for documentation and destination customs clearance. Add port congestion at peak season. Indicative — every quote is confirmed against live sailing schedules.
Need a quote on a specific lane?
Tell us cargo, port and timeline — we come back with mode, sailing date and a manual rate within 24 hours.