Business Details
36 Years
experience
Global Freight Forwarding Experts in Leeds
Established over 30 years ago, Crow Overseas has become a leading name in global freight forwarding. Our expertise spans air, sea, and road freight, with specialist capabilities in hazardous goods, customs clearance, and temperature-controlled transport. We pride ourselves on our personal service, with directors overseeing every shipment to ensure reliability and customer satisfaction. Our Yorkshire roots instil a commitment to value, honesty, and determination, while our extensive industry partnerships enable us to deliver bespoke solutions for any cargo, anywhere in the world. With a focus on innovation and efficiency, we combine decades of experience with cutting-edge logistics technology to meet evolving client needs. Services
Sea Freight
Road Freight
Air Freight
Customs Clearance
Courier Delivery
Hazardous Goods
Temperature Controlled Transport
Cargo Packaging
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of dedicated freight forwarding experience.
- Our Yorkshire-based team combines local determination with global networks.
- We provide end-to-end logistics solutions for all cargo types.
- Our directors personally oversee every shipment for quality assurance.
- We maintain partnerships with leading airlines, shipping lines, and hauliers worldwide.
Associations and certifications
- IATA
- BIFA
- FIATA
What people say
Excellent service
Outstanding knowledge
Friendly staff
Bespoke solutions
Peace of mind
Services
Sea Freight
We offer comprehensive sea freight solutions with competitive rates through major shipping lines. Our services include FCL, LCL, and oversized cargo transport to global destinations. With 35+ years of experience, we ensure secure documentation, customs compliance, and real-time tracking for container shipments and specialist cargo.
Road Freight
Our road freight services cover European full/part load deliveries, temperature-controlled transport, and hazardous goods handling. With satellite-tracked vehicles and customs clearance expertise, we provide next-day collections and deliveries across the UK and mainland Europe for standard and abnormal loads.
Air Freight
As IATA-accredited specialists, we deliver urgent air freight solutions worldwide. Services include pharmaceutical transport, chemical shipments, and express deliveries using our airline partnerships. Our team manages documentation, customs, and temperature-controlled requirements for time-sensitive cargo across 200+ countries.
Customs Clearance
We handle UK import procedures at all ports and airports, including tariff classification and EORI registration support. Our experts manage documentation, duty calculations, and compliance checks to ensure smooth customs processing for both regular and first-time importers.
Courier Delivery
Through partnerships with DHL, FedEx, and UPS, we provide tracked door-to-door courier services globally. Our discounted rates and dedicated support cover document, parcel, and pallet shipments with online tracking and specialist handling for restricted items.
Questions
What freight services do you offer?
We provide sea, road, and air freight, customs clearance, courier delivery, and specialist services for hazardous goods and temperature-controlled cargo.
How long have you been in business?
Crow Overseas has specialised in global freight forwarding for over 30 years, with our sister company Corvus Air handling air freight since 1985.
Do you handle international shipments?
Yes, we transport goods to and from all global destinations, with extensive experience in UK-EU and transcontinental logistics.
Can you assist with hazardous goods?
Yes, we are ADR/IMDG certified for transporting hazardous materials, with specialist documentation and safety compliance expertise.
What are your office hours?
Our Leeds office operates Monday-Friday 09:00-17:30. Emergency contact details are available for urgent cargo requirements.
How can I get a shipping quote?
Contact us via phone or email with shipment details (weight, dimensions, origin/destination) for a tailored quote within 1 working hour during business hours.
