MSC UK
EAGLE SERVICE

Keep Your Cargo Moving From the UK to Australia & New Zealand

With seamless connections from London Gateway to Australia and New Zealand, MSC's Eagle service provides a streamlined route into key Oceania markets, helping your cargo move faster with less complexity.

Combining weekly sailings, predictable transit times and seamless onward routing, Eagle gives you the reliability and flexibility to keep your exports moving.

With MSC's Eagle service, you benefit from wider reach, greater control and dependable connectivity from the UK to Oceania.
  • MSC vessel

    Weekly sailings you can rely on

  • Global reach

    Quick access to key Oceania markets

  • Intermodal solutions - train

    Seamless onward connections

  • Fast

    Predictable transit times

A Service Designed to Simplify Your Exports to Oceania

UK to Australia and New Zealand shipping route map showing MSC's Eagle service connecting London Gateway with Auckland, Wellington, Napier, Tauranga and Brisbane via the Rodman transhipment hub in Panama.

UK to Oceania: How the Eagle
Service Works

The Eagle Service connects UK exporters with Australia, New Zealand and wider Oceania through weekly sailings from London Gateway. Move your cargo from origin to port with support from MSC UK's extensive road and rail network, before connecting with the Eagle network at Rodman to key destinations including Auckland (55 days), Tauranga (65 days), Wellington (70 days), Napier (73 days), Brisbane (60 days) and beyond.

Transit times are indicative and subject to change.

From schedules and transit times to inland transport and onward connections, MSC UK's Oceania trade specialists can help you plan shipments with confidence, providing the support and local expertise needed to move cargo efficiently across Australia, New Zealand and wider Oceania.

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Reliable Connections to Australia
& New Zealand

Move cargo from London Gateway to Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington, Brisbane and beyond with a service designed to keep your supply chain moving. Weekly departures provide the consistency and flexibility to plan ahead with confidence, while seamless routing through the Eagle network ensures smooth onward connections to key destinations across Oceania.

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Built for Time-Sensitive Cargo

Whether you're shipping retail goods, industrial products, foodstuffs or other time-critical cargo, Eagle offers a reliable and efficient solution. Designed for speed and simplicity, the service combines dependable schedules with optimised routing to help your cargo reach its destination on time.

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First and Final Mile Solutions

Supported by MSC's nationwide road and rail network, we provide collection and inland transport solutions across the UK, connecting every stage of your shipment into one seamless journey. With fewer handovers, full visibility and a dedicated UK team, you gain greater control and a more efficient way to manage your exports from door to destination.

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" When you're shipping to the other side of the world, certainty
matters. MSC's Eagle Service creates a straightforward route into Australia, New Zealand and wider Oceania for UK exporters,
combining weekly sailings from London Gateway with dependable transit times and seamless onward connections across MSC's global network. "

Gary Butcher Export Trade Development Manager (MSC UK) 

Planning a Shipment to Oceania?

Explore answers to common questions about the Eagle Service, UK export shipping and MSC's wider logistics solutions.

Which destinations can I reach with MSC's Eagle service from the UK?

The Eagle Service connects UK exporters from London Gateway to key destinations across Australia and New Zealand, including Brisbane, Auckland, Tauranga, Napier and Wellington. Weekly sailings and seamless onward connections help UK exporters access major Oceania markets with greater reliability and flexibility.

How can MSC UK support my business beyond ocean freight?

MSC UK offers a range of Solutions Beyond the Sea designed to support every stage of your supply chain, from inland transportation and digital shipping tools to cargo cover and specialist support for sensitive commodities.

Does MSC provide inland transport within the UK?

Yes. MSC UK offers nationwide inland transportation solutions by both road and rail, helping connect your cargo from collection through to port as part of a seamless door-to-door service. Through our extensive UK network, customers benefit from nationwide coverage, access to specialist equipment, dedicated local support and more sustainable transport options, including the UK's largest electric HGV fleet and an extensive rail network.

What types of cargo can I move on the Eagle Service?

Whether you're shipping dry cargo, temperature-sensitive goods, project cargo or specialist freight, the Eagle Service provides a reliable route from the UK to Australia, New Zealand and wider Oceania. Weekly sailings from London Gateway and strong onward connections help keep cargo moving efficiently across the region.

Do I have alternative shipping options to Australia and New Zealand with MSC UK?

Yes. Alongside the Eagle Service, MSC UK offers additional shipping options connecting the UK with Australia and New Zealand through MSC's global network. These include the direct Australia Express service, as well as the NWC to IPAK service via Port Louis. This range of services provides UK exporters with greater flexibility, wider destination coverage and routing options tailored to different cargo, transit time and supply chain requirements.

Helping You Go Beyond Ocean Transport

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Speak to a UK Expert

Our export Oceania Trade team is here to help. Whether you're looking for rates, schedules, transit times or guidance on shipping to Australia and New Zealand, our specialists can provide tailored support for your business.