
We can transport your UK shipments to suit your time, your business and your budget. Direct shipping gives you greater control, efficiency and flexibility over your goods, and also lowers the risk of damage in transit. Our UK haulage service is perfect for deliveries that are time critical, high value or full load. For regular part or full load freight shipped through us, a dedicated vehicle can also work out more cost-effectively than paying per pallet.
Located in the Midlands – close to motorways and the UK’s logistics network – we offer dependable UK haulage, warehousing and 3PL services to our customers. We continually upgrade our vehicles to enhance safety, security and efficiency, with our latest additions meeting the highest Euro 6 emission standards, supporting our drive toward greener logistics. Recent acquisitions include:
For reliable, secure, direct UK transport, look no further than IFL.


IFL is a trusted transport partner for more than a thousand UK-based businesses, across a range of industries and sectors. We deliver door-to-door and offer flexible options to suit the needs of your business or the sector you operate in, including:
Based in the West Midlands, at the heart of the transport network, IFL is a leading independent UK haulier and European freight forwarder.
We continue to invest hundreds of thousands of pounds in modernising and upgrading our fleet so you can be assured of the best possible service vehicles to safely, securely collect and deliver your goods.
We predominantly deal with commercial freight and pallet transport, and have been serving the local Midlands and UK industry for over 35 years. With IFL, you get an outstanding level of customer service, in-depth sector expertise, and a full suite of high-quality cargo transport and logistics services. See what industry sectors we cover for sector-specific information.
We prioritise your needs with a dedicated support team that ensures seamless coordination and problem resolution. As one of the UK’s most reliable and trusted independent freight forwarders since 1989, we offer.
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Wherever you need to ship within the UK, we’ve got you covered. Our haulage network operates from Birmingham, giving us fast access to all major business centres nationwide. From London to Leeds, Manchester to Bristol, we deliver your goods safely and on time.
Follow these guidelines on how to load your shipment ready for safe shipping… It covers use of good quality pallets, how to put your items on the pallet and how to secure them once on the pallet. For further information, read our complete guide to pallet collection and delivery.
Whether sending UK or international road freight, IFL can provide you with a reliable, efficient and cost-effective solution. Contact us today to get a quote for our freight transportation services.
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e: enquiries@internationalforwarding.co.uk
Find out the answers to other questions commonly asked by our customers.
We transport full loads and part loads for commercial customers. Our fleet ranges from transit vans up to 26 tonne vehicles so we can match the right vehicle to your cargo. We predominantly handle palletised freight including large, bulky or heavy consignments.
We provide nationwide coverage across the UK. Based in Birmingham, we have fast access to all major mainland business centres including London, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Bristol and throughout the Midlands.
Collection times depend on availability and your location. Contact us with your requirements and we’ll confirm the earliest available collection slot.
No, unfortunately IFL doesn’t handle personal effects as this involves different shipping terms, insurances and exclusions from commercial freight. We can refer these enquiries on to a specialist company.
Our core UK haulage service is for commercial freight across industry sectors including aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, healthcare, FMCG, ecommerce and telecommunications.
We operate our own modern fleet with Euro 6 compliant vehicles including the latest Volvo FH Aero tractor units, a Scania 26 tonner, DAF 18 and 12 tonne vehicles, and smaller transit vans.
Click the Request a Quote button or call us directly. Let us know your collection and delivery locations, the type of goods, and your preferred dates. We’ll come back to you with a competitive price.
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Please note: we do not ship personal effects.
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