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Shipping & Freight Forwarding Articles
Straight answers from our export desk on costs, paperwork, packing and transit times — written for people actually shipping something out of the UK.
How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Car from the UK in 2026?
RoRo freight, container loading, UK collection, marine insurance and destination charges — a full breakdown of what a vehicle export really costs from a British port.
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RoRo vs Container Car Shipping: Which Should You Choose?
Two ways to export a vehicle from Britain, two very different risk and cost profiles. A practical comparison of roll-on roll-off and container loading.
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Air Freight Chargeable Weight Explained for UK Exporters
Airlines bill on the greater of actual and volumetric weight. Understanding the 6,000 divisor is the fastest way to cut your air cargo spend.
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Shipping Container Sizes and Dimensions: The Complete Guide
Internal dimensions, payloads and door apertures for 20ft, 40ft, high cube, flat rack, open top and reefer equipment — and how to pick the right box.
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UK Vehicle Export Documents: V5C, NOVA and HMRC Explained
Everything needed to export a UK-registered vehicle legally: logbook surrender, export declarations, finance clearance and proof of export.
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Moving Abroad from the UK: A Shipping Checklist That Works
A week-by-week plan for an international household move — survey, packing, inventory, customs concessions and delivery at destination.
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Marine Cargo Insurance: What All-Risk Cover Really Covers
Carrier liability is not insurance. Understand Institute Cargo Clauses A, B and C, declared value, and what a claim actually requires.
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UK Port Cut-Off Times and Sailing Schedules: How to Never Miss a Vessel
VGM, documentation and gate-in deadlines at Tilbury, London Gateway, Southampton and Felixstowe — and how to plan a booking around them.
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