When arranging freight between the United Kingdom and United States, the choice of air or sea depends on the shipment, route, handling requirements and preferred timing. A Transport Services accepts enquiries for door-to-door transport in either direction. The route, available freight option, carrier, customs scope, timing and price are reviewed before anything is booked.
Air freight and sea freight are different options
Air freight and sea freight have different operating arrangements and may suit different shipment needs. The right option cannot be selected from the mode alone: the shipment’s dimensions, weight, contents, collection and delivery locations and required dates all matter. Ask us to review both options if you are flexible.
We do not publish a provisional international price. Once we have the relevant details, our team will get in touch to discuss the available next steps. Transit dates, carrier acceptance, customs arrangements and final costs must be confirmed for the specific shipment.
Prepare the shipment information
For a useful first review, gather:
- Collection and delivery addresses, including country and postcode.
- A clear description of the goods and how they are packaged.
- The number of pieces, plus the packed dimensions and total weight.
- Your preferred mode: air freight, sea freight, or advice on the options.
- Preferred collection and delivery dates and any timing constraints.
- Contact details for the people handing over and receiving the goods.
- Any loading, access, documentation or handling requirements you already know about.
Accurate information helps the team understand what needs to be reviewed. Do not assume that a particular carrier, route, customs service or timing is included until it has been discussed and confirmed.
Door-to-door enquiries in either direction
You can enquire about transport from the United Kingdom to the United States or from the United States to the United Kingdom. A Transport Services Ltd is based in Newport, Shropshire, and A Transport Services LLC is based in Denver, Colorado. The relevant team will review the shipment details and contact you. These company locations do not mean that an office or local team is present at every collection or delivery point.
Send an international enquiry
Use the United States and international services page to learn about the enquiry options, then submit your shipment details using the quote form. You can also contact us directly. We will get in touch to discuss the shipment; an international booking is only confirmed after the service and terms are agreed.