Contact Information
Location
Aver Logistics Ltd
Chenies Manor House
Chenies
Buckinghamshire
WD3 6EP
USA–UK Ocean Freight
Shipping from Los Angeles to the UK
Reliable FCL and LCL ocean freight from Los Angeles to the UK, with in-house customs clearance and door-to-door delivery.
Transit time
24–32 days port to port
Frequency
Weekly sailings
Service options
FCL & LCL available
Origin port
Port of Los Angeles / Long Beach
Shipping from Los Angeles to the UK — 24–32 days port to port, FCL & LCL available. Aver Logistics manages the booking, in-house customs clearance and door-to-door delivery on this lane.
Route Overview
Shipping from Los Angeles to the UK
Los Angeles and the neighbouring Port of Long Beach form the largest container gateway in the United States, handling cargo from across the US West Coast. The Los Angeles to UK lane carries technology, consumer goods, apparel and agricultural products from California and beyond.
Aver Logistics arranges FCL and LCL ocean freight from Los Angeles to every major UK port, managing collection, documentation, in-house customs clearance and final-mile delivery as one seamless service.
- Weekly sailings from Los Angeles and Long Beach
- FCL and LCL options for any volume
- In-house UK customs clearance included
- Door-to-door delivery throughout the UK
This lane runs on our sea freight shipping service, with in-house customs clearance included on every shipment.
46+
Sailings per year
97%
On-schedule reliability
9k+
TEUs shipped yearly
28
Average transit days
Trade Lane
Understanding this shipping corridor
Route importance
The Los Angeles and Long Beach port complex is the busiest in the United States and the principal gateway for West Coast trade. For UK importers sourcing technology, consumer goods and Californian produce, it offers reliable, frequent ocean services to Britain.
Seasonal considerations
Peak season: August–October — rates rise around 10–20%; book 3–4 weeks ahead.
Quieter season: January–February — typically the best rates.
Note: West Coast ports can experience congestion during peak season; booking ahead helps secure space and stable rates.
Port infrastructure
Port of Los Angeles / Long Beach: The largest container port complex in the US, with regular sailings routed to the UK.
Felixstowe: The UK’s largest container port, with comprehensive onward road and rail distribution.
Key considerations
- West Coast routings are longer than East Coast — plan lead times accordingly
- Book ahead during the August–October peak to avoid congestion
- Air freight is an option for urgent West Coast cargo
- LCL keeps costs down for smaller consignments
Plan Before You Ship
Estimate your shipment
Estimate the door-to-door transit time for this lane, then send it straight to our team for a firm quote.
Transit Time Estimator
Indicative door-to-door transit times across our core trade lanes.
Estimated door-to-door transit
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FAQ
Common questions
Everything you need to know about Shipping from Los Angeles to the UK.
Ocean freight from Los Angeles to the UK typically takes 24–32 days port to port, or around 26–37 days door to door including collection, customs clearance and inland delivery.
Los Angeles is on the US West Coast, so cargo travels a longer sea route to the UK than from East Coast ports like New York. Plan your lead times accordingly.
Yes. Choose a full container (FCL) for larger shipments, or LCL to pay only for the space you use on smaller consignments.
Yes. We arrange collection across the Los Angeles area and wider California, consolidating cargo for export through the LA and Long Beach port complex.
Yes. Customs clearance is handled in-house on every shipment, including classification, duty and VAT and all import documentation.
Shipping from Los Angeles to the UK?
Get a clear, tailored quote for FCL or LCL freight on this lane — usually the same working day.