Brunel Shipping & Liner Services (London) — Basildon
South East, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland · SS14 3BX
Company overview
Brunel Shipping & Liner Services is an established freight forwarder in Basildon providing international freight forwarding by air, sea, road and rail since 1998. Based in the South East, this freight forwarder South East specialises in services tailored to ecommerce businesses, including sea freight to China and the Far East, customs clearance, Amazon fulfilment integration, and ecommerce logistics. The company offers FCL and LCL shipping, T1 transit documents, perishable goods handling, and China rail freight services with 19-day transit times to Felixstowe. Brunel operates as part of the Brunel Group, which includes dedicated divisions for European, air cargo and project cargo services. They are members of the World Cargo Alliance, providing access to logistics expertise across 188 countries. The company invests in IT platforms offering shipment visibility, documentation access, and reporting tools. Brunel was a BIFA Award finalist in 2023 and employs experienced staff committed to customer communication and service excellence.
Services offered
Sea Freight
Inbound and outbound sea freight services to China and throughout the Far East, offering both FCL (Full Container Load) and LCL (Less than Container Load) options.
Customs Clearance
EU/UK customs clearance services at all UK ports and airports, including T Form discharge, T Form issuing, and compliance with customs systems. In-house customs clearance team available.
China Imports/Exports
Specialist import and export services for China trade, including customs documentation and freight forwarding support.
China Rail Freight
FCL China rail freight service with departures from China to Felixstowe, UK in approximately 19 days.
T1 Transit Documents
T1 document issuance for imports and exports to/from the EU, issued from Brunel's Dover location.
ATA Carnet
ATA Carnet services for temporary importation and exportation of goods.
Food & Perishables
Specialist perishable goods division handling temperature-sensitive and time-critical shipments.
Amazon Fulfilment
Dedicated Amazon fulfilment logistics services for ecommerce sellers using the Amazon platform.
Ecommerce Logistics
Global sea freight, cross-trade, import and export services specifically designed for ecommerce businesses, including FCL and LCL options and customs clearance.
Warehousing & Cross-Docking
Warehousing and cross-docking services, including ETSF Solutions.
Road Freight
Road freight services available through the Brunel European division.
Multimodal Services
Combined road, sea and air freight services through specialist divisions within the Brunel Group.
Car & Vehicle Imports
Specialist customs clearance and freight services for importing vehicles to the UK.
BIRDS (Bulk Import Reduced Data Set)
Authorised customs service using the BIRDS system for bulk imports with reduced data requirements.
Location and coverage
Brunel Shipping & Liner Services (London) is based at Wilson House, Bentalls, Basildon, SS14 3BX. They serve businesses across South East and the wider UK.
Integrations and platforms
Frequently asked questions
What shipping modes does Brunel Shipping offer for ecommerce businesses?
Do you handle customs clearance for international shipments?
What ecommerce-specific logistics services do you provide?
Do you specialise in handling perishable or temperature-controlled goods?
What is your global coverage and how do you provide local expertise?
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