A freight forwarder putting your interests first

Using all our connections as a freight forwarding company – domestically and worldwide – to ensure your shipments get the right transportation, at the right time, for the best possible price.

What we offer

We offer full international freight forwarding services by sea, air, rail and road, to manage the smooth movement of your goods from their point of origin to their destination.

Our freight forwarding services are supported by our customs clearance, warehousing, and transport operations to provide your business with a complete logistics solution and a single point of contact.

At Burhill, we combine expertise, industry knowledge, and a global network to deliver professional, reliable, and cost-effective freight forwarding solutions for all freight types. Whether by sea, air, road, or rail, we source the most efficient routes, providing the highest level of care, attention to detail, and competitive pricing.

From the moment your goods arrive in the UK, we offer a complete suite of services, including customs clearance, warehousing, and onward transport. With a single point of contact, you’ll benefit from simplified communication and seamless coordination across every stage of the process.

Our advanced systems give you complete visibility of your shipments, with all documentation stored in central portals. We manage the complexities of international freight shipping, leaving you free to focus on your core business. A partnership with Burhill provides you with all you need to streamline your supply chain and enhance your operational efficiency.

  • Sea Freight

    Sea Freight

    Our sea freight service provides you with cost effective shipping options across all trade lanes. We ensure reliable and on-time delivery, with safety and security measures in place and all documentation and customs compliance taken care of. Our cloud-based management system provides full tracking capability on the status of all your shipments.

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  • European Road Freight

    European Road Freight

    Through our established network, we provide professional, reliable, and cost-effective solutions for all European road freight as part of our freight forwarding services. Our experienced teams source the most efficient routes to remove the need for multiple modes of transportation and therefore eliminating the need for additional handling and reducing the risk of damage or loss, providing you with the highest level of care and attention to detail.

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  • Air Freight

    Air Freight

    Working with trusted IATA partners around the world we provide you with an air freight service that is bespoke to your needs. By leveraging the speed, global connectivity, expertise, and value-added services offered by our network, you benefit from faster transit times, expanded market access, and greater peace of mind even with the most complex air freight operations.

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Our services at a glance

Your logistics questions answered: see the FAQs

What is freight forwarding?
Freight forwarding is the process of arranging the transportation of goods across international borders. It involved managing all logistics and documentation needed to ensure the goods reach their final destination. This can involve coordinating multiple transportation services, such as ocean carriers, airlines, trucking companies, and rail freight.
What is ‘freight’?

Freight refers to goods or cargo that are transported from one location to another, typically by ship, truck, or air, for commercial purposes. Freight can take many forms, ranging from raw materials to manufactured products.

What does a freight forwarder do?

A freight forwarder manages the logistics process of transporting goods. This includes booking cargo space, preparing and handling necessary documentation, arranging customs clearance, and coordinating delivery. Freight forwarders ensure goods arrive at their final destination efficiently, safely, and in compliance with regulations.

What is the freight forwarding process?

The freight forwarding process involves planning the transportation route, booking carriers, handling documentation, managing customs clearance, and delivering goods to the required destination.

How do I get started with Burhill’s freight forwarding service?

We make working with us as straightforward as possible for you. We adopt a partnership approach and provide a service bespoke to your needs. From the outset we can discuss your freight forwarding needs in terms of type of goods, volume, origin, destination and timeframes.

We will work with you on all the necessary documentation for freight forwarding and will coordinate on all shipping details and required customs compliance. Once your goods are in the UK we can provide flexible warehouse facilities or onward distribution. All from a single point of contact and with management systems in place for complete visibility.

With over two decades of experience in the logistics sector, an extensive global network that we work with and a great team of experts on hand to advise you, we handle your shipping effectively and efficiently.

How do I track my shipments?

With our advanced management systems, we ensure that you have complete visibility of the status of your shipments, as well as all warehouse inventories and the necessary documents for customs compliance and to streamline your own administration. This high level of traceability is available to you, in real time and at the touch of a button. Our client portals mean everything is in one place, ensuring ease of use. It also cloud-based, meaning it is available to multiple users, anywhere and at any time.

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