Carlton Freight — Liverpool

North West, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland · L12 5LT

Company overview

Carlton Freight is an independent international freight forwarder based in Liverpool, North West England, offering comprehensive freight logistics and transportation services. As a freight forwarder in Liverpool, the company specialises in sea freight, air cargo, and road haulage for imports, exports, and cross-trade shipments. Operating from a centralised location at the heart of UK international shipping, Carlton Freight serves commercial customers of all sizes globally, leveraging an extensive network of international forwarding agents. The freight forwarder North West provides door-to-door logistics with complete control over cargo movement from origin to final destination. Additional services include bonded warehousing, general storage, and customs brokerage with AEO accreditation, enabling ecommerce businesses and traders to manage complex international supply chains efficiently.

Services offered

Sea Freight

International ocean freight forwarding for imports and exports, leveraging Carlton Freight's Liverpool location at a major UK shipping hub.

Air Freight

Express air cargo services for time-sensitive shipments on both import and export routes globally.

Road Haulage

Road transportation and haulage services for freight movement across land routes for imports and exports.

Customs Brokerage

Import and export customs clearance services, including IPR, CFSP, OPR, and CAP procedures, delivered to AEO accredited standards.

Storage & Warehousing

General storage and bonded warehousing facilities for goods in transit or requiring temporary holding.

Cross-Trade Forwarding

Freight forwarding services for shipments moving between non-UK locations, co-ordinated through their international network.

Location and coverage

Carlton Freight is based at Carlton House, 20 Hornspit Ln, Liverpool, L12 5LT. They serve businesses across North West and the wider UK.

Frequently asked questions

What shipping modes does Carlton Freight offer?
Carlton Freight provides three primary shipping modes: sea freight for ocean shipments, air freight for express cargo, and road haulage for land-based transportation. All services are available for imports, exports, and cross-trade shipments, allowing businesses to choose the mode best suited to their timeline and budget.
Does Carlton Freight handle international customs clearance?
Yes, Carlton Freight offers comprehensive customs brokerage services for both imports and exports. They are AEO (Authorised Economic Operator) accredited and provide specialised customs procedures including Inward Processing Relief (IPR), Customs Freight Simplified Procedures (CFSP), Outward Processing Relief (OPR), and Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) compliance.
Do you offer warehousing services?
Carlton Freight provides both general storage and bonded warehousing facilities. Bonded warehousing allows goods to be held without immediate payment of import duties, making it suitable for businesses managing inventory in transit or requiring temporary holding before final clearance.
What geographic coverage does Carlton Freight provide?
Based in Liverpool with an extensive international network of forwarding agents, Carlton Freight offers global coverage for imports, exports, and cross-trade shipments. Their centralised UK location provides complete control over door-to-door logistics from point-of-origin to final destination worldwide.
Can Carlton Freight handle cross-border shipments?
Yes, Carlton Freight specialises in cross-trade forwarding for shipments moving between non-UK locations, in addition to standard imports and exports. This service is supported by their international agent network and AEO accreditation for seamless customs clearance.

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