Business Details
32 Years
experience
Your Trusted Freight Forwarding Partner in Liverpool
Established in 1994, Carlton Freight has built a reputation as a trusted independent freight forwarding partner, leveraging over 200 years of combined staff experience in international logistics. Our AEO-certified operations combine cutting-edge technology with personalized service, ensuring seamless door-to-door freight management across sea, air, and land routes. Headquartered in Liverpools strategic port location, we specialize in customs compliance, bonded warehousing, and cross-trade solutions tailored to commercial clients of all sizes. Our membership in FIATA and BIFA underscores our commitment to industry best practices, while our HMRC-awarded Authorised Economic Operator status reflects our leadership in secure, efficient global supply chains.With a focus on transparency and client control, we provide fixed-price quotations, real-time cargo monitoring, and expert guidance on Incoterms to eliminate unexpected costs. Our dedicated team handles complex regulatory requirements across import, export, and cross-border movements, supported by electronic systems enabling paperless customs clearance nationwide. Backed by comprehensive liability insurance and a code of conduct aligned with the British Shippers Council, we prioritize client protection and operational integrity in every transaction.
Services
Sea Freight
Air Freight
Road Haulage
Customs Brokerage
Bonded Warehousing
Cross Trade Logistics
Import/Export Compliance
Container Management
Freight Tracking
Trade Documentation
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of specialized freight forwarding experience since 1994
- Our HMRC AEO certification ensures faster customs clearance and compliance
- We provide fixed-price quotations with full cost transparency for all shipments
- Our Liverpool location enables nationwide 24-hour delivery coverage from our central hub
- We handle complex cross-trade movements between third countries with UK oversight
Associations and certifications
- Authorised Economic Operator (AEO)
- FIATA
- BIFA
What people say
Seamless customs clearance
Competitive rates
Excellent documentation
Proactive communication
Reliable delivery
Services
Sea Freight
We provide full-container (FCL) and less-than-container (LCL) sea freight solutions with cost optimization through strategic routing. Our Liverpool hub enables efficient UK inland distribution while our global agent network ensures competitive rates on major trade lanes. We handle documentation, customs clearance, and terminal coordination to prevent unexpected charges.
Air Freight
Our air freight services prioritize speed and reliability for time-sensitive shipments. With negotiated carrier rates and consolidated cargo options, we offer door-to-door tracking from Liverpool to global destinations. Specialized handling for perishables and hazardous materials complies with IATA regulations.
Customs Brokerage
As AEO-certified brokers, we streamline UK import/export compliance through electronic CHIEF submissions and SAD harmonization. Our expertise covers IPR/OPR regimes, CAP goods, and license verification to minimize delays while optimizing duty deferment through bonded warehousing.
Bonded Warehousing
Our HMRC-approved bonded facilities allow deferred duty payments on stored goods. This CFSP-compliant solution benefits businesses needing extended inventory holding without upfront VAT liabilities, with flexible contract terms and integrated logistics support.
Cross Trade
We facilitate complex cross-border transactions between non-UK parties through our global agent network. Recent projects include DDP air shipments from USA to Australia and FOB container moves from Korea to Mexico, maintaining UK quality oversight throughout.
Questions
What freight forwarding services do you offer?
We handle sea, air, and road freight for imports, exports, and cross-trade movements with customs brokerage and bonded storage.
Are you HMRC AEO certified?
Yes, we received Authorised Economic Operator accreditation in 2011 for customs compliance excellence.
How do you prevent unexpected shipping costs?
We provide fixed FOB-to-door quotations and advise on Incoterms to maintain cost control throughout shipment.
Can you handle complex customs regimes?
Our AEO status enables efficient clearance under IPR, OPR, CAP, and licensed goods through electronic CHIEF systems.
What storage options exist?
We offer bonded warehousing for deferred duty payments and general storage with distribution capabilities nationwide.
Do you work with third-country trade?
Yes, we manage cross-trade movements between non-UK parties while maintaining quality control from our Liverpool base.
