Customs Clearance at Felixstowe

Gxpresss provides expert customs clearance and freight forwarding services at Felixstowe, the UK's largest container port.

Handling approximately 36% of all UK container traffic, Felixstowe is the primary gateway for Far East, European, and Americas trade.

Our HMRC-authorised customs team delivers rapid clearance, CFSP, and full port logistics for importers and exporters operating through this critical Suffolk port..

Why Choose Gxpresss at Felixstowe?

Felixstowe handles more container traffic than any other UK port — but that volume also means congestion and tight demurrage windows. Gxpresss pre-lodges your customs entries before vessel arrival, so your goods are released the moment they're available. Our AEO-compliant process and direct HMRC system connections mean fewer delays, lower storage costs, and faster onward delivery.

Port Services

Phone +44 207 993 6953

Email info@gxpresss.co.uk

Hours Mon-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 10am-5pm

Office Galaxy Business Park
Blaydon on Tyne, NE21 4SQ

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Services at Felixstowe

Full range of customs and port logistics services for importers and exporters using Felixstowe.

Customs Clearance

HMRC import and export declarations via CDS, with CFSP and pre-lodgement for same-day release at Felixstowe.

FCL & LCL Sea Freight

Full container and groupage shipments on all major shipping lines calling at Felixstowe.

Shunt & Devan

Container collection from Felixstowe terminal, devanning, and local distribution.

Bonded Warehousing

HMRC-approved bonded storage to defer duty until goods are required.

Onward Road Freight

UK-wide haulage from Felixstowe to your delivery address, including groupage services.

Port Health & PHES

Port Health declaration support for food, plant, and animal products entering through Felixstowe.

Shipping Lines at Felixstowe

Gxpresss is electronically connected to Felixstowe and can provide customs clearance for cargo arriving on any of the major shipping lines calling at this port.

Handles ~36% of all UK container traffic
40+ shipping lines serving global trade lanes
UK's most technologically advanced container terminal
Direct rail connections to inland distribution centres
Pre-lodgement clears most shipments before vessel berths

Maersk

MSC

CMA CGM

Evergreen

ONE

COSCO

Hapag-Lloyd

Yang Ming

HMM

Felixstowe Customs FAQ

Common questions about customs clearance and logistics at Felixstowe.

With pre-lodged customs entries, we typically achieve clearance before or on the same day as vessel arrival. For complete documentation, most straightforward shipments are cleared within hours of the container being available for collection.

Customs Freight Simplified Procedures (CFSP) allows high-volume importers to release goods quickly at the frontier with a simplified declaration, then submit a supplementary declaration later. It is particularly valuable at Felixstowe due to the high container volumes and tight demurrage windows.

Yes. We arrange collection directly from the Felixstowe terminal upon customs release, with devanning services available at our partner facilities. Onward delivery to any UK address is also covered.

Felixstowe is served by over 40 shipping lines including Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, Evergreen, ONE, COSCO, and Hapag-Lloyd, with direct services from the Far East, Americas, Middle East, and Europe.

The key is having your customs entry pre-lodged and approved before your container is discharged. Gxpresss reviews your documents in advance, lodges entries ahead of arrival, and monitors the port system so your container can be collected on the first free day — eliminating most demurrage exposure.

Customs Clearance at Felixstowe Port