Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Freight Forwarding Partner in Nottingham
Redcliffe International has been a trusted name in freight forwarding for 48 years, specialising in the transportation of Class 1 hazardous materials, military goods, and general cargo. Our expertise spans air, sea, and road freight solutions, supported by a fleet of 23 specialised vehicles and three UK-based storage facilities. Accredited under Section 5 of the Firearms Act 1968, we serve government organisations, multinational corporations, and private businesses globally.Our infrastructure combines personnel, equipment, and secure storage to deliver end-to-end logistics solutions. With a 90% customer retention rate, we prioritise compliance, safety, and reliability in every operation. Our global reach extends to the Middle East, Europe, North America, and Australasia, managed centrally from our UK headquarters. We invest continuously in fleet expansion and infrastructure to meet evolving industry demands.
Services
Air Freight
Sea Freight
Road Freight
Specialist Storage
Dangerous Goods Transport
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- 48 years of specialist freight forwarding experience
- 23 purpose-built vehicles for hazardous material transport
- 90% customer retention rate through reliability
- Three UK storage sites with 24/7 access
- Approved for Class 1 explosives and Section 5 firearms
Associations and certifications
- Firearms Act 1968 (Section 5)
What people say
Very successful operation
Professionalism
Good humour
Much appreciated
Pleasure to work with
Services
Air Freight
We offer specialist air freight solutions for hazardous materials and military cargo. Our certified team ensures compliance with international regulations while maintaining cargo integrity. Clients benefit from our global network and dedicated handling procedures.
Sea Freight
Our sea freight services handle specialist cargo including explosives and defence equipment. With containerised solutions and port-to-port expertise, we guarantee regulatory compliance and secure transit across major global shipping routes.
Specialist Storage
We provide HSE-licensed storage for Class 1 explosives and Section 5 firearms across three UK locations. Facilities feature 24/7 security, police-approved alarm systems, and customs-bonded storage capabilities to ensure complete compliance.
Road Freight
Our fleet of 23 modified vehicles transports hazardous goods across Europe. Services include dedicated escorts, detonator storage, and just-in-time delivery solutions while maintaining full regulatory compliance throughout the UK and Europe.
Dangerous Goods Transport
We specialise in transporting Class 1 explosives and military materials. Our trained personnel and purpose-built vehicles ensure safe handling of dangerous goods, supported by 48 years of regulatory compliance expertise.
Questions
What specialist freight services do you offer?
We handle Class 1 explosives, military goods, and hazardous materials via air, sea, and road freight with full regulatory compliance.
Are your storage facilities approved for dangerous goods?
Yes, all three UK sites are HSE-licensed for over 300 tonnes of explosives and approved by police and counter-terrorism departments.
Do you provide 24/7 storage access?
Our storage sites offer round-the-clock access with licensed vehicle parking and security systems meeting police standards.
Which regions do you serve?
We operate globally with focus areas including the Middle East, Europe, North America, and Australasia from our UK base.
How experienced is your team?
With 48 years in business and 23 specialist vehicles, our team holds Section 5 Firearms Act accreditation and extensive hazardous cargo expertise.
Can you handle emergency logistics requirements?
Yes, our 24/7 services and dedicated fleet enable rapid response to urgent freight forwarding needs for specialist cargo.
