What Atlas Logistics UK does

Atlas Logistics UK Ltd is a UK-based, privately held freight forwarder and customs broker founded in October 2009 by Managing Director Gavin Homer. The company offers integrated air, sea and road freight forwarding, an in-house customs brokerage leveraging AI-powered software with OCR to process complex multi-HS-code declarations, and a Birmingham-based logistics hub comprising a 35,000 sqft warehouse, a 50,000 sqft eCommerce fulfilment facility and an HMRC-approved ETSF (External Temporary Storage Facility) connected to CCS-UK, CNS, MCP and PENTANT customs systems. Its wholly-owned subsidiary Atlas Business Solutions Ltd provides adjacent customs and excise consultancy.

The firm is structured around three UK offices (Birmingham headquarters, London/Heathrow, and a Manchester office opened 1 July 2024 as a joint venture with an eCommerce fulfilment partner) and a global footprint accessed through Gold Medallion membership of the World Cargo Alliance (over 10,000 offices in 186 countries) plus the WCA eCommerce network joined in February 2024. Regulatory credentials include HMRC AEO(F), ISO 9001, ISO 27001, IATA, FIATA, BIFA full CASS, Cyber Essentials and FHDDS approvals, plus a Section 5 licence for restricted defence and ammunition cargo.

The business model is transaction-based: per-declaration customs brokerage (starting from GBP 15.00, ~3,000 declarations per month), quote-based freight forwarding across modes, managed services for warehousing and 3PL, and bespoke eCommerce B2B2C fulfilment (small-parcel, FBA preparation, BIRDS low-value declarations and reverse logistics). Customer segments span importers/exporters, eCommerce businesses, project cargo clients, airline carriers and defence/security; distribution combines direct enterprise sales call centres at BHX/LHR/MAN, an online quote portal, the WCA referral channel and the Manchester eCommerce joint venture.

Name

Atlas Logistics UK

Legal name

Atlas Logistics UK LTD

Website

https://atlaslogistics.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Atlas Logistics UK Ltd is a Birmingham-based, privately held freight forwarder and customs broker operating from three UK offices (Birmingham, London/Heathrow, Manchester), providing air, sea and road freight forwarding, in-house customs clearance (~3,000 declarations monthly), warehousing and eCommerce B2B2C fulfilment for importers, exporters and online sellers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding & Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Warehousing and Storage (493)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Project Cargo Logistics & Transport Management (TLADAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Air Freight Brokerage (TLADAMAE), Project & Heavy-Haul / Oversize Road Forwarding (Permits/Escorts) (TLACACAH)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Customs brokerage
• Warehousing and fulfilment
• Air and sea freight
• ECommerce logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Birmingham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: Core revenue from air, sea, and road freight forwarding services. The company charges for transportation of goods globally, leveraging their WCA network and carrier relationships.
2. Customs Brokerage: In-house customs declaration services handling import and export clearances. Charges per declaration starting from GBP 15.00 depending on volumes. The company processes approximately 3000 customs clearances per month.
3. Warehousing and Fulfilment: Storage solutions including short and long-term flexible storage, pick and pack, and third-party logistics packages. Revenue from 35,000 sqft Birmingham warehouse and 50,000 sqft eCommerce fulfilment centre.
4. ETSF Services: External Temporary Storage Facility services at Birmingham site for unpacking containers, road trucks and airfreight ULDs. Provides customs-linked solutions for all modes of transport.
5. Special Services: Project forwarding, aircraft and vessel charter, OOG moves, defence logistics, restricted cargo handling, packing services, and cargo insurance services.
6. eCommerce Fulfilment: B2B2C eCommerce solutions including small parcel fulfilment, FBA preparation, labelling, pallet build, and returns management. Weekly FCL consolidation from Shanghai and Ningbo.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Atlas Logistics UK is a Birmingham-headquartered freight forwarding and logistics provider offering air, sea, and road freight services alongside in-house customs brokerage, warehousing, and eCommerce fulfilment. The company also handles project cargo, operates an External Temporary Storage Facility (ETSF) near Heathrow, and provides special services to importers, exporters, and online retailers moving goods into and out of the UK.

Product overview

Atlas Logistics UK is a UK-based freight forwarding and logistics company offering a modular suite of services built around its core freight forwarding capabilities (air, sea, and road freight) supplemented by integrated add-on modules. The core offering includes Air Freight, Sea Freight, Road Freight, and Project Cargo, all underpinned by an Overseas Network via WCA membership. Key integrated modules include a Customs Brokerage service powered by AI and OCR technology, an ETSF (External Temporary Storage Facility) warehouse in Birmingham, and a Logistics and Warehousing hub (35,000 sqft). The company has also developed a dedicated eCommerce Logistics vertical, which encompasses a 50,000 sqft Birmingham fulfilment warehouse, a Manchester small parcel fulfilment centre, and B2B2C solutions using BIRDS low-value data set and BULK low-value clearance systems. Special Services (aviation, courier, defence, packing, insurance, procurement) further extend the portfolio. All services are delivered through three UK offices in Birmingham, London (Heathrow), and Manchester.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 3000 customs clearances per month processed through in-house team
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Manchester eCommerce Fulfilment Warehouse PartnercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2024Joint venture partnership for Manchester eCommerce fulfilment operations. Enables wide array of B2C solutions including services for TikTok Shop. Partnership combines Atlas customs experience, BIRDS low-value imports, and overseas network with bespoke warehousing for joint eCommerce growth including onsite reverse logistics.
• WCA (World Cargo Alliance)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2012Gold Medallion members since June 2012 with access to over 10,000 member offices in 186 countries. Provides global reach and platform for bespoke logistics solutions. Also joined WCA eCommerce in February 2024 for specialised eCommerce network access.
• SBS Group of JapanminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Global business alignment in 2011 due to strategic investment in Atlas Logistics PVT, India. Managing Director Mr Gavin Homer maintains relationship spanning over two decades with the group.
• Major UK Parcel CarrierscoreTechnology or IntegrationContracts with all major UK parcel carriers providing integrated delivery solutions. WMS system integrated with ShipStation and Shopify for seamless eCommerce operations.
• BIFA-Approved Insurance BrokerminorOthersCargo insurance offered through BIFA-approved broker providing marine open cover policy and premium insurance for all types of transport including storage.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Uniserve Group: UK-headquartered freight forwarder offering air, sea, and road freight services plus warehousing and customs brokerage. Operates at larger scale but with a similar multi-modal service model and mid-market UK focus, making it a close comparable for Atlas.
• Woodland Group: UK-based freight forwarder and 3PL provider with significant warehousing and customs capability. Comparable mid-market positioning to Atlas with overlapping freight forwarding, contract logistics, and customs service lines.

Broad incumbents

• CEVA Logistics: Global contract logistics and freight management provider owned by CMA CGM, offering air, sea, and road freight plus customs and contract logistics. Significantly larger scale but with a substantially overlapping service portfolio to Atlas.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with comprehensive air, sea, road, and customs offerings. Represents the global incumbent tier competing for the same enterprise clients as Atlas but at vastly greater scale and brand recognition.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarding division of Deutsche Post DHL, offering air, ocean, and road freight plus customs brokerage. The largest broad incumbent competing with Atlas for UK and international enterprise freight forwarding clients.
• Geodis: Global logistics provider offering freight forwarding, contract logistics, and customs services across air, sea, and road. Comparable service breadth to Atlas but operating at global incumbent scale with substantially deeper resources.
• DSV: Danish-headquartered global freight forwarder with a strong UK presence following its Panalpina and Agility GIL integrations. Offers air, sea, and road freight plus customs brokerage at significant scale, directly competing with mid-size forwarders like Atlas.

Emerging players

• Flexport: US-based technology-enabled freight forwarder offering digital air, ocean, and trucking services plus customs brokerage. Represents the technology-driven transformation of traditional freight forwarding that could disrupt Atlas's business model over time.
• Forto: Berlin-based digital freight platform offering technology-first ocean, air, and road freight forwarding with digital customs tools. An emerging digital-native competitor targeting the same UK-European freight corridors as Atlas.
• Zencargo: London-based digital freight forwarder offering technology-enabled international shipping, customs clearance, and supply chain visibility. A UK-headquartered emerging player representing the digital disruption of traditional forwarders like Atlas.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/logistics_atlas

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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