Business Details
46 Years
experience
Your Trusted Freight Partner for UK to Europe Deliveries
Established in 1980, we pioneered road transport services between the UK and France before expanding into a specialist freight forwarder across Europe. With over four decades of expertise, we operate as trusted partners to manufacturers and shippers, leveraging an extensive network of 100+ hauliers, local depots, and customs agents. Our multilingual team ensures seamless communication and proactive issue resolution, maintaining a 98.5% on-time delivery rate. We specialise in full and part loads, standard freight, and out-of-gauge/abnormal loads, complemented by comprehensive customs documentation services.Our commitment to reliability, competitive pricing, and personal service distinguishes us in the industry. Clients consistently highlight our professionalism, efficient updates, and organisational excellence, with testimonials praising our ability to deliver goods promptly and cost-effectively. As a UK-registered company with a dedicated account management system, we prioritise transparency and client control throughout every shipment's lifecycle.
Services
Freight Forwarding
Customs Services
Full Loads
Hazardous Cargo
Out of Gauge Loads
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years' specialist experience in UK-Europe freight logistics
- Our multilingual team resolves issues proactively with local expertise
- Trusted network of 100+ hauliers ensures trailer availability
- Comprehensive customs documentation services included with freight
- 98.5% on-time delivery rate demonstrates operational reliability
What people say
Excellent service
Reasonable price
Quick and reliable
Well organised
Competitive rates
Services
Freight Forwarding
Specialist freight forwarding between UK and Europe with 40+ years' experience. Handling full/part loads, standard freight, and abnormal loads using flatbed trailers and low loaders. 98.5% on-time delivery rate with dedicated account management ensures reliable cross-border logistics for business-to-business cargo.
Customs Services
Comprehensive UK/French/European customs documentation services since 2021. Expert team maintains compliance with evolving regulations, offering stand-alone solutions or integrated with freight services. Proactive support for import/export declarations and duty management across multiple sectors.
Hazardous Cargo
Specialised transport for hazardous materials with certified handling procedures. Full regulatory compliance for chemical, pharmaceutical, and industrial cargo. Multilingual support ensures safe, legal cross-border movement of dangerous goods between UK and mainland Europe.
Out of Gauge Loads
Expert handling of oversized and abnormal loads using specialist trailers. Flatbed and low loader vehicles accommodate non-standard dimensions. Comprehensive planning and route surveys ensure safe delivery of industrial machinery and construction equipment across Europe.
Express Deliveries
Time-sensitive freight solutions using dedicated van and small trailer fleet. Priority handling for urgent business-to-business cargo. Real-time tracking and multilingual communication ensure timely delivery of critical components and replacement parts across European destinations.
Questions
What types of freight do you handle?
We transport business-to-business cargo including full/part loads, hazardous materials, out-of-gauge shipments, and standard freight between UK and Europe.
Do you provide customs documentation services?
Yes, we offer comprehensive UK/French/European customs services either integrated with freight forwarding or as standalone solutions.
What areas do you serve?
We operate between UK and Europe, covering France, Western Europe, and Eastern Europe with direct services to major industrial centres.
How reliable are your delivery times?
Our 98.5% on-time delivery rate reflects our commitment to reliability, supported by 100+ trusted hauliers and proactive issue resolution.
Can you handle oversized loads?
Yes, we specialise in out-of-gauge and abnormal loads using flatbed trailers and low loaders with dedicated route planning.
Reviews (2)
Gerry Leech
Jan 29, 2020
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What an excellent company to do business with. From start to finish it was a pleasant experience. Picked up goods in the UK as arranged and delivered to France on time and for a reasonable price. With regular updates from Sobia, who was very efficient, I couldn't be more happy with the service provided.
Taylor Fairbank
Sep 30, 2019
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Really appreciate all of the help from France Line! We had a last minute shipment of crucial winter refugee aid to go out, and they were very responsive and helped us meet our deadline. Really appreciate the ease and professionalism, and will definitely be reaching out again for future shipments!
