Partnership benefits
Built around how you actually ship
Every benefit is designed to remove friction from your supply chain — from booking to final delivery.
Preferential Pricing
Volume-based rates across our Far East and transatlantic lanes — the more you ship, the sharper your commercial terms become.
Guaranteed Sailing Space
Reserved allocation on our weekly Far East consolidations and FCL services, so your cargo moves on schedule even in peak season.
Dedicated Account Manager
A single point of contact who knows your business, your lanes, and your containers — backed by our operations and customs teams.
Priority Booking & Documentation
Faster slot confirmation, priority handling of your bookings, and streamlined documentation through our in-house team.
In-House Customs Clearance
Direct access to our customs specialists for faster clearance, reduced demurrage risk, and proactive compliance support.
Warehousing & Distribution
Priority storage and devanning at our UK warehouse, with flexible pallet handling and onward distribution to your customers.
Is it right for you?
Who the programme is for
ASL Collaborate is designed for importers with regular, recurring freight — where priority handling and stable pricing make a real difference to your bottom line.
Regular import volume
Typically 4 or more FCL shipments per quarter, or a consistent LCL / air freight programme.
Established UK importer
A registered business importing into the UK with a steady, predictable shipping pattern.
Commitment to growth
A willingness to consolidate your volume with ASL and work to agreed annual targets.
Getting started
How it works
Get in touch
Tell us about your typical lanes, volumes, and pain points so we understand exactly what you need.
Tailored assessment
We review your supply chain and build a partnership proposal with the right rates, space, and service level.
Agreement
We agree terms that align with your business objectives — transparent, flexible, and built for the long term.
Onboarding
You meet your dedicated account manager and gain access to every partnership benefit from day one.
Partner testimonials
What our partners say
"ASL Collaborate has transformed our import operations. The reserved sailing space means we can plan with confidence, and the dedicated support has helped us grow significantly."
James Wilson
Wilson Imports Ltd
"Having a dedicated account manager who actually understands our lanes makes all the difference. The partnership programme is exactly what our supply chain needed."
Sarah Chen
Chen Trading Co
Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions
The programme is open to established businesses that import regularly into the UK — typically those moving four or more FCL shipments per quarter, or with a consistent LCL or air freight programme. If you ship regularly, we can build a partnership around your volume.
There is no joining fee. Partnership terms are based on your agreed annual shipping volume and the commercial rates that come with it. You simply commit to routing that volume through ASL.
Most partners are fully onboarded within one to two weeks of agreement — including introduction to your dedicated account manager, setup of your preferred lanes, and access to all partnership benefits.
Partnership pricing and reserved space apply to ASL-managed services. We are happy to discuss hybrid arrangements where ASL handles specific lanes alongside your existing relationships — talk to our team about what works for you.
Terms are reviewed annually, and we review them together. If your volumes grow, your tiered rates improve. If they dip temporarily, your account manager works with you to keep your shipments moving on the best available terms.