Universal Forwarding — Newcastle upon Tyne

North East, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland · NE13 8BH

Company overview

Universal Forwarding is a freight forwarder in Newcastle upon Tyne with over 30 years of experience in total logistics. Based in the North East, they provide comprehensive freight forwarding services including air freight, seafreight, and road freight to ecommerce businesses and traders requiring domestic and international shipments. The company specialises in both full and part loads, container consolidation, packaging, storage, and same-day delivery options. Universal Forwarding holds memberships with major industry bodies including BIFA, FIATA, IATA, and IFA, demonstrating their commitment to professional standards. They serve ecommerce sellers requiring reliable logistics solutions for shipments of varying sizes, from consolidated part loads to dedicated vehicles, with 24-hour operational capability for road freight services.

Services offered

Air Freight

Offers aircraft charter, on-board courier, IATA airfreight, speed consolidation, and deferred consolidation services for urgent and time-sensitive shipments.

Seafreight — FCL

Full container load services utilising 20ft, 40ft, and 40ft high cube containers with detailed loading lists and transit time information.

Seafreight — LCL

Less-than-full container load services for smaller shipments where cost and size are key considerations.

Seafreight — Documentation

Comprehensive export documentation advice including original bills of lading and commerce documentation support.

Road Freight — Dedicated Vehicle

Fastest routing for national and international road freight with 24-hour operation and full contactability throughout transit.

Road Freight — Full Loads

Full 40ft vehicle door-to-door delivery services for complete loads.

Road Freight — Part Loads & Groupage

Consolidated freight services typically routed via a hub for onward final delivery, suitable for smaller shipments.

Packaging & Storage

Packaging and storage services to support freight forwarding and logistics operations.

Warehousing

Warehousing facilities available as part of their comprehensive logistics offering.

Same-Day Delivery

Express same-day delivery option for time-critical shipments.

Location and coverage

Universal Forwarding is based at International Airport, Airport Freightway Freight Village, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE13 8BH. They serve businesses across North East and the wider UK.

Frequently asked questions

What shipping modes does Universal Forwarding offer?
Universal Forwarding provides three primary shipping modes: air freight (including aircraft charter and on-board courier services), seafreight (FCL and LCL container options), and road freight (dedicated vehicles, full loads, and consolidated part loads). They operate 24 hours for road freight and offer same-day delivery options. This multi-modal approach allows ecommerce sellers to choose the most cost-effective and time-appropriate solution for their shipments.
Do you handle international shipments and export documentation?
Yes, Universal Forwarding specialises in both domestic and international freight forwarding. They provide full export documentation support including original bills of lading and commerce documentation advice. Their BIFA, FIATA, and IATA accreditations demonstrate their expertise in international shipping standards and procedures.
What consolidation services do you offer for smaller shipments?
Universal Forwarding offers LCL (less-than-full container load) seafreight consolidation and part load/groupage services for road freight. Smaller shipments are consolidated and typically routed via a hub for onward final delivery, reducing costs whilst maintaining reliable transit times for ecommerce businesses with variable shipment sizes.
Do you offer warehousing and packaging services?
Yes, Universal Forwarding provides both warehousing and packaging services as part of their broader logistics offering. These additional services complement their freight forwarding capabilities and support ecommerce sellers requiring storage or packaging solutions alongside transportation.
What is your geographic coverage for freight services?
Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Universal Forwarding operates nationally within the UK and internationally across all modes (air, sea, and road). Their 30+ years of experience and professional accreditations indicate established networks for both UK and global freight forwarding.

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