Ocean Freight · United States → United Kingdom
Ocean Freight from United States to United Kingdom
22 port combinations connect United States and United Kingdom in our network. The shortest, New York / New Jersey → Southampton, is 3,096 nautical miles; transit across the lane ranges 8–32 days port to port.
- Distance
- 3,096 nm
- Transit
- 8–32 days
- Service
- FCL & LCL
Lane at a glance
Route facts
GoForwarder books full-container (FCL) and consolidated (LCL) space on this lane, coordinates pickup and export in United States, and hands the cargo to import clearance and final delivery in United Kingdom.
- Origin
- United States
- Destination
- United Kingdom
- Distance
- from 3,096 nm (5,734 km)
- Estimated transit
- 8–32 days
- Routing via
- Panama Canal
- Equipment
- FCL 20', 40', 40' HC · reefer · LCL
- Incoterms
- EXW · FCA · FOB · CIF · DAP · DDP
Network
Main port pairs
| Origin | Destination | Distance | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York / New Jersey | Southampton | 3,096 nm | 8–14 days |
| New York / New Jersey | Felixstowe | 3,251 nm | 8–14 days |
| Norfolk | Southampton | 3,272 nm | 8–14 days |
| Norfolk | Felixstowe | 3,427 nm | 9–15 days |
| Charleston | Southampton | 3,584 nm | 9–15 days |
| Savannah | Southampton | 3,639 nm | 9–16 days |
| Charleston | Felixstowe | 3,739 nm | 9–16 days |
| Savannah | Felixstowe | 3,793 nm | 10–16 days |
| Miami | Southampton | 3,883 nm | 10–16 days |
| Miami | Felixstowe | 4,038 nm | 10–17 days |
| New Orleans | Southampton | 4,616 nm | 11–18 days |
| New Orleans | Felixstowe | 4,771 nm | 12–19 days |
| Houston | Southampton | 4,830 nm | 12–19 days |
| Houston | Felixstowe | 4,984 nm | 12–20 days |
| Los Angeles | Southampton | 7,599 nm | 19–28 days |
| Long Beach | Southampton | 7,599 nm | 19–28 days |
| Los Angeles | Felixstowe | 7,754 nm | 19–28 days |
| Long Beach | Felixstowe | 7,754 nm | 19–28 days |
| Oakland | Southampton | 7,997 nm | 20–29 days |
| Oakland | Felixstowe | 8,151 nm | 20–29 days |
| Seattle | Southampton | 8,816 nm | 21–31 days |
| Seattle | Felixstowe | 8,970 nm | 22–32 days |
How it works
From quote to delivery
- 01
Quote and booking
Send cargo details on WhatsApp; we confirm the rate and book vessel space from United States.
- 02
Pickup and export clearance
We coordinate container release, pickup and export customs in United States.
- 03
Ocean transit
Sailing United States → United Kingdom: about 8–32 days port to port, with tracking until arrival.
- 04
Import clearance
Customs clearance in United Kingdom, coordinated with our customs broker partners.
- 05
Final delivery
Drayage from the terminal to your warehouse, with proof of delivery.
Checklist
Documents and cost drivers
Documents to import into United Kingdom
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading (B/L)
- Certificate of origin
- Import declaration under United Kingdom customs rules
What drives the price on this lane
- Base ocean freight (per container for FCL, per CBM for LCL)
- Bunker / fuel surcharges (BAF) and peak-season surcharges
- Terminal handling at origin and destination (THC)
- Documentation and B/L fees
- Customs clearance at both ends
- Drayage from the port to the final address
- Cargo insurance
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How long does ocean freight from United States to United Kingdom take?+
Estimated transit is 8–32 days port to port. Direct services sit at the low end; transshipment, peak season or inspections push it to the high end.
How far is United States from United Kingdom?+
The shortest pair is 3,096 nm (5,734 km) by sea via the Panama Canal.
How much does ocean freight from United States to United Kingdom cost?+
It depends on container size or volume (CBM), the season and surcharges. Send your cargo details on WhatsApp and we reply with a written quote.
FCL or LCL — which one do I need?+
Below roughly 15 m³, consolidated LCL is usually cheaper. Above that, a 20-foot container starts to pay off; a 40-foot container fits about 67 m³.
What documents do I need to import into United Kingdom?+
Commercial invoice; Packing list; Bill of lading (B/L); Certificate of origin; Import declaration under United Kingdom customs rules.
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