Fastlane Forwarding

Fastlane Forwarding: international shipping of vehicles and containers from the UK

Fastlane Forwarding is an international logistics and shipping company based in Hull (UK) that operates shipments from major British ports to destinations worldwide. Its activity focuses on the sea transport of vehicles, full or shared containers, personal effects and heavy machinery, for both private and commercial clients.

Sea freight services

The company offers a weekly full container (FCL) and shared container (LCL) service from the UK to any worldwide destination. It handles commercial and personal shipments, including the transport of cars, trucks, vans, boats and coaches. It also takes care of import customs clearance and payment of duties in the UK, with special attention to the import of classic vehicles.

For vehicle shipping, Fastlane Forwarding works with RoRo (roll-on/roll-off) and container services from major British ports, with rates that the company presents as highly competitive. The export process includes the initial quote request, booking space on the vessel, managing shipping documentation and, if the client requests it, collecting the vehicle from its location.

Full and shared containers

The company distinguishes between full container (FCL) and shared container (LCL) shipping. For full loads, it offers standard 20 and 40 ft containers, as well as flat rack containers for oversized or irregularly shaped goods, such as agricultural machinery, boats or commercial trucks. The 20 ft container is intended for small or medium shipments, while the 40 ft container is used for larger loads, such as agricultural machinery, vehicles or full relocations of three-bedroom homes.

The shared container service (LCL) is designed for commercial goods and personal effects, and the company describes it as the most economical option with the lowest carbon footprint. In this case, Fastlane Forwarding can collect the goods from the client's home or warehouse and take them to its depot for loading into the shared container.

Container sales and hire

In addition to transport, the company sells and hires shipping containers in various configurations: 20 ft, 40 ft, 40 ft high cube, refrigerated, open top and flat rack.

Destinations and coverage

Fastlane Forwarding operates from major UK ports, including Southampton, Liverpool, Sheerness (Kent), Tilbury, Felixstowe and Hull. Among the destinations it mentions are Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana, Cameroon, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Antigua and Barbuda, Turks and Caicos, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Guyana, Japan, Hong Kong, Mozambique, Namibia, Andorra, Mombasa and various countries in the Caribbean, Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

The company also offers specific services for car exports to Australia, Africa and South Africa, truck exports to Africa, electric car shipping, air freight to Algeria and a vehicle import service to New Zealand. It also manages compliance with pre-shipment inspections required by some countries, such as Kenya and Sri Lanka, which require a government inspection before the vehicle is exported.

Export process

The procedure begins with an enquiry in which the client provides the make and model of the vehicle, its age, the destination port and any special requirements. If the vehicle has already been purchased, its location must be confirmed and whether the collection service is needed. Fastlane Forwarding then looks for available vessels and issues a quote; once accepted, it sends the booking form and invoice. A deposit is required to secure space on the vessel. After receiving the funds, the company books the space and sends the necessary shipping documentation for delivery to the port. If collection has been arranged, it coordinates with a driver for the collection date. Once the vehicle is at the port, the company handles UK customs clearance and completes the export activities. After shipping, it sends all documentation to a UK address or to a designated address abroad, which may incur additional charges.

Facilities and delivery addresses

The company is headquartered in Hull and has delivery addresses in Kent (Car Terminal, Lappel Bank, Sheerness Docks), Southampton and London (Denver Industrial Estate, Ferry Lane, Rainham). To deliver to these facilities, a prior appointment and delivery note are required.

Location and contact

Southampton SO15 0AL