SATS: You can rely on us as your ocean and air freight partner to the UK!
The United Kingdom – Your Partner for Imports and Exports by Air Freight and Sea Freight
We know and understand that every customer and shipment is unique. As an ocean and air freight forwarder, we will tailor our services to your needs and guarantee that you will not be treated like a number. If you’re planning an international shipment to or from the UK, let SATS take care of all of your global shipping needs!
We are proud to be one of the leading international freight companies and provide efficient and extensive international shipping services. Whether you have to move industrial goods or large machinery, SATS has a service specifically for you. Clients enjoy SATS’ excellent quality and reliability in safely transporting their goods, on time, and at an economical rate.
SATS Serves a Variety of Industries
We provide top-notch services at affordable rates to a variety of industries, such as the energy Industry, mining companies, procurement companies, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and machinery dealers.
We have offices all over the US and around the world to provide exporters and importers with superior and efficient logistic options and solutions with quality and reliability.
Turnkey Logistics Solutions for the UK
SATS delivers turnkey logistics solutions to many companies and businesses that need help negotiating the opaque and complex world of shipping. Our expertise and specialized knowledge, especially in the finer aspects of international logistics, have helped save our clients several hundreds of thousands of dollars.
From any port or airport in the US, SATS ship to the United Kingdom. Whether it is heavy machinery or electronics, we can easily arrange reliable shipping to Great Britain for you. Our international network allows us to seamlessly navigate the intricate world of export requirements and customs regulations.
Whether you are shipping classic cars to the US or importing drill equipment, SATS’ importing solutions from the UK are second to none. Our comprehensive and premium freight forwarding, logistical services, and customs brokering give you the peace of mind that only working with specialists can bring.
Why Import/Export to the UK?
The UK is currently ranked as the tenth biggest export economy in the world. Also, the UK is the fourth biggest importer in the world. In the past five years, the value of its imports has increased at an annual rate of 0.65%. Japanese and American companies usually choose the UK as their European base. Also, other fast-developing Eastern Asian countries that have export-oriented economies include the UK’s open market among their crucial outlets.
Some Quick Facts about Exports and Imports in the UK
- Total exports in 2017 were $0.44 trillion
- Total imports in 2017 were $0.64 trillion
- Top exports were to the US, Germany, France, Netherlands, Ireland, and China
- Top imports were from Germany, China, the US and Netherlands
- Top exported products were industrial machinery, motor vehicles, auto parts, and pharmaceuticals
- Top imported products were industrial machinery, motor vehicles, electrical machinery, and precious stones
Let SATS meet your import and export needs to the UK!
The main airports and seaports:
Airport / Seaport | IATA-Code / UN/LOCODE | Associated city |
London Heathrow Airport | LHR | London |
London Gatwick Airport | LGW | West Sussex |
Manchester Airport | MAN | Manchester |
London Stansted Airport | STN | Essex |
London Luton | LTN | Luton |
Edinburgh Airport | EDI | Edinburgh |
Birmingham Airport | BHX | Birmingham |
Glasgow International Airport | GLA | Glasgow |
Bristol Airport | BRS | Bristol |
Belfast International Airport | BFS | Belfast |
Newcastle Airport | NCL | Newcastle |
Liverpool John Lennon Airport | LPL | Liverpool |
Port of Immingham | GBIMM | Immingham |
Port of London | GBLON | London |
Port of Leith | GBLEI | Leith |
Port of Liverpool | GBLIV | Liverpool |
Port of Felixstowe | GBFXT | Felixstowe |
Port of Southampton | GBSOU | Southampton |
Port of Belfast | GBBEL | Belafst |
01. You need an offer
Benefit from our experience with transports from or to United Kingdom.
Our extensive network in United Kingdom as well as good conditions make us a strong partner.
02. What do you need?