Business Details
43 Years
experience
Trusted Freight Forwarding & Customs Clearance Services
Established in 1983, we are a dedicated customs clearance, freight forwarding, and logistics services provider serving the shipping industry. Our expertise spans freight movements by sea, air, rail, and road, connecting the UK to global trade routes through a vast network of overseas agents. With direct EDI links to HMRC, we ensure efficient customs clearance and timely delivery using our dedicated fleet. Our team of professionals combines decades of experience with specialist knowledge to deliver tailored logistics solutions. Accredited with HMRC's Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status since 2012, we demonstrate compliance and operational excellence.Our partnerships, including Lognet Global, enable coverage across 109 countries and 944 ports. We specialise in handling complex shipments, including food imports requiring Port Health declarations, and offer warehousing, container haulage, and distribution services. Our commitment to customer service ensures personalised solutions for importers and exporters. With daily services to EU destinations and expertise in peak-season logistics, we prioritise reliability and cost-effectiveness. Our holistic approach encompasses documentation, customs compliance, and supply chain management to ensure seamless cargo movement.
Services
Customs Clearance
Freight Forwarding
Container Haulage
Port Health Services
Warehousing & Distribution
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in international freight forwarding.
- Our HMRC AEO accreditation ensures customs compliance and efficiency.
- We operate a global network covering 109 countries and 944 ports.
- We use dedicated vehicles for direct delivery post-customs clearance.
- Our EDI links enable real-time customs processing at UK ports.
Associations and certifications
- HM Revenue & Customs (AEO status)
What people say
Reliable customs clearance
Experienced logistics team
Efficient freight solutions
Timely deliveries
Expert Port Health handling
Services
Customs Clearance
Our HMRC-accredited specialists handle customs procedures for all UK ports. With direct EDI links, we ensure rapid clearance for sea, air, and road freight. Our team manages documentation, duty payments, and compliance checks to expedite cargo release.
Freight Forwarding
We arrange international freight via sea, air, rail, and road. Our global network and carrier partnerships enable cost-effective solutions. Services include door-to-door delivery, peak-season planning, and supply chain management for time-sensitive shipments.
Container Haulage
Our dedicated fleet provides UK port-to-door container deliveries. Specialising in FCL movements, we operate megalift trailers for heavy cargo. Daily rail services connect Felixstowe, London Gateway, and Southampton to inland terminals in Doncaster, Birmingham, and Manchester.
Port Health Services
We handle Port Health declarations for food imports, including animal/plant products. With 20+ years' experience, our team ensures IPAFFS compliance for DEFRA pre-notifications. Services cover live animals, seafood, dairy, and high-risk plant products.
Warehousing & Distribution
Our Felixstowe, Southampton, and London Gateway facilities offer short/long-term storage for general and specialist cargo. Services include container shunting, reefer plug-in points, and distribution options from part-loads to full truckloads.
Questions
What customs clearance services do you offer?
We provide HMRC-compliant customs clearance at all UK ports, handling documentation, duty payments, and compliance checks for sea, air, and road freight.
Do you handle international freight forwarding?
Yes, we arrange global freight via sea, air, rail, and road with coverage across 109 countries and 944 ports through our Lognet Global partnership.
Can you transport containers from UK ports?
We offer container haulage from Felixstowe, Southampton, London Gateway, and other UK ports using dedicated vehicles and megalift trailers for heavy cargo.
Do you handle food import compliance?
Yes, our Port Health specialists manage DEFRA pre-notifications via IPAFFS for foodstuffs, animal/plant products, and high-risk imports requiring additional checks.
What warehousing options are available?
We provide short/long-term storage at Felixstowe, Southampton, and London Gateway with facilities for general cargo, reefer containers, and specialist goods like vehicles.
Are your freight rates competitive?
Our volume-buying strategy secures discounted freight rates from carriers, which we pass directly to customers while maintaining service reliability and on-time delivery.
