Jordon Freight

What Jordon Freight does

Jordon Freight is a UK-based, service-led freight forwarder and customs broker headquartered at the Port of Felixstowe, founded in the 1980s and formalised under its current operating model in the early 2000s. The company is privately held by founders Jon and Roddy and operates with a headcount of 11-50 employees, serving enterprise manufacturers and multinational clients across 120+ countries. Its service portfolio spans multi-modal transport (road, rail, sea, and now air), container haulage, warehousing, and in-house customs brokerage, with sector specialisations in food & beverage, events, construction, manufacturing, aerospace & defence, medical products, paper manufacturing, drinks, and luxury décor. Performance metrics cited include 99.7% on-time delivery for UK operations, 99.2% for European road, and 99.9% customs compliance.

The company's underlying technology stack is conventional for a modern forwarder rather than technology-led: real-time GPS tracking, IoT sensors, and basic data analytics provide supply chain visibility, supplemented by an API and downloadable documentation. Its principal differentiators are regulatory rather than technical — Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 27001:2022 certifications, NCAGE registration for NATO defence procurement, and ADR/IATA/IMO qualifications for regulated and dangerous goods. Operations are run from a Felixstowe-based control tower using a Toyota Way / Kaizen continuous-improvement methodology, supported by dedicated account managers.

Jordon Freight operates a quote-based, transactional pricing model with revenue generated per shipment rather than through subscription or platform fees. The go-to-market is direct enterprise sales with relationship-led account management, reinforced by free customs health checks, downloadable regulatory guides, and partnership channels such as the JCTrans global forwarder network. The model is asset-light: no fleet or warehouse ownership is disclosed beyond Felixstowe-anchored control tower operations and partner-agent capacity across international geographies.

Name

Jordon Freight

Legal name

Jordon Freight

Website

https://jordonfreight.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Jordon Freight is a UK service-led freight forwarder and customs broker headquartered at the Port of Felixstowe, offering multi-modal transport, warehousing, and sector-specialist logistics to enterprise manufacturers across 120+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Transportation Services (4700), Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro primary industry

Ocean Export Forwarding (Booking/VGM/SI/BL) (TLACABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ocean Import Forwarding (Destination Handling/DO/ISF) (TLACABAE), Drayage & Intermodal Truck Transfer (Port/Rail Ramp) (TLACACAE), General Cargo Air Freight Forwarding (Airport-to-Airport / Door-to-Door) (TLACAAAA), Domestic Rail Freight Forwarding (TLACADAA), High-Value & Secure Air Cargo (Valuables, Security Screening, Escort) (TLACAAAH)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Customs brokerage
• International logistics
• Supply chain solutions
• Warehousing and distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Felixstowe

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: Core freight forwarding revenue through rail, air, sea, and road freight services. The company moves cargo globally with services including FCL (Full Container Load) and LCL (Less than Container Load) options.
2. Customs Brokerage: In-house customs clearance services including import/export declarations, transit documents, deferment facilities, and compliance consultancy. Operates a tailored pricing structure for customs demands.
3. Warehousing & Storage: Secure warehouse facilities within Port of Felixstowe boundaries and off-port at Ipswich. Services include devans, packaging, pallet wrapping, car storage, ETSF, racking, and distribution from 1 pallet to FTL throughout the UK.
4. Container Haulage: Port-to-door container transport services covering all major UK ports including Felixstowe, Southampton, London Gateway, Tilbury, Liverpool and Teesport. Includes FCL and LCL movement handling.
5. Specialist Sector Services: Industry-specific freight solutions for food & beverage, events, construction, manufacturing, and aerospace & defence sectors with tailored logistics support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Jordon Freight is a service-led freight forwarder providing international and domestic transport by road, rail, sea and air, combined with in-house customs brokerage, container haulage and warehousing at the Port of Felixstowe and Ipswich. The company also delivers specialist sector logistics for food and beverage, live events, construction, manufacturing, and aerospace and defence clients, supported by 24/7 account management and real-time cargo tracking.

Product overview

Jordon Freight is a service-led freight forwarding company offering a modular suite of logistics services built around four core transport modes (road, rail, sea, air), in-house customs brokerage, container haulage, and warehouse solutions. The portfolio spans both general freight services (UK, European, Global, North America, Asia Pacific) and specialist sector modules tailored for food and drink, events, construction, manufacturing, and aerospace and defence industries. Key add-on capabilities include customs compliance and tariff classification, UK/EU customs clearance, and port-to-door container haulage. The services are designed to be combined or used independently, providing bespoke logistics solutions for each client's supply chain needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Customs Brokerage Services In-house customs clearance services across UK and EU ports, including import/export declarations, duty assessment, AEO certification support, and compliance consultancy for post-Brexit trade.
• UK Freight Solutions Domestic freight delivery across the UK including scheduled loads, full-load flexibility, and small consignments via a fleet of 7.5-tonne vehicles with door-to-door tracking.
• Global Freight Solutions Full-container-load (FCL) and less-than-container-load (LCL) sea freight worldwide, with control tower operations based at the Port of Felixstowe and partnerships with global shipping lines.
• European Freight Services Road and rail freight services across Europe with multilingual team support, achieving over 99.2% on-time delivery through a network of vetted hauliers and drivers.
• North America Freight Services Freight forwarding between the UK and North America covering the US, Canada, Mexico and 23 countries, with 24/7 account management and real-time tracking integration.
• Asia Pacific Freight Services Freight solutions for Far East and Asia Pacific regions, including CPTPP trade navigation, customs compliance, and access to over 1,500 weekly direct services.
• Air Freight Services Express, deferred and consolidated air freight options with global reach, handling general shipments, perishables, temperature-controlled cargo, high-value items and dangerous goods.
• Rail Freight Services Full trainload (FTL) and intermodal rail freight across Europe with daily departures from Italy to the UK, handling 45' and 30' containers with integrated customs clearance.
• Road Freight Services Full truckload (FTL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) road freight across Europe and the UK, with a dedicated vehicle fleet, route optimisation and time-sensitive delivery options.
• Sea Freight Services Sea freight solutions including FCL, LCL, break bulk and project cargo handling for global shipments, with FOB and CIF agreement support.
• Container Haulage Services Integrated port-to-door container transport from all major UK ports (Felixstowe, Southampton, London Gateway, Tilbury, Liverpool), combining customs clearance with FCL and LCL haulage.
• Warehouse Solutions Secure storage facilities at the Port of Felixstowe and Ipswich with inventory management, order fulfilment, pick and pack, cross-docking, and short/long-term bonded storage.
• Food and Drink Freight Services Specialised logistics for food and beverage sector including FTL/LTL, FCL/LCL, refrigerated container transport, HACCP-compliant safety procedures, and temperature-controlled storage.
• Events Freight Services International and domestic logistical coordination for the live events industry since 1999, covering equipment transport, customs documentation (carnets, EUR1), warehousing, and 24/7/365 support.
• Construction Freight Services Freight solutions for construction including heavy/oversized cargo handling, project logistics, staggered delivery scheduling, and straight-to-site deliveries.
• Manufacturing Freight Services Import/export and just-in-time delivery services for manufacturing with specialised transportation, inventory management, and supply chain optimisation.
• Aerospace and Defence Freight Services Specialist logistics for aerospace and defence with 18 years' experience, handling export licences (OGEL, OIEL, SIEL), dangerous goods (ADR, IATA, IMO), AOG emergency response, and NATO supply chain compliance.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.7% on-time delivery for UK operations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• JCTranscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJordon Freight is a JCTrans partner, presenting at the JCTrans Network 2025 with Luisa's Sea Freight Risk Presentation. JCTrans is a global logistics network providing international cooperation and partnership opportunities.
• Suffolk Chamber of CommerceminorOthersLocal business chamber providing networking and business support in the Suffolk region where Jordon Freight is headquartered.
• Road Haulage Association (RHA)minorOthersUK road transport industry association membership providing industry representation and standards.
• FIATA (International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations)minorOthersInternational freight forwarding association membership demonstrating industry recognition and adherence to global standards.
• BIFA (British International Freight Association)minorOthersBritish trade association membership for the international freight forwarding industry.
• UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service)minorOthersUK national accreditation body for ISO certification and assessment services.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Geodis: Global logistics provider offering freight forwarding, customs, warehousing and supply chain solutions across all modes. Overlaps with Jordon's full service portfolio but at significantly larger scale and global footprint.
• DSV: Global transport and logistics company with strong air, sea and road freight forwarding plus customs solutions. Overlaps Jordon's full multi-modal offering while operating at far larger scale, including UK presence.
• Expeditors: Global logistics firm specialising in air and ocean freight forwarding with customs brokerage. Competes in the same international forwarding space as Jordon's global and Asia Pacific services.
• C.H. Robinson: Major global freight forwarder and 3PL offering truckload, intermodal, ocean, air and customs services. Overlaps Jordon's multi-modal, customs-enabled portfolio at vastly larger enterprise scale.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarding arm of Deutsche Post DHL offering air, ocean, road and rail freight with customs and warehousing. Direct competitor across all of Jordon's service lines with vastly greater infrastructure.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with global air, sea, road and contract logistics plus customs brokerage. Competes with Jordon across every mode but at massive scale advantage.

Direct peers

• Cardinal Global Logistics: Mid-sized UK freight forwarder providing international freight, customs clearance and logistics services to enterprise and mid-market shippers. Operates in the same multi-modal, customs-led niche as Jordon.
• Allseas Global Logistics: UK-based freight forwarder offering sea, air and road freight services with customs brokerage support. Comparable to Jordon in size, UK base and broad-spectrum service offering.
• John Mitchell Freight: Smaller UK freight forwarder focused on time-sensitive and specialist logistics, including European road freight. Comparable to Jordon in size, customer profile and service-led positioning.
• Davies Turner: UK-headquartered multi-modal freight forwarder offering air, sea, road and rail freight with in-house customs brokerage. Closely comparable to Jordon in service mix, mid-market UK positioning and vertical specialisations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/jordonfreight
• Facebookfacebook.com/jordonfreight
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jordon-freight-limited

Compliance13 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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