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Brunel Shipping & Liner Services — Bristol

South West, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland · BS1 3RD

Company overview

Brunel Shipping & Liner Services is an established freight forwarder in Bristol and a leading freight forwarder South West, providing international freight forwarding by air, sea, road and rail since 1998. Based in Basildon, Essex, the company serves ecommerce businesses and importers/exporters with global logistics solutions including sea freight to China and the Far East, customs clearance at UK ports and airports, and specialist perishables handling. The freight forwarder in Bristol area offers ecommerce-specific logistics services, Amazon fulfilment support, warehousing, and cross-docking facilities. Brunel is part of the World Cargo Alliance, providing access to local expertise in 188 countries, and was a 2023 BIFA Award finalist. The company emphasises customer communication and technology integration, offering cargo tracking, documentation visibility, and bespoke quoting for businesses of all sizes.

Services offered

Sea Freight

Inbound and outbound sea freight services to China and throughout the Far East, including FCL and LCL services for ecommerce businesses and importers/exporters.

Customs Clearance

EU/UK customs clearance services at all UK ports and airports, including T Form discharge, T Form issuing, and BIRDS (Bulk Import Reduced Data Set) authorised brokerage.

China Rail Freight

FCL China rail freight service with departures from China to Felixstowe, UK in approximately 19 days.

E-commerce Logistics

Specialised global sea freight, cross-trade, import and export services designed for ecommerce sellers, including FCL, LCL and customs clearance.

Amazon Fulfilment

Dedicated support for Amazon fulfilment logistics, assisting sellers with inbound shipments and inventory management.

Warehousing and Cross-Docking

Warehousing and cross-docking services including ETSF Solutions for consolidation and storage requirements.

Food & Perishables

Specialist perishable division handling temperature-controlled and time-sensitive cargo for food and perishable goods.

T1 Transit Documents

Issuance and management of T1 transit documents for imports to and exports from the EU, issued from Brunel's Dover facility.

ATA Carnet

ATA Carnet services for temporary import/export of goods without paying customs duties.

Car & Vehicle Imports

Specialist customs clearance and logistics services for vehicle and car imports into the UK.

Road Freight

Road freight services available through specialist Brunel European division.

Air Freight

International air freight services available through Brunel Air Cargo division within the Brunel Group.

Location and coverage

Brunel Shipping & Liner Services is based at 95 Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3RD. They serve businesses across South West and the wider UK.

Integrations and platforms

Amazon

Frequently asked questions

What shipping modes does Brunel Shipping offer?
Brunel offers multimodal freight forwarding by sea, air, road and rail. Sea freight services cover routes to China and the Far East with FCL and LCL options, whilst China rail freight reaches Felixstowe in approximately 19 days. Air freight is available through Brunel Air Cargo and road services through Brunel European, all within the specialist Brunel Group structure.
Do you handle customs clearance and cross-border shipments?
Yes. Brunel has an in-house customs clearance team providing EU/UK customs brokerage at all UK ports and airports. Services include T Form discharge and issuing, T1 transit documents issued from Dover, and BIRDS (Bulk Import Reduced Data Set) authorised customs clearance. The company handles Brexit-related brokerage and supports import/export compliance.
What ecommerce-specific services do you offer?
Brunel specialises in ecommerce logistics including global sea freight, cross-trade services, FCL and LCL consolidation, and customs clearance tailored for online sellers. The company offers Amazon fulfilment support, warehousing and cross-docking services to help ecommerce businesses manage inventory and fulfil orders across international markets.
Do you handle perishable or temperature-controlled goods?
Yes. Brunel operates a specialist perishable division with experience handling temperature-controlled and time-sensitive cargo including food and perishables. This division ensures compliance and maintains quality standards for products requiring climate-controlled transport.
What geographic coverage do you provide?
Brunel provides global coverage through membership of the World Cargo Alliance, giving access to local logistics expertise in 188 countries. The company specialises in routes to China, USA, Middle East, Japan and Australia, and is active on WCA and PCN global networks for worldwide support.
Do you offer warehousing and consolidation services?
Yes. Brunel provides warehousing and cross-docking facilities, including ETSF Solutions, to support consolidation of shipments and inventory management for ecommerce businesses and importers/exporters requiring storage before onward shipping.

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