AGILE AND DEPENDABLE FREIGHT FORWARDING
Why choose CS Ellis for your feight forwarding
Struggling with large freight forwarders that don’t understand your needs? At CS Ellis, we offer fast, flexible, and personal freight forwarding solutions tailored for small to medium-sized manufacturers, retailers, and wholesalers. Whether it’s pallet distribution, last-mile delivery, or Amazon inbound freight, we ensure your goods move efficiently across the UK and beyond.
Why Choose a Family-Run Freight Forwarder Over a Large Corporation?
Many businesses turn to us after facing slow response times, rigid processes, and impersonal service from large logistics providers. Here’s how we’re different:
| Large Freight Forwarders | CS Ellis Freight Forwarding |
|---|---|
| Call centres and ticketing systems | Speak directly to us – no waiting |
| Slow, rigid decision making | Fast, flexible solutions tailored to your needs |
| Generic services | Hands-on, personalised support |
| Limited accessibility | Always available at the end of the phone |
We keep things simple, efficient, and personal – because your business deserves more than just another number in the system.
Comprehensive Freight Solutions
- Carrier Negotiations: We act as your intermediary, negotiating the best shipping rates with trusted carriers to secure cost-effective transport solutions.
- Value-Added Services: From cargo insurance to customs support, we ensure that all aspects of your shipment are handled efficiently. Our transport cost optimisation and packing advice help minimise expenses and guarantee safe delivery.
- Global & Local Expertise: With an extensive network of global and UK carriers, we offer solutions across all major routes, ensuring smooth and on-time deliveries across international and domestic markets.
- Always Available, Always Reliable: Our dedicated team provides personalised service, guaranteeing that your shipments are managed efficiently. No matter the complexity of your logistics needs, you can always rely on us to be a direct point of contact, ensuring full transparency and peace of mind.!
Our freight forwarding services
AIR FREIGHT SERVICES:
- Express Air Freight: For urgent, time-sensitive shipments, such as pharmaceuticals, perishables, and critical deliveries, with guaranteed fast delivery.
- Consolidated Air Freight: Cost-effective air freight solutions for less time-critical shipments,.
- Chartered Air Freight: A premium service for large, heavy shipments or high-value goods, with direct flights and priority handling.
OCEAN FREIGHT SERVICES:
- FCL (Full Container Load):
Ideal for large shipments using 20ft or 40ft containers, offering cost-efficiency and flexible delivery options. - LCL (Less than Container Load):
For smaller, cost-effective shipments, with 20ft or 40ft containers, flat racks, or open-top containers. - Out-of-Gauge & Break Bulk:
For specialised transport and large, non-containerised shipments that require individual handling, ensuring safe, secure delivery. - Sea Freight Compliance:
Full compliance with international regulations, customs clearance, and local requirements for seamless global deliveries.
RAIL FREIGHT SERVICES:
- UK Rail Freight Corridors: We cover critical UK routes, including the Anglo-Scottish & Northern, West Coast Main Line, and Felixstowe to the West Midlands & North. These rail corridors ensure fast, cost-effective freight transport across the UK.
- EU Rail Freight Corridors: We offer robust solutions for cross-border shipments, including the Rhine-Alpine and North Sea-Mediterranean corridors.
ROAD FREIGHT SERVICES:
- Domestic Road Freight: Efficient solutions for inbound and outbound flows within the UK, covering everything from port deliveries to warehouse and customer shipments.
- International Road Freight: Our international road freight services ensure smooth cross-border shipments to and from the UK, our in-house team handles customs clearance, road regulations, and transport documentation.
CONTROL TOWER:
- With our control tower approach, you gain full visibility and control over your logistics.
- Our dedicated team manages route planning, vehicle scheduling, and real-time tracking, ensuring efficiency and cost savings.
Air freight services
At CS Ellis, we work with a global network of trusted air carriers to offer flexible options, from express air freight for urgent deliveries to consolidated air freight for cost-effective options. Our team handles handles everything from start to finish including customs clearance, tracking, and complianceh.
We understand that air freight is critical for industries with tight deadlines, so we prioritise direct communication and quick response times. With CS Ellis, you can expect on-time deliveries, cost-effective shipping, and a customer-focused service that keeps you informed every step of the way.
Our Ocean freight services
At CS Ellis we partner with leading ocean carriers to provide reliable shipping options across major global routes, including the Mediterranean, North Sea, and Atlantic corridors. By leveraging our extensive experience and established relationships, we ensure your shipments are delivered on time, in compliance with international regulations, and at the most competitive rates.
From customs documentation and cargo insurance to port handling and tracking, we manage every detail to ensure your goods are delivered as scheduled.
you can trust our team with the complexities of global shipping
Rail freight solutions (UK & Europe)
At CS Ellis, we offer robust rail freight services that provide an efficient, eco-friendly alternative to road transport. Ideal for both domestic and international shipments, rail freight allows you to move large-volume shipments across the UK and Europe while reducing transportation costs and carbon emissions.
We utilise the key UK rail freight corridors, including the West Coast Main Line, Felixstowe to the West Midlands, and Channel Tunnel routes, alongside European rail connections like the Rhine-Alpine and North Sea-Mediterranean corridors.
Road freight (Domestic and International)
We work with trusted UK and EU road freight partners we’ve built relationships with over many years. This long-standing collaboration allows us to move goods reliably across domestic and European routes, with consistent service levels and clear communication throughout.
By combining our partner network with hands-on coordination from the CS Ellis team, we ensure your road freight is planned, monitored and delivered smoothly, without the complexity or impersonality of larger operators.
Full visisbility & Control (Control tower approach)
Our in-house Control Tower gives you a single, central point of control for all freight movements. Delivered through our own freight forwarding team at Rutland Worldwide Freight, this approach means tighter coordination, faster decision-making and full accountability from start to finish.
We oversee air, sea, road and rail shipments in real time, proactively managing carriers, documentation and exceptions before they become issues. Instead of fragmented updates from multiple suppliers, you deal with one experienced CS Ellis team that keeps your freight moving efficiently, visibly and on schedule.
Frequently asked questions
Q: Which freight modes do you handle?
A: We manage air, ocean, road and rail freight in the UK and internationally. This allows us to choose the best option for your shipment based on cost, speed and reliability.
Q: Can you manage customs clearance?
A: We support import and export customs clearance, handling documentation and compliance to help avoid delays and keep goods moving smoothly across borders.
Q: How does CS Ellis differ from bigger forwarders?
A: You deal with a small, experienced team who know your shipments and are always available by phone. We offer global capability without the impersonal service of large forwarding companies.