Industry: Film & TV Production
Route: Ramsgate, UK → Saudi Arabia
Transport Mode: Road & Sea (Containerised)

The Brief
UCARGO was appointed to manage the international movement of film and production equipment from the UK to Saudi Arabia. The cargo included large-scale lighting and stage equipment required for a production project overseas, operating under strict banking and documentation controls.

The Challenge
This project presented multiple layers of complexity:

  • The shipment was subject to a Letter of Credit, meaning all documentation had to be produced precisely and within a fixed timeframe.

  • The client had limited experience with container loading, increasing the risk of incorrect packing, unsafe stowage, or cargo movement in transit.

  • Tight deadlines and bank approval requirements meant there was no margin for error in either execution or paperwork.

  • Multiple containers were involved, requiring careful planning around vessel allocation and loading strategy.

Our Solution
UCARGO provided an end-to-end service, combining operational support with specialist documentation management:

  • On-site involvement to plan and supervise container loading, ensuring all equipment was safely positioned, secured, and compliant for sea transport.

  • Full loading and lashing support, reducing risk of damage during transit.

  • Detailed cargo documentation, including certificates of origin, insurance, and Letter of Credit-compliant paperwork.

  • Close coordination with overseas agents to manage pre-alerts, customs processes, and bank release requirements at destination.

Execution
The operation was delivered through close collaboration across the UCARGO team:

  • On-site teams documented every item loaded to ensure accuracy across shipping and banking documentation.

  • Documentation specialists managed the exacting requirements of the Letter of Credit, ensuring all submissions matched bank instructions down to the smallest detail.

  • Continuous communication with destination agents ensured readiness for arrival and release once bank approval was granted.

The Outcome

  • Cargo successfully delivered to Saudi Arabia within the required timeframe.

  • All documentation approved under Letter of Credit terms, allowing eventual release without penalties.

  • Equipment arrived safely, correctly loaded, and fit for purpose on arrival.

  • The project demonstrated UCARGO’s capability to manage high-risk, documentation-heavy shipments for the film and production sector.

Why This Project Matters
This case study highlights UCARGO’s strength in:

  • Complex, time-sensitive international logistics

  • Film & production equipment forwarding

  • Letter of Credit-controlled shipments

  • Hands-on operational support combined with meticulous documentation management