Global Freight Connections Ltd

Global Freight Connections Limited specialise in Freight Forwarding through multimodal services to and from locations all over the world.

We were established in 2002 by CEO, Paul Marshall.

The Global Freight Connections group is a medium-sized transport company and its headquarters is in Basildon Essex. We employ 90 people at 4 sites across England.

Since our inception, GFC has grown in size and reputation into a leading independent freight forwarder, renowned and respected throughout the industry for the professional & reliable service provided, whilst maintaining those all important personal relationships with our customers.

The success of GFC has been achieved by a highly experienced & dedicated team, working together to maintain the highest of standards that have come to be expected by our customers, together with a worldwide network of hand-picked agents and partners enabling us to provide a first class, worldwide service for your shipments.

  1. Air Freight Services

    Air Freight Services

    ​​​​​​We can offer a range of Air Freight Services, our Air Freight team are ready to offer you a solution, we can offer: 

    • Single Air Consignments and Groupage
    • Regular Air Freight consolidated loads
    • Express and Courier services
    • Sea-Air transport
    • Charter Air Transport (Partial and Full)
    • Cross trade
    • Hazardous / ADR / Dangerous goods
    • Inhouse Customs Clearance
    • Part of FIBS Network
    • CAA Approved Warehouse 
    • Consular Documentation
    • Chartering Division
    • Tracking your cargo with regular updates and great customer service
  2. Customs Clearance

    Customs Clearance

    Experienced Inhouse Customs Clearance Team, Free Customs Advice when using any of our in-house services.

    • Import and Export Customs Clearance - Road/Sea & Air
    • ETSF – External Temporary Storage Facility
    • Authorised consignee/Authorised Consignor
    • EU Limited Fiscal Representation
    • CAA Approved Secure Warehouse
    • Border Customs Clearance
    • Deferment Facility for VAT and Duty
    • Neutral customs clearance agent
    • DDP Solutions
    • T1 Transit Documents
    • IP (Inward Processing) and OP (Outward Processing)
    • E-Commerce Customs Entries

     

  3. European Road Freight

    European Road Freight

    Core Markets European Road Freight - UK, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Holland, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, Ireland, Czech Republic, Greece.  We also service Eastern Europe (including Turkey) and Scandinavia.

    • Full Trailer Loads (FTL) Road
    • Less Trailer Loads (LTL) Road
    • Groupage
    • Pallets
    • Express Shipments
    • DDP Customs Options Available
    • Inhouse Customs Team (Import & Export) 
    • Multiple Weekly Departures 
    • UK Transport
    • Full Hazardous / ADR / Dangerous Goods
  4. Ocean / Sea Freight Worldwide

    Ocean / Sea Freight Worldwide

    Our Ocean / Sea Freight team are ready to assist with your enquiry, we can offer a range of Ocean / Sea Freight options: 

    • Less than Container Loads (LCL)
    • Full Container Loads (FCL)
    • Special Equipment
    • Sea-Air transport
    • Project Shipments
    • Cross Trade
    • Distribution
    • Pre-and Post-carriage
    • Inhouse Customs Team
    • Consular Documentation
    • Tracking your Ocean / Sea cargo with regular updates and great customer service
  5. Projects and Events

    Projects and Events

    Logistics plays a critical role in the seamless planning, coordination, and execution of  Events and Projects.
    At Global Freight Connections we ensure that everything is perfectly tailored to your requirements, no matter the scale!

    • Exhibitions
    • Retail
    • Automotive
    • Film & TV
    • Museum, Exhibits & Fine Arts
    • Sporting Events
    • Music Events 
    • Tailored job by job project management
    • Shipping services using airfreight, sea freight (FCL or LCL) and road freight
    • Customs clearance on a temporary and permanent basis or ATA Carnets
    • IOSH Certificated risk assessments and method statements (RAMS)
    • On-site attendance and Project Management
    • National and International Storage for both long term and short term
    • Labour & material handling equipment including specialist heavy lifting teams
    • Full project warehousing including Removal storage and return of freight cases
    • Dedicated project manager on-site
    • Competitive rates based on scope of work and requirements
  6. UK Transport Services

    UK Transport Services

    Global Freight Connections (GFC) can offer UK Distribution via our own fleet of vehicles.  We are also part of the Palletways Network, this allows full Track and Trace of your shipment. 

    • Same and Next day deliveries
    • Express 
    • Track and Trace
    • Full Trailer Loads (FTL)
    • Less Trailer Loads (LTL)
    • Timed Collections and Deliveries 
    • Own Transport Department 
  7. Warehousing & Logistics Services

    Warehousing & Logistics Services
    • Supplier management
    • Inbound and quality control
    • Inventory management
    • Picking and Packing
    • Labelling
    • Returns management
    • Warehouse storage
    • Insurance