Freight and logistics coordination
Getting goods from the factory to your door involves several handovers. We coordinate them, with air or sea freight through our logistics partners and support with customs documentation.
Overview
International shipping involves more parties than most buyers expect: the supplier, a freight forwarder, a shipping line or airline, customs, and the haulier who completes the delivery. Delays often happen at the handovers between them, especially when documents are incomplete.
Legitech coordinates the journey as part of your order. We work with logistics partners to offer air freight when speed matters and sea freight when cost matters, help prepare the documentation needed for customs clearance in the UK or your destination country, and keep you updated until the goods are delivered.
Who this service is for
Businesses buying from overseas suppliers that want to:
- choose the right shipping method for each order
- avoid customs delays caused by missing paperwork
- have one point of contact for the whole journey
- plan stock around realistic transit times
- reduce the admin of managing several logistics providers
What’s included
- Freight optionsAir freight for speed or sea freight for cost, through logistics partners.
- Shipping planThe route and handovers agreed before goods are ready.
- Customs documentationSupport with commercial documents for customs clearance.
- Supplier coordinationMaking sure goods, packing and paperwork are ready on time.
- Delivery coordinationOnward delivery to your warehouse or customer.
- Progress updatesYour account manager keeps you informed throughout.
How it works
- Plan the shipmentWe agree the shipping method and timing with you.
- Prepare the goodsWe confirm packing and labelling with the supplier.
- Book the freightFreight is booked through our logistics partners.
- Prepare documentsWe help assemble the paperwork for customs clearance.
- Track the journeyYou receive updates as the shipment progresses.
- DeliverGoods are delivered to your chosen address.
What to send us
The more of this you can share, the faster we can come back with suitable options. If you don’t have everything yet, send what you have.
- The product, with a specification, drawing, photo or link to a similar item
- The quantity you need, per order and per year if you buy regularly
- A target price or budget, if you have one
- The delivery destination (town or port and country)
- When you need the goods
- Any standards, certifications, labelling or packaging requirements
Request a quote for freight and logistics coordination
What you receive
- A shipping plan with the chosen freight method
- Coordinated pickup from the supplier
- Customs documentation support
- Progress updates during transit
- Delivery to your warehouse or customer
Why work with Legitech
Logistics is coordinated as part of the whole order, so the supplier, the freight and the paperwork are aligned from the start.
You choose between speed and cost for each order, with clear information to decide.
You have one contact for the journey instead of chasing several providers.
Frequently asked questions
Should I use air or sea freight?
Air freight is faster but costs more, so it suits urgent, light or high-value goods. Sea freight is slower and usually much cheaper per unit, which suits larger or heavier orders.
Are you a freight forwarder?
No. We coordinate logistics as part of managing your order and work with logistics partners who carry the freight.
Do you help with customs clearance?
Yes. We support the preparation of the documents needed for customs clearance, so goods are not held up by missing paperwork.
Can you deliver straight to my customer?
Onward delivery can be arranged to your warehouse or another address, depending on the shipment.
How do I budget for shipping?
Budget for the landed cost: product price, freight, insurance, duties, VAT and final delivery. See our guide landed cost explained.
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Talk to us about freight and logistics coordination.
Share the product, the quantity and your timescale. We will come back to you with the next steps, usually within one working day.