Business Details
48 Years
experience
Your Trusted Logistics Partner Since 1978
Established in 1978, Castle Freight has built a reputation for delivering high-standard transport and logistics solutions while maintaining competitive pricing. Our philosophy centers on providing bespoke services tailored to individual customer needs, offering flexibility that larger organisations often cannot match. With over four decades of experience, we serve a diverse clientele including major UK and international hauliers, freight forwarders, and couriers, supporting their operations through warehousing, trailer handling, and customs expertise. Our extensive network of 2,500 UK haulage partners and global connections enables us to offer same-day, next-day, and international delivery services across road, air, and sea freight. All drivers are experienced professionals equipped with mobile communication and vehicle tracking technology, ensuring reliability and transparency.Customer testimonials highlight our professionalism, problem-solving approach, and commitment to service excellence. We specialise in European road freight, global air and sea freight, and secure storage solutions at our 12,000 sq ft Leicester facility. Our services extend to niche markets such as personal effects shipping to the Caribbean, with dedicated support for customs documentation and compliance. As members of the Chamber of Commerce, we provide expert export documentation advice and maintain partnerships with major shipping lines and airlines. Our long-standing success stems from combining traditional values with modern logistics technology to meet evolving customer demands.
Services
UK Road Freight
International Road Freight
Air Freight
Sea Freight
Storage Solutions
Personal Effects Shipping
Customs Clearance
Container Services
Order Picking
Export Documentation
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of dedicated logistics experience
- Our bespoke solutions adapt to unique customer requirements
- We operate a 2,500-partner UK haulage network
- All vehicles feature real-time satellite tracking
- We provide specialist Caribbean personal effects shipping
Associations and certifications
- Chamber of Commerce
What people say
Incredibly professional
Brilliant to deal with
Nothing too much
Helpful and courteous
Breath of fresh air
Services
UK Road Freight
Castle Freight offers time-sensitive UK road freight solutions with same-day and next-day delivery options. Our fleet includes vehicles from 3.5 ton to 26 ton capacity, supported by 2,500 nationwide partners. Services cover major cities including Manchester, Birmingham, and London with airport collection options at Heathrow, Birmingham, and Manchester airports. All drivers use mobile communication and satellite tracking systems for real-time monitoring.
International Road Freight
We provide comprehensive European road freight services covering Western, Southern, and Eastern Europe plus Scandinavia, Morocco, and Turkey. Daily services operate to most European destinations with weekly schedules to North Africa. Our offerings include groupage, full load, and dedicated vehicle options, supported by established international partners for reliable cross-border logistics.
Air Freight
Castle Freight delivers urgent air freight solutions through agents at all major UK airports. We handle import/export documentation, customs clearance, and shipment tracking for major airlines and couriers. Services include airport collection/delivery, deferment options, and flexible shipping terms from ex works to door-to-door delivery, with competitive rates for both small and large consignments.
Sea Freight
Our sea freight services manage full container (FCL) and less-than-container (LCL) shipments worldwide. Through partnerships with major shipping lines and consolidation services, we handle documentation, customs procedures, and port haulage. Specialised offerings include Ro-Ro vehicle shipping and export consolidation to regions like South America, Indian sub-continent, and Mediterranean destinations.
Storage Solutions
At our 12,000 sq ft Leicester facility, we provide flexible storage options using bulk stacking, racking, and mobile stillages. Our computerised system enables precise inventory management with batch tracking capabilities. We offer container loading/unloading services and order picking systems particularly suited to textile industry clients with large fabric stock holdings.
Questions
What areas do you cover for road freight?
We offer UK nationwide services plus European road freight to Western, Southern, and Eastern Europe, Scandinavia, Morocco, and Turkey with daily departures.
Can you handle urgent shipments?
Yes, our air freight service provides express shipping through major UK airports with customs clearance and real-time tracking capabilities.
What storage facilities do you offer?
Our 12,000 sq ft Leicester warehouse provides short and long-term storage with bulk stacking, racking, and computerised inventory management systems.
Do you specialise in any niche services?
We have specialist Caribbean personal effects shipping since the 1970s, handling barrel shipments to destinations like Barbados and Jamaica.
How can I track my shipment?
All air freight shipments can be tracked through our system, with vehicle satellite tracking available for road freight deliveries.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept PayPal and debit card payments for our personal effects shipping services through our secure online payment portal.
