D S Freight Services Ltd — Staines

South East, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland · TW19 6BJ

Company overview

DS Freight Services Ltd is an international freight forwarder in Staines, South East England, specialising in air and sea freight forwarding to destinations worldwide. Based near Heathrow Airport, the company offers end-to-end import and export services including airfreight movements from 20kg to 50 tonnes or more, full container services (20' and 40'), and less-than-container-load (LCL) shipments. As a freight forwarder in South East, DS Freight handles all customs documentation, duties, and permits for UK ecommerce businesses shipping internationally. The company operates a 24-hour Heathrow depot offering warehousing, consolidation, and de-stuffing services, with affiliate offices across Paris, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas. DS Freight specialises in Middle East shipments, particularly to Jordan, and offers door-to-door and port-to-port services managing the complete transport chain.

Services offered

Airfreight Services

Airfreight movements to any global location, handling consignments from 20kg to 50 tonnes or more. Services include carrier and charter options, customs clearance, and permits.

Seafreight Services

Full 40' and 20' container service and LCL movements globally, with management of shipment consolidation, de-stuffing, and optimal routing using convenient sailing times and ocean carriers.

Warehousing and Storage

Warehousing facilities at Heathrow depot open 24 hours daily (6am Monday to 12 noon Saturday). Storage management available at on-route cargo terminals worldwide.

Door-to-Door and Port-to-Port Forwarding

Complete management of shipments including road haulage, sea and air transport, storage, and customs formalities. Available as door-to-door, port-to-port, or door-to-port services.

Import and Export Clearance

Full import clearance through ERTS, UK duty fee management, and export movements globally. Handles bills of exchange, landing forms, shipment advices, and insurance requirements.

Airfreight Groupage Service

Weekly airfreight groupage service to Johannesburg, South Africa with competitive rates.

Aircraft on Ground Services

Specialist 24/7 service for aircraft components globally, providing rapid shipment arrangements to any worldwide location.

Excess and Unaccompanied Baggage

Competitive per-kg rates for excess and unaccompanied baggage shipments worldwide, including customs clearance and insurance handling.

Location and coverage

D S Freight Services Ltd is based at 19-20 Horton Rd, Staines, TW19 6BJ. They serve businesses across South East and the wider UK.

Frequently asked questions

What shipping modes does DS Freight offer?
DS Freight offers both airfreight and seafreight services. Airfreight handles consignments from 20kg to 50 tonnes or more, whilst seafreight provides 20' and 40' full container services and LCL (less-than-container-load) shipments globally. The company also arranges road haulage as part of door-to-door services.
Do you handle international customs clearance?
Yes. DS Freight manages all aspects of customs formalities, including import clearance through ERTS, UK duty fees, bills of exchange, landing forms, permits, and insurance requirements for both import and export movements.
Can you store and consolidate shipments?
Yes. DS Freight operates a 24-hour Heathrow warehouse facility (open 6am Monday to 12 noon Saturday) that receives UK export consignments and manages storage and consolidation. The company also manages storage at cargo terminals worldwide.
What geographic regions does DS Freight specialise in?
Whilst DS Freight offers forwarding services globally, it specialises in shipments to the Middle East, particularly Jordan. The company operates affiliate offices in Paris, Annan, Jeddah, Riyadh, Manila, Houston, New York, Los Angeles, and Johannesburg.
Are DS Freight BIFA accredited?
Yes. DS Freight is a member of BIFA (British International Freight Association) and FIATA (International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations), providing assurance of professional standards.

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