{"id":3375,"date":"2025-09-15T08:02:30","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T08:02:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/?page_id=3375"},"modified":"2025-09-15T10:38:11","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T10:38:11","slug":"freight-between-uk-and-italy-rates-transit-time-duties-taxes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/freight-between-uk-and-italy-rates-transit-time-duties-taxes\/","title":{"rendered":"Freight Shipping between the UK and Italy | Rates -Transit time \u2013 Duties and taxes"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3375\" class=\"elementor elementor-3375\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-af31353 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"af31353\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6397a636\" data-id=\"6397a636\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e3476c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-docshipper-theme-section-title-one-widget\" data-id=\"7e3476c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"docshipper-theme-section-title-one-widget.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"title-area\">\r\n                        <h1 class=\"sec-title style2\">Freight Shipping between the UK and Italy | Rates -Transit time \u2013 Duties and taxes<\/h1>                                        <p class=\"sec-text\">Do you intend to import goods from the UK to Italy? Alternatively, why not export goods from the UK to Italy ? This guide is for you !\n\n<br>Based on their broad understanding of the logistics industry, our team of professionals at DocShipper UK has designed this just for  guide you.\n\nPlease find all the information you need below to ensure your transport goes smoothly. You will no longer be surprised by the modes of transportation, transit times, prices, and customs clearance between the UK and Italy.<\/p>\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3cccaab elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3cccaab\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2f041cad\" data-id=\"2f041cad\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-2ea39311 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2ea39311\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-3d78237f\" data-id=\"3d78237f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d8e8b3d elementor-widget elementor-widget-docshipper-theme-section-title-one-widget\" data-id=\"6d8e8b3d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"docshipper-theme-section-title-one-widget.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"title-area\">\r\n                        <h2 class=\"sec-title style2\">The best modes of transportation between the UK and Italy\n<\/h2>                                        <p class=\"sec-text\">The United Kingdom and Italy have strong commercial and political agreements concerning goods<strong>\u00a0transportation<\/strong>,\u00a0well-established trade routes, and efficient logistics networks to facilitate goods transportation. To support the freight relationship, various\u00a0<strong>modes of transportation<\/strong>, such as\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #00ccff;\"><a style=\"color: #00ccff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/rail-freight-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rail freight<\/a><\/span>,\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #00ccff;\"><a style=\"color: #00ccff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/trucking-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">road freight<\/a><\/span>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/air-freight-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #00ccff;\">air freight<\/span><\/a>, and\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #00ccff;\"><a style=\"color: #00ccff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/sea-freight-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sea freight<\/a><\/span>, are used. Sea freight is also a popular way to transport large amounts of goods between the United Kingdom and Italy\n\nWe analyzed and compared the various\u00a0<strong>means of transportation<\/strong>\u00a0available between the\u00a0<strong>UK\u00a0<\/strong>and<strong>\u00a0Italy<\/strong>\u00a0to guide you in identifying the most appropriate mode of transportation. We'll go over these methods in greater detail later, but for now, let's focus on sea freight.<\/p>\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2cac8efd link-list-item-destination elementor-widget elementor-widget-docshipper-link-list-widget\" data-id=\"2cac8efd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"docshipper-link-list-widget.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n        <div class=\"link-list-item text-center\">\r\n            <ul class=\"m-0 p-0\">\r\n                <li>\r\n                                            <a href=\"#main-shipping\">\r\n                            Sea freight                        <\/a>\r\n                                            <a href=\"#air-freight\">\r\n                            Air Freight                        <\/a>\r\n                                            <a href=\"#rail-freight\">\r\n                            Rail Freight                        <\/a>\r\n                                            <a href=\"#road-freight\">\r\n                            Road Freight                        <\/a>\r\n                                            <a href=\"#door-to-door\">\r\n                            Door-to-Door                        <\/a>\r\n                                            <a href=\"#customer-clear\">\r\n                            Customs Clearance                        <\/a>\r\n                                    <\/li>\r\n            <\/ul>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        \r\n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-237d0d28 elementor-reverse-tablet elementor-reverse-mobile elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"237d0d28\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-65d83810 sidebar-sticky elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile\" data-id=\"65d83810\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54029a73 elementor-widget elementor-widget-docshipper-table-of-content-widget\" data-id=\"54029a73\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"docshipper-table-of-content-widget.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n        <div class=\"table-of-content-list-item\">\r\n            <div class=\"title d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center\">\r\n                Table of Contents                <label class=\"docshipper switch\">\r\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" checked>\r\n                    <span class=\"slider round\"><\/span>\r\n                <\/label>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- TOC -->\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"toc-container\">\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"note-content\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/themes\/docshipper\/assets\/img\/cta.png')\">\r\n            <p class=\"text-white\">Need help with your shipment?<\/p>\r\n            <p class=\"text-white\">Need assistance with your shipment? 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class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f136d55a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f136d55a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Sea freight from the UK to Italy<\/h2><h3><b>Shipping between UK and Italy\u00a0<\/b><\/h3><p>When it comes to facilitating\u00a0<span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>trade<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>and the<strong>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #333399;\">transportation<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #333399;\">\u00a0<\/span>of goods between the<strong>\u00a0UK\u00a0<\/strong>and<strong>\u00a0Italy<\/strong>,\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #00ccff;\"><a style=\"color: #00ccff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/sea-freight-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sea freight<\/a><\/span>\u00a0is crucial. Its popularity is largely a result of the historical track record of trade between the two nations and the capacity of ships to transport large amounts of cargo. Several\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>shipping<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>routes<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0connect ports in the\u00a0<strong>UK\u00a0<\/strong>and<strong>\u00a0Italy<\/strong>.\u00a0 These ports act as crucial entry points for bulk carriers, roll-on\/roll-off vessels, and container ships, facilitating the transportation of a variety of goods.<\/p><p>Compared to\u00a0<span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>air freight<\/strong><\/span>,\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>sea freight<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0is less expensive, but there are risks to take into account, such as delays and loss of goods.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f98e7363 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f98e7363\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2478698 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b2478698\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><b>Benefits of Sea Freight<\/b><\/h4><p>Sea freight is frequently more<b>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #333399;\">cost-effective<\/span><\/b>\u00a0than other<strong>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">modes of transportation<\/span><\/strong>, particularly for large or bulky shipments. It is particularly\u00a0beneficial\u00a0for businesses with\u00a0limited\u00a0<span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>transportation\u00a0budgets\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>or that ship goods in bulk. Sea freight can\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>transport\u00a0a variety of cargo types<\/strong><\/span>, including dry goods, refrigerated goods, oversized cargo, and hazardous materials. Because of its adaptability, it is suitable for a wide range of industries and commodities. In general, sea freight emits less carbon than other modes of transportation. Choosing sea freight can help to reduce your shipments&#8217; carbon footprint, thereby supporting environmental sustainability efforts.<\/p><h4><span id=\"Negative_aspects_of_Sea_Freight\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><strong>Negative aspects of Sea Freight\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4><p>When compared to other modes of transport, sea freight\u00a0typically has longer transit times. This can be an issue for\u00a0<span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>time-sensitive shipments<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0or perishable goods that require expedited delivery. Sea freight frequently involves multiple handling processes, such as port loading and unloading and potential transshipment. When compared to direct transportation modes such as air freight, these additional handling steps increase the risk of damage or loss. Inland locations may have limited access to ports, necessitating additional transportation and logistics arrangements to transport goods from the port to the final destination. This can increase the overall\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>transit time<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26df75a9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"26df75a9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69efe198 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"69efe198\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654] sm:AIPRM__conversation__response\"><div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-xl xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\"><div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\"><div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\"><div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-4 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"><div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light AIPRM__conversation__response\"><h3>Key ports of the United Kingdom<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><h4><span id=\"The_Port_of_Felixstowe\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>The Port of Felixstowe<\/h4><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5212 alignright entered lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/port-of-felixstowe-logo.png\" alt=\"port-of-felixstowe-logo\" width=\"200\" height=\"48\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/port-of-felixstowe-logo.png\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/>Located on the east coast of England, the\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.portoffelixstowe.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Port of Felixstowe<\/a><\/span>\u00a0is the<strong>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #333399;\">largest container port<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0in the\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>United Kingdom<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0and the\u00a0<strong>sixth largest<\/strong>\u00a0in Europe, with an annual capacity of over 4 million containers. It is equipped with modern terminals, automated cranes, and multimodal transport infrastructure, including rail connections to major UK cities.<\/p><p>In 2020, the port handled more than 3.9 million standard containers, an increase of 3.7 percent over the previous year.<\/p><h4><span id=\"The_Port_of_Southampton\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>The Port of Southampton<\/h4><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5213 entered lazyloaded alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/Port-of-Southampton-logo.png\" alt=\"Port of Southampton logo\" width=\"200\" height=\"30\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/Port-of-Southampton-logo.png\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/>Located on the south coast of England,\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southamptonvts.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Port of Southampton<\/a><\/span>\u00a0is the\u00a0<span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>second-largest container port<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0in the\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>United Kingdom<\/strong><\/span>, with an annual capacity of over 2.8 million containers. It has modern terminals for handling containers and general cargo, as well as significant storage capacity.<\/p><p>In 2020, the port handled more than 1.5 million standard containers, a 3% decrease from the previous year.<\/p><h4>The Port of London<\/h4><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5214 alignright entered lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/port-of-London-logo.png\" alt=\"port of London logo\" width=\"144\" height=\"83\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/port-of-London-logo.png\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/>Located along the River Thames, the\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pla.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Port of London<\/a><\/span>\u00a0is the\u00a0<span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>UK&#8217;s\u00a0largest port in terms of tonnage<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0and\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>one of Europe&#8217;s largest container ports<\/strong><\/span>, with an annual capacity of over 2.7 million containers. The port is served by inland waterways and multimodal transport infrastructure for domestic and international connections.<\/p><p>In 2020, the port handled more than 1.5 million standard containers, an 11 percent decrease from the previous year.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab868085 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ab868085\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22f4dd45 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"22f4dd45\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Major ports in Italy<\/h3><h4><span id=\"The_Port_of_Trieste\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>The Port of Trieste<\/h4><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6382 alignright entered lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/Logo-Port-of-Trieste_.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 207px) 100vw, 207px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/Logo-Port-of-Trieste_.png 400w, https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/Logo-Port-of-Trieste_-300x177.png 300w\" alt=\"Logo-Port of Trieste_\" width=\"207\" height=\"122\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/Logo-Port-of-Trieste_.png 400w, https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/Logo-Port-of-Trieste_-300x177.png 300w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 207px) 100vw, 207px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/Logo-Port-of-Trieste_.png\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/p><p>The Free\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.porto.trieste.it\/eng\/port\/description\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Port of Trieste<\/a><\/span>, located in Trieste, Italy, on the Adriatic Sea, is the\u00a0<span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>most important<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0commercial port in the country. It is a significant hub for maritime commerce and trade, with a trade volume of 62 million tonnes.<br \/>In 2019, the port handled nearly 790,000 TEUs, an increase from the previous year.<\/p><h4><span id=\"The_Port_of_Livorno\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>The Port of Livorno<\/h4><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6381 alignright entered lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/Livorno-Port-Center-min-e1685936745961.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 147px) 100vw, 147px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/Livorno-Port-Center-min-e1685936745961.jpg 170w, https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/Livorno-Port-Center-min-e1685936745961-150x150.jpg 150w\" alt=\"Logo of Livorno Port Center-\" width=\"147\" height=\"147\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/Livorno-Port-Center-min-e1685936745961.jpg 170w, https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/Livorno-Port-Center-min-e1685936745961-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 147px) 100vw, 147px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/Livorno-Port-Center-min-e1685936745961.jpg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/>One of the\u00a0<span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>biggest seaports<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0in the Mediterranean Sea is the\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livornoportcenter.it\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Port of Livorno<\/a><\/span>, which is located in Tuscany on the western coast of Italy. It holds a prominent position among Italian seaports, with an impressive annual traffic capacity of roughly 30 million tonnes of cargo and 700,000 TEUs.<\/p><p>With more than 36 million tons of cargo moved in 2021 alone, the Port of Livorno ranks third among commercial ports in terms of the volume of cargo moved annually. Notably, it managed to handle over 29,000 refrigerated containers in 2022, which was over 11% of all full containers that passed through the port.<\/p><h4><span id=\"The_Port_of_Genoa\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>The Port of Genoa<\/h4><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6384 alignright entered lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/Port-of-genoa-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"209\" height=\"78\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/Port-of-genoa-1.jpg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/>Located on Italy&#8217;s northwest coast,\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.portsofgenoa.com\/en\/port-of-genoa.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Port of Genoa<\/a><\/span>\u00a0is a significant seaport and\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>one of the busiest<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0in the country. It is regarded as one of Italy&#8217;s most important seaports, competing with other major Mediterranean ports such as Marseille and Barcelona.<br \/>The Port of Genoa is an important hub for maritime commerce and trade, with a trade volume of 51.6 million tonnes. Its strategic location and efficient operations allow it to handle a diverse range of cargo, contributing to its regional prominence.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dfe691c5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"dfe691c5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8be1cfed elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8be1cfed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Transit time between UK ports to Italy\u2019s main ports<\/h3><p>The following table summarizes the average\u00a0<strong>transit times<\/strong>\u00a0between the major\u00a0<strong>UK<\/strong>\u00a0ports and ports of\u00a0<strong>Italy<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37532d0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"37532d0\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7bd8396 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"7bd8396\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Transit times table (style fig. + responsive, theme-proof) -->\r\n<div class=\"tt-fixed\">\r\n  <style>\r\n    .tt-fixed{font-family:Arial,Helvetica,system-ui,sans-serif}\r\n    .tt-fixed .tbl{width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; table-layout:fixed}\r\n    .tt-fixed .tbl th,.tt-fixed .tbl td{\r\n      padding:12px 10px; border:1px solid #cfd4db; color:#1b2a3a !important; background:#fff !important\r\n    }\r\n    \/* Header = bordeaux, texte blanc *\/\r\n    .tt-fixed .tbl thead th{\r\n      background:#7b0f14 !important; color:#fff !important; text-align:center; font-weight:700\r\n    }\r\n    \/* 1\u00e8re colonne (ports) en gris clair + gras *\/\r\n    .tt-fixed .tbl tbody th[scope=\"row\"]{\r\n      background:#f4f6f8 !important; font-weight:700; text-align:left\r\n    }\r\n    \/* Neutralise z\u00e9brage\/hover globaux \u00e9ventuels *\/\r\n    .tt-fixed .tbl tbody tr:nth-child(odd) td,\r\n    .tt-fixed .tbl tbody tr:nth-child(even) td,\r\n    .tt-fixed .tbl tbody tr:hover td{background:#fff !important}\r\n\r\n    \/* --------- Mobile (\u2264640px): cartes lisibles --------- *\/\r\n    @media (max-width:640px){\r\n      .tt-fixed .tbl{border-collapse:separate; border-spacing:0 .75rem}\r\n      .tt-fixed .tbl thead{display:none}\r\n      .tt-fixed .tbl, .tt-fixed .tbl tbody, .tt-fixed .tbl tr{display:block; width:100%}\r\n      .tt-fixed .tbl tr{background:#fff; border:1px solid #cfd4db; border-radius:12px; overflow:hidden}\r\n      .tt-fixed .tbl tbody th[scope=\"row\"]{\r\n        background:#7b0f14 !important; color:#fff !important; border:none; display:block\r\n      }\r\n      .tt-fixed .tbl td{\r\n        display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;\r\n        border-top:1px solid #cfd4db; text-align:left\r\n      }\r\n      .tt-fixed .tbl td::before{\r\n        content:attr(data-label); font-weight:700; color:#6b7280; margin-right:1rem\r\n      }\r\n    }\r\n  <\/style>\r\n\r\n  <table class=\"tbl\" role=\"table\" aria-label=\"Transit times UK \u2192 Italy\">\r\n    <thead>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <th aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/th>\r\n        <th>Felixstowe<\/th>\r\n        <th>Southampton<\/th>\r\n        <th>London<\/th>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n    <\/thead>\r\n    <tbody>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <th scope=\"row\">Trieste<\/th>\r\n        <td data-label=\"Felixstowe\">10 days<\/td>\r\n        <td data-label=\"Southampton\">9 days<\/td>\r\n        <td data-label=\"London\">9 days<\/td>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <th scope=\"row\">Genoa<\/th>\r\n        <td data-label=\"Felixstowe\">6 days<\/td>\r\n        <td data-label=\"Southampton\">7 days<\/td>\r\n        <td data-label=\"London\">7 days<\/td>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n    <\/tbody>\r\n  <\/table>\r\n\r\n  <p style=\"color:#d30000; font-weight:700; text-align:center; margin:.6rem 0 0;\">\r\n    These transit times are indicative and may vary depending on various factors.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf6a209 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cf6a209\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26a7814 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"26a7814\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>Should I ship my goods from the UK to Italy in a groupage or a full container?<\/b><\/h3><p>Standard container sizes are divided into three categories:<\/p><ul><li>The\u00a0<span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>40-foot HQ<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0(High Cube), with a capacity of 76 cubic meters.<\/li><li>The\u00a0<span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>40-foot container<\/strong><\/span>, with a capacity of 67 cubic meters.<\/li><li>The\u00a0<span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>20-foot container<\/strong><\/span>, with a capacity of 33 cubic meters.<\/li><\/ul><p>These three types of containers can be shipped by two different methods, groupage or full container.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17bc2b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"17bc2b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-41b6b3ed elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"41b6b3ed\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-783ee50e\" data-id=\"783ee50e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1565459a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1565459a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"517\" src=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/FCL-image.svg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2683\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65984ae7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-docshipper-theme-section-title-one-widget\" data-id=\"65984ae7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"docshipper-theme-section-title-one-widget.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"title-area\">\r\n                        <h4 class=\"sec-title style2\">Full container load (FCL)<\/h4>                        \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12ca0ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"12ca0ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>FCL<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>shipment consists of filling a container with a single customer&#8217;s goods. It is recommended for large-scale shipments of goods. The container is completely sealed and never opened.<\/p><p><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #008000;\"><b>DocShipper advice : <\/b><\/span>For shipments of 15 cubic meters or more, it is advantageous to consolidate goods in a larger container. This method saves money while ensuring the safety of your goods during transit.<\/em><\/p><h4><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #333399;\">Advantages of FCL<\/span><\/h4><ul><li>More cost-effective for shipments over 15m3.<\/li><li>Safer because the container is sealed throughout the journey.<\/li><li>Faster because there are usually no stops on the way.<\/li><\/ul><h4><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ff0000;\">Disadvantages of FCL<\/span><\/h4><ul><li>A minimum volume of 15m3 is required to be profitable.<\/li><li>Containers must often be reserved and scheduled for loading in advance, which necessitates advance planning.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-57ceaede\" data-id=\"57ceaede\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66eeb2d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"66eeb2d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"210\" src=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/LCL-image.svg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-2681\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb0e1d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-docshipper-theme-section-title-one-widget\" data-id=\"fb0e1d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"docshipper-theme-section-title-one-widget.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"title-area\">\r\n                        <h4 class=\"sec-title style2\">Less container load (LCL)<\/h4>                        \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8eca8dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8eca8dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong> LCL<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>shipping entails the sharing of a container by multiple customers. It is used for small shipments that do not necessitate a full container and saves money on transportation.<\/p><p><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #008000;\"><b>DocShipper advice : <\/b><\/span>We recommend LCL (Less than Container Load) shipping if you have less than 15 cubic meters of goods to transport. LCL allows you to share container space with other shippers, lowering costs and providing a low-cost solution for smaller shipments.<\/em><\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #333399;\">The Added Value of Maritime Consolidation<\/span><\/h4><ul><li>For shipments of less than 15m3, this method is more cost-effective.<\/li><li>Possibility of shipping small quantities of goods more frequently and thus saving on storage costs.Advantages of Maritime Consolidation.<\/li><\/ul><h4><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ff0000;\">The Drawbacks of Maritime Consolidation<\/span><\/h4><ul><li>Multiple openings in the container increase the risk of loss or damage to your goods.<\/li><li>Increased transit time due to loading and unloading of goods from various customers.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73387ce elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"73387ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>Specialized maritime transport between the\u00a0<\/b><b>UK and Italy\u00a0<\/b><\/h3><h4><span id=\"Reefer_container\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>Reefer container<\/h4><p>A\u00a0<span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>reefer container<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0is a specialized container designed to transport temperature-sensitive cargo, such as perishable goods like fruits, vegetables, and meats. It has built-in refrigeration and insulation systems that can maintain a specific temperature range, usually between -25 \u00b0C to +25 \u00b0C, to keep the cargo fresh and prevent spoilage. Reefer containers are commonly used for the international shipping of food products and pharmaceuticals.<\/p><h4><span id=\"RoroOOG\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>Roro\/OOG<\/h4><p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>RoRo<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>(Roll-on Roll-off) and\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>OOG<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>(Out of Gauge)\u00a0<strong>containers<\/strong>\u00a0are two different types of specialized containers used for oversized or irregularly-shaped cargo that cannot fit into a standard container. Roro containers have open sides or are completely open, allowing cargo to be rolled onto or off the container on wheels, such as cars, trucks, or heavy machinery. OOG containers are used for cargo that is too large or bulky for a standard container and usually requires special handling and securing methods, such as flat-racks or open-top containers.<\/p><h4><span id=\"Bulk\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>Bulk<\/h4><p>A\u00a0<span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>bulk container<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0is a specialized container used to transport bulk cargo, such as grains, coal, ores, and liquids, that are not packaged or containerized. It is designed to load and unload the cargo through a top opening or a hatch on the side, rather than through the standard doors on the end of the container. Bulk containers are commonly used for shipping large quantities of raw materials and commodities.<\/p><h3><span id=\"How_much_does_sea_freight_cost_between_the_UK_and_Italy\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>How much does sea freight cost between the UK and Italy?<\/h3><p>The<strong>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #333399;\">cost of sea freight<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0between the\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>UK<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>and\u00a0<strong>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Italy<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0can vary depending on several factors, such as the volume and weight of the shipment, the type of cargo, the shipping company, and the transit time.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-0a31d89 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0a31d89\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-7bdc9a5\" data-id=\"7bdc9a5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fab7a7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-docshipper-theme-section-title-one-widget\" data-id=\"4fab7a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"docshipper-theme-section-title-one-widget.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"title-area\">\r\n                                                    <p class=\"sec-text\">Get in touch with us and give us the necessary information if you'd like a precise and customized quote for your sea freight shipment. Within 24 hours, our team will quickly evaluate your needs and give you a free quote. To get started and take advantage of our affordable pricing for your sea freight needs, <b>contact us today<\/b>.<\/p>\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e9094f elementor-widget-mobile__width-auto elementor-widget elementor-widget-docshipper-button-widget\" data-id=\"4e9094f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"docshipper-button-widget.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n    <div class=\"btn-wrapper\">\r\n        <a class=\"btn btn-base\" href=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/contact\/\">\r\n            Free Quote 24h                            <span class=\"float-start\">\r\n                    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg>                <\/span>\r\n                    <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e9f9713 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4e9f9713\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9a697e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c9a697e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you know the exact weight and volume of your goods, you can estimate the\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>cost of transport<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0yourself. Here&#8217;s how to do it:<\/p><ol><li>Determine the\u00a0<span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>UP (paying unit)<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0of your shipment. To do this, compare the weight and volume of your shipment and choose the highest value. For example, if your shipment weighs 45 tons and measures 40 m\u00b3, the PU will be 45.<\/li><li>Calculate the\u00a0<span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>base freight<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0by multiplying the UP cost by the number of UPs needed for your shipment. For example, if the UP cost is $600 and the UP for your shipment is 45 tons, the base freight will be $27,000.<\/li><li>Add the<strong>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #333399;\">additional charges<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0to the base freight to get the\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>net freight<\/strong><\/span>. Additional charges may include BAF (bunker adjustment factor), CSP (currency surcharge percentage), and any rebates. You can calculate the net freight with the following formula:\u00a0<strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Base freight + BAF + CSP &#8211; Rebate<\/span>.<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><h4>Tariff surcharges<\/h4><p>Here is a list of some of the tariff surcharges that may apply when importing goods into the UK:<\/p><ul><li><strong><span style=\"color: #333399;\">Customs Duty<\/span>:<\/strong>\u00a0a tax applied to imported goods based on their value.<\/li><li><strong><span style=\"color: #333399;\">Anti-Dumping Duty<\/span>:<\/strong>\u00a0a surcharge applied to imported goods sold at a lower price than the domestic market price.<\/li><li><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>Countervailing Duty<\/strong><\/span>: a surcharge applied to imported goods that receive subsidies from the exporting country&#8217;s government.<\/li><li><strong><span style=\"color: #333399;\">Excise Duty<\/span>:<\/strong>\u00a0a tax applied to certain goods such as alcohol, tobacco, and fuel.<\/li><li><strong><span style=\"color: #333399;\">Value Added Tax (VAT)<\/span>:<\/strong>\u00a0a tax applied to the value of goods being imported.<\/li><li><strong><span style=\"color: #333399;\">Tariff rate quotas (TRQs)<\/span>:<\/strong>\u00a0a quota limit on the amount of a certain type of goods that can be imported at a lower tariff rate.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bf01c5c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1bf01c5c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"245\" src=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/air-freight-banner.svg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2664\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9b8c50a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e9b8c50a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2cc431e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f2cc431e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Classic or express air freight<\/h3><p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/air-freight-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">air freight<\/a>\u00a0sector connecting the<strong>\u00a0UK\u00a0<\/strong>and<strong>\u00a0Italy<\/strong>\u00a0is highly developed and provides frequent and reliable services for transporting goods between the two countries. With regular flights and reliable logistics networks, air freight provides a fast and convenient option for shipping cargo across various industries.\u00a0<strong>Milan Malpensa<\/strong>\u00a0Airport (MXP). Located near Milan, serves as a major hub for cargo transportation and offers a wide range of air freight services. It operates numerous cargo flights and has connections to various destinations in the<strong>\u00a0UK<\/strong>, making it an important gateway for air freight between the two countries<\/p><p>There are two different forms of air freight:<\/p><p><strong>Conventional air freight:\u00a0<\/strong>Airlines like\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.britishairways.com\/travel\/home\/public\/en_nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">British Airways<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alitaliavirtual.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alitalia<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.emirates.com\/english\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emirates<\/a>\u00a0use this option, which makes use of the cargo space on commercial aircraft, to transport cargo on their regularly scheduled flights.<\/p><p><strong>Express air freight<\/strong>: In this second, more expensive option, items are transported by specialized freight operators such as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhl.com\/gb-en\/home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DHL<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fedex.com\/en-us\/home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FedEx<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ups.com\/gb\/en\/Home.page\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UPS<\/a>. The frequency of these flights and the availability of cargo space may vary depending on the season and demand.<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2020\/03\/services-express.png\" alt=\"express transport\" \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-523adc6 e-grid e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"523adc6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bbe9ec4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bbe9ec4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Main airports in the UK<\/h4><ul><li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #00ccff;\"><a style=\"color: #00ccff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.heathrow.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Heathrow Airport<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #00ccff;\"><a style=\"color: #00ccff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gatwickairport.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Gatwick Airport<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #00ccff;\"><a style=\"color: #00ccff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stanstedairport.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Stansted Airport<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #00ccff;\"><a style=\"color: #00ccff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchesterairport.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Manchester Airport<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #00ccff;\"><a style=\"color: #00ccff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.birminghamairport.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Birmingham Airport<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6782fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d6782fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><strong>Main airports in Italy<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #00ccff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #00ccff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adr.it\/web\/aeroporti-di-roma-en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (Rome)<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #00ccff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #00ccff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.milanomalpensa-airport.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Milan Malpensa Airport\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #00ccff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #00ccff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.milanbergamoairport.it\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bergamo-Orio al Serio Airport<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #00ccff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #00ccff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.veneziaairport.it\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marco Polo Airport\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #00ccff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #00ccff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.aeroportodinapoli.it\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Naples International Airport<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #00ccff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #00ccff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bologna-airport.it\/en\/welcome-to-bologna-airport\/?idC=62175\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-300fd39 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"300fd39\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-0faa1a7\" data-id=\"0faa1a7\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e5f776 elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8e5f776\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Get Started with DocShipper<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d75ab9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4d75ab9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Navigating the complexities of customs between the UK and China can be daunting. 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This is particularly beneficial for time-sensitive shipments and urgent deliveries.<\/li><li><strong>Environmental Considerations<\/strong>: Despite being associated with higher carbon emissions compared to other modes of transport, air freight&#8217;s speed can contribute to reducing overall emissions by optimizing inventory and reducing the need for warehousing.<\/li><li><strong>Reliability<\/strong>: Airlines operate on strict schedules, minimizing delays and ensuring the timely delivery of your goods. This reliability is especially crucial for time-critical shipments.<\/li><li><strong>Security<\/strong>: Airports have stringent security measures in place, offering a high level of protection for your cargo. Additionally, air freight often involves fewer touchpoints, reducing the risk of damage or loss.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6452fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d6452fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Drawbacks of air freight?<\/span><\/h3><ul><li><strong>Cost <\/strong>: Air freight is generally more expensive than other modes of transportation, such as sea or land freight. The high cost is due to the speed, security, and convenience of air transport.<\/li><li><strong>Weight and size limitations<\/strong> : Air freight has weight and size limitations that may restrict the types of goods that can be shipped. Some airlines may also have restrictions on the types of goods that can be transported, such as hazardous materials.<\/li><li><strong>Environmental impact:<\/strong>\u00a0Air freight has a higher carbon footprint compared to other modes of transportation, contributing to global warming and climate change.<\/li><li><strong>Customs and Security Procedures:<\/strong>\u00a0Air freight involves rigorous customs and security procedures, including document verification, screening, and inspections. These processes can sometimes cause delays in transit times.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d584aa28 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d584aa28\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54ab9775 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"54ab9775\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>How to calculate the volumetric weight of your shipment ?<\/h3><p>The<strong>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #333399;\">gross weight<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0of the load includes the weight of the goods and the weight of their packaging or pallet.<\/p><p>The\u00a0<span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>volumetric weight<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0is the volume occupied by a package, based on its dimensions and gross weight. To calculate the\u00a0<span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>volumetric weight<\/strong><\/span>, you must first measure the dimensions of the package (length, width, and height) and then convert them into cubic meters. Then use the following formula:<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Volumetric weight = (length x width x height) \/ 5000<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">(where 5000 is a standard conversion factor used in air freight)<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ecadc38 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6ecadc38\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e07b490 e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e07b490\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-97cde5a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"97cde5a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/01\/airfreight-volumetric-formula.png\" alt=\"gross weight calculation\" \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ea84a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ea84a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/01\/gross-weight-calculation.png\" alt=\"gross weight calculation\" \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23943e9a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"23943e9a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"rail-freight\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"246\" src=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/rail-freight-banner.svg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2679\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-508f7a40 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"508f7a40\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7e06819 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d7e06819\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Rail freight between the UK and Italy<\/h3><p>The history of transport by train between the\u00a0<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">UK<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>and<strong>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #333399;\">Italy<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0dates back to the late 19th century.<\/p><p>The first direct railway connection between the two countries was established in\u00a0<strong>1906<\/strong>\u00a0with the opening of the Simplon Tunnel.<\/p><p>This tunnel, linking Brig in Switzerland to Domodossola in Italy, provided a crucial rail link for connecting the UK and Italy through the European rail network. The popularity of rail transport has been maintained through close historical ties and technological advances in rail infrastructure.<\/p><p>Today, there are regular train services for freight between the\u00a0<span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>UK<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>and\u00a0<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Italy<\/span>.<\/strong>\u00a0These trains offer a cost-effective and environmentally friendly mode of transport, particularly for certain types of cargo that are well-suited for rail transportation.<\/p><p>The history of\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/rail-freight-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rail freight<\/a><\/span>\u00a0between the\u00a0<strong>UK\u00a0and\u00a0Italy<\/strong>\u00a0reflects the continuous development and integration of rail networks across Europe, contributing to the growth of trade, tourism, and cultural exchange between the two countries.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f83cadd e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7f83cadd\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a75306c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1a75306c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>What are the train transit times from the UK to Italy?<\/h3><p>The train transit times from the\u00a0<strong>UK\u00a0to\u00a0Italy<\/strong>\u00a0can vary depending on several factors, including the specific route, the type of train service, and any potential transfers or connections along the journey. Here is a rough estimate of train transit times from major\u00a0<span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>UK cities to popular Italian destinations\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>:<\/p><ul><li>London to Milan: Approximately 12\u201314 hours.<\/li><li>London to Rome: Approximately 16\u201318 hours.<\/li><li>London to Florence: Approximately 15\u201317 hours.<\/li><li>London to Venice: Approximately 14\u201316 hours.<\/li><li>London to Naples: Approximately 18\u201320 hours.<\/li><\/ul><p>Note that these are general estimates and can vary based on the train schedules, routing, and any potential disruptions. It&#8217;s important to check the specific train timetables and plan your journey accordingly.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b4e302 e-grid e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0b4e302\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-845d7da elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"845d7da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><b>Benefits of rail freight<\/b><\/span><\/h3><ul><li><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Cost-effective:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>Rail freight can carry a larger volume of goods at one time, reducing the cost per unit of cargo.<\/li><li><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Environmentally friendly:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Rail freight produces fewer greenhouse gas emissions\u00a0per ton of cargo transported, making it an ideal choice for companies looking to reduce their carbon footprint.<\/li><li><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Reliable :<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Rail freight is less affected by traffic congestion and weather conditions, reducing the likelihood of delays.<\/li><li><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Safe:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0Trains are less likely to be involved in accidents compared to road vehicles, and rail freight is less prone to theft and damage compared to other modes.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-632eec3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"632eec3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Drawbacks of rail freight?<\/span><\/h3><ul><li><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>Limited accessibility<\/strong>:<\/span> Rail infrastructure is not as extensive as road networks, which means that rail freight may not have direct access to all areas. Some destinations may require additional transportation, such as trucking, to reach the final destination, adding complexity and potentially increasing costs.<\/li><li><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>Limited cargo types<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0Rail freight is well-suited for bulk shipments of certain goods, such as raw materials or heavy machinery. However, it may not be as suitable for transporting smaller or more specialized cargo that requires specialized handling or specific conditions.<\/li><li><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>Limited flexibility:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Rail freight is less flexible compared to other modes of transportation, particularly regarding last-mile delivery. Rail transportation requires infrastructure such as tracks and stations, which may not be available in all locations.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6cf1b677 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6cf1b677\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"door-to-door\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"246\" src=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/door-to-door-banner.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2676\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/door-to-door-banner.png 744w, https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/door-to-door-banner-300x100.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c5c43f0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2c5c43f0\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b7991e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3b7991e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Door-to-door delivery between the UK and Italy<\/h2><p>The term &#8220;<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/door-to-door-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">door-to-door delivery service<\/a><\/span>&#8221; describes the<strong>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #333399;\">movement of goods<\/span><\/strong>, including their pickup, transportation, and delivery, from their\u00a0<span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>point of origin to their final location<\/strong><\/span>. Because they don&#8217;t have to worry about the logistics of transporting their goods, shippers benefit from this service in terms of convenience and time savings. Door-to-door delivery is frequently used for small- to medium-sized shipments, parcel deliveries, and e-commerce shipments.<\/p><p>You can benefit from this service by partnering with specialized businesses such as\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>DocShipper<\/strong><\/span>, which will handle the entire process on your behalf. Because of our dedicated team and global partners, you can be confident that you will receive knowledgeable and excellent service.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08ba84b0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"08ba84b0\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5460a719 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5460a719\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>What are the advantages of door-to-door services?<\/h3><ul><li><strong>Convenience:<\/strong>\u00a0Door-to-door delivery is a convenient option for shippers, as it simplifies the shipping process. The carrier handles the pickup, transportation, and delivery of goods, which saves time and effort for the shipper.<\/li><li><strong>Time savings:<\/strong>\u00a0Door-to-door delivery is a time-saving option, as it eliminates the need for the shipper to drop off the goods at a\u00a0transportation hub\u00a0or terminal. The carrier will pick up the goods from the shipper&#8217;s location and deliver them directly to the final destination.<\/li><li><strong>Reduced risk of damage or loss:<\/strong>\u00a0With\u00a0door-to-door delivery, the carrier is responsible for the transportation of goods from the point of origin to the final destination. This reduces the risk of damage or loss during shipping, as the carrier is responsible for handling the goods throughout the entire transportation process.<\/li><li><strong>Flexibility:<\/strong>\u00a0Door-to-door delivery provides flexibility for shippers, as they can arrange for the transportation of goods at a time that is convenient for them. This allows for greater control over the shipping process and ensures that the goods are delivered on time.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e5ee286 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3e5ee286\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"customer-clear\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"246\" src=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/customs-clearance-banner.svg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2677\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-592be986 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"592be986\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f9e6c01 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8f9e6c01\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Customs clearance in the UK for goods imported from Italy<\/h2><p>When\u00a0<span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>transporting goods<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0across international borders, importers and exporters must go through<strong>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">customs clearance<\/span><\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #00ccff;\"><a style=\"color: #00ccff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/customs-clearance-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Customs clearance<\/a><\/span>\u00a0is required in the<strong>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #333399;\">United Kingdom<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>and<strong>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Italy<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\u00a0<\/span>for all goods imported from non-EU countries. This includes submitting the\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #00ccff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #00ccff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/sourcing\/complete-guide-reaching-manufacturers-importers-uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">import<\/a><\/span><\/span>\u00a0declaration, commercial invoice, packing list, and any additional documents that may be requested by the customs authorities. The process of <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>customs clearance<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0involves several steps, including;<\/p><ul><li>The submission of import declarations,<\/li><li>The payment of duties and taxes, and<\/li><li>Compliance with regulatory requirements.<\/li><\/ul><p>In this context, it is important to understand the\u00a0<span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>customs clearance<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0process\u00a0in the\u00a0UK\u00a0and the key requirements that importers must meet when\u00a0<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">importing\u00a0goods\u00a0from\u00a0Italy<\/span>.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-49b46992 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"49b46992\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-39e4a350\" data-id=\"39e4a350\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-242b826a elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"242b826a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">DocShipper Alert <\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ddb1e07 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4ddb1e07\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The process of customs clearance can be very complex and can make you lose precious time. 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103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg>                <\/span>\r\n                    <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-688451aa e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"688451aa\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b29380e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5b29380e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>How are taxes and duties on imports calculated?<\/b><\/h3><h4><span id=\"What_are_the_customs_duties_and_taxes\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><b>What are the customs duties and taxes?<\/b><\/h4><p><strong><span style=\"color: #333399;\">Customs duties<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>and<strong>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">taxes<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\u00a0<\/span>are charges imposed by the government on imported goods. When goods are brought into the United Kingdom from other countries, customs duties and taxes must be paid based on the value of the goods and the applicable tariff rates.<\/p><p>They are calculated as a percentage of the customs value of the goods. The specific rate of customs duty depends on the classification of the goods in the UK&#8217;s tariff schedule, also known as the\u00a0<span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>Harmonized System<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0(HS) code. The tariff schedule assigns different rates to different types of goods.<\/p><p>In addition to customs duties, importers may also be liable to pay<strong>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #333399;\">Value Added Tax<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0(VAT) on the value of the goods. VAT is a consumption tax applied to the sale of goods and services. <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">The VAT rate in the\u00a0<strong>UK<\/strong>\u00a0is currently set at<strong>\u00a020%<\/strong>\u00a0for most goods<\/span>.<\/p><p>Meanwhile, in\u00a0<strong><span style=\"color: #333399;\">Italy<\/span>,<\/strong>\u00a0VAT, known as\u00a0<em>Imposta sul Valore Aggiunto<\/em>\u00a0(IVA)\u00a0 applied to most goods and services, including imported goods is currently\u00a0<span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>22%<\/strong><\/span>,\u00a0but there are reduced rates for certain goods and services.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-076a546f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"076a546f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f15c9125 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f15c9125\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><b>How can I find my HS code?\u00a0<\/b><\/h4><p>You need to determine the\u00a0<strong>HS code<\/strong>\u00a0in order to learn which<strong>\u00a0taxes\u00a0<\/strong>and<strong>\u00a0customs fees<\/strong>\u00a0are imposed on your merchandise. A standardized system for classifying goods for customs purposes is called the\u00a0<strong>Harmonized System<\/strong>\u00a0(<strong>HS<\/strong>).<\/p><p>An HS code is created as follows :<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/hs-code-pineapple.png\" alt=\"hs-code-pineapple\" \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ba896b1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8ba896b1\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7bda27f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7bda27f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>How do you identify the HS code?<\/h4><p>The simplest way to determine the\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>HS code<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0for your products is to visit the\u00a0<span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>UK Customs<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0website and follow the steps below.<\/p><p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong>\u00a0Click on &#8220;Start now&#8221;.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5318\" src=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/UK-customs-website-home-page.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/UK-customs-website-home-page.png 850w, https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/UK-customs-website-home-page-300x140.png 300w, https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/UK-customs-website-home-page-768x358.png 768w\" alt=\"UK customs website home page\" width=\"850\" height=\"396\" \/><\/p><p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong>\u00a0Enter the name of your product.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5319\" src=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/UK-customs-website-name-product.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/UK-customs-website-name-product.png 850w, https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/UK-customs-website-name-product-300x140.png 300w, https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/UK-customs-website-name-product-768x359.png 768w\" alt=\"UK customs website name product\" width=\"850\" height=\"397\" \/><\/p><p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong>\u00a0Assess the outcomes and make the appropriate choice.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5320\" src=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/UK-customs-website-selection.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/UK-customs-website-selection.png 850w, https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/UK-customs-website-selection-300x141.png 300w, https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/UK-customs-website-selection-768x361.png 768w\" alt=\"UK customs website selection\" width=\"850\" height=\"399\" \/><\/p><p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong>\u00a0The correct\u00a0<strong>HS code<\/strong>\u00a0for your product is now visible to you.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5321\" src=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/UK-customs-website-results.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/UK-customs-website-results.png 850w, https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/UK-customs-website-results-300x141.png 300w, https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/UK-customs-website-results-768x361.png 768w\" alt=\"UK customs website results\" width=\"850\" height=\"399\" \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fc547f9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1fc547f9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a8c0182 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9a8c0182\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Calculate customs duties with the HS Code<\/h3><p>Click on the HS code for your product on the same page where you found your HS Code. Then select the country of origin of the products.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6391\" src=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/Hs-codes-1-1.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/Hs-codes-1-1.png 500w, https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/Hs-codes-1-1-300x230.png 300w\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"384\" \/><\/p><p>You can now see what\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>taxes\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>and<strong>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #333399;\">customs duties<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0apply to your product from\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Italy<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-5324\" src=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/UK-customs-website-results-customs-duties-and-taxes.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 823px) 100vw, 823px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/UK-customs-website-results-customs-duties-and-taxes.png 850w, https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/UK-customs-website-results-customs-duties-and-taxes-300x197.png 300w, https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/UK-customs-website-results-customs-duties-and-taxes-768x504.png 768w\" alt=\"UK customs website results customs duties and taxes\" width=\"823\" height=\"540\" \/><\/p><p>For our example, we can see that for pineapple from\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Italy<\/strong><\/span>, the import duties are 4% and the VAT is 20%.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d923ca1c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d923ca1c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3bceb0b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3bceb0b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<br>\t<h3>Step 4 &#8211; Figure out the applicable Import Tariff<\/h3><br><p>An import tariff is essentially a tax imposed on goods imported into a country. In the case of shipping goods from the UK to China, understanding the type of tariff and how to calculate it is crucial. The type of tariffs used in China are generally ad valorem, specific, or compound, which means they are either based on the value of goods, specific physical characteristics or a combination of both.<\/p><br><p>In order to identify the applicable import tariff for your product, you can proceed with the following steps:<\/p><br><p>1. Visit the UK&#8217;s Trade Tariff tool found at <strong><a style=\"color: #0e465f\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/trade-tariff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Trade Tariff:<\/a><\/strong> look up commodity codes, duty and VAT rates.<br \/><br>2. Enter the Harmonised System (HS) code of your product, which should be identified beforehand, in the &#8216;Search&#8217; bar along with the country of origin, which in this case is the UK.<br \/><br>3. The tool will then provide you with the tariff for your product.<\/p><br><p><strong>For example, let&#8217;s consider an HS code 610910 &#8211; T-shirts, singlets, and other vests, of cotton, knitted or crocheted. The tool might show a tariff rate of 10%.<\/strong><\/p><br><p><strong>If your base cost of the product is $100, and the CIF (cost, insurance, freight) is $20, your customs value will be $120. The import duty would then be calculated as 10% of $120, which equates to $12. Therefore, understanding your correct tariff rate is crucial for accurately estimating the import duties for your goods.<\/strong><\/p><br>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e96dd64 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9e96dd64\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba87fe11 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ba87fe11\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Does DocShipper charge duty?<\/h3><p>No, taxes and customs duties are not subject to any commission for\u00a0<strong><span style=\"color: #333399;\">DocShipper<\/span>.<\/strong>\u00a0We act as your representative in the customs clearance process and give you access to all official documents provided by\u00a0<strong><span style=\"color: #333399;\">UK Customs<\/span>.<\/strong><\/p><p>The UK government will be in charge of collecting any taxes and customs duties.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67bce8ba e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"67bce8ba\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17ea2ca1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"17ea2ca1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Procedures and customs contact<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-d154dde elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d154dde\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-571a23be\" data-id=\"571a23be\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b5dac1e elementor-widget elementor-widget-docshipper-theme-section-title-one-widget\" data-id=\"3b5dac1e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"docshipper-theme-section-title-one-widget.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"title-area\">\r\n                        <h4 class=\"sec-title style2\">UK Customs<\/h4>                        \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a1dccd3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7a1dccd3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9482 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/07\/Uk-Customs-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Uk Customs\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" \/><\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong style=\"color: #0e465f;\">Official name:<\/strong> Her Majesty&#8217;s Revenue and Customs (HMRC)<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong style=\"color: #0e465f;\">Official website:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/organisations\/hm-revenue-customs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong> https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-738297d6\" data-id=\"738297d6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a30781f elementor-widget elementor-widget-docshipper-theme-section-title-one-widget\" data-id=\"a30781f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"docshipper-theme-section-title-one-widget.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"title-area\">\r\n                        <h4 class=\"sec-title style2\">Italy Customs\n<\/h4>                        \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a3d71dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1a3d71dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/Agenzia-delle-Dogane-e-dei-Monopoli-e1685916736350.png\" alt=\"Italy customs\" width=\"132\" height=\"189\" \/><\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong style=\"color: #0e465f;\">Official name:<\/strong> Customs and Monopolies Agency<br \/><strong style=\"color: #0e465f;\">Official website:<\/strong> <strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adm.gov.it\/portale\/en\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.adm.gov.it\/portale\/en\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78b8aa34 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"78b8aa34\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-699f3db6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"699f3db6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Required documents<\/h3><p>You must make sure you have the required documentation to abide by customs laws when <strong><span style=\"color: #333399;\">importing goods into the\u00a0UK<\/span>.<\/strong>\u00a0The following list offers a general overview of the documents you might need, though specific requirements may change depending on the kind of goods and their country of origin:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Commercial Invoice<\/strong>: This document provides information on the goods being imported, including the seller and buyer, a description of the goods, their value, and the terms of the sale. It serves as the primary document used by\u00a0customs authorities\u00a0to assess duties and taxes.<\/li><li><strong>Packing List<\/strong>: This provides details on the goods being shipped, such as the types of items, quantities, and packaging. It may also include information on the dimensions and weight of the packages.<\/li><li><strong>Bill of Lading<\/strong>\u00a0(for sea freight) or\u00a0<strong>Air Waybill<\/strong>\u00a0(for air freight): These documents serve as proof of shipment and provide details on the carrier, consignee, and the shipment itself.<\/li><li><strong>Certificate of Origin<\/strong>: This document certifies the country where the goods were produced or manufactured. It may be required to determine the applicable\u00a0import duties\u00a0or to comply with specific trade agreements.<\/li><li><strong>Import License or Permit<\/strong>: Depending on the type of goods being imported, you may need a license or permit from the relevant UK government department or agency.<\/li><li><strong>Health Certificates,\u00a0Inspection Certificates, <\/strong>or<strong> Other\u00a0Regulatory Documents<\/strong>: Depending on the nature of the goods being imported, you may need additional certificates, such as\u00a0phytosanitary certificates\u00a0for plants, veterinary certificates for animal products, or other regulatory documents.<\/li><li><strong>Import Declaration<\/strong>: You&#8217;ll need to submit an\u00a0import declaration, also known as a\u00a0Customs Declaration, to HM Revenue &amp; Customs (HMRC) using the\u00a0Customs Handling of Import\u00a0and\u00a0Export Freight\u00a0(CHIEF) system or the newer\u00a0Customs Declaration Service\u00a0(CDS).<\/li><\/ul><p>It is fundamental to recognize that the list provided is not exhaustive, and that the documentation requirements can differ depending on the specific nature of the goods being imported. Seeking the advice of a customs broker or freight forwarder like\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>DocShipper<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0is strongly advised to ensure complete compliance and a hassle-free import process.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fd9a307 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7fd9a307\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-453e3f9f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"453e3f9f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>DocShipper Additional Services<\/h2><h3>Storage Service<\/h3><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-470\" src=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/storage-service-icon-208x300.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 160px) 100vw, 160px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/storage-service-icon-208x300.png 208w, https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/storage-service-icon.png 300w\" alt=\"storage icon\" width=\"160\" height=\"230\" data-wp-editing=\"1\" \/><\/p><p>Our storage facilities are designed to provide the highest level of security for your stored goods. They are accessible 24\/7, allowing you to have convenient access to your items whenever necessary.<\/p><p>To ensure the safety of your belongings, our facilities are equipped with advanced video surveillance systems, providing round-the-clock monitoring and protection.<\/p><p><strong>You can visit our dedicated page:<\/strong>\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/warehousing-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Storage Services<\/a><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce8ba5e7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ce8ba5e7\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-209fbeb0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"209fbeb0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Transport insurance<\/h3><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-999 \" src=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/assurance-transport-150x150.png\" alt=\"assurance-transport\" width=\"131\" height=\"131\" \/><\/p><p>Transport insurance will cover any damage or breakage that your goods may sustain during transit. Without insurance, you will be exposed to risks.\u00a0<\/p><p>We have negotiated with the best-certified insurers in order to provide you with the most cost-effective and secure insurance contract possible.<\/p><p><strong>Visit our dedicated page:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/cargo-insurance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Insurance Services<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c5de109 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7c5de109\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f17ff1df elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f17ff1df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Packaging service<\/h3><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-863 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/packing-services-UK.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/packing-services-UK.png 850w, https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/packing-services-UK-300x248.png 300w, https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/packing-services-UK-768x634.png 768w\" alt=\"packing services UK\" width=\"214\" height=\"177\" \/><\/p><p>Our well-versed team is familiar with the best practices for packaging various types of cargo, including fragile items, valuable goods, and oversized equipment.<\/p><p>We take into account the specific needs of your products and use appropriate materials and techniques to ensure optimal protection during transportation.<\/p><p><strong>More information on our dedicated page:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/packing-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Packaging Services<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6083fd8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6083fd8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37f565f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"37f565f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Moving service<\/h3><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1000\" src=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/services-de-demenagement.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 143px) 100vw, 143px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/services-de-demenagement.png 300w, https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/services-de-demenagement-226x300.png 226w\" alt=\"moving service\" width=\"143\" height=\"190\" \/><\/p><p>Take advantage of our international moving service to ensure that your move runs smoothly. We offer an assortment of moving packages designed to guarantee that your needs are always met.<\/p><p>You can save up to 30% on your moving estimate by choosing to engage with us.<\/p><p><strong>Visit our dedicated page:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/docshipper.co.uk\/en\/international-moving-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">International Moving Services<\/a><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7b684f9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7b684f9\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1590f2f\" data-id=\"1590f2f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b62b971 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b62b971\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQ | Freight shipping between UK and Italy | Rates -Transit time - Duties and taxes<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d175e0e elementor-widget elementor-widget-docshipper-accordion-faq-widget\" data-id=\"d175e0e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"docshipper-accordion-faq-widget.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"goal-area\">\r\n            <div class=\"row\">\r\n                <div class=\"faq-tab-area faq-accordion\">\r\n                    <div class=\"tab-content\" id=\"faq-tabContent\">\r\n                        <div class=\"tab-pane fade show active\" role=\"tabpanel\" id=\"docshipper-faq\">\r\n                            <div class=\"accordion-area-2 accordion\">\r\n                                                                    <div class=\"accordion-card-2 show\">\r\n                                        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">                                        <button class=\"accordion-button\">\r\n                                            Can I track my freight shipment between the UK and Italy ?                                        <\/button>\r\n                                        <span class=\"plus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <path d=\"M20 13.2852V27.2852M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#182230\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <span class=\"minus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_305_7058)\">\r\n                                                    <path d=\"M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#AD1225\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                                <\/g>\r\n                                                <defs>\r\n                                                    <clipPath id=\"clip0_305_7058\">\r\n                                                        <rect width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(8 8.28516)\" \/>\r\n                                                    <\/clipPath>\r\n                                                <\/defs>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <\/h3>                                        <div class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" style=\"display:block\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                                <p>Yes, many freight shipping providers offer tracking services that allow you to monitor the progress of your shipment. You can track your shipment online using the provided tracking number or through the freight provider's customer service.<\/p>                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                                    <div class=\"accordion-card-2 \">\r\n                                        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">                                        <button class=\"accordion-button\">\r\n                                            How long does freight shipping take between the UK and Italy ?                                        <\/button>\r\n                                        <span class=\"plus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <path d=\"M20 13.2852V27.2852M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#182230\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <span class=\"minus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_305_7058)\">\r\n                                                    <path d=\"M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#AD1225\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                                <\/g>\r\n                                                <defs>\r\n                                                    <clipPath id=\"clip0_305_7058\">\r\n                                                        <rect width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(8 8.28516)\" \/>\r\n                                                    <\/clipPath>\r\n                                                <\/defs>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <\/h3>                                        <div class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" style=\"display:none\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                                <p>The duration of freight shipping between the UK and Italy depends on the chosen mode of transport. Generally, road transport takes around 2 to 4 days, sea transport can range from 2 to 7 days, rail transport varies from 4 to 7 days, and air transport is the fastest, usually taking 1-2 days.<\/p>                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                                    <div class=\"accordion-card-2 \">\r\n                                        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">                                        <button class=\"accordion-button\">\r\n                                            Can I insure my freight shipment between the UK and Italy ?                                        <\/button>\r\n                                        <span class=\"plus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <path d=\"M20 13.2852V27.2852M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#182230\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <span class=\"minus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_305_7058)\">\r\n                                                    <path d=\"M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#AD1225\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                                <\/g>\r\n                                                <defs>\r\n                                                    <clipPath id=\"clip0_305_7058\">\r\n                                                        <rect width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(8 8.28516)\" \/>\r\n                                                    <\/clipPath>\r\n                                                <\/defs>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <\/h3>                                        <div class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" style=\"display:none\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                                <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \"><div><div><p>Yes, it is advisable to consider freight insurance to protect your shipment against loss, damage, or theft during transit. Freight shipping providers or insurance companies can provide options for cargo insurance coverage.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/section>                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                                    <div class=\"accordion-card-2 \">\r\n                                        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">                                        <button class=\"accordion-button\">\r\n                                            How long does it take to ship freight between the UK and Italy with DocShipper ?                                        <\/button>\r\n                                        <span class=\"plus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <path d=\"M20 13.2852V27.2852M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#182230\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <span class=\"minus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_305_7058)\">\r\n                                                    <path d=\"M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#AD1225\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                                <\/g>\r\n                                                <defs>\r\n                                                    <clipPath id=\"clip0_305_7058\">\r\n                                                        <rect width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(8 8.28516)\" \/>\r\n                                                    <\/clipPath>\r\n                                                <\/defs>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <\/h3>                                        <div class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" style=\"display:none\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                                <p>The transit time for freight shipments can vary depending on the chosen transportation mode and the specific origin and destination points. We will provide you with an estimated transit time based on your shipment details and the selected service.<\/p>                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                                    <div class=\"accordion-card-2 \">\r\n                                        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">                                        <button class=\"accordion-button\">\r\n                                            How can I get a quote for freight shipping services between the UK and Italy with DocShipper ?                                        <\/button>\r\n                                        <span class=\"plus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <path d=\"M20 13.2852V27.2852M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#182230\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <span class=\"minus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_305_7058)\">\r\n                                                    <path d=\"M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#AD1225\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                                <\/g>\r\n                                                <defs>\r\n                                                    <clipPath id=\"clip0_305_7058\">\r\n                                                        <rect width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(8 8.28516)\" \/>\r\n                                                    <\/clipPath>\r\n                                                <\/defs>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <\/h3>                                        <div class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" style=\"display:none\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                                <p>To receive a quote, you can contact us directly through our website or get in touch with our dedicated team. Provide them with the necessary details about your shipment, such as the type of cargo, dimensions, weight, origin, and destination, and we will provide you with a customized quote based on your requirements.<\/p>                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                                    <div class=\"accordion-card-2 \">\r\n                                        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">                                        <button class=\"accordion-button\">\r\n                                            What if I have specific packaging requirements for my freight shipment ?                                        <\/button>\r\n                                        <span class=\"plus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <path d=\"M20 13.2852V27.2852M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#182230\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <span class=\"minus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_305_7058)\">\r\n                                                    <path d=\"M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#AD1225\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                                <\/g>\r\n                                                <defs>\r\n                                                    <clipPath id=\"clip0_305_7058\">\r\n                                                        <rect width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(8 8.28516)\" \/>\r\n                                                    <\/clipPath>\r\n                                                <\/defs>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <\/h3>                                        <div class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" style=\"display:none\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                                <p>We can accommodate specific packaging requirements based on the nature of your cargo. 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