In this guide, we list several freight forwarders that offer shipping services from Poland to the United Kingdom.
We briefly explain each company’s background, methods of transportation, and what they specialise in, as well as their various services. We also mention examples of awards, accolades, or certifications those companies claim to have.
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| Company | Truck | Rail | Air | Sea |
| Plexus Freight | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Barrington Freight | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Freja | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Alinnza | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| JPA Freight | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Anglopol Transport | Yes | No | No | No |
| Venax | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Brunel European | Yes | No | No | No |
Note: The information in the table is based on what we could find on their respective company websites. Please contact us if you want to update the information in the table above.
Plexus Freight
Founded in 1995 as Ceramic Logistics, the Bristol-based Plexus Freight offers shipping by air, sea, road, and other modes of transport for exports from Poland to the United Kingdom and other countries. The company offers groupage shipping, ships full or part loads, and provides express freight as part of their services.
Plexus Freight is a member of the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) and an associate member of the British International Freight Association (BIFA).
They claim to be able to handle any kind of import, export, trade transport solutions, or any customer-specific requirements. According to the website, the company can also respond to queries within half an hour and provides all-day freight support.
Services
- Road Freight
- Sea Freight
- Air freight
- Express Freight
- Cross-trade shipping
- Pallet delivery
- Online shipment freight tracker
Location: Bristol, England
Barrington Freight
Located in Essex, London, Barrington Freight offers services including next-day freight, express delivery, road, sea, and air freight. The company claims to have many years of experience in freight forwarding services from Poland to the United Kingdom.
They specify on their website that they doe not transport the following goods:
- Hazardous goods
- Frozen goods
- Vehicles
- Wines and spirits
Barrington Freight is a member of the BIFA and the FIATA and was awarded by Clutch as one of 2021’s top B2B companies.
The company publishes freight and shipping guides on their website and also provides an import duty tax calculator, so those looking to ship their products know how much to pay.
Services
- Groupage shipping
- Express freight
- Tail lift services
- Customs declaration services
- Drop-shipping freight services
- Pallet delivery
Location: Essex, London
Freja
Founded in Denmark in 1985, Freja offers transport and shipping services between Poland and the United Kingdom, as well as to other countries. The company also specialises in storage and logistics and has a fleet of trucks and trailers.
Freja is part of the United Shipping & Trading Company (USTC) and the World Cargo Alliance (WCA). The company claims to work well with the Customs Authority and the Food Safety Authority. Per their website, they also have an Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) certification.
The company supports small trucking companies and works with them to deliver products across borders. Additionally, the company has warehouses for pharmaceutical and medical products.
Services
- Road transport (FTL and PTL)
- Sea freight (LCL and FCL)
- Air freight
- Project forwarding
- Groupage
- Customs clearance
Location: Skive, Denmark
Alinnza
Established in 2015, Alinnza provides tailored freight forwarding services for customers and can ship from worldwide locations, such as Poland, to the United Kingdom. The company’s services include warehousing and distribution, customs clearance, and road and air freight.
Alinnza can ship and deliver pallets by air, sea, and road. They can also ship art and cars.
The company helps customers with their customs clearance duties. You can fill out the online quotation form, and book your shipment. You will then be able to receive updates on the status of the shipment.
Services
- Air, sea, and road freight
- Cross trade
- Industry-specific logistics (e.g., automobile)
- Online import duty calculator
- Online track and trace
- Customs clearance
- Warehousing and distribution
Location: Lancashire, United Kingdom
JPA Freight
JPA Freight offers land, sea, and air freight services between Poland and the United Kingdom. The company’s services include customs clearance, pallet delivery, storage, and collection.
They offer full truck haulage, combined cargo shipping, and even express pallet courier services. The company can also handle last-minute pick-ups and deliveries, even if the delivery is a full truckload.
The company delivers pallets for various industries, including food, electronics, and vehicles. Additionally, they offer to transport chilled, refrigerated, or temperature-controlled food (e.g., fish, meat, vegetables). According to their website, you can also hire a van and a driver to transport your products.
Services
- Customs clearance
- Pallet delivery
- Storage
- Collection services
- Removals
Location: United Kingdom
Anglo-Pol Transport
Anglo-Pol Transport has 20 years of experience specialising in road freight and shipping palletized cargo such as electronics and automotive parts from Poland to the United Kingdom.
According to the company’s website, they can transport full loads, which is a maximum of 34 euro pallets, or 26 standard United Kingdom pallets, at 24 tonnes. They can also ship partial loads (16 pallets maximum), and use express vans (maximum of 8 pallets, 700-1,100 kg). Standard shipping takes 3-5 days.
Their website has two forms for interested parties; one is for requesting a freight quote for commercial shipments, and the other is for clients to specify shipping instructions.
Services
- Overland freight forwarding
- Express van deliveries
Location: Essex, England
Venax
Venax is a Polish freight forwarder that offers road, sea, air, and rail transport services between Poland and the United Kingdom. The company has an expanding fleet of transport vehicles; they claim that their vans can handle a maximum of 120 tonnes per trip. Their fleet can also transport full loads, partial loads, or even general cargo.
The company offers customs-related services that also include checking document compliance.
Their achievements include being awarded twice the Forbes Diamond, and having customers that include Samsung, Coca-Cola, and Scania.
Services
- Road transport
- Sea freight
- Air cargo
- Rail transportation
- Customs and documentation
Location: Strzelin, Poland
Brunel European
With more than 40 years of experience, Brunel European specialises in shipping and road freight forwarding. The company offers door-to-door services between EU countries, including Poland, and the United Kingdom.
They can provide short-notice solutions that include full load trailers, 24 to 48 hour guaranteed delivery as well as real-time updates and satellite tracking. The company has an online form that interested parties can fill out to request a quotation.
Brunel European received two BIFA Freight Service Awards. The company was a European Logistics finalist in 2022, and a Supply Chain Management winner in 2021.
Services
- Road freight
- Express delivery
- Container haulage
- groupage
- Issuance of T1 transit documents
- Track and trace
Location: Essex, England
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