Pinnacle International Freight Ltd — Leicester

East Midlands, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland · LE9 6TU

Company overview

Pinnacle International Freight Ltd is an established freight forwarder in Leicester with nearly 50 years of industry experience. Based in the East Midlands, this freight forwarder in Leicester operates three modern warehousing facilities—two in the Midlands and one in Virginia, USA—serving ecommerce businesses requiring international shipping solutions. The company offers air freight, sea freight, road freight, export packing, and ecommerce warehousing with fulfilment services. As a freight forwarder East Midlands, Pinnacle specialises in handling out-of-gauge and heavy items, dangerous goods including radioactive cargo, and provides comprehensive logistics support across global trade lanes. Their transatlantic shipping expertise, backed by direct US operations, makes them particularly suited to ecommerce sellers requiring reliable international distribution and customs management.

Services offered

Air Freight

Dedicated air freight team offering tailored solutions at competitive pricing for time-sensitive shipments and international cargo movement.

Sea Freight

Flexible and responsive sea freight services providing cost-efficient, reliable options to support supply chain requirements across global trade lanes.

Road Freight

Road transportation services for domestic and international cargo distribution.

eCommerce Warehousing & Fulfilment

In-house warehousing and fulfilment services operated from facilities in the Midlands and Virginia, USA, serving ecommerce businesses requiring inventory storage and order processing.

Export Packing

In-house, high-quality export packing service handling all types of goods from small items to heavy plant and machinery.

Dangerous Goods Freight

Specialist handling of hazardous cargo including radioactive materials, with appropriate safety and compliance protocols.

Transatlantic Shipping

Dedicated transatlantic shipping solutions supported by owned offices and warehouse facilities in both the UK and Virginia Beach, USA.

Pharmaceutical Logistics

Specialist logistics solutions for pharmaceutical cargo movement and supply chain management.

Defence & Aerospace Freight

Specialist freight services for defence and aerospace sector requirements.

Retail Display Logistics

Logistics solutions tailored for retail display and merchandising cargo.

Special Projects

Custom logistics solutions for complex and specialised freight requirements.

Space Tech Logistics

Specialist handling for space technology and aerospace-related cargo.

Compliance & Commercial Services

Support for customs compliance, commercial documentation, and regulatory requirements for international shipments.

Location and coverage

Pinnacle International Freight Ltd is based at UNIT 1 Swannington Rd, Leicester, LE9 6TU. They serve businesses across East Midlands and the wider UK.

Frequently asked questions

What shipping modes does Pinnacle Freight offer?
Pinnacle offers air freight, sea freight, and road freight services, with a dedicated team for each mode. Their flexible approach allows ecommerce sellers to choose the most cost-effective and time-appropriate option for their shipments, whether handling standard cargo or out-of-gauge and heavy items.
Do you provide ecommerce warehousing and fulfilment services?
Yes. Pinnacle operates three modern warehousing facilities—two in the Midlands and one in Virginia, USA—offering ecommerce warehousing and fulfilment services. These facilities support inventory storage and order processing for ecommerce businesses requiring warehousing solutions alongside international shipping.
Can you handle dangerous goods and hazardous cargo?
Yes. Pinnacle specialises in dangerous goods freight and can handle hazardous materials including radioactive cargo. Their specialist knowledge and compliance capabilities ensure safe and regulated movement of hazardous shipments across international borders.
What geographic coverage does Pinnacle provide?
Pinnacle has a well-established global network with particularly strong transatlantic links through their own office and warehouse facility in Virginia Beach, USA (opened 1999). Based in the Midlands, they serve all major trade lanes and ship worldwide, with convenient access to major UK air and seaports.
What accreditations and compliance credentials does Pinnacle hold?
Pinnacle holds BIFA, AEO (Authorised Economic Operator), IATA Cargo Agent, ISO 9001, and CAA accreditations, among others. These credentials demonstrate their compliance standards, reliability, and ability to navigate international customs and regulatory requirements for ecommerce shipments.

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