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Cross Trade Support

A Pioneer in Offering Cross Trade Between Countries other than UK

We move cargo booked and paid for in the UK from:

China to India / Europe to the Middle East / Europe to India, Pakistan, Maldives / USA to the Middle East and beyond! 

What are cross trade shipments?

Cross trade shipping is a method of transporting goods via road, rail, air, or sea from one country to another but not through the local business base. For example, IFE Global can send your cargo from China to Europe without needing to route the goods via the client based in the UK. Cross trade shipments can: 

  • Reduce transportation times
  • Lower supply chain costs
  • Increase efficiency

Why IFE Global?

As one of the first forwarders to offer both air and sea cross trade opportunities, we can arrange to ship your goods from anywhere in the world to your chosen destination, including through to door. This is possible due to our extensive network of trusted shipping agents and worldwide partners in key transport locations across the globe, so we can handle your cross-trade shipments with ease.

We pride ourselves on our delivery of first rate cross trade logistics services for shipments of any size from numerous ports around the world. With the help of our strong overseas presence and skilled team we offer high quality services.

How we can help?

  • Skilled project handlers monitor shipments through every stage of transport
  • An international network of trusted shipping agents and freight forwarders
  • Detailed route surveys
  • Global handling capability
  • Customs clearance and documentation preparation & cargo insurance

Our worldwide network of trusted partners and industry experts enables us to offer cross trade shipments from numerous ports. Contact us to find out how we can help you manage your supply chain.

Since Brexit:

For shipments arriving into Europe since Brexit, we must clear under a local VAT number rather than an importers usual UK company reg.

Contact our expert team

A trusted name in Global Logistics.

Basildon Office: (Head Office): 13 Bentalls Business Park, Bentalls, Basildon, Essex SS14 3BN
T: +44 (0)1268 286999
E: team@ifeglobal.uk

London Office: Unit 5, Maple Grove Business Centre, Lawrence Road, Hounslow, TW4 6DR
T: +44 (0)1753 684 320 E: London@ifeglobal.uk

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