Milky Way Logistics — London

London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland · EC3A 8BF

Company overview

Milky Way Logistics is a freight forwarder based in London offering comprehensive international and domestic shipping solutions. The company specialises in air freight, sea freight, road haulage, and rail freight services, serving ecommerce businesses requiring scalable transport options. As a freight forwarder in London, they provide customs clearance, warehousing, storage, and cargo handling across multiple transport modes. Their freight forwarding services cover shipments ranging from small packages to full container loads (FCL) and less-than-container loads (LCL). Milky Way Logistics serves businesses exporting to and importing from global destinations, with particular expertise in UK–US, UK–Europe, and worldwide routes. The company offers shipment tracking, documentation support, and logistics consultancy alongside traditional freight forwarding services, positioning themselves as a comprehensive freight forwarder London businesses can rely on for complex supply chain requirements.

Services offered

Air Freight

Airfreight services to major airports worldwide, utilising major airlines from UK departure points. Described as fast and reliable, particularly suitable for valuable and sensitive shipments.

Sea Freight

Ocean freight services offering both FCL (full container load) and LCL (less-than-container load) options for shipments of all sizes across international routes.

Road Freight

Land freight using trucks of various sizes with route monitoring and tracking from source to delivery point, designed to minimise transit time and costs.

Rail Freight Services

Rail-based freight transportation services for domestic and international shipments.

Customs Clearance

Customs entry and clearance services to facilitate smooth import and export of goods internationally.

Warehousing and Storage

Storage and warehousing arrangements tailored to customer requirements, with facilities selected based on suitability for individual shipments.

Freight Forwarding

Full A–Z logistics and freight forwarding services covering documentation, cargo handling, and end-to-end supply chain management.

Cargo Handling

Professional cargo handling services with special handling capabilities for goods with specific requirements.

Location and coverage

Milky Way Logistics is based at The Gherkin, 30 St Mary Axe, London, EC3A 8BF. They serve businesses across London and the wider UK.

Frequently asked questions

What shipping modes does Milky Way Logistics offer?
Milky Way Logistics provides four primary transport modes: air freight to major airports worldwide, sea freight (FCL and LCL), road haulage using trucks of various sizes, and rail freight services. All services include shipment tracking and route monitoring to ensure goods arrive safely and on time.
Do you handle international shipments and customs clearance?
Yes, Milky Way Logistics specialises in international freight forwarding with customs clearance services. They facilitate exports and imports globally, with particular expertise in UK–US, UK–Europe, and worldwide routes. Their customs clearance team handles documentation and regulatory compliance as part of their comprehensive freight forwarding service.
What warehousing and storage options are available?
The company arranges warehousing and storage facilities selected based on individual customer requirements. This service complements their freight forwarding offerings and enables businesses to consolidate shipments or manage inventory across their logistics network.
Which destinations and geographic areas do you cover?
Milky Way Logistics operates globally, with air freight connections to almost all major airports worldwide. They specialise in UK–based export routes to the US, Europe, and beyond. Road and rail services cover UK domestic transport, whilst sea freight spans international ocean routes using their FCL and LCL capabilities.
What sizes and types of shipments can you handle?
Milky Way Logistics handles shipments ranging from small packages through to XXlarge consignments, full container loads (FCL), and less-than-container loads (LCL). They offer special handling capabilities for goods with specific requirements, though hazmat and temperature-controlled specialisations are not explicitly detailed on their website.

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