Transport to and from the United Kingdom (UK)
Imports and exports to and from the United Kingdom are considerable. Experienced employees of ColliCare Lithuania offer good multimodal freight solutions for general cargo and bulk goods.
United Kingdom (UK) is a country that's made up of England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
Let us transport your goods from and to the UK.
Our connections in the UK have the local expertise needed to handle all assignments in a professional way. Even though Brexit has complicated the customs process, we solve this easily for you, with the right knowledge.
The focus on complete solutions, from manufacturer to end-user
Our customers are importers, exporters, and industry in need of logistics services, especially in Scandinavia, Europe, and Asia. We are headquartered in Norway with our own offices in Sweden, Denmark, Finland, the Netherlands, Lithuania, Italy, Turkey, China, and India.
Transit times
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full loads (FCL) and partial loads (LCL):
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departure days FCL/LCL:
For departure schedule of specific carriers, get in touch with our team
General cargo
Distributed through our distribution terminals.
Groupage, 0-2500 kg, UK
Consignments shipped as groupage will be picked up and delivered by drivers with local knowledge.
Part loads, + 250 kg, UK
Direct delivery or via terminal
Terminals
Distribution terminals in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, with access to distribution networks.
Kajus Kazlauskas
Sales ExecutiveWe transport goods like
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groupage
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part loads
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full truck or container, FTL, FCL
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less than truckloads, LTL, LCL
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ADR, dangerous goods
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special goods
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bulk material
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sand, gravel
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soil, agricultural products
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tiles, wood material
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industrial waste/waste
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Additional services
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labeling and packing
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storage
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automated storage and retrieval system
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walking floor
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custom clearance
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logistics consultants
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offshore and projects
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EDI, integrations
Green, standard, express deliveries
Green, reducing logistics-related carbon footprint, cost-efficient and reliable routes within Europe and Asia. Our solutions for a greener supply chain presents the potential for additional savings and have a positive impact on your brand.
Standard, ColliCare standard freight solutions such as LTL (less than truck load), FTL (full truck load) shipments to ADRDangerous Goods by Road (ADR)
Goods that can do harm to people or the environment and temperature-controlled transports.
Express, time-critical delivery. Range of highly flexible express freight services with affordable costs, time-definite solutions that you and your customers can count on.
Traffic rules in the UK
For vehicles not exceeding a maximum of 7.5 tonnes laden weight, following speed limits apply:
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In built up areas: 48 km/h
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Single carriage-ways: 80 km/h
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Dual carriage-ways: 96 km/h
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Motorways: 112 km/h (96 km/h if articulated or towing a trailer)
For vehicles exceeding a maximum of 7.5 tonnes laden weight, following speed limits apply:
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In built up areas: 48 km/h
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Single carriage-ways: 64 km/h
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Dual carriage-ways: 80 km/h
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Motorways: 96 km/h
Note: The 48 km/h limit usually applies to all traffic on all roads with street lighting unless signs show otherwise.
For more, visit: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/rules-and-advice-drivers-and-riders-103-158#toc-3
ColliCare Logistics offers:
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daily transport from Europe, by road, by rail or by sea
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short delivery times from 22 to 144 hours depending on the destination
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centrally located distribution terminals in all Scandinavian countries
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online tracking of all shipments in Sweden, also for packages
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booking via EDI, web, e-mail or simply by telephone
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professional customer service and quality reports
Customs
Comprehensive customs and tax regulations and time-consuming processes often make import and export demanding. We are specialised in customs management, with good customs procedures and help you with
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general customs clearance
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imported goods
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exported goods
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custom clearance documentation
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cash and daily settlements
Customer service
Opening hours 09:00 hrs.-17:00 hrs., dedicated employees supporting you by phone, mail, or chat.
Driving banes
No official driving bans.
Postal code overview for UK
Holidays
- 1st January: New Years
- 2nd April: Good Friday
- 5th April: Easter Monday
- 3rd May: Early May Bank Holiday
- 31st May: Spring Bank Holiday
- 30th August: Summer Bank Holiday
- 27th December: Christmas Holiday (since it falls on a weekend this year)
- 28th December: Boxing Day
Rates for transport from and to the UK
How much does freight transport to the UK cost cost? Request a quote at ColliCare Logistics without obligation.
