Our Services
Freight solutions built around your shipment
Explore each Key Cargo service area below. Use the services menu or the jump links on this page to go straight to the section you need.
Air Freight
Air Imports
From one small package to large consignments, KCI have the experience, connections and knowledge to ensure that your airfreight shipments are quickly despatched, flown and delivered. Our airfreight import team know only too well how delays can affect production and supply and we work hard to offer solutions that will fit your business’ needs – time and time again.
Holistic Airfreight Solutions
As an AEO certified forwarder, we are perfectly placed to ensure the smooth transit of your cargo – no matter how urgent it is. Our airfreight import department are fully up to date with the latest customs requirements, meaning customs entries are completed accurately and quickly, so you can have your cargo expedited quickly once it enters the country. We are able to clear goods at all airports within the UK and offer same day or next day delivery on almost all shipments. In addition, we offer (subject to terms and conditions) a deferment facility for those customers that do not yet have their own deferment account with customs.
Global Reach
Our well-established partner networks mean we are able to handle airfreight shipments on any payment terms and arrange pickup from anywhere in the world. Communication between partner offices and our base in the UK are quick and seamless, so whether you’re looking for a quotation, or want to arrange an urgent shipment, you won’t have to wait long for us to get back to you.
Why Look Elsewhere?
With a focus on customer service, accuracy and speed, the air import service from KCI is certainly one worth trying out. Why not book your next shipment with us and experience the quality for yourself?
Air Freight
Air Exports
Our highly experienced air export department is dedicated to ensuring you meet your promises to customers overseas. We have a fantastic relationship with all major airlines, and extensive knowledge of the best routes to get your cargo where it needs to be, whether you’re looking to ship a few small boxes, or a more complex out of gauge load.
From Collection To Destination
Our UK wide transport solutions mean that no matter how urgent your cargo is, we can get it on the move quickly. Same day and next day UK collections can be arranged from anywhere in the country, and we can arrange paperwork and customs in the UK quickly to avoid any delays in transit. We also work very closely with our global partner network to ensure that should you wish customs clearance and onward delivery to be arranged at the destination, we can effect a seamless service that ticks all the boxes.
No Matter What You Ship
Our commitment to offering a complete air export service means we can – and do – handle shipments for clients that include out of gauge cargo, urgent ship spares and aircraft parts, perishable and hazardous cargo, amongst others. We apply the same level of dedication to each and every air export we arrange, and you’ll find our prices competitive too. Why not contact us for a quote on your next airfreight export? You might be surprised at how cost-effective it is.
Ocean Freight
Ocean Imports
Whether it’s LCL, FCL, Hazardous or Out of Gauge cargo, our experienced ocean import team are on hand to deliver the perfect solution for your business. We can arrange shipments from point of collection to delivery for any type of cargo and any origin. Our well-established relationships with the major shipping lines allows us to benefit from competitive rates and our dedication to customer service means you’ll be kept fully up to date with the status of your shipment when you need to be.
UK Wide Customs Clearance And Onward Delivery
Our customs specialists can effect customs clearance on your behalf, and as we are an AEO certified forwarder, we won’t experience the hold ups that non-AEO companies may. You’ll find our knowledge of customs procedures extensive, and we can offer advice to first time importers, or existing importers on the best routes and vessel timings in order to fit in with your business’ supply chain requirements. We can also offer deferment facilities to clients (subject to status) if they do not have a deferment account with customs.
From One Off Shipments To Regular Bookings
Whether you’re a regular importer or you have a one of shipment you’d like us to handle, you can be assured of a quality service with KCI. Using our extensive and well-established partner network across the globe, we’ll seek out the best price, routing and service for each and every shipment we handle for you. Why not ask for a quote for your next shipment?
Ocean Freight
Ocean Exports
Our dedicated ocean export department offers a full portfolio of door to port, or door to door options, allowing you to export your goods however you wish to do so. From LCL to FCL cargo, we can offer a range of ocean export solutions at competitive rates, but with a level of service that goes beyond expectations.
Whatever The Size Or Nature Of Cargo, We Can Help
Whether you’re looking to ship hazardous, out of gauge, or standard cargo, from one off shipments to regular exports, we have the knowledge and experience to move your cargo. We have built up a robust partner network across the globe as well as a fantastic relationship with the shipping lines in order to assure you of a quality service, whether it is door to door or door to port shipments you’re looking to move.
Competitive Prices, Outstanding Service
As a privately-owned company, we are free to work with partners we deem suitable across the globe, which benefits our customers when it comes to negotiating rates. Our partner offices all work towards the same goal as we do, delivering a range of solutions that goes beyond our client’s expectations. Why not try us out for your next shipment, and experience the difference - and the benefits - of working with KCI?
Road Freight
Road Freight
Our fully committed road freight team can handle immediate response delivery requirements on urgent shipments, with the fastest door to door transit times possible. With extensive experience in trailer freight, we can deliver an import or export solution to suit you.
Road Freight Operations To Suit Your Needs
Whether you’re looking to move a pallet, a full load or something in-between, we’ll work hard to get your roadfreight imports or exports to you, or your customer, on time and in good condition. We work with a number of reputable partner offices throughout Europe and beyond, allowing us to provide trailer freight solutions for all types of cargo. Whether it’s hazardous, perishable or standard cargo you’re moving, our attention to detail and dedication to great customer service combine to provide a service we are extremely proud of.
One Off Shipments Or Regular Loads
For those that use trailer freight services regularly, we can offer fixed rates you can rely on, while for those one-off shipments, we’ll offer competitive spot quotes and transit options that best fit your business’ needs. Why not get in touch today to see how KCI can help with your next road freight shipment?
Specialist Cargo
Cross Trade
Crosstrade, or F2F shipments, can be complex to arrange. They require an extensive global network of partner offices working in sync with eachother, all focussed on delivering a great service. Here at Key Cargo, we have developed a partner network carefully, ensuring that our goals are the same as our partner offices - to deliver a quick and seamless service to our clients, no matter what the origin or destination of their cargo.
Communication Is Key
We know that when you’re not at the point of origin or destination, arranging a consignment comes with a degree of trepidation, but with Key Cargo, there is no need to worry. We will keep you updated every step of the way with your crosstrade shipments, allowing you to have 'on the ground' knowledge of what's happening with your consignments, without having to be physically present.
Any Cargo, Any Destination
Whether you’re moving large consignments or just a few boxes, booking shipments direct from origin to destination can cut out any unnecessary costs and save you time as well as money. Why not get in touch to see if crosstrade shipments could be beneficial to your business?
