sea Freight to Canada

At Barrington Freight, the freight forwarders who work in our operations team have a vast amount of knowledge to share when it comes to sea freight to Canada, specifically for commercial goods from the UK. We deal with numerous classes of goods and are specifically aimed at helping British businesses to improve their export services overseas. With frequent departures between the UK and major Canadian ports, straightforward pricing, and a dedicated freight manager assigned to each job, we make sure you’re always informed and in control.

Please bear in mind that we operate all over the mainland UK. From our base in Essex, we can collect sea freight consignments for export to Canada or handle import shipments arriving from Canada anywhere from John O’Groats to Land’s End. Thanks to our nationwide driver network, we can reach you quickly wherever you are located. We’ll send a large van for shipments of a couple of pallets or a few cartons. However, if you have a full container load (or FCL) shipment of something like loose machinery, for instance, then we will dispatch an HGV driver to you.

For exports, once your Canada-bound goods have been collected, we will organise loading onto a suitable vessel to cross the North Atlantic. For imports, we’ll ensure your Canadian shipment is collected from the UK port of arrival and transported directly to your address. Shipment times vary depending on whether you’ve asked for a less than container (or LCL) consignment or not. Regardless, we’ll keep you updated on progress so you can inform your Canadian customer of when they can expect their order to arrive. Please note that we offer ocean freight to Canada at all the major container ports in the country, including Montreal, Halifax and Saint John. Goods bound for British Columbia will typically make landfall at Vancouver. 

For more information, call us on 01268 525 444 or request an online shipping quote.

Products sent from Canada to the UK using sea freight are generally large-volume, durable, and non-perishable items, making them well suited for container shipping. Sea freight Canada services provide a cost-effective solution for moving goods in bulk where speed is not the top priority, suiting UK importers and wholesalers managing steady inventory requirements.

Common categories of cargo include:

• Industrial machinery and equipment – This includes everything from heavy-duty agricultural machinery to equipment used in manufacturing.
  
• Electrical products and components – Consumer electronics, telecom systems, and various electrical parts are frequently shipped to support the technology and retail sectors in the UK.
  
• Forest products, pulp, and paper – Large quantities of wood, newsprint, and paper are exported using ocean freight from Canada thanks to the nation’s substantial forestry industry.
  
• Clothing and textiles – Both raw textile materials and ready-to-wear garments are commonly shipped in bulk, supporting the fashion and garment industry in the UK.
  
• Home goods and appliances – Furniture, major appliances, and other bulky household items are moved via sea cargo to Canada routes, meeting the needs of UK furniture retailers and distributors.
  
• General merchandise – Plastic goods, cleaning products, personal care items, and a mix of everyday goods are regularly grouped in consolidated sea shipments for cost efficiency.
  

Sea freight is often chosen for these items thanks to its scalability and lower per-unit costs compared to other transport modes. It is the preferred option for companies that plan shipments around anticipated sales and are looking for long-term, budget-friendly logistics solutions.