Businesses across London and the Home Counties need freight arrangements that fit their order volumes, delivery locations and customer commitments. Andrew James Forwarding supports small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) handling 1 to 10 containers a month, a truckload a month, or ad hoc European groupage.
We coordinate imports and exports for businesses across London, Essex, Kent, and the wider South East, bringing sea freight, European transport, customs and UK delivery requirements into one practical plan.
Tailored logistics for London and South East enterprises
Whether you are importing stock for a London customer base, arranging deliveries to an Essex warehouse or sending a part-load from Kent to mainland Europe, our team can help establish what is needed before the cargo travels.
1. Sea freight & global corridors (FCL & LCL)
Our sea freight services cover full container loads (FCL) and less-than-container loads (LCL), including shipments involving the Middle East, India and China. Routing and sailing options are confirmed for the goods, origin, destination and booking dates.
- Container imports and exports: Coordinate the international movement with customs, container collection or delivery, and unloading requirements.
- Part-load planning: Compare consolidation options for smaller consignments, taking account of handling, onward delivery and the required arrival window.
- Delivery details that matter: Tell us about your London, Essex or Kent premises, access arrangements, vehicle restrictions, unloading equipment and delivery appointment requirements so that these can be checked before booking.
2. European groupage & part-loads
For smaller or occasional consignments, UK and European haulage can provide options using shared-load road and short-sea networks. We review collection and destination details, cargo size and packaging, and the available schedules for your lane.
- Discuss groupage, less-than-truckload (LTL) and dedicated vehicle options according to shipment size and delivery needs.
- Plan around collection and delivery windows rather than assuming that every service runs to the same timetable.
- Prepare the information needed for customs brokerage, including your goods description, value, origin and applicable procedure.
3. Independent supply chain consulting
Our independent logistics and warehousing consulting supports growing shippers who want to review costs, storage arrangements and customs processes without maintaining a dedicated in-house logistics department.
- Customs paperwork: Review the appropriate requested, previous and additional procedure codes. Procedure 4000 and additional code 000 are not an automatic choice for all resale goods; the correct declaration depends on the circumstances.
- Compliance changes: Assess whether your imports include goods within UK CBAM, starting on 1 January 2027, and identify EUDR information requirements for relevant EU or Northern Ireland supply chains. Obligations depend on product scope, markets and your role in the supply chain.
- Warehousing and 3PL costs: Assess stock flow, storage and fulfilment needs alongside freight handling and delivery costs.
See the consulting page for further detail and links to current official regulatory guidance.
Strategic port connectivity with national reach
AJF's team is based near the Humber ports and supports customers nationwide, including London and the South East. We assess gateways such as London Gateway, Felixstowe and Southampton for container movements, according to the available shipping service and onward delivery requirements.
For European road and short-sea movements, crossings including Dover may form part of the route. The choice depends on the collection point, destination, service availability and shipment requirements. We consider the international and inland legs together when discussing the options with you.
Plan your next London or South East shipment
When you contact us, include the collection and delivery postcodes, goods description, package count, dimensions and gross weight, intended dates, and any customs or warehouse work needed. Mention premises access or unloading restrictions early so that we can consider them as part of the transport plan.
Looking for a direct, human approach to your shipping requirements?
Discuss your London and South East freight requirements with the AJF team.