Business Details
41 Years
experience
Your Trusted Freight Forwarding Partner in Kent
Established in 1985, Abacus International Shipping has built a reputation as a trusted freight forwarder and global logistics specialist. Our expertise spans sea and air freight, daily road transport to Europe, and comprehensive warehousing solutions. We prioritise personal service with named contacts, ensuring accountability and fostering long-term client relationships. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through dedicated driver services, secure facilities with CCTV and alarms, and strategic membership in THE Pallet Network (TPN) since 2016. With decades of experience handling imports and exports across diverse industries, we combine global reach with a focus on cost-effective, reliable transportation solutions tailored to client needs. 
Services
Road Transport
Air Freight
Sea Freight
Warehousing
Hazchem
Haulage
Global Logistics
Project Handling
Cargo Handling
Pallet Network
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We offer daily European road transport with dedicated drivers since 1985
- Our personal service includes named contacts and full accountability
- Secure warehouses feature CCTV, alarms and 4,000kg capacity forklifts
- TPN membership extends palletised freight capabilities across the UK
- Experienced team handles complex global logistics for all industry sectors
What people say
Amazing turn around times
Loved the drivers
Happy customers
Dedicated service
Quick delivery
Services
Road Transport
Daily European road transport services with dedicated drivers. We ensure reliable deliveries across 16 countries using accompanied trailers for complete cargo security. Our experienced team manages full loads and part-loads with precise transit times tailored to client schedules.
Air Freight
Global air freight solutions for time-sensitive shipments. We coordinate door-to-door services worldwide through established carrier partnerships, offering real-time tracking and customs clearance expertise. Specialised handling available for hazardous materials and oversized cargo.
Sea Freight
Cost-effective sea freight forwarding with containerised and breakbulk options. Our services include full container load (FCL) and less than container load (LCL) solutions, with warehouse facilities for cargo consolidation and de-vanning operations.
Warehousing
Secure ambient storage facilities with racked and free-standing areas. We provide cargo handling, palletisation, and nationwide distribution through TPN or full loads. All depots feature 4,000kg capacity forklifts, CCTV surveillance and alarm systems for inventory protection.
Hazchem
Specialist transport for dangerous goods with ADR-certified vehicles and trained personnel. We handle chemical shipments across Europe under strict safety protocols, including proper classification, packaging and documentation for regulatory compliance.
Questions
What freight services does Abacus offer?
We provide road transport to Europe, air freight, sea freight, warehousing and hazardous goods handling with TPN pallet network coverage across the UK.
Which countries do you deliver to?
Our road services cover 16 European countries including France, Germany, Italy and Spain. Air and sea freight available worldwide through global agent networks.
How secure are your warehouses?
All facilities feature CCTV monitoring, alarm systems, secure fencing and 4,000kg capacity forklifts for safe storage and cargo handling operations.
Can you handle hazardous materials?
Yes, we specialise in Hazchem transport with ADR-certified vehicles and trained personnel for safe chemical shipments across Europe.
What makes Abacus different from other freight companies?
We combine 40+ years' experience with personal service through named contacts, accompanied trailers and dedicated drivers ensuring complete cargo accountability.
Reviews (3)
HelloWorld Main
Nov 19, 2020
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Critical:Professionalism
An Abacus truck driver was driving recklessly. The reg was GK69 BNO. The driver was on their phone whilst driving at high speed and overtaking on a blind right hand bend in the wet. Luckily no car came from the opposite direction.
An Abacus truck driver was driving recklessly. The reg was GK69 BNO. The driver was on their phone whilst driving at high speed and overtaking on a blind right hand bend in the wet. Luckily no car came from the opposite direction.
Mike Groom
Jan 27, 2020
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Buy cheap buy twice unfortunately... delivery driver was amazing and tried to help, management difficult and disorganized at best.
Love Beer Bars Ltd
Jan 26, 2020
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Lovely drivers, really went above and beyond to make sure the pallet got to us. Wed been out the day before and he made sure to redeliver the next day AM like I requested. Had a nice chat with the driver generally just felt looked after which is rare when dealing with courier firms.
