5 reasons to choose Rutland Worldwide to handle your international freight forwarding
1. We’re connected
Strategically-positioned UK depots handle precise consolidation and deconsolidation of freight. A worldwide network of carefully-selected international shipping agents provides expertise on the ground and helps us secure competitive rates, without compromising on service. We work with some of the world’s most trusted carriers across road, sea, air and rail.
2. Our capability
Expertise in finding the best, most cost-efficient routes and access to available container capacity.
Our forward-thinking approach uses local knowledge to keep us one step ahead of issues before they become problems.
Our continuity process ensures we’re versatile enough to devise fast solutions to minimise impacts and keep your supply chain moving.
We also provide cross-trade and inter-modal services, and handling of specialist freight.
3. A comprehensive service
We can offer a complete end-to-end logistics service if needed. That includes packing, fulfilment or distribution.
Within our wider group, we’re able to access over 500,000 sq. ft. of UK warehousing space, including BRCGS AA food grade storage.
For door-to-door requirements anywhere in the world, we can rely on our network of overseas shipping agents to arrange deconsolidation at local depots, and onward road transport or distribution.
4. Communication
As an independent, family business we understand the value of personal service and of trust.
Your dedicated agent is only a phone call away, maintaining clear communication throughout the journey of your goods.
Wherever possible we ensure monitoring and shipment visibility from origin to destination, through a single point of contact.
5. Cost-effectiveness
Our load planning service maximises container capacity, striking cost efficiencies for LCL and FCL freight. Cost control stays front-of-mind with transparent quotes and no hidden extras.
Unlike the big shipping agents, we never entice with one-off discounts. As an independent agent, we’re free to source consistently competitive rates, making your interests our top priority.
