Business Details
30 Years
experience
Global Freight Forwarding Services UK
Established in 1996, PBS International Freight has grown from a UK-based freight company to a global logistics provider with offices at Heathrow and Gatwick airports. Our expertise spans air, sea, and road freight, supported by specialized divisions for pet travel, dangerous goods, and export licensing. With over 25 years of experience, we combine traditional values with modern solutions to meet evolving client needs. Our ISO 9001 certification underscores our commitment to quality, while our in-house customs clearance and bonded warehousing facilities enhance service efficiency. We pride ourselves on personalized customer care, offering tailored logistics solutions for businesses and individuals.Our team of advisors delivers innovative strategies to simplify international shipping complexities. As part of a legacy dating back 40 years through our subsidiary Express Forwarders, we maintain industry-leading standards. Our strategic investments in technology ensure real-time tracking and secure cargo handling. We actively engage in continuous improvement processes to align with global logistics trends. Clients benefit from our comprehensive service portfolio, including pick-and-pack, storage, and specialized project cargo management.
Services
Air Freight
Sea Freight
Road Freight
Warehouse Services
Pet Travel
Export Licensing
Dangerous Goods Transport
Personal Effects Shipping
Customs Clearance
Project Cargo
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of freight forwarding expertise with global coverage
- Our ISO 9001 certification guarantees quality management systems
- Specialist divisions handle complex shipments including pets and dangerous goods
- We provide in-house customs clearance at major UK airports
- Our bonded warehouses offer secure storage and distribution solutions
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
- IATA
Services
Air Freight
Our air freight service provides fast global cargo transportation with customs clearance at major UK airports. Ideal for time-sensitive shipments, we offer competitive rates and real-time tracking. Clients benefit from our extensive airline partnerships and experienced logistics team managing every shipment detail.
Sea Freight
Cost-effective sea freight solutions for large volume shipments. We offer full and part container loads with global destination coverage. Our subsidiary Express Forwarders provides 40+ years of maritime logistics expertise. We handle all documentation and port coordination for smooth international deliveries.
Road Freight
Comprehensive road freight services across Europe and beyond. We handle general cargo, dangerous goods, and time-sensitive deliveries with door-to-door tracking. Our fleet supports full/part loads and same-day deliveries in select locations. Customs assistance included for international border crossings.
Warehouse Services
Bonded warehouse facilities with pick-and-pack, inventory management, and distribution services. Our secure storage spaces accommodate various cargo types with flexible access options. We provide efficient order fulfillment and inventory tracking systems for business clients.
Pet Travel
Specialist pet relocation services complying with international regulations. We handle all documentation, crate preparation, and airline coordination. Our team ensures stress-free transportation for pets with climate-controlled vehicles and experienced animal handlers.
Questions
What freight services do you offer?
We provide air freight, sea freight, road freight, warehouse services, pet travel, and dangerous goods transportation. Our services include customs clearance and export licensing.
Are you ISO certified?
Yes, we hold ISO 9001 certification for quality management systems across all our freight forwarding operations.
Do you handle specialized shipments?
Yes, we have dedicated divisions for pet travel, firearms/explosives logistics, and export licensing with specialist handling procedures.
What UK locations do you operate from?
We have offices at both Gatwick and Heathrow airports with warehouse facilities in Crawley and Slough.
Can you assist with customs documentation?
Yes, we provide in-house customs clearance services at major UK airports and handle all required export documentation.
How can I get a shipping quote?
Request a quote through our website or contact our Crawley office directly for personalized freight cost calculations.
Reviews (2)
Eagle One
Nov 01, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Good company to deal with and very professional.
Good company to deal with and very professional.
Colleen C.
Dec 31, 2012
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Tillie's voyage across the pond: Final Chapter!
PBS was the very last leg of my dog's journey from Chicago to London. They are the brokers that can be hired in conjunction with the Pestafe program via United Airlines. They collect your dog from United, clear them through customs and will arrange delivery to your home.
It, of course, costs some coin. Plus an addition 90 to deliver. I would've appreciated a bit more guidance (obviously I don't ship a lot of dogs!) about the process, if I needed to stop at their offices, how things would go, about how long it might take,
PBS was the very last leg of my dog's journey from Chicago to London. They are the brokers that can be hired in conjunction with the Pestafe program via United Airlines. They collect your dog from United, clear them through customs and will arrange delivery to your home.
It, of course, costs some coin. Plus an addition 90 to deliver. I would've appreciated a bit more guidance (obviously I don't ship a lot of dogs!) about the process, if I needed to stop at their offices, how things would go, about how long it might take,
