Our Services
With representation in most major cities across the globe, Universal Forwarding present a comprehensive range of services which include the following categories. Click on a category below for more information:
Air Freight
Aircraft Charter
We can hire an aircraft from any point of origin, have it standing by waiting to receive freight, then have it fly to any airport to deliver your freight to its destination.
On-Board Courier
Collect freight from its point of origin and have a staff member fly on board an aircraft accompanying the goods (usually scheduled flights) and deliver them to your customer as quickly as possible.
IATA Airfreight
Freight booked direct with the airline and moved as an individual consignment, departing usually within 24 hours and always using the least transhipment points.
Speed Consolidation
Consignments shipped to destination using premium airlines departing within 24/48 hours, but generally grouped together with other consignments for preferential rates.
Deferred Consolidation
For cost sensitive or less urgent airfreight consignments, usually involving a transhipment to ensure most competitive rates.
Sea Freight
FCL
Full container loads incorporating 20′, 40′ and 40′ High Cubes, full detailed loading lists and transit times.
LCL
Less than full Container Load for smaller shipments where size and cost may be considered parameters.
Documentation
Full advice on all aspects of export documentation inc. Original Bills and all Commerce Documentation.
Road Freight
Dedicated Vehicle
Fastest possible route for Road Freight – National or International – 24 Hour Operation – Fully Contactable.
Full Loads
Full 40’ Vehicle Door to Door
Part Loads / Groupage
Consolidated Freight usually via a Hub for onward final delivery.
Courier Services
Door to Door Services
Covering UK, Europe and The Rest of The World.
Specialist Services
Import Brokerage
We have our own highly experienced import department using the latest brokerage / direct customs link technology, ensuring the least time delays as is possible for all imports.
Same Day UK Deliveries
Our own dedicated vehicles with constant driver contact ability.
If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact any of our dedicated staff members, we assure you of our very best attention at all times.
Handling of Dangerous / Hazardous / Perishable Goods
Live Animals
Insurance
Packaging
Household / Personal Effects
Legalisation & Certification of Import / Export Documentation