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Transit

How long does it take?

Days by air; weeks by sea — and honest about both.

It depends on the destination and whether you choose air or sea. Air freight is a matter of days — often around 3–5 working days to Europe and roughly 5–10 to longer-haul destinations — subject to space and flight availability with the carriers. Sea freight takes weeks, not days.

Sea transit times are approximate, and we’ll always tell you so honestly: the actual time depends on when your container finishes consolidating, the vessel’s sailing date and route, any transhipment before the final destination, and customs clearance — so allow a week or two either side of any estimate. As a rough guide, sea can range from a few weeks to a couple of months depending on the route. We’ll give you the current guidance for your specific destination when you book.

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More on this
Which is faster, air or sea? +
Air, by a long way — days versus weeks. Sea is cheaper for larger volumes.
Can you guarantee an exact arrival date? +
No one honestly can for freight — too much of the sea chain is outside our control — but we’ll give you a realistic window and keep you updated.
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