Tudor International Freight

What Tudor International Freight does

Tudor International Freight is a privately held UK freight forwarder founded in 1991, headquartered in Horsforth, Leeds, with a 51-100 employee base operating as a family business. The company provides multi-modal international shipping services — air, sea, and road freight, courier and express, customs clearance, documentation, warehousing, and freight packaging — alongside a specialist portfolio covering dangerous goods, project logistics, charter services, out-of-gauge cargo, and hand-carry. It also serves individual customers through excess baggage, door-to-door, and a "You Buy, We Fly" purchase-and-consolidation service for overseas residents shopping from UK retailers.

The firm serves a dual customer base: business clients in regulated verticals (aerospace, chemicals, exhibitions, manufacturing, energy, technology) requiring compliance-heavy logistics, and individual shippers (students, expats, families, holidaymakers) moving personal belongings internationally. Its proprietary technology stack is operationally focused rather than technology-led: the DataNet portal provides 24/7 shipment visibility, piece-count and ETA data, and document access; a direct CHIEF link to UK Customs enables customs clearance across all UK sea terminals and airports. There is no disclosed AI capability, app, or public API.

The business model is multi-stream: freight forwarding transaction fees, customs brokerage professional services, warehousing managed services, packing materials hardware sales, and collection/delivery fees. Pricing is largely quote-based for freight, with disclosed unit prices for packing materials (£2-£4 per carton) and tiered collection charges (free in Leeds/Bradford, £50 across most of mainland UK, £65 Scottish Highlands surcharge). Distribution is dual-channel — direct sales with dedicated account support for business customers, and a self-serve website with instant quote calculator for individuals. Geographic reach spans 183 countries and 6,500+ airports via a curated worldwide agent network, with IATA, FIATA, BIFA, and AEO (HMRC) accreditations supporting cross-border execution.

Name

Tudor International Freight

Legal name

Tudor International Freight Limited

Website

https://tudorfreight.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Tudor International Freight is a UK-based, privately held freight forwarder founded in 1991, providing multi-modal air, sea, and road logistics, customs clearance, warehousing, and specialist services to business customers in regulated verticals and to individual shippers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

International Freight Forwarding (Air/Ocean) for Personal Effects (HSAKACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG), Ocean Import Forwarding (Destination Handling/DO/ISF) (TLACABAE), Trade Compliance & Ocean Regulatory Services (Sanctions/Export Controls) (TLACABAL), Household Goods Moving & International Shipping (THACALAE), Export/Import Documentation Preparation (Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Shipper’s Letter of Instruction) (TLACAHAD)

Keywords

• International freight forwarding
• Air freight services
• Sea freight services
• Customs clearance brokerage
• Warehousing solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Leeds

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: International freight forwarding services including air freight, sea freight, and road freight for businesses and individuals. Revenue generated through transportation fees based on weight, volume, or destination.
2. Customs Clearance Services: Customs brokerage and clearance services at UK ports and airports, including tariff guidance, duty advice, and permit/license assistance.
3. Warehousing Services: UK-based warehousing solutions including storage (ambient, chilled, frozen), labelling, packaging, pick and pack services, and inventory management.
4. Packing Materials Sales: Sale of export packing materials including cartons (Carton 25, 50, 75), bubble wrap, tape, and polystyrene filling to customers for freight preparation.
5. Collection and Delivery Services: Home collection services across mainland UK (free in Leeds/Bradford, £50 elsewhere) and delivery services including door-to-door options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tudor International Freight is an independent international freight forwarder offering multimodal shipping by air, sea, and road for businesses and individuals. The company also provides customs clearance, warehousing (ambient, chilled, frozen), freight packaging, dangerous goods handling, project logistics, charter services, out-of-gauge shipping, hand-carry courier, and a network of UK-based home collection and door-to-door delivery options. Operations are supported by a proprietary DataNet tracking portal and a direct computer link to the UK Customs CHIEF system.

Product overview

Tudor International Freight is a UK-based international freight forwarding company established in 1991, offering a comprehensive suite of logistics services organized into core freight forwarding services (air, sea, and road freight, plus courier/express), specialist logistics (dangerous goods, project logistics, charter services, out of gauge, and hand carry), and individual services (excess baggage, door-to-door, and the 'You Buy We Fly' service). The company operates across six continents serving both business and individual customers, supported by its DataNet digital tracking platform. Core services handle standard freight forwarding through air, sea, and road modes, while specialist services address complex needs like hazardous cargo, oversized shipments, and charter arrangements. The company also provides industry-specific solutions for aerospace, chemicals, exhibitions, manufacturing, energy, and technology sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DataNet: Online shipment tracking and documentation portal for customers to locate shipment information and view copy paperwork for all project shipments.

Products and services

• Air Freight IATA-accredited international air freight forwarding with access to major airlines for urgent and time-sensitive consignments, supported by a global agent network.
• Sea Freight Flexible sea freight services covering FCL, LCL, breakbulk, reefers, Ro-Ro and project cargo, with weekly departures to worldwide destinations via major shipping lines.
• Road Freight Export and import road freight across Europe with same/next-day collections, full and part-load movements, and specialised services for abnormal loads.
• Courier and Express Worldwide courier and express delivery with full online tracking, working with major courier companies for urgent cargo movement.
• Import Services End-to-end import services covering collection at overseas supplier premises through to UK door delivery, supported by a worldwide agent network.
• Export Services Multi-modal export services by air, sea, and road at competitive rates from major airlines and shipping lines, with documentation support.
• Customs Clearance Customs clearance for import and export shipments across all UK sea terminals and airports, including tariff guidance, duty advice, and permit/license assistance, with a direct computer link to UK Customs systems.
• Documentation Shipping documentation services including certificates of origin, export licenses, air waybills, and full letter of credit service.
• Warehousing UK-based warehousing with ambient, chilled, and frozen storage, plus labelling, pick and pack, and inventory management services.
• Freight Packaging Export packing services including on-site packing, custom-made cases, and ISPM15-compliant wooden packaging for hazardous, heavy, and high-value cargo.
• Dangerous Goods Shipping Full dangerous goods shipping service compliant with IATA and IMO regulations, including packing with UN-approved materials and documentation.
• Project Logistics Complete transport solution for heavy, oversized, abnormal, and high-value cargo with site surveys, route planning, and authority permits management.
• Charter Services Air and vessel charter services with dedicated team attendance at airports and ports, leveraging a global network of airline and shipping line operators.
• Out of Gauge Shipping Management of out-of-gauge and abnormal load shipments using specialised equipment including flat rack, flat beds, and open top containers.
• Hand Carry Service Premium on-board courier solution for urgent and sensitive shipments with dedicated courier accompaniment from pickup to final destination.
• Excess Baggage Shipping Excess baggage shipping service for individuals sending luggage overseas via air, sea, or road freight with tracking capabilities.
• Door to Door Shipping Door-to-door shipping service to select destinations where customs clearance and delivery are professionally controlled.
• You Buy, We Fly Service for individuals living abroad to purchase goods from British retailers and have them consolidated and shipped internationally.
• Order Packing Materials Range of packing materials including cartons (Carton 25, 50, 75), bubble wrap, tape, and polystyrene filling available for order online.
• DataNet Tracking Portal Online portal providing 24/7 access to shipment information including piece counts, weights, shipper and receiver contact details, expected arrival dates, and agent contact information at destination, plus copy paperwork for project shipments.
• UK Collection Services Home collection services across mainland UK with free collection in Leeds/Bradford and tiered surcharges for Yorkshire, Lancashire, Merseyside, North East, the rest of mainland UK, and the Scottish Highlands.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1.3 million items delivered last year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AEO (Authorised Economic Operator)coreOthersHMRC-recognised certification providing internationally recognised kite mark for customs compliance, security, safety standards, record keeping, and financial solvency.
• BIFA (British International Freight Association)coreOthersMember of the British International Freight Association, adhering to BIFA Trading Terms and Conditions.
• FIATA (International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations)coreOthersMember of FIATA, the global organisation representing freight forwarders worldwide.
• IATA (International Air Transport Association)coreOthersIATA accredited air freight forwarder with long-standing relationships with all major airlines enabling preferential rates and priority services.
• Major Shipping LinescoreOthersDirect relationships with world's major shipping lines for preferential rates and special services for sea freight shipments.
• Worldwide Independent Agent NetworkcoreOthersCarefully selected network of independent agents across the world providing local expertise for customs clearance, deliveries, and collections. Agents pass rigorous checks and audits.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Yusen Logistics: Japan-headquartered global logistics provider offering air and ocean forwarding, customs, and contract logistics. Overlaps with Tudor's forwarding and customs services for UK import/export, though with stronger Asia trade lane focus and larger scale.
• Kuehne + Nagel: One of the world's largest global freight forwarders with air, sea, road, and customs services across 100+ countries. Compares on multi-modal international freight forwarding but operates at vastly greater scale and with broader integrated logistics capabilities.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarding division of Deutsche Post DHL, offering air, ocean, road freight and customs clearance worldwide. Comparable on full-service international forwarding, customs brokerage, and industry-vertical specialisation but with materially greater scale and network density.
• Expeditors International: US-listed global logistics company focused on air and ocean freight forwarding with customs brokerage. Comparable on international forwarding core services and asset-light model, but operates at much larger scale across more direct trade lanes.
• Bolloré Logistics: Global freight forwarder covering air, sea, road and project logistics with strong European and African footprints. Comparable on multi-modal forwarding, customs, and project cargo specialisation, though larger and more diversified geographically.
• DSV: Danish-headquartered global freight forwarder active across air, sea, and road with strong UK presence following the DB Schenker acquisition. Direct overlap with Tudor's multi-modal forwarding, customs, and project logistics offerings, though at significantly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Germany-headquartered mid-to-large international freight forwarder with strong UK presence, offering air, sea, road, and customs services plus specialist verticals including aerospace and automotive. Closest comparable on multi-modal mid-market forwarding with industry specialisation.
• Ligentia: UK-headquartered international freight forwarder and supply chain specialist. Comparable on multi-modal forwarding and customs clearance for mid-market shippers, with similar independent positioning and UK regulatory footprint.
• Woodland Group: UK-headquartered independent international freight forwarder offering air, sea, road and e-commerce logistics solutions. Closest comparable as another independent mid-market UK forwarder with similar B2B and B2C (personal effects/excess baggage) service mix.
• Cardinal Global Logistics: UK-based independent freight forwarder providing air, sea and road freight plus customs services. Direct comparable as another mid-sized UK independent forwarder with similar target customer profile (SME manufacturers, individuals, vertical specialists).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/excess.baggage.shipping
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tudor-international-freight-limited
• Xx.com/Tudor_Freight

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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