Business Details
32 Years
experience
Your Trusted Freight Forwarding Partner in Bradford
Andante Freight has been a trusted name in freight forwarding since 1994, specialising in sea, road, and air freight services. Our expertise spans global routes to the Mediterranean, Middle East, Indian sub-continent, and Far East, with strategic partnerships enhancing our international reach. As part of the EFS Global Group since 2022, we combine decades of industry experience with expanded resources to deliver tailored logistics solutions. Our DGSA-qualified team ensures compliance in handling hazardous goods, while our low staff turnover guarantees consistent, reliable service.With owned warehouses and a focus on innovation, we provide door-to-door logistics, customs clearance, and container shipping. Our commitment to neutrality and customer-centricity has earned us a reputation for excellence in international trade. We adhere to the latest Incoterms and IMDG regulations, ensuring safe, compliant shipments. Our strategic location in Bradford supports efficient UK and global distribution, serving businesses of all sizes with competitive pricing and dedicated account management.
Services
Sea Freight
Road Freight
Air Freight
Container Shipping
Dangerous Goods Handling
Customs Clearance
Warehouse Storage
Traction Only Services
Return Load Deliveries
Same Day Services
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in freight forwarding.
- Our DGSA-qualified team ensures safe handling of hazardous goods.
- We offer global coverage through strategic partnerships.
- Our low staff turnover ensures consistent, reliable service.
- Part of EFS Global, providing enhanced resources and global reach.
What people say
Fantastic load
Friendly and very efficient
Very good
Staff are very friendly and attentive
Services
Sea Freight
We offer weekly sea freight services to Mediterranean, Middle East, and Far East destinations. Our NVOCC status enables cost-effective routing via major UK ports. Specialised handling includes out-of-gauge cargo, refrigerated containers, and vehicle shipping. With Aphrodite Container Line, we provide LCL and FCL solutions, ensuring compliance with IMDG codes and Incoterms regulations.
Road Freight
Our road freight services cover Europe with regular routes to Greece, Bulgaria, and Turkey. We handle ambient foodstuffs, hazardous goods, and oversized cargo. DGSA-certified operations ensure compliance for dangerous materials. Door-to-door delivery includes customs documentation and CMR consignment notes, supported by a nationwide warehouse network for efficient load management.
Air Freight
Fast air freight solutions connect global destinations with strategic sea-air combinations. We handle customs formalities and dangerous goods shipments, maintaining compliance with international regulations. Door-to-door services include consolidated container options, supported by major airline partnerships for time-sensitive deliveries across continents.
Customs Clearance
Our experts manage full customs procedures for sea, road, and air shipments. Services include Incoterms compliance, letter of credit preparation, and Bill of Lading documentation. We ensure adherence to UK-EU post-Brexit regulations, providing seamless cross-border logistics solutions for importers and exporters.
Warehouse Storage
Secure short- and long-term storage facilities in Bradford reduce transport costs. Services include cargo marking, photography, weighing, and basic packing. Our 15,000 sq ft warehouse supports real-time inventory tracking, with 24/7 loading/unloading capabilities for containerised and palletised goods.
Questions
What freight services do you offer?
We provide sea, road, and air freight services with global coverage. Specialised options include dangerous goods handling, customs clearance, and container shipping solutions.
Are you certified for hazardous cargo?
Yes, we have an in-house DGSA-qualified team for safe transportation of hazardous materials, complying with international regulations.
Do you handle international customs procedures?
Yes, our experts manage full customs clearance, including Incoterms compliance, documentation, and post-Brexit trade regulations.
What areas do you serve?
We operate across UK, Europe, Mediterranean, Middle East, Indian Subcontinent, and Far East regions with strategic global partnerships.
How quickly can you deliver?
We offer same-day services for urgent shipments, with standard options including next-day delivery and scheduled weekly consolidations.
