The safety and security of your freight matters to you… and it matters to us, too. Our international freight division is renowned for its innovative, reliable and efficient import and export solutions. We work closely with our clients and a network of international delivery experts to ensure their objectives are met and exceeded, every time.
- Import and export full-load container movements offered worldwide
- General forwarding of LCL shipments to/from most countries
- Cross trade services worldwide
- Project and breakbulk services
- Hazardous cargo handling and packing – all our staff are IMDG trained
- Letters of credit and associated documentation prepared, and bank presentation offered
- Warehousing for FCL cargo stuffing or devanning for customers without own facilities
- Import ERTS and clearance facilities at all major ports
- Comprehensive maritime insurance available by special request.
Reefer container logistics
Transporting fresh meat and produce requires a delicate touch, ensuring they arrive at their destination in perfect condition. We’re experts in transporting goods requiring temperature-controlled conditions – and our reefer containers are fitted with a refrigeration unit which is connected to the power supply on board the ship.
- Worldwide temperature controlled refrigerated container transport.
- Temperature controlled national trucking
- UK port plug-in availability
- Twenty years logistical fresh produce transport expertise
- Export/import, ambient or frozen capabilities.
Outsourcing, procurement and quality control in the far East and China
Our logistics and customs compliance services are complemented by our specialist sourcing solutions across the globe. We have access to a large network of manufacturing sites in China, Thailand, Taiwan, India and Vietnam – enabling us to offer a varied portfolio of commodities for export to the UK, Europe, USA and Australia.
We provide full quality control and QC reporting together with sample inspection of mass production orders, prior to shipping.
We work with our clients to ensure a hassle-free buying experience, from factory manufacture through to final destination delivery.
Make an international freight forwarding enquiry
From our Glasgow depot – with support from Aberdeen, Orkney, Shetland and Humberside – our international freight team has over 100 years’ experience in the industry. There’s no question they haven’t been asked before!
Our team will provide a fully bespoke service, ensuring that your unique requirements are at the heart of our operations. We’re with you every step of the way, providing support with VAT and duty deferment, custom brokerage, documentation, vendor management systems, logistics, and supply chain freight management.
Contact our forwarding team by emailing intl@streamlinegroup.co.uk
For customs imports and exports enquiries you can email customs@streamlinegroup.co.uk
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