Anchor Freight — Glasgow

Scotland, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland · G52 4PX

Company overview

Anchor Freight is a freight forwarder in Glasgow, Scotland, with additional offices in Ipswich, Dover, and Leeds. The company provides comprehensive transport and logistics services including freight forwarding, customs clearance, and warehousing. As a freight forwarder Scotland-based operation, Anchor Freight serves businesses requiring cargo matching to carriers, helping optimise freight effectiveness. The company emphasises collaborative logistics and relationship-based service delivery, leveraging practical knowledge and network connections to navigate complex supply chain challenges. Anchor Freight's team specialises in logistics execution, combining industry knowledge with practical problem-solving to simplify operations for clients. The company operates with a focus on understanding customer objectives and delivering tailored solutions across multiple transport modes and specialist sectors, including hospitality logistics.

Services offered

Freight Forwarding

Anchor Freight arranges and co-ordinates the movement of cargo, matching shipments to appropriate carriers to optimise freight effectiveness and cost.

Customs Clearance

The company provides customs clearance services to facilitate cross-border shipments and navigate regulatory requirements for international freight.

Warehousing

Anchor Freight offers warehousing solutions as part of its integrated logistics services to support inventory management and distribution.

Hospitality Logistics

Specialist freight and logistics services tailored to the hospitality sector, addressing unique requirements for food, beverage, and hospitality supply chains.

Logistics Consultancy

The company provides consultancy services to help businesses navigate logistics complexity and develop tailored supply chain solutions.

Location and coverage

Anchor Freight is based at 109 Barrie Rd, Glasgow, G52 4PX. They serve businesses across Scotland and the wider UK.

Frequently asked questions

What transport modes does Anchor Freight use for shipments?
Anchor Freight operates as a freight forwarder utilising multiple transport modes including road, sea, and air freight. The company matches cargoes to appropriate carriers based on customer requirements, cost-effectiveness, and timeline, ensuring optimal logistics solutions for each shipment.
Do you handle international and cross-border shipments?
Yes. Anchor Freight provides customs clearance services and international freight forwarding capabilities. With offices across the UK (Glasgow, Ipswich, Dover, and Leeds) and established carrier relationships, the company can manage cross-border logistics and navigate customs procedures for international shipments.
What geographic areas does Anchor Freight cover?
Anchor Freight maintains offices in Glasgow (Scotland), Ipswich and Dover (England), and Leeds (England). The company leverages its UK network and carrier relationships to provide freight forwarding and logistics services across the United Kingdom and internationally.
Do you specialise in hospitality and food logistics?
Yes. Anchor Freight offers specialist hospitality logistics services designed to address the unique requirements of the food and beverage sector. The company understands the specific challenges of hospitality supply chains and provides tailored freight solutions for this industry.
What is your approach to solving complex supply chain challenges?
Anchor Freight differentiates itself through practical problem-solving and relationship-based service. Rather than simply providing freight quotes, the company focuses on understanding customer objectives and using its knowledge and carrier network connections to develop effective solutions for challenging logistics requirements.

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