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

Amazon

Frequently asked questions

What shipping modes does Brunel Shipping offer for ecommerce businesses?
Brunel Shipping provides air, sea, road and rail freight services. For ecommerce sellers, they specialise in sea freight (FCL and LCL) to China and the Far East, China rail freight with 19-day transit times to Felixstowe, and road services through their European division. They also offer multimodal combinations through their specialist group companies.
Do you handle customs clearance for international shipments?
Yes, Brunel has an in-house customs clearance team providing EU/UK customs clearance at all UK ports and airports. They handle T Form discharge and issuing, T1 transit documents for EU trade, BIRDS authorised customs services, and vehicle imports. Their customs specialists ensure compliance with current systems.
What ecommerce-specific logistics services do you provide?
Brunel offers dedicated ecommerce logistics services including Amazon fulfilment integration, global sea freight, cross-trade options, import and export with FCL/LCL, and customs clearance. They also provide warehousing and cross-docking services through ETSF Solutions to support ecommerce operations.
Do you specialise in handling perishable or temperature-controlled goods?
Yes, Brunel has a specialist perishable division dedicated to handling temperature-sensitive and time-critical shipments, making them suitable for food and perishables ecommerce businesses.
What is your global coverage and how do you provide local expertise?
Brunel is a member of the World Cargo Alliance, providing access to local logistics expertise in 188 countries. They are also active in WCA and PCN global networks, allowing them to work with specialist forwarders in each location and deliver excellent service based on local knowledge worldwide.

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