Supreme Freight Services Ltd — Southampton

South East, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland · SO15 3EW

Company overview

Supreme Freight Services Ltd is an independent freight forwarder in Southampton with 40 years of industry experience. As a freight forwarder in South East England, the company specialises in international import and export services, handling shipments via sea, air, and road to destinations worldwide. Supreme Freight offers a comprehensive range of services including customs clearance, container devanning, warehousing and distribution, and specialised handling for hazardous and out-of-gauge cargo. The company serves ecommerce businesses requiring door-to-door delivery, consolidation services, and duty deferment solutions. With a global network of agents at ports and airports, Supreme Freight provides dedicated account handlers and an online customer portal (MySupreme) for shipment monitoring. The company handles everything from full container loads (FCL) and less-than-container loads (LCL) to bespoke project shipments, making it suitable for growing ecommerce sellers expanding into international markets.

Services offered

Sea Import

FCL, LCL and NVOCC groupage services from all worldwide locations. Includes container devanning at ports and inland E.R.T.S. facilities.

Air Import

Direct airline and consolidation services from all worldwide locations for time-sensitive shipments.

Road Import

Container deliveries, full and part load, and groupage trailer services to all UK and European destinations.

Sea Export

FCL and LCL consolidation services to all worldwide destinations, including out of gauge, abnormal and hazardous cargoes.

Air Export

Direct airline and consolidation services to all worldwide locations for urgent shipments.

Customs Clearance

Electronic links to all UK sea ports and airports. Services include CFSP, T1 bonds, and NCTS procedures. Specialists in import and export customs brokerage.

Door to Door Import & Export

Collection from supplier premises through to client address, available as express or economy service for both imports and exports.

Warehousing & Distribution

Storage, packing, palletisation, and nationwide daily distribution service for imported goods.

Duty Deferment

Duty and VAT payments direct to HMRC on behalf of clients, streamlining import procedures.

Marine & Cargo Insurance

Comprehensive choice of insurance packages designed to protect shipments during transit for both imports and exports.

Foodstuffs Import

Specialist expertise in importation and CVED documentation of fresh and frozen foods.

Import & Export Documentation

Completion of international trade documentation, house bills of lading, letters of credit, and NES declarations.

Express Courier Service

Send parcels and documents around the world on express service for urgent smaller shipments.

Packing & Crating

Case and crate making services for personal effects and specialist cargo requiring secure packing.

Projects

Tailor-made project shipments designed to suit individual requirements for bespoke cargo needs.

Cross Trades

Full range of services by air and sea to and from any country worldwide, for complex routing requirements.

Location and coverage

Supreme Freight Services Ltd is based at Supreme House, 29-33 Shirley Rd, Southampton, SO15 3EW. They serve businesses across South East and the wider UK.

Frequently asked questions

What shipping modes does Supreme Freight offer for my ecommerce business?
Supreme Freight offers multiple shipping modes including sea freight (FCL and LCL), air freight (direct and consolidation services), and road freight (container deliveries, full/part loads, and groupage services). Door-to-door services are available for both imports and exports, allowing flexibility for ecommerce sellers of different sizes. The company also provides express courier services for smaller parcels and documents requiring urgent delivery.
Can Supreme Freight handle international shipments to and from the UK?
Yes, Supreme Freight specialises in international import and export services to destinations worldwide. The company has a global network of agents at ports and airports, and provides door-to-door delivery from supplier premises to the client's address. Services include customs clearance with electronic links to all UK sea ports and airports, making it straightforward to manage cross-border transactions.
What customs and duty services are included?
Supreme Freight provides comprehensive customs services including expert customs clearance at UK ports, specialist customs procedures (CFSP, T1 bonds, NCTS), import and export documentation, and duty deferment where payments are made directly to HMRC on behalf of clients. The company also handles customs export brokerage for NES declarations and T2L completion, streamlining the compliance process for international shipments.
Do you offer warehousing and consolidation for ecommerce inventory?
Yes, Supreme Freight provides warehousing and distribution services including storage, packing, palletisation, and a nationwide daily distribution service. The company also offers consolidation services through LCL and NVOCC groupage options for sea freight and air consolidation, allowing ecommerce sellers to combine shipments and reduce costs on smaller volumes.
Can Supreme Freight handle specialised cargo like hazardous or out-of-gauge items?
Yes, the company has expertise in handling hazardous cargoes and out-of-gauge shipments. Supreme Freight also specialises in importing fresh and frozen foods with CVED documentation expertise. For non-standard cargo, the company offers bespoke project shipments tailored to individual requirements, with experienced specialists who can advise on the best transport solution.

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