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FCL container shipping from Dubai to the UK
Your own sealed container from Jebel Ali to a UK port and on to your door — the fastest, most secure sea option.
Dubai → UK corridor specialistsSea, air, LCL & FCLCustoms documentation handledNamed coordinator per shipment
FCL shipping from Dubai to the UK gives you an entire container — 20ft, 40ft or 40ft high cube — loaded and sealed at your premises, shipped from Jebel Ali and delivered directly to your UK address after customs clearance.
What FCL includes
Loading supervision
Load planning, lashing and securing, plus a seal number recorded on the bill of lading.
Special equipment
Reefer, open-top and flat-rack containers for temperature-controlled or out-of-gauge cargo TO CONFIRM: equipment types available.
Documentation
Bill of lading, export declaration and any certificates required for the commodity.
UK clearance
HMRC entry, duty and VAT settlement, and free-time monitoring to avoid demurrage.
Haulage
Port-to-door haulage anywhere in the UK, with unload time agreed in advance.
How FCL works
- Confirm equipmentWe match the container size and type to your volume, weight and cargo.
- Position and loadContainer is delivered to you and loaded under supervision, then sealed.
- Export and sailDeclaration filed, container gated in before cut-off and shipped from Jebel Ali.
- Arrive and clearImport entry filed and duty settled ready for release on arrival.
- Deliver and returnContainer hauled to your site, unloaded, and returned to the depot.
Container sizes and capacity
| Container | Internal capacity | Typical payload | Rough fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20ft standard | ~33 CBM | ~28,000 kg | Heavy, dense cargo; 10–11 standard pallets |
| 40ft standard | ~67 CBM | ~26,500 kg | Volume cargo; 20–21 standard pallets |
| 40ft high cube | ~76 CBM | ~26,500 kg | Light, bulky cargo and tall items |
Payload limits vary by carrier and by UK road weight rules. We confirm the usable payload for your specific booking TO CONFIRM: carrier payload limits.
FCL suits you if
- You have roughly 14 CBM or more, or a heavy single load
- Your cargo is fragile, high-value or should not be handled twice
- You want the shortest sea transit and a fixed delivery slot
- You are shipping machinery, vehicles, project cargo or a full house move
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to fill the container?
No. Many customers ship a part-filled container for speed and security, but below about 14 CBM, LCL is usually cheaper.
How long do I get to unload?
Hauliers normally allow a set free unloading window, with waiting time charged after that TO CONFIRM: free unloading time allowed.
Can you ship a car?
Vehicles can move in a container or on RoRo services subject to UK import rules and documentation TO CONFIRM: vehicle shipping options offered.
Ready to move cargo from Dubai to the UK?
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