Independent Freight, one of the Midlands’ best-known specialist national and international freight and transport services, is a privately-owned company founded in 2004 by entrepreneur and international logistics expert Jenny Hooper with the aim of providing a more specialised services to businesses involved in international trade than that offered by most freight forwarders.
Ten years on, the company has moved to a new headquarters and warehousing facility in Nuneaton, Warwickshire. Independent Freight also has an East Midlands base in Derby and a further network of warehouse facilities and suppliers throughout the UK, providing nationwide coverage and support for freight consignments.
The company handles a wide range of freight, from documents and packages to pallets, containers and high value commodities, outsized or heavy duty machinery and complex or hazardous shipments.
Independent Freight has recently announced the award of a prestigious new contract for the Middle East. The agreement, with construction company Roodsafe, means Independent Freight is playing its part in the construction of the King Abdullah Football Stadium in Saudi Arabia by handling all the international export and shipping arrangements.
Independent Freight has developed particular expertise in the Middle East due to the growing level of demand, and also recently won a deal to support the international logistics for a major building project in Iraq, along with other major contracts for Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman and the United Arab Emirates. The company has also notched up many other world-wide successes.
It is not just about moving an item from one location to another, it is about understanding the customer’s business and providing the services they need. That is why Independent Freight has chosen to specialise in providing a bespoke service. Giving expert support to those businesses and individuals new to importing and exporting, whilst also providing guidance with complex matters such as project management, customs advice and the shipment of hazardous goods.