Sea FreightUK to India
Economical ocean shipping for those who can wait. Save significantly on shipping costs with our door-to-door sea freight service.
£2.5
per kg
45
working days
£250
minimum
What's Included
The price you see is the price you pay. No hidden charges.
Important: 30kg Per-Piece Limit
Maximum 30kg per individual box/piece. All carrier pickup terms apply.View all surcharges
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The Sea Freight Advantage
Why customers choose ocean cargo for their UK to India shipments
Save Up to 37.5%
At £2.50/kg compared to £4/kg for air freight, you save significantly on every shipment. The savings increase with heavier loads.
Lower Carbon Footprint
Ocean shipping produces a fraction of the CO₂ emissions per kg of air freight — a greener choice for non-urgent shipments to India.
Ideal for Heavy Shipments
With a minimum of £250 (covering up to 100kg), sea freight becomes more economical for larger shipments.
Same Great Service
Door-to-door service, full tracking, customs included, and the same price transparency you expect from Cargo Force.
How Sea Freight Weight Works
Same fair formula as air freight — at a lower per-kg rate
The Formula
Chargeable Weight = MAX(Actual, Volumetric)
Volumetric weight = (L × W × H in cm) ÷ 5000. You are charged on whichever is higher, the same way air freight is calculated. At £2.50/kg, that's up to 37.5% cheaper than air on the per-kg rate.
Why Choose Sea
- Up to 37.5% cheaper per kg than air freight
- Lower carbon footprint than air freight
- Ideal for larger, non-urgent shipments
- All-inclusive: customs, duties, door delivery
Example Comparison
Air Freight
A 60×50×40cm box weighing 100kg has volumetric weight of 24kg, so chargeable weight is 100kg.
You pay 100kg × £4 = £400
Sea Freight
Same box, same 100kg chargeable weight (same formula).
You pay 100kg × £2.50 = £250
Save £150 (38%)
How Sea Freight Works
Your cargo journey from UK to India in 7 simple steps
Initial Consultation
Discuss your shipping requirements with us to receive an accurate price estimate for sea freight.
Complete Booking Form
Fill out our online booking form specifying "Sea Freight" as your preferred shipping method.
Deposit Payment
A deposit of £50 or £10 per box (whichever is higher) is required before pickup is scheduled.
Pick-Up Arrangement
We collect your package from your specified UK address through our trusted carrier partners.
Warehouse Consolidation
Your cargo is weighed and measured, then consolidated at our Wembley warehouse.
Ocean Transit
Your cargo travels by sea from UK ports to India. Transit time is a fixed 45 working days, counted from the next working day after payment received.
Customs & Delivery
We handle all customs clearance in India and deliver directly to your door across all Indian cities.
Sea Freight Pricing
Transparent pricing with everything included
£2.5
per kilogram
£250
minimum charge
45
working days
Quick Price Examples
Up to 100kg
£250
minimum applies
100kg
£250
100 × £2.50
200kg
£500
200 × £2.50
Additional Surcharges (if applicable)
For items exceeding 80cm in any dimension (height, width, or length)
Waived if dropped at our warehouse
For items exceeding 30kg in weight (health and safety regulations)
Waived if dropped at our warehouse
For suitcases, bags, trolley bags, shrink-wrapped boxes. Our current label loss rate is 60-70% for these items.
We strongly recommend using standard cardboard boxes
For any suitcases, bags, or boxes sent in a locked condition. This covers professional lock cutting.
Please ensure all items are unlocked before shipping
We Collect From Anywhere in the UK
Free pickup included from all UK regions - no extra charges
Complete Price Transparency
When we say everything is included, we mean it. Whether you visit our warehouse directly or call us, you will never be surprised with additional charges. The price you see is the price you pay — no hidden fees, no concealed costs, no last-minute additions. Complete transparency is our promise to you.
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