How to Deliver Cargo to England. Export and Import of the United Kingdom to Europe, China, Turkey

The United Kingdom is one of the most economically developed countries on the planet. The country has long surpassed the industrial era and primarily sells services. The value of services sold by the United Kingdom accounts for ¾ of its total exports. Nevertheless, the country has a developed industrial production and agriculture, but these sectors cannot meet all the needs of the population, and a significant portion of consumer goods and food products is imported. Therefore, there are strong transport flows to and from the United Kingdom.

Transport Logistics of the United Kingdom

The United Kingdom is located on islands, which in itself indicates that most cargo is delivered by sea and air transport. There is a possibility of delivering cargo by rail through the two-track railway tunnel built under the English Channel. In addition, there are rail-sea ferries operating between Dover and Dunkirk, as well as between Harwich and Ostend. Denmark, Sweden, Norway, the Netherlands, and France are connected to the United Kingdom by numerous ferries transporting people and vehicles.

Road Transport in Britain

When planning to transport cargo to Britain by road, it should be noted that traffic in this country is right-hand, which creates serious problems for drivers from other European countries. The condition of the roads is excellent, and cargo can be delivered to any settlement within one island. The total length of the roads is about 400,000 km, of which 344,000 km have a solid surface, and 3,500 kilometers belong to the category of motorways.

Air Transport to Britain

The United Kingdom has a developed network of regional and international airports. The country has dozens of airports, twenty of which have international status. The most well-known airports are:

• London. London has 2 international airports.
• Liverpool.
• Aberdeen.
• Edinburgh.
• Manchester.
• Glasgow.
• Belfast.
• Birmingham.

All major airlines operate flights to the United Kingdom. Cargo delivery to the United Kingdom by air transport is possible from all over the world.

Water Transport and Ports of the United Kingdom

The United Kingdom is one of the leading maritime powers. The entire history of the country is connected with the sea, and there are many ports. The most well-known ports are located in the cities of:

• Dover.
• Felixstowe.
• Immingham.
• Liverpool.
• London.
• Southampton.
• Teesport.
• Edinburgh.
• Milford Haven.

Oil terminals are located in Fawley, Liverpool, Brechin, Finart, and Hood Point. Terminals for receiving liquefied gas are in Isle of Grain, Milford Haven, and Teesside.

Railways of the Country

The British railways are the oldest in the world. Currently, there are about 16,000 kilometers of tracks in the country, including single, double, triple, and quadruple track sections. 5,500 km of railway tracks are electrified. The gauge of the railways is already accepted in the CIS countries. Delivery of railway cargo to the United Kingdom is only possible with transshipment.

Export Goods of the United Kingdom

Machines, cars, other engineering products, and chemicals are the main items of British exports.