Importing from Connecticut to the UK

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Barrington Freight offers importation services between the UK and Connecticut that are backed by our membership of the British International Freight Association (BIFA). One of the New England region of states in the Northeast of the US, Connecticut enjoys great trade links with the UK and is a favourite among many British importers. In fact, Connecticut is well-known around the world as a technology leader, especially in the field of aerospace and electric boat manufacturing. Numerous consumer electronic products, including components like semiconductors for the flat screen industry, are also made there. Consequently, there are many different commodities that are available from suppliers in the state that appeal to British firms.

All too often, however, the logistical side of importing from Connecticut will put UK-based companies off placing orders. This can be especially true among smaller enterprises that will not necessarily have the in-house know-how to deal with getting orders out of places like New London, Hamden, Torrington and Waterbury and on their way to British shores. However, Barrington Freight is on hand to provide professional freight forwarding services between Connecticut and the UK. As proud members of BIFA, you can place your trust in our professionalism, helping to ensure your goods will arrive swiftly and in perfect condition.

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Importing from CONNECTICUT (and the other way too)

Facing the Atlantic Ocean, there are numerous small harbours on the southern coast of Connecticut. In the main, one of the state’s three deepwater ports – Bridgeport, New Haven and New London – will provide the necessary facilities for container shipments to be sent. Typically, although by no means always, commercial goods will be sent to the Ports of New York or New Jersey before crossing the ocean to Europe. We can take care of all of the arrangements including collecting your consignment from your Connecticut-based supplier and onward transit in the UK once it arrives.

Choose Barrington Freight for Smooth Imports from Connecticut

As professionals who have handled imports to the UK from Connecticut and other states in America for decades, we are able to offer a reliable service that has stood the test of time. Many of our clients turn to us again and again for their Connecticut imports, so why not find out for yourself why we are so highly regarded?

Clear Customs Rapidly When Importing from Connecticut

Please bear in mind that freight forwarding from Connecticut to the UK is just one side of our importation service. If you want us to also take care of the necessary arrangements for clearing US customs with the Connecticut Port Authority, we can do so. Equally, we are well-versed in all aspects of importation documentation for most types of commodities and the paperwork that will be needed when your goods arrive in the UK. 

We can help you with EORI registration, duty calculations, VAT payments, commodity code declarations and all of the other technicalities of importing from an overseas trading bloc. Just ask our operations team if you would like to make additional use of our customs agency work, a service that is provided in-house and not sub-contracted elsewhere.

We are friendly, easy to work with, honest and we do not charge the earth.

For more information about our services or if you have an unusual load request, reach out to our sales team on 01268 978660 or email sales@barringtonfreight.co.uk.

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2023-11-14
The guys at Barrington are brilliant! I've used them for my shipments for around 12 years now and they never let you down. Always happy to help with anything!
David Darrock
David Darrock
2023-11-10
Barrington Freight are extremely helpful and professional, promptly answering any questions or queries. Communication from them has been great and they have taken the difficulty out of importing freight.
Scott Glazebrook
Scott Glazebrook
2023-11-01
Our business is the supply of high end luxury furniture and as such we rely on Barrington Freight to provide a 5* delivery service which they have done time and time again. Reliable, friendly and efficient sums up this great approachable freight forwarding business.
Krishan Dhillon
Krishan Dhillon
2023-11-01
10/10, dealt with everything start to finish. Customer service was friendly and helpful
Sharmane Barrett
Sharmane Barrett
2023-10-20
We had a last minute request and Lee was fantastic in helping us to arrange transportation and facilitate delivery from Europe, very quickly with no hiccups. I would highly recommend.
Simon Edgecombe
Simon Edgecombe
2023-10-16
HAVING USED MANY SHIPPERS TO IMPORT OUR GOODS FROM THE USA (NONE OUTSTANDING) I DECIDED THIS TIME TO HAVE A SEARCH AROUND TO SEE IF I COULD FIND A BETTER OPTION. I FOUND BARRINGTON FREIGHT AFTER EMAILING MANY OTHERS, SOME OF THEM (UPS,DHL,FEDEX) SIMPLY TOOK SO LONG TO CONTACT ME, THAT IT BECAME STUPID, SIMON AT BARRINGTON CAME BACK TO ME VIRTUALLY STRAIGHT AWAY WITH A VERY GOOD PRICE, ALSO GOOD SHIPPING TIMES. NOW A SERVICE IS ONLY AS GOOD AS THE RESULTS, AND THEY WERE AS GOOD AS THEIR WORD. HAPPY TO HAVE FOUND THEM AND SIMON AT BARRINGTON FREIGHT WILL BE THE FIRST PERSON WE GO TO NEXT TIME, WELL DONE!!
Emir Danial
Emir Danial
2023-09-26
Brilliant EXW freight forwarding services from China to the UK. Professionally done, readily available for support, and our shipments were trackable. There were last minute issues on regards to customs clearance and redirecting of goods that we take responsibility for, but with their quick action, we were able to swiftly solve it all in much less than 24hrs. Fantastic experience working with Simon and his team, will continue to engage them for the foreseeable future. Thanks again Simon and the BF team!
Tom Gilbey
Tom Gilbey
2023-09-18
Barrington Freight was brilliant from start to finish. We had a very good shipping experience with them.
Dean Marsh
Dean Marsh
2023-09-09
What a superb company especially Simon Poole the agent who handled all my inquiries even worked over weekend to clear and arrange for my items to be removed from airline shed to save us storage charges Then when there were a little issue with the airline loosening items he dealt with it very quickly. We will only use him for our import Clearence’s now
Tilly H
Tilly H
2023-08-10
I highly recommend Barrington freight. Simon could not do enough for me and as a first time user of freight services I was anxious. Simon guided me smoothly through the whole process from start to finish. I am beyond pleased with the service I was given.