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FCL from China

UK based freight forwarder, Mercator, handles full container loads – FCL from China on a daily basis.  We recently coordinated the shipment of an FCL

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Busan harbour at dusk, the view across the large suspension bridge includes the various high-rise blocks and the sea freight port

Importing from South Korea

Mercator’s import team recently completed importing from South Korea of stainless steel tubes.  The goods were purchased on CFR (cost and freight) incoterms, meaning the

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FCL from Vietnam to the UK

Mercator’s import team recently handled a full container load – FCL from Vietnam to the UK. The importer purchased the goods on a free on

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Ariel view of two sea freight vessels docked for unloading and loading by gantry cranes. Stacks of shipping containers mostly in blue alongside.

Container Shipping from India to the UK

India is one of the UK’s most important trading partners, exporting everything from textiles and consumer goods to machinery, automotive components, pharmaceuticals, and engineering products.

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Shipping from USA to UK

When UK importers are looking for a solution for shipping from USA to UK, sea freight is one of the most cost-effective and efficient solutions

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Freight to Mexico from UK

Mercator’s export team recently arranged freight to Mexico from UK on behalf of a UK manufacturer.  Our team arranged the shipment of a 40’ high

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Dark blue night sky, large sea freight vessel holding colourful shipping containers alongside the quay, overhead gantry cranes loading and unloading cargo

Sea Freight from Thailand

UK based freight forwarder, Mercator recently handled the sea freight from Thailand of a 40’ high cube container from Bangkok Port to Felixstowe, with UK

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Sea Freight vessel docked at port

Sea Freight from Vietnam

Vietnam is an increasingly important sourcing market for UK importers, supplying everything from furniture and textiles to consumer products and manufacturing components.  Mercator’s import team

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