Air freight
When timing matters, explore air freight for your imports and exports. Tell us what you need to move and when it needs to arrive, and we’ll discuss suitable options.
Enquire about air freight ↗Freight forwarding & logistics
Freight that moves
you forward.
Move commercial cargo or personal belongings with Amiri Cargo. We arrange international air, sea and European road freight, with packing, customs clearance and storage services to support your shipment.
INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICSFrom collection to destination.
Established 2003Commercial & personal shippingAir · Sea · RoadPacking & customs support
FREIGHT SERVICES
The right service.
For the journey ahead.
What you’re shipping matters. So do your deadline and budget. Explore our services, then speak to our team about the options for your route.
Sea freight
Plan overseas transport for commercial goods and larger consignments. We’ll help you explore sea freight options based on your cargo, destination and shipping schedule.
Enquire about sea freight ↗European transport
Connect your business with destinations across Europe. Discuss road freight arrangements and the collection, delivery and documentation your shipment requires.
Enquire about road freight ↗Personal effects
Moving abroad or sending belongings overseas? Arrange shipping for household goods and personal effects, with professional packing and crating available where needed.
Plan your move ↗About Amiri Cargo
Freight experience.
Personal attention.
Our story & services · Scroll below to read more ↓
Established in 2003, Amiri Cargo provides international freight forwarding and logistics services for businesses and individuals. Our work brings together air freight, sea freight and European road transport, helping customers plan the movement of commercial goods and personal belongings.
Every shipment starts with understanding your needs
A delivery deadline, an overseas move or a commercial consignment can each call for a different approach. We start with the essentials: what you are shipping, where it is going, its size and weight, and your preferred dates. These details help us discuss transport options and the services your shipment requires.
Support beyond the journey
Transport is one part of the process. Amiri Cargo also offers customs clearance, storage, professional packing and crating, and fulfilment services. Tell us which parts of the shipment you need help with so these can be considered when planning the arrangements.
For businesses and individuals
Business customers can contact us about importing, exporting and moving commercial consignments. For individuals, we can discuss shipping personal effects and household goods, including packing requirements for fragile or unusually shaped belongings.
Preparation makes a difference
Accurate descriptions, a clear packing list and the right documentation help establish what your shipment needs before dispatch. Our public Information Centre provides a starting point, with guidance on packing, customs documents, transport options, Incoterms® and container sizes.
Speak to Amiri Cargo
Whether you already know the service you need or would like to discuss the options, get in touch with our team. Share your collection and delivery locations, cargo details and preferred dates, and we can talk through the next steps.
Tell us about your shipment ↗HOW TO GET STARTED
From enquiry to shipping plan.
Tell us about your cargo
Share the origin, destination and a description of your goods, along with the number of packages, dimensions and weight.
Choose a suitable service
Talk through the transport options, your preferred dates and any packing, storage or customs support you need.
Confirm your shipment
Review the quote, included services and required documents with our team before confirming the arrangements.
PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE
Shipping information.
Clear answers.
Not sure where to start? Visit our Information Centre for practical guidance on packing, documents, freight options, Incoterms® and container sizes. Open to everyone, with no sign-in required.
Packing & preparing your goods
Use packaging suited to the weight, shape and fragility of your goods. Protect individual items, fill empty spaces and seal cartons securely.
Number each package and keep an itemised contents list. Measure the outer dimensions and weigh each finished package. Ask our team about professional packing or crating for fragile, valuable or unusually shaped items.
Shipping documents & customs
Prepare a clear description of the goods, their quantities and values, plus the sender’s and receiver’s details. A packing list helps identify what is inside each package.
The documents required depend on the goods, destination and reason for shipping. Commercial and personal shipments may require different paperwork. Confirm the requirements with our team before dispatch.
Air, sea or road freight?
The right option depends on your route, cargo size, timing and budget. Air freight can suit time-sensitive shipments; sea freight can suit larger overseas consignments; road transport serves accessible land routes.
Ask for an option based on your actual shipment. Transit estimates should include collection, handling, customs and final delivery where applicable.
Restricted items & dangerous goods
Tell us about batteries, aerosols, perfumes, chemicals, liquids and other items that may need special checks. These examples are not a complete list.
Restrictions vary by transport mode, carrier and destination. Keep original product labels and safety information where available. Ask our team to confirm acceptance before packing or sending anything you are unsure about.
Insurance & protecting your shipment
Ask about available cargo insurance before dispatch and check the scope of cover, exclusions, excess and claims process. Do not assume a shipment’s full value is automatically covered.
Keep purchase or valuation records, a contents list and photographs of the goods and packaging. Tell our team about fragile or high-value items when requesting your quote.
Understanding your freight quote
Have the collection and delivery locations, package count, outer dimensions, gross weight and goods description ready. Mention your timing and any packing, storage or access requirements.
Check which services and charges are included, who handles customs, and whether duties, taxes or destination charges are separate. Confirm the quote’s validity and any changes before booking.
Incoterms®: buyer & seller responsibilities
Incoterms® are ICC trade rules used in sales contracts to allocate delivery tasks, costs and risks between buyer and seller. Specify the agreed rule, named place or port, and edition — for example, “FCA [named place], Incoterms® 2020”.
Any transport mode: EXW, FCA, CPT, CIP, DAP, DPU and DDP.
Sea and inland waterway only: FAS, FOB, CFR and CIF.
Do not assume that paying the freight means keeping the risk throughout the journey. Agree the appropriate rule with your trading partner and confirm how it fits your shipment with our team.
Container sizes & dimensions
Compare common dry shipping containers below. Measurements are example internal dimensions, in metres (length × width × height).
| Type | Internal L × W × H | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| 20 ft standard | 5.900 × 2.352 × 2.395 m | 33.2 m³ |
| 40 ft standard | 12.032 × 2.352 × 2.395 m | 67.7 m³ |
| 40 ft high cube | 12.032 × 2.350 × 2.700 m | 76.3 m³ |
Door openings are smaller than internal dimensions. Equipment varies by manufacturer; usable space and permitted cargo weight also depend on loading, packaging and route limits. Confirm the actual container and door dimensions before booking.
Source: Hapag-Lloyd equipment examples — 20 ft, 40 ft and 40 ft high cube.
General preparation guidance. Requirements and acceptance depend on your goods, route and transport method. Ask our team about your shipment ↗
REQUEST A QUOTE
Your next shipment.
Let’s talk.
Whether you’re arranging a business shipment or sending personal belongings abroad, start with a conversation. Tell us what’s moving, where it’s going and your preferred dates. We’ll help you explore the next steps.
Call 020 8222 6661 ↗Contact Amiri Cargo ↗