International Forwarding Ltd

03/08/2026

Since 2003, International Forwarding Ltd (IFL) has operated a dedicated UK>Switzerland>UK road freight service, providing businesses – particularly across Birmingham and the West Midlands – with dependable import and export solutions backed by specialist customs support.

Our service includes:

• Competitive rates
• Regular departures
• Full and part loads
• Groupage 48-72hrs
• Driver-accompanied trailers
• Electronic import & export customs declarations
• Customs clearance via our Birmingham customs team and Dover agent
• A trusted Swiss transport partner ensuring end-to-end control

If you're looking for a freight partner with established expertise in the Swiss market, we'd be pleased to discuss your requirements.
📞 +44 (0)1675 434690
📧 [email protected]

Find out more about our Switzerland freight services:
https://internationalforwarding.co.uk/destinations/shipping-to-europe/freight-to-switzerland/

If you're looking for a detailed quotation about express pallet delivery to Switzerland, get in touch for a competitive quote for shipping to Switzerland.

07/07/2026

What is the West Midlands advantage when it comes to storing your goods?

Our latest article explores four key advantages of warehousing in the region, from faster nationwide distribution and lower transport costs to greater supply chain flexibility and room for growth.

If you're reviewing your storage or logistics strategy, it's worth a read.

https://internationalforwarding.co.uk/2026/07/the-west-midlands-warehouse-advantage-four-benefits-for-business/

Why a safe, secure and well connected storage base in the Midlands could be the ideal option for your UK warehousing and logistics.

06/07/2026

Celebrating 20 Years of Service – Thank You, Phil Whelan! 🎉
Last week we celebrated an incredible milestone as Phil Whelan (aka "Big Phil") marked 20 years with International Forwarding Ltd.
For the past two decades, Phil has been a valued member of our Transport team, known for his dedication, professionalism, experience, sense of humour (some beg to differ!) and willingness to go the extra mile. He's a trusted colleague, a familiar face to our customers, and an important part of our day-to-day success.
Thank you, Phil, for your loyalty, hard work, and everything you do. Congratulations on this fantastic achievement. We're proud to have you on the team and look forward to many more successful years together!
Long-standing employees are the foundation of our business so please join us in congratulating Big Phil on reaching this amazing milestone.

22/06/2026

UK Haulage Capacity Available – Can We Support Your Transport Requirements? Due to recent fleet availability, International Forwarding Ltd currently has spare capacity across our UK haulage operation.

If you’re experiencing network pressure, seasonal demand, or simply need a reliable transport partner, our team would be pleased to assist.

We offer:

✅ FORS BRONZE Accreditation
✅ Nationwide UK coverage
✅ Competitive and transparent pricing
✅ Reliable and professional drivers
✅ Fast response times on quotes
✅ Flexible support – from ad-hoc loads to regular lanes

Whether you need help with a single movement, overflow freight, or ongoing transport support, we would welcome the opportunity to demonstrate the service standards our customers rely on every day.

📦 Do you have any loads moving next week or upcoming requirements? Our transport team is ready to help. Get in touch or find out more: https://internationalforwarding.co.uk/services/haulage-company/

16/06/2026

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15/06/2026

Your warehousing requirements are unique to your business. You may want to improve stock visibility and management, speed up distribution to local markets, create a bit of extra supply chain flexibility, or just store your goods more securely.

With 165,000 sq ft of warehousing space in the West Midlands (at the heart of the UK's logistics network) and a range of 3PL options, we can make a significant difference to your business with:

✔ Short and long-term pallet storage
✔ Container offloading and cargo handling
✔ Inventory management and stock control
✔ Pallet picking and redistribution
✔ Integrated transport and nationwide distribution
✔ Professional, responsive customer service

Find out more: https://internationalforwarding.co.uk/services/freight-logistics/pallet-storage-birmingham/

Get great rates on bulk and pallet storage at our warehouses in Birmingham. Call us now on +44 (0)1675 434690 to discuss your needs.

08/06/2026

Need a Midlands freight partner that knows your industry?

For more than 35 years, International Forwarding Ltd (IFL) has been helping businesses across Birmingham and the West Midlands keep goods moving efficiently across the UK and Europe. Since 1989, we've supported manufacturers, engineers, aerospace suppliers, automotive businesses and many other sectors with dependable freight forwarding and logistics solutions.

We're strategically positioned at the heart of the UK's motorway network, and close to Birmingham and East Midlands airports. But location’s only part of the reason our customers trust us to handle and deliver their goods…

Why Midlands businesses choose IFL:

🚛 Fast spot quotes from real people – no automated phone queues
📦 Platinum Member of Palletways
🏆 Award-winning freight forwarder with a reputation built since 1989
⭐ Excellent customer service with a 4.8-star Google rating
📞 Calls returned within 30 minutes during office hours
🚚 Modern, reliable transport fleet
🛡️ AEO and FORS Bronze accredited
🤝 Members of RHA, BIFA and UKWA
✈️ Air freight services available via East Midlands Airport
🏢 Three secure warehousing facilities with 24/7 monitored storage
📍 Flexible storage solutions and 3PL services available

Combine national reach and international reach with local service and practical expertise – get in touch today for a quote or to find out how we can help keep your business moving.

https://internationalforwarding.co.uk/destinations/uk-shipping/birmingham-logistics/

Birmingham freight forwarder since 1989. UK, European and worldwide freight forwarding, warehousing and 3PL. Get a same-day quote from IFL.

01/06/2026

Did you know… our Birmingham warehousing facilities are strategically positioned in the UK's logistics "golden triangle", providing fast access to major motorway networks, airports, UK distribution routes, and European freight connections.

With 165,000 sq ft of secure warehousing, we offer flexible pallet storage solutions whether you need some short-term overflow capacity or a long-term logistics partner.

Backed by 35+ years of experience and UKWA accreditation, we support manufacturers, importers, exporters, and distributors with dependable warehousing and logistics solutions.

Get a quote or find out more about your potential new goods base in the Midlands here:
https://internationalforwarding.co.uk/services/freight-logistics/pallet-storage-birmingham/

Get great rates on bulk and pallet storage at our warehouses in Birmingham. Call us now on +44 (0)1675 434690 to discuss your needs.

29/05/2026

May has been a busy and productive month at International Forwarding. Over the past few weeks, we’ve:

✅ Attended key industry events
✅ Ordered two new trailers as part of our continued fleet upgrade programme
✅ Created a practical UK haulage guide to help customers navigate rising fuel costs and improve transport efficiency
✅ Connected with new businesses across the Midlands looking for dependable UK transport, European groupage, warehouse storage, and 3PL outsourcing support

As an independent in a world of large operators, our friendly team is highly focused on delivering dependable, flexible logistics solutions backed by our motto and mission: Pride in Performance.

👉 Find out more about our full range of UK and European services and see how we can support your operations from our central England location: https://internationalforwarding.co.uk/services/

With 30+ years expertise in providing freight and logistics services, IFL will ship your cargo by road, air or sea. Get in touch for a quote.

18/05/2026

Need warehouse space in the West Midlands – fast? At International Forwarding Ltd, we have immediate availability across our warehousing network, offering flexible, cost-effective storage solutions to support your operation.

Why businesses choose us?

✔ Storage charged per pallet (stackable / non-stackable) or sq ft / sq m
✔ Highly competitive rates tailored to your volumes
✔ 24/7 access to live stock data via our fully integrated WMS
✔ Direct container reception using loading bays and dock levellers
✔ Loose or palletised container unload and reload
✔ Short or Long term solutions available
✔ No commitment to long-term contracts
✔ Fast, friendly pro-active / reactive team

From inbound container unloading to secure storage, haulage, and nationwide pallet distribution, we handle everything — one partner, one solution.

📩 Contact us today: [email protected]

Secure capacity now with a competitive, no-obligation quotation.