Zak Shipping & Logistics Ltd — Glasgow

Scotland, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland · G5 8BJ

Company overview

ZAK Shipping & Logistics Ltd is a freight forwarder in Glasgow, Scotland, operating since 2003 as a global freight forwarding and cargo management provider. The company specialises in ocean, air, and ground transportation services for shipments of any size and commodity type. As a freight forwarder Scotland, ZAK handles containerised shipments, full and less-than-container loads, customs clearance, supply chain management, and commercial import/export services. The firm maintains relationships with major carriers including Maersk, MSC, Evergreen, and CMA CGM, enabling cost-effective routing and competitive rates. ZAK serves ecommerce businesses and enterprises requiring international logistics support, offering door-to-door delivery, multimodal solutions, and comprehensive documentation assistance for cross-border transactions.

Services offered

Sea Freight

Full container load (FCL) and less-than-container load (LCL) services with relationships with major carriers including APL, Maersk, Safmarine, Hamburg Sud, OOCL, Evergreen, MSC, Mac Andrews, UASC, and CMA CGM. ZAK handles over 10,000 containers annually to ports globally.

Air Freight

Swift air freight forwarding services with experienced cargo professionals, including chartered services for bulk movements and air consolidation. Services are designed to be cost-efficient, time-critical, and transit-secured.

Trucking & Inland Transportation

Inland road transportation throughout Pakistan with associations and partnerships for goods transport. Services include consolidation hubs, bulk movements, specialised trucks with air-ride suspensions for sensitive machinery, and time-sensitive overnight deliveries.

Custom Clearance

Licensed customs handling agent services for both national and international customs clearance. ZAK manages stuffing and de-stuffing at ports, ICDs and customer warehouses, with staff trained in varying customs regulations and documentation requirements.

Door-to-Door Delivery

Port-to-door and door-to-door delivery solutions including carton labelling, freight transportation, and final-mile package delivery with streamlined processes to eliminate complications from multiple carrier bills.

Documentation Services

Preparation and management of export and import documentation including bills of lading, air waybills, commercial invoices, certificates of origin, export licences, packing lists, and cargo insurance certificates.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier management and logistics planning services designed to streamline supply chains and enhance competitive advantages through efficient transportation and order fulfilment.

Rail & Intermodal Transportation

Rail transport options primarily supported by Pakistan railways, offering cost-effective and dependable intermodal solutions to reduce transportation costs.

Multimodal Shipping

Sea and air freight combinations for shipments requiring fastest transit times and cost-conscious solutions, such as time-critical supplies.

Location and coverage

Zak Shipping & Logistics Ltd is based at Ground Floor 71, 73 Kingston St, Glasgow, G5 8BJ. They serve businesses across Scotland and the wider UK.

Frequently asked questions

What shipping modes does ZAK offer?
ZAK provides comprehensive freight forwarding across ocean (FCL and LCL), air, rail, and road transportation. The company also offers multimodal solutions combining sea and air freight for shipments requiring fast transit at cost-effective rates. All services are customised to fit specific customer requirements and commodities.
Do you handle international and cross-border shipments?
Yes, ZAK is a global freight forwarder with experience moving commodities to locations across the world. The company specialises in cross-border and country-specific documentation, has strong relationships with global freight forwarding networks, and maintains licensed customs handling capabilities for both national and international customs clearance.
What customs clearance services do you provide?
As a licensed customs handling agent, ZAK manages the entire customs clearance process including inspection of shipments, stuffing and de-stuffing at ports and ICDs, and handling of customer warehouse procedures. The team stays updated on changing laws and regulations to ensure compliance with import/export requirements across different countries.
Do you offer consolidation and door-to-door delivery?
Yes, ZAK provides consolidation hubs for freight consolidation, and comprehensive door-to-door and port-to-door delivery solutions. Services include carton labelling, freight transportation, and final-mile delivery to customer locations in destination countries, with streamlined processes to eliminate issues with multiple carrier bills.
What carrier relationships does ZAK have?
ZAK maintains established relationships with major ocean carriers including Maersk, MSC, Evergreen, CMA CGM, APL, Safmarine, Hamburg Sud, OOCL, Mac Andrews, and UASC. These partnerships enable the company to offer flexible, dependable, and cost-efficient solutions with access to vessel space and competitive rates even during peak seasons.

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