Sea freight
Full and part container loads worldwide, cleared, unloaded and delivered by one team. As the largest deep seaport in the UK, London Gateway is positioned ideally to service the very biggest cargo ships
What we move
| Service | Detail |
|---|---|
| FCL | High-cube, 20ft and 40ft containers, port to port or door to door, on the major trade lanes |
| LCL | Consolidated with other cargo, then separated on arrival in our own warehouse |
| Export | Consolidation and container loading from our warehouse, sealed and delivered to the terminal |
The terminal
weekly services
Deep-sea sailings on the major global trade lanes.
miles from London
The closest deep-sea container port to the capital and the M25.
minute turnaround
Average truck turnaround at the terminal gate.
Figures published by DP World for London Gateway. They describe the port, not Riverside Logistics.
What we need to quote
If you don't have all of that yet, tell us what you do know and we'll work from there.
- Origin and destination
- What the goods are and whether anything is hazardous or restricted
- Volume, weight and how it's packed
- The date it needs to arrive
- Your Incoterms, if they're agreed
Start a quote
Frequently asked
Do you offer customs clearance with sea freight?
Yes. We offer a comprehensive customs clearance service.
What is the difference between FCL and LCL?
FCL means the whole container is yours. With LCL, your goods share a container with other cargo. It can be cheaper for smaller volumes, but adds a consolidation stage at each end.
Can you clear the goods as well as ship them?
Yes. Our own team makes the customs declaration in the same building your goods arrive in.
Can you store them on arrival?
Yes. We have 186,000 sq ft at the same site, so the container can go from vessel to storage with no road journey in between.
Do you handle exports?
Yes. We consolidate and load containers in our warehouse, then deliver them sealed to the terminal.
Send us the route
We'll come back with a rate, a realistic transit time and what to expect at each end.