What SEA Transport does

SEA Transport Ltd is a privately held, family-run UK logistics provider founded in 2000 and headquartered at 82 Shed on the Port of Felixstowe — the UK's busiest container port. The company operates an integrated three-service model spanning full-container-load (FCL) haulage, customs-controlled warehousing, and nationwide distribution. Its core technology stack centres on a GPS-tracked tractor fleet and the Truckcom electronic proof-of-delivery system, supporting real-time visibility and operational planning across transport and distribution operations. Warehouse infrastructure comprises over 80,000 sq ft at Felixstowe, including ITSF-approved customs-controlled storage for uncleared cargo, container devanning capacity, and heavy handling capability via 5–10 tonne forklifts and straddle carriers.

The business monetises through transaction-fee container transport and distribution services alongside managed-services warehousing and storage. Its go-to-market is sales-led and direct: quote-based pricing initiated via phone (01473 276400), email ([email protected]), or website enquiry form, targeting B2B import/export operators, businesses requiring customs warehousing, and distribution customers needing nationwide delivery coverage. The customer mix is horizontally segmented with no disclosed named accounts. Services are delivered by a fleet covering rigid, artic, artic tail-lift, pump truck, and van vehicle types, with night-work and out-of-hours movements available; collection coverage extends beyond Felixstowe to Southampton, Tilbury, and London Gateway.

Governance and operations are led by the Smith family — Frazer Smith (Managing Director), Chris Smith (Operations Director), and Cameron Smith (Warehouse Operations Manager) — supported by Ben Hewitt, a Chartered Accountant appointed as CFO in 2025 to drive change and professionalise financial governance, and operational managers Jason Hinson (Container Transport) and Richard Fuller (Distribution). The company holds FORS Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme accreditation and a Waste Carrier Licence (CBDU172547), and reports 40,000+ deliveries per year across 101–250 employees. There is no external investment, parent company, or public listing; the firm is self-funded and family-controlled.

Name

SEA Transport

Legal name

SEA Transport Ltd

Website

https://seatrans.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

SEA Transport is a family-run UK logistics provider offering FCL container haulage, ITSF customs-controlled warehousing, and nationwide distribution from its base at the Port of Felixstowe, serving import/export and distribution businesses across the UK.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Container Logistics Services

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

FCL (Full Container Load) Ocean Forwarding (TLACABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG), Ocean Import Forwarding (Destination Handling/DO/ISF) (TLACABAE)

Keywords

• Container haulage
• Customs warehousing
• Port logistics
• Container distribution
• Freight transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Felixstowe

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Container Transport Services: Full container (FCL) haulage services from the Port of Felixstowe to destinations nationwide, including night work and collections from other UK ports (SOU, TIL, London Gateway). Revenue is generated through transportation fees per container movement.
2. Warehousing and Storage: Over 80,000 sq ft of warehouse space at Felixstowe offering ITSF customs-controlled storage, secure stock management, container devanning, project work, and heavy handling. Revenue generated through storage fees based on space used and duration.
3. Distribution Services: Regional and national distribution using rigid, artic, artic tail-lift, pump truck and van coverage. Integrated with warehousing and container devanning for seamless port-to-door delivery. Revenue generated through delivery fees per consignment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SEA Transport provides specialist full container (FCL) haulage directly from the Port of Felixstowe to UK-wide destinations, alongside over 80,000 sq ft of warehousing that includes ITSF customs-controlled storage, container devanning, and heavy handling. Nationwide distribution is delivered via a modern GPS-tracked fleet with electronic proof of delivery, with all three core services managed by one integrated team for port-to-door logistics.

Product overview

SEA Transport is a logistics services company offering three integrated core services from Felixstowe: Container Transport (specialist FCL haulage from the Port of Felixstowe with multi-port support), Distribution (nationwide regional and national delivery with Day 1 for Day 3 planning using multiple vehicle types), and Warehousing (over 80,000 sq ft of storage including ITSF customs-controlled facilities, devanning, and heavy handling). All three services operate under one team for seamless port-to-door logistics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Container Transport

Quantifiable outcome

• Two-day KPI focus from container landing to warehouse processing
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Port of FelixstowecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEA Transport is based at 82 Shed on the Port of Felixstowe estate, the UK's busiest container port. This strategic positioning provides operational advantages including direct port access, faster planning cycles, and efficient container collections and deliveries. The relationship is fundamental to the company's service delivery model.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Maersk Logistics & Services: Maersk's Logistics & Services division offers integrated container transport, warehousing, and customs services globally including in the UK, representing the global incumbent that competes for the same end customers as SEA Transport.
• Wincanton: Wincanton is one of the UK's largest contract logistics and transport providers with significant container, warehousing, and distribution operations — competing with SEA Transport for mid-sized B2B logistics contracts though operating at much larger scale.
• Eddie Stobart Logistics: Eddie Stobart operates large-scale UK road haulage, warehousing, and contract logistics — a broader incumbent that overlaps with SEA Transport on distribution and warehousing while competing for port-related transport work.
• Davies Turner: Davies Turner is a UK-headquartered freight forwarder and logistics provider offering ocean freight, road haulage, and warehousing — competing with SEA Transport on integrated import/export logistics for UK shippers.

Direct peers

• GBA Services: GBA Services provides container haulage and logistics support at UK ports, with overlap to SEA Transport on FCL port-to-door transport and port-based warehousing.
• Williams Shipping: Williams Shipping operates UK port-centric logistics including container haulage, warehousing, and freight forwarding from Felixstowe and other ports — overlapping with SEA Transport on integrated port-to-door container logistics.
• Maritime Transport: Maritime Transport is one of the UK's largest container haulage and logistics operators with a strong Felixstowe presence, providing FCL container transport, warehousing, and container freight station services — a directly comparable asset-based container logistics peer.
• Pentalver Transport: Pentalver operates container haulage, storage, and container freight station services at major UK ports including Felixstowe, directly competing with SEA Transport on FCL drayage and customs-controlled storage.
• DG International: DG International provides FCL container haulage and container freight services in the Felixstowe area, with overlapping customer base of import/export businesses using Felixstowe as their primary UK entry port.
• Denholm Logistics: Denholm Logistics operates container haulage and integrated logistics services across major UK ports, including Felixstowe — a comparable asset-based container drayage and distribution operator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/seatransportlimited
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sea-transport-limited
• Instagraminstagram.com/seatransport_uk
• Xx.com/seatransport

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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