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Every freight mode, one point of contact

First Base Freight moves cargo by sea and air between any two countries, and clears it through customs at both ends — so you deal with one forwarder from booking to delivery, whichever way the shipment runs.

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FCL — Full Container Load

Exclusive use of a container for large or full-volume shipments — the most cost-efficient option once your cargo fills 15+ cubic metres. Available on import and export lanes worldwide.

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LCL — Less than Container Load

Share container space with other shippers and pay only for what you use, priced per cubic metre or per 1,000kg, from any origin to any destination.

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Air Freight

The fastest way to move cargo internationally — express or consolidated, airport-to-airport or door-to-door, on any international routing.

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Customs Clearance

Licensed brokerage handling classification, duties, taxes and documentation on both import and export entries, so cargo moves through customs without delay.

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Cargo Insurance

All-risk marine and air cargo cover for the declared value of your goods, arranged at quote stage on any lane.

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Warehousing & Distribution

Bonded and general storage at origin and destination, with pick, pack and onward distribution.

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RoRo Shipping

Roll-on/roll-off shipping for cars, vans, trucks, plant and any self-propelled or wheeled equipment.

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Door-to-Door Delivery

Collection at the shipper's premises and delivery to the consignee's door, with everything between handled by us.

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Project & Breakbulk Cargo

Out-of-gauge, heavy-lift and breakbulk consignments that will not travel in a standard container.

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Ready to ship? Tell us the route and we will quote it.

Any country to any country, import or export — send us the origin, destination and cargo details and we'll come back with a competitive rate within one business day.

Any country to any country — import, export, or cross-trade where neither end is the UK. Cities and cargo details next.

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