Business Details
12 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Global Freight Solutions
Established in 2014, Vikstar has built a reputation for delivering reliable and efficient freight solutions across the UK and globally. Our founder, Vikesh Vithlani, brings over three decades of industry expertise to ensure clients receive tailored logistics services, including air, sea, road, and courier transportation. We specialise in customs clearance and warehousing, with strategically located UK facilities and partnerships worldwide. Our commitment to competitive pricing is matched by a dedication to maintaining high service standards, as evidenced by our in-house customs clearance capabilities and weekly sailing options for sea freight. We prioritise transparency, keeping clients informed at every stage of their shipment's journey.With a focus on innovation, we offer hybrid solutions like Sea+Air services to optimise cost and transit time for larger shipments. Our BIFA-accredited operations adhere to rigorous industry standards, ensuring compliance and reliability. We serve diverse sectors, from small businesses to large enterprises, with scalable logistics solutions. Our 24/7 contact availability demonstrates our commitment to addressing client needs promptly. This combination of experience, infrastructure, and customer-centric approach has enabled us to grow steadily since our founding.
Services
Air Freight
Sea Freight
Warehousing
Customs Clearance
Courier Services
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of freight industry experience
- We offer hybrid Sea+Air freight solutions for cost optimisation
- Our in-house customs clearance team ensures compliance efficiency
- We maintain strategically located UK warehousing facilities
- We provide weekly sailing options for sea freight shipments
Associations and certifications
- BIFA
What people say
Exceptional service
Kept up to date
Friendly staff
Unique value
Services
Air Freight
We provide competitive air freight solutions with direct and deferred service options. Our spot pricing model ensures cost-effectiveness while maintaining reliability. We offer hybrid Sea+Air services for larger shipments requiring cost optimisation, with transit via strategic hubs like Dubai.
Sea Freight
Our sea freight services include full container (20', 40', 40hc) and groupage LCL options. We maintain weekly sailings with appointed consolidators to major global destinations including China, India, Middle East, USA and Europe, with flexible transit time options.
Customs Clearance
We handle customs clearance at major UK ports and airports, including Heathrow, Felixstowe and Liverpool. Our in-house team manages documentation and compliance, with expertise in CDS system operations following HMRC's transition from CHIEF.
Warehousing
Our strategically located UK warehouses provide cost-effective storage solutions with distribution capabilities. We also source warehousing in Asia and Europe, maintaining competitive pricing across regions while ensuring secure inventory management.
Courier Services
We offer worldwide courier services with competitive pricing and reliable tracking. Our network ensures timely delivery for smaller shipments, with options for both domestic and international express transportation requirements.
People
Vikesh Vithlani
Founder
With over 30 years' experience in freight logistics, Vikesh established Vikstar in 2014. He oversees operations, leveraging industry expertise to develop strategic partnerships and maintain high service standards across global supply chains.
Questions
What freight services do you offer?
We provide air, sea, road and courier transportation services, along with customs clearance and warehousing solutions both domestically and internationally.
How does your customs clearance process work?
Our in-house team handles UK customs clearance at major ports and airports, using HMRC's CDS system. We manage documentation and can work with your EORI number or deferment account.
What is your CDS registration assistance?
We guide clients through HMRC's CDS transition, including Government Gateway account registration and authorisation processes to ensure uninterrupted import/export operations.
Which global destinations do you cover?
We serve the UK, China, Hong Kong, India, Middle East, Europe and the USA, with established networks for both major trade routes and specialist shipping requirements.
How are freight prices calculated?
Sea freight pricing considers shipment size and weight, while air freight uses spot pricing. We offer competitive rates through our carrier partnerships and consolidation options for cost efficiency.
