As part of its support for funded research projects, British Antarctic Survey undertakes to freight equipment and materials by sea to the UK’s Antarctic research stations, from its headquarters in Cambridge.
Supply Chain Logistics (SCL) – Cargo and Packing Information
Supply Chain Logistics service desk
Use the SCL service desk e-mail address to submit your cargo forms or to ask general questions: sclservicedesk@bas.ac.uk
Please refrain from cc’ing others when making a request or cc’ing this email address into an email chain.
External collaborators and visitors
You will need to complete a Cargo Packing Note (CPN) for each item of cargo (e.g. one box / bag / crate) you are sending.
Download and fill out the CPN form (for cargo) or Personal Effects Form (for personal items) using the links below.
See the guidance document and BAS Biosecurity Regulations for reference.
Submit completed form(s) to sclservicedesk@bas.ac.uk.
Forms and guidance
- External collaborators cargo consignment process v1.4 (Apr 2026)
- External collaborators cargo guidance
- British Antarctic Survey biosecurity regulations (Nov 2025)
Personal effects cargo
Use this form to send a box or bag of personal items (‘P-box / P-bag’), ski/snowboard bag, musical instrument, or ‘Summer Welfare Box’ to the stations through BAS Logistics.
Submit the completed form(s) to sclservicedesk@bas.ac.uk
Addresses
ALL SHIPMENTS MUST BE ARRANGED THROUGH SCL
British Antarctic Survey – Polar Distribution Hub Warehouse
British Antarctic Survey – Polar Distribution Hub
Unit 3 Cambridge Gateway
Bar Hill Industrial Estate
Trafalgar Way
Bar Hill
Cambridge CB23 8BH
United Kingdom
British Antarctic Survey – Harwich Port Warehouse
British Antarctic Survey – Warehouse 2
Harwich International Port
Parkeston Byp
Harwich CO12 4SR
United Kingdom