When you are looking to import into UK you need to ensure that you include the time it takes for your goods to get through customs. It can take a few days for goods to clear Customs. To ensure that your goods are released as soon as possible all duties and tariffs must be paid. If you arrange to have your goods imported into the UK through Mercator Cargo we will be able to do this for you.

All goods entering the UK from outside the EU must be processed for Customs Clearance, which in most cases will incur Import VAT and DUTY, we will be able to advise you on VAT and Duty rates when we take your transportation requests.

Mercator are able to offer a variety of services for customs including: Duty and Tax Planning; Tariff Classification and Advice; Carnets; Licences; Temporary Imports. We can arrange your goods to be imported into the UK from various ports and airports across the world to their destination in the UK.

For further information on Tax and Import advise call us today on 02392 756575

All goods imported to the UK from outside the EU must be declared to HM Customs and revenue .This means that you will need to IMPORT VAT AND DUTY on arrival to the UK. Mercator will be able to clarify when you contact us.

When importing to the UK you are required to have a valid EORI (Economic Operator Registration and Identification) number, which in most cases is your company VAT Number, registered with HM Customs to import goods, if you do not have one or have not applied for VAT Registration we can advise on how to get and EORI Number.

Mercator Cargo is based in Portsmouth in the south of England, we are able to arrange shipments to all major UK Ports and Airports and we can give you the best options for your location or the final destination of the goods.

Once your goods have cleared customs, Mercator Cargo can arrange delivery using our long established relationships with reliable and efficient hauliers.

Mercator Cargo systems can handle all exports of Caravans from your premises to almost any destination worldwide, either by RORO (Roll on-Roll off car transporter ships) or container shipping.  If you are looking to transport your caravan contact Mercator Cargo to discuss plan to export your caravan.

The company frequently organise Ro-Ro services from ports across the UK with shipment across the world to transport your caravan to its destination in the most cost effective way. Each shipment is inspected prior to transportation to ensure that it is delivered safely and securely. Your caravan will be secured into the car transporter ship by soft webbing that does not leave any marks on the caravan. Every bit of freight transported by Mercator Cargo is individually packed and secured by our packers.

With lots of safety precautions in place high-value caravans are safe in the hands of Mercator Cargo for transport across the globe.

Dealing with many of the world’s largest shipping companies the company are able to provide fast and efficient delivery of your caravan worldwide. Mercator Cargo also has associations with 225 other independent freight forwarders in over 82 countries and are able to call upon their wealth of knowledge and reduce costs and provide a timely exportation of your caravan.

To discuss shipment of your caravan worldwide with our team today call 02392 756575

Mercator Cargo has the knowledge, understanding a capability to send your Air Freight -goods to the USA efficiently and at a reasonable cost. Mercator has long standing relationships from across the USA that ensure that we can find you the quickest and safest Air Freight route for your goods.

The company is associated with 225 other freight forwarders globally and we are able to organise the transport of your freight from airports across the globe to its destination in the USA at very competitive rates.

Reliable and reputable airline companies are used to transport freight to the USA to ensure that particular arrangements are made for the safe transportation of your freight. Particular arrangements can be made for particular freight including: Perishable Goods; Dangerous Cargo; Hanging Garments; Precious Cargo.

Customs clearance advice and arrangements are also made through Mercator Cargo who are thoroughly experienced in dealing with customs clearance on a daily basis. Mercator are able to offer a variety of services for customs including: Duty and Tax Planning; Tarrif Clarification and Advice; Carnets; Licences; Temporary Imports.

Once your freight reaches its destination airport Mercator will be able to provide road transport to ensure the timely delivery of your goods to their final destination.

To discuss arrangements to transport your freight to the USA call us now on 02392 756575.

If you are looking to transport Heavy Weight Containers to the USA then Mercator Cargo can help! Due to the weight restrictions on containers on the eastern seaboard of theUSA, most road freight hauliers are not allowed to carry 20ft containers heavier than 19 tonnes. But look no further, Mercator Cargo has a haulier on the east coast of the USA that can accept 20ft containers weighing up to 25 tonnes!

When deciding how much freight you are looking to transport, discuss the cargo options with the team at Mercator and we can arrange the transport of your goods tailored to your needs.

Transporting heavy weight containers to the USA is fast and efficient with the help of Mercator Cargo. We are able to transport your goods from its base to final destination with the support of road haulage companies, the biggest and most efficient shipping companies, and knowledge and experience at Mercator Cargo.

Mercator Cargo are also highly experienced in arranging the correct customs clearance for your freight.

To discuss arrangements to transport heavy weight to the USA today contact our team on 02392 756575

Are you looking to send Air Freight to Saudi Arabia/ UAE? Look no further! Mercator Cargo has a global network of more than 200 offices in over 80 countries around the world and can find the shortest, quickest and safest way to fly your goods to the Middle East.

Every customer’s freight is treated with care and attention with each shipment tailored to the customer’s needs. When you give all of your shipment details to Mercator Cargo we can take on all of the technical arrangements including further transportation when it reaches its destination airport. We can also offer a variety of different air freight services to Saudi Arabia and UAE including Part/Full charter and consolidation services as well as arranging customs clearance and import/export documentation for your freight.

Certain arrangements can be made at Mercator Cargo to help you transport more unusual consignments. Whether it is perishable goods, hanging garments or high, wide and heavy, we are able to arrange particular transportation to ensure your goods reach their destination in Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates safely and securely.

Mercator Cargo has a wealth of experience with air freight services across the globe providing a facility for clients to transport goods via Air Freight Forwarding services for over 20 years.

Mercator Cargo offers air freight services to Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam in Saudi Arabia and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.

Phone Mercator Cargo today on 023 9275 6575 and talk to our dedicated team that are familiar in all aspects of transporting goods across the globe and you can discuss your individually tailored service to transport your goods safely to the Middle East with us today.

Based in the UK, Mercator Cargo offers Air and Ocean Freight Forwarding services to and from South Africa. Whether you are looking to ship a full container load of goods or a few select items, Mercator Cargo will be able to adapt a freight forwarding service tailored to your needs. We currently offer freight forwarding services to and from South African ports such as Cape Town, Durban, and Inland to Johannesburg among others.

The company has a global network of independent freight forwarders in over 82 countries, including South Africa, which allows the company to know and understand all of the local knowledge with regards to customs clearance and have links with highly experienced haulage companies to allow your goods to reach their final destination.

Our customs clearance services include:

• Customs Clearance
• Duty and Tax Planning
• Licences
• Carnets
• Temporary Imports

Upon settlement of customs charges (that can be previously calculated) your goods have reached their destination port Mercator Cargo will be able to arrange the continued transport of your goods to their final destination on our road or rail freight forwarder services.

Mercator Cargo uses the most reliable and reputable airlines and shipping companies to transport goods from the UK to South Africa. Due to this we are able to make particular arrangements for particular cargo. For example special measures can be made for:

• Perishable Goods
• Special Merchandise
• Dangerous Cargo
• Hung Garments
• Precious Cargo

We offer a fast, reliable, and cost-effective service of freight forwarding to South Africa and ensure that each shipment is tailored to our customer’s needs.

To discuss your personalised plan of freight forwarding to South Africa today call our sales team on 02392 75 65 75.

Through our Global Freight Forwarder Network, Marco Polo, Mercator Cargo offers freight forwarding services across the globe directly to St Petersburg, Russia.

Mercator Cargo’s Global Network with 225 independent freight forwarders in over 82 countries throughout the globe ensure that your goods can be transported through these knowledgeable services which will reduce the cost and provide a safe and secure shipment to your destination in Russia. Whether you are transporting a full container, part load, refrigerated goods, or project cargo, Mercator Cargo are able to offer you a timely arrival for your freight transportation to Russia.

Customs clearance in Russia is cleared through the wealth of experience that Mercator Cargo has to offer and we can calculate the correct duty and VAT rate for your cargo. When your cargo arrives at its destination port we are able to call upon a number of highly experienced haulage companies through our road or rail freight forwarder services to ensure your goods arrive at their final destination safely.

With connections to 225 freight forwarder offices in over 82 countries across the globe, Mercator Cargo have contacts in BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China) that we deal with every day.

Mercator Cargo is able to offer Ocean Container Freight Forwarding as well as Air Freight forwarding to St Petersburg, Russia. By using reliable and reputable airlines and shipment companies, we are able to ensure that your cargo receives a fast, reliable, cost-effective service from its origin to destination.

To discuss a personalised plan for transporting your goods to Russia today call our sales team on 02392 75 65 75.

Mercator Cargo offers regular shipping directly to Aqaba, Jordan from the principle areas of the UK. Mercator Cargo is able to provide a fast, efficient service to Jordan tailored to your needs.

When you are looking to ship to Jordan, Mercator Cargo will be able to offer a less than container load (LCL) freight consolidation service. This will allow your cargo to be transported with other specially selected cargo and consequently you will incur a reduced cost to your shipment.

Marco Polo, Mercator Cargo’s Global Freight Forwarder Network, ensures that every customer is special; each service is personalised to suit your needs. Marco Polo Line has a broad network of offices across the globe that are strategically placed in cities, near ports, railway stations and arterial roads to guarantee we can deliver your request.

We are receiving cargo nationwide from depots across the UK that include:

• Birmingham
• Manchester
• Southampton
• Bradford
• London East
• London West
• Bristol
• Newcastle
• Glasgow
• Aberdeen
• Belfast

Mercator Cargo offers both Ocean Container Freight Forwarding and Air Freight Forwarding to Jordan by using the world’s largest reliable and reputable shipment companies and airlines to find you the quickest and safest freight route for your goods.

Through the Global Freight Forwarder Network, Marco Polo, Mercator Cargo is able to offer advice on customs clearance in over 82 countries around the globe.

For your individually tailored shipment to Jordan, contact our sales team to find out our fantastic rates for this service on 02392 75 65 75.

Mercator Cargo is part of a global network of independent freight forwarders across the globe that can help transport your goods to San Paulo, Brazil quickly and efficiently.

Whether it is a full container load to transport by ship or a smaller or larger shipment to transport by air, we are able to cater for your needs. Based in the UK, Mercator Cargo are able to offer a variety of shipping services as well as Air Freight Forwarding to and from Brazil. Particular arrangements for cargo with special requirements can be made for the following:

• Perishable Goods
• Special Merchandise
• Dangerous Cargo
• Hung Garments
• Precious Cargo

If there is only a small amount of cargo that you need transporting, please do not hesitate to contact us as we can offer a Less than Container load (LCL) consolidation service whereby we specially select other cargo to be transported with your goods which will also reduce the total cost to your shipment.

Once your cargo arrives in San Paulo, Brazil, Mercator Cargo will be able to arrange all of the customs clearance for your cargo. When you discuss the arrangements of your shipment with our sales team we will be able to calculate the correct duty and VAT rate applicable to your freight and organise the payment at the port. Once the cargo has cleared customs, we can call upon a range of reliable and reputable haulage companies to ensure that your cargo reaches its destination as quickly as possible by using our road or rail freight forwarder services.

To arrange a shipment of goods to San Paulo, Brazil call our sales team today and discuss a transportation plan that can be tailored to your needs – 02392 75 65 75.