Freight Logistics Solutions

What Freight Logistics Solutions does

Freight Logistics Solutions Ltd (FLS), founded in 2016 in Pontypool, South Wales, is a privately-held digital freight forwarder operating across the UK and 30+ European countries. The company provides road transport services (FTL, LTL, express), customs brokerage, warehousing, and contract logistics (4PL), delivered to a customer base of 500+ active monthly clients through a network claiming 55,000+ connected vehicles.

FLS's operational core is the FLS Freight Hub, a cloud-based platform that aggregates structured logistics data and applies AI-driven transport matching and real-time tracking, supported by a FLS Carrier Portal (web and mobile apps) and a client portal. Differentiated add-ons include the Emissions Manager (GLEC-accredited per-load carbon emissions data for Scope 3 reporting), FLASH 42 (DDP exports removing EU import VAT requirements), and an integrated Warehouse Management System. The Freight Hub serves both as a shipper-facing booking/visibility tool and the operational engine for carrier matching, with route and carrier selection weighted toward vehicle proximity and return-journey utilisation to reduce empty mileage.

FLS monetises through three primary streams: Forward by FLS (transactional road freight with pay-as-you-go pricing); Connect by FLS (contract logistics under multi-year 4PL agreements with a £500,000 minimum annual engagement, addressing large enterprises); and customs brokerage (fixed-fee declarations plus transit documents). Warehousing is offered from a ~100,000 sq ft purpose-built facility in South Wales, and specialist chartering is delivered through the Logiquanta subsidiary (Lithuania), supported regionally by FLS Polska (Wrocław). Distribution combines a self-service digital platform for SMEs with enterprise field sales for Connect clients; carriers are onboarded through the FLS Carrier Portal on Haulage Exchange. The company is led by a multi-generational founding team with Ieuan Rosser as CEO, Wayne Harvey as Chair, Chris Williams as Group Finance Director, Chris Sourbutts as Group Data & Technology Director, and division MDs Dafydd Rosser (Connect) and Gavin Clarke (Forward), with Tim Phillips as Non-Executive Director.

Name

Freight Logistics Solutions

Legal name

Freight Logistics Solutions Ltd

Website

https://freightlogisticssolutions.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Freight Logistics Solutions (FLS) is a UK-based digital freight forwarder providing road transport, customs brokerage, warehousing, and 4PL contract logistics to 500+ active monthly clients across the UK and 30+ European countries via a proprietary cloud platform and a 55,000+ vehicle carrier network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Freight Forwarding and Contract Logistics

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Freight Brokerage (Truckload/LTL/Intermodal) (TLAIANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialized Freight Marketplaces (Reefer, Flatbed, Oversize, Hazmat) (TLAEAJAH), Export/Import Documentation Preparation (Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Shipper’s Letter of Instruction) (TLACAHAD)

Keywords

• Digital freight forwarding
• Road transport logistics
• Contract logistics services
• Customs brokerage
• Warehouse management

Headquarters

HQ city

Wales

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Road Transport Services (Forward): Digital freight forwarding providing road transport solutions across UK and Europe. Revenue generated through freight charges based on distance, weight, and service type (FTL, LTL, express).
2. Contract Logistics (Connect): Premier outsourced logistics solution for large-scale businesses requiring end-to-end supply chain management. Minimum engagement threshold of £500,000 annually.
3. Customs Brokerage Services: Expert customs brokerage for UK and EU import/export with fixed fees for declarations and transit documents. Express clearance available.
4. Warehousing Services: Purpose-built 100,000 sq ft warehouse facility in South Wales providing palletised storage, bulk movements and integrated logistics.
5. Chartering Services (Logiquanta): Specialist chartering division providing bespoke, time-critical and complex movements for shipments where standard network models are not suitable.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Freight Logistics Solutions is a digital road freight forwarder providing road transport, contract logistics (4PL), customs brokerage, warehousing, and chartering services across the UK and 30+ European countries. The company combines a virtual fleet of 55,000+ connected vehicles with the proprietary FLS Freight Hub platform to deliver AI-matched freight, real-time tracking, integrated customs clearance, and GLEC-accredited carbon emission reporting for shippers and carriers.

Product overview

Freight Logistics Solutions operates a platform-plus-modules architecture built around the FLS Freight Hub, a cloud-based digital platform that provides AI-driven transport matching, real-time tracking, and analytics across all services. The core offering consists of three primary service streams: Forward by FLS (road transport), Connect by FLS (contract logistics/4PL), and Customs by FLS (customs brokerage). Supporting these are FLS Warehousing (integrated storage), FLS Polska (European operations in Poland), and LogiQuanta (digital road freight and chartering in Lithuania). Additional modules include Emissions Manager (carbon tracking) and FLASH 42 (DDP exports). The FLS Carrier Portal provides carrier-facing access to the network. The company targets over 500 active clients with access to a virtual fleet of 55,000+ vehicles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FLS Freight Hub: Advanced digital platform that transforms traditional logistics management into a dynamic, data-driven process, connecting carriers and shippers with real-time tracking, AI-driven load matching, and analytics.
• Logiquanta
• FLASH 42
• Emissions Manager
• Connect by FLS
• FLS Warehousing

Products and services

• Forward by FLS Digital freight forwarding service providing road transport solutions across the UK and Europe for shippers, offering access to over 55,000 vehicles with instant pricing, express options, and real-time load visibility through the FLS Freight Hub.
• Connect by FLS Premier outsourced logistics and 4PL solution providing end-to-end supply chain management for large enterprises, including timeslot management, freight audit, emissions management, supplier management, data analytics, procurement, transport execution, warehouse management, and tracking, with multi-year contracts and minimum £500,000 annual logistics spend.
• Customs by FLS UK and EU customs brokerage service handling import/export declarations, express clearance, transit documents, and digital document storage, with the FLASH 42 frictionless DDP export solution for European imports.
• FLS Warehousing Purpose-built warehousing facility in South Wales offering approximately 100,000 sq ft of palletised storage, bulk movements, and integrated logistics connected directly to FLS transport services via an integrated WMS.
• FLS Polska European operations division based in Wrocław, Poland, providing digital freight forwarding and access to the Polish carrier market as a core part of FLS Group's European growth strategy.
• LogiQuanta Specialist digital road freight and chartering division based in Lithuania, acquired in 2025 to provide FTL, LTL, European road freight, express services, and customs solutions across Europe, including bespoke and time-critical movements.
• FLS Freight Hub Central cloud-based digital platform serving as the core infrastructure connecting carriers and shippers across all FLS services, providing real-time tracking, AI-driven transport matching, intelligent routing, and analytics.
• Emissions Manager Carbon footprint tracking and management tool providing GLEC-accredited emissions data for all loads carried, from single load notifications to comprehensive carbon dashboards with detailed analytics for sustainability reporting.
• FLASH 42 Frictionless DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) export solution managing European import needs, handling vehicle allocation, paperwork checks, export declarations, and EU import VAT clearance.
• FLS Carrier Portal Digital carrier engagement platform providing real-time tracking, instant load matching, automated invoicing, GPS integration, and payment processing, available via web portal and mobile apps for carriers accessing the FLS network.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5-25% logistics cost savings for shippers
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Welsh GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024Supported FLS in developing the emissions manager product with GLEC accredited carbon emission calculations. Welsh Government innovation support enabled FLS to become one of the first logistics providers to adopt the GLEC framework.
• Logistics UKminorOthersIndustry association partnership providing industry representation and credibility. Listed as partner on sustainability and home pages.
• Road Haulage Association (RHA)minorOthersIndustry body partnership providing representation and standards alignment. Listed as partner on sustainability and home pages.
• Chartered Institute of Export (IOE)minorOthersProfessional body partnership for customs and trade expertise. Listed as partner on sustainability and home pages.
• GLEC FrameworkcoreTechnology or IntegrationAdopted GLEC Framework for standardized carbon emission calculations across transport modes. FLS was recognized as one of the first logistics providers to adopt this global standard.
• Make UK (Manufacturers' Organisation)minorOthersManufacturing industry association partnership. Listed as partner on sustainability and home pages.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CH Robinson Worldwide: Global non-asset freight forwarder and 3PL with Navisphere digital platform connecting carriers and shippers. Closest large-scale analog to FLS's asset-light, technology-led freight brokerage model.
• XPO (now RXO): Asset-light freight brokerage and last-mile provider operating digital brokerage platforms in North America and Europe. Directly comparable in non-asset model and tech-enabled carrier matching.

Regional players

• Wincanton: UK's largest domestic third-party logistics provider with strong contract logistics and transport footprint. Closest UK-focused regional competitor for FLS's Connect enterprise tier.
• Maritime Transport: UK-based road haulage, container, and warehousing operator with strong UK port-centric freight forwarding capability. Comparable UK regional player serving similar shipper verticals.

Emerging players

• Uber Freight: Digital freight brokerage arm of Uber operating in North America and Europe, applying marketplace technology to road freight. Comparable digital-native brokerage with similar carrier-matching play.
• Flexport: Well-funded digital-first global freight forwarder with software-led platform. Represents the venture-backed digital-forwarder archetype competing for tech-forward shippers.

Broad incumbents

• Kuehne+Nagel: World's largest sea and air freight forwarder with significant European road and contract logistics operations. Competes for the same large enterprise end-to-end supply chain mandates.
• DSV A/S: Global freight forwarding and contract logistics powerhouse with deep European road freight and 4PL capabilities. Represents the scaled incumbent FLS competes against for enterprise 4PL contracts.
• Maersk Logistics & Services: Integrated container and logistics arm of Maersk, offering end-to-end supply chain including European road freight, customs, and contract logistics. Competes for shippers seeking one-stop logistics partners.

Others

• Descartes Systems Group: Logistics technology vendor providing TMS, customs, and freight broker software used by forwarders and 3PLs globally. Represents the technology layer / enabler competing for the same digital freight budget.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/freight_logic
• Facebookfacebook.com/FreightLogisticsSolutions
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/freight-logistics-solutions

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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