When crossing international borders, your shipment may be subject to customs procedures and declaration. Depending on its destination country, additional documents may be needed including commercial/proforma invoices along with customs declaration forms.
At its origin, LCL cargo is combined with other shipments at a Container Freight Station (CFS) for consolidation – this process is known as container stuffing.
Ships
The UK offers many ports and airports for international parcel shipping, making it a convenient hub. Depending on where your package is being sent, customs duties may need to be paid; there are tools available that can assist in this process and determine the costs. It’s also essential that you consider how long its journey will be before making a decision to send.
UDS offer cheap parcel delivery to the UK at reasonable costs, providing day-definite deliveries to specific markets as well as free drop-off locations. When choosing the appropriate courier, make sure that delivery times and value-added services such as tracking are taken into consideration as you make your selection.
Consideration should also be given to the shipping rates offered by each courier you select. Use a shipping rate calculator and compare each courier’s rates in order to ensure you’re getting the best deal available. It may also be wise to research their packaging options to prevent potential complications when your parcel reaches its final destination.
Pack your parcel tightly for maximum safety by filling every space as much as possible with items, to prevent movement within. Void filler may be tempting but consider sustainable filling materials like newspaper crumpled up for cushioning purposes instead.
Brexit should not significantly impede your ability to find affordable parcel shipping to the UK, but it’s still wise to check up-to-date information on tariffs and VAT. You can use the EU Trade Helpdesk for accurate updates regarding import regulations in Europe.
LCL Containers
Less-than-container-load LCL shipping offers shippers with smaller cargo volumes the opportunity to save money when renting an entire shipping container. Freight forwarders often offer LCL services on regular schedules between select origins and destinations; freight customers sharing containers can still achieve the same transit time and security as if shipping alone – much like sharing a taxi ride to work together; it costs less while getting both there at once!
LCL shipping often takes longer than FCL as your cargo must be brought to warehouses in both the UK and US for consolidation/deconsolidation operations. These operations ensure that cargo loads onto appropriate ships at sea as well as transhipment ports.
Your shipment could also be affected by customs clearance requirements, tariffs and duties. For instance, when sending packages outside of the EU you will likely need to include commercial invoices and customs declaration forms with each package you ship; check what your destination country’s regulations are before shipping your parcel!
When selecting a service for an LCL shipment, ensure it matches both its size and weight requirements. If in doubt, reach out to a courier for advice. When booking online, fill in accurate customs details; this information is essential in avoiding delays and penalties. Furthermore, if crossing international borders, be sure to have any necessary preference certificates or licences ready; this will speed up the process while also helping prevent misalignments or compliance issues from delaying its journey.
