Cargo from Norway to United Kingdom
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2.Cargo services
3. Door-to-door delivery
Cargo from Norway to United Kingdom — End-to-End Freight Services
We provide door-to-door Norway to UK shipping for businesses and private shippers, covering air freight, express delivery, groupage (LTL), full truck load (FTL), oversized cargo and personal effects. Ship from Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, Stavanger or Kristiansand to London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow or Edinburgh with fast customs clearance, careful packing and real-time tracking. Whether you need urgent air cargo from Norway to the UK, economical pallet groupage, a dedicated van, or a complete trailer via ferry and Channel Tunnel, our specialists plan every stage for on-time delivery and transparent pricing.
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What We Ship from Norway to the United Kingdom
From Norway’s energy and technology hubs to every UK region, we handle consolidated pallets, part loads and full loads with pre-lodged entries in the UK Customs Declaration Service (CDS) and Goods Vehicle Movement Service (GVMS). Key gateways include Heathrow, East Midlands Airport, Manchester Airport Cargo, Port of Dover, Port of Felixstowe and Port of Immingham.
Why Choose Us for Norway → UK Freight
A single operations team manages your shipment end-to-end: pickup across Norway, export filing with Norwegian Customs, transit through the EU when applicable, UK import clearance and final mile delivery across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Direct Norway–UK corridors
Regular air freight via Oslo OSL and road/ro-ro via Port of Oslo, DFDS routes and UK hubs.
Brexit-ready customs
Pre-lodged CDS entries, GVMS GMRs, rules-of-origin review and UK tariff checks for compliant imports.
Groupage, FTL & oversized
Consolidated pallets (LTL), full trailers and engineered OOG moves with permits and escort coordination.
Express options
Next-flight-out air cargo, on-board courier and dedicated express vans for time-critical deliveries.
Transit Times & Shipping Costs — Norway to UK
- ✈️ Air freight: typically 1–2 business days to LHR/EMA/MAN from OSL; best for urgent shipments over 50 kg.
- 🚚 Road & Ro-Ro: FTL 2–5 days depending on routing and ferries; groupage pallets 4–7 days door-to-door.
- 🧾 Paperwork: Norwegian export declaration, commercial invoice, packing list, T1 (when transiting EU), UK CDS import entry, GB EORI, GVMS GMR for ro-ro movements.
| Service | When to Use | Transit | Indicative Ceiling Price* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air freight (≥ 50 kg) | Time-critical, high value, samples | 1–2 business days | Up to £12.00 per kg chargeable weight |
| Groupage (1 EUR-pallet) | Cost-efficient pallet delivery | 4–7 business days | Up to £850 per pallet (up to ~250 kg / 0.8 m × 1.2 m × 1.8 m) |
| Full Truck Load (13.6 m / 33 pallets) | Dedicated trailer, fixed schedule | 2–5 business days | Up to £5,900 door-to-door incl. ferries |
* Ceiling prices reflect high end spot-market scenarios for the Norway → UK lane and may vary with weight/CBM, seasonality, fuel, dangerous goods, peak periods and delivery postcode. Request a tailored quote for current rates.
Customs, Duties & VAT When Importing to the UK
📦 Personal belongings
Moving home to the UK? You can apply for Transfer of Residence (ToR) relief to import used household goods without duty and VAT once approved. Learn more and apply via HMRC: Transfer of Residence and ToR1 application.
- Duty: 0% once ToR is granted
- VAT: 0% for qualifying items
- Documents: ToR reference, passport, detailed inventory
🏢 Commercial cargo
We classify your goods, verify origin and complete CDS entries. Check duty/VAT via the UK Trade Tariff:
tariff lookup.
For ro-ro, we generate GVMS GMRs: how to get a GMR.
- Duty: according to commodity code and origin
- VAT: typically 20% on CIF + duty (import VAT)
- Extras: excise duties for alcohol/tobacco where applicable
For Norwegian export regulations and filings, see Norwegian Customs: Export guide and Import guide.
Frequently Asked Questions — Norway → UK
Which documents are required?
Commercial invoice, packing list, export declaration in Norway, CMR or bill of lading, T1 for EU transit (when applicable), UK CDS import entry with GB EORI, and GVMS GMR for ro-ro movements.
See CDS guidance and GVMS.
How long does road freight take?
Full truck loads usually arrive in 2–5 business days depending on pickup location, ferry schedules and customs. Groupage pallets typically take 4–7 days door-to-door.
Do you ship oversized and heavy equipment?
Yes. We engineer OOG transport with route surveys, permits and escorts across Norway, EU transit countries and the UK. Crane/rigging and project insurance can be arranged.
Can you ship personal effects?
Absolutely. We handle packing, labelling and customs for household goods. If you qualify, apply for ToR to import without duty/VAT:
Transfer of Residence.
What UK gateways receive cargo from Norway?
Major airports: Heathrow (LHR), East Midlands (EMA), Manchester (MAN).
Seaports: Immingham, Felixstowe, Dover.
Is shipment tracking available?
Yes. Every shipment receives live milestone tracking and proactive notifications. API integrations are available on request.
Client Reviews — Norway → UK
“Our control valves from Stavanger reached Manchester in three days. Smooth customs and excellent updates throughout.”
⚙️ Anders V., Stavanger → Manchester
“Groupage from Oslo to Birmingham was cost-effective and arrived on schedule. Pallets were well secured.”
📦 Kaja L., Oslo → Birmingham
“Air freight from Bergen to Heathrow landed next day with all paperwork sorted. Highly recommend.”
✈️ Helena S., Bergen → London
“Our out-of-gauge skid from Trondheim needed escorts and ferries—delivered to Glasgow safely and on time.”
🚛 Eirik H., Trondheim → Glasgow
