What Uniserve EGDC does

Uniserve EGDC (legal entity Uniserve Holdings Limited) is the UK's largest independent logistics and freight management provider, founded in 1984 and operating under the GB Global group alongside subsidiaries Beyondly (sustainability compliance), Seafast (cold chain), BKR Consultants (customs), Supply Chain Academy (training), and overseas entities in Ireland, the Netherlands, and Singapore. The company runs a multi-modal platform spanning UniOcean (sea freight), UniAir (airfreight), UniEurope (European road), UniUK (warehousing and distribution), UniGlobal (international distribution hubs), UniDrinks (specialist beverage logistics), and customs brokerage. Underlying technology is the proprietary One World GTM platform for end-to-end trade visibility and document management, paired with the LEA Reply WMS (implemented in partnership with Logistics Reply UK) for warehouse management across UK distribution centres.

The business sells freight management, warehousing, customs clearance, and value-added services (rejected load recovery, pallet rework, compliance handling) on a quote-based, transactional pricing model to enterprise and mid-market clients. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales, an inside sales CRM team handling enquiries across service lines, and a channel network of overseas agents and co-modal partners. Customer concentration spans retail (primary vertical), aerospace, healthcare, government and defence, drinks, rail, and luxury brands, with marquee engagements including 24,000 annual truckloads for a leading home furnishing retailer and weekly international shipments for a global aerospace parts distributor. The UK network includes 20+ sites anchored by the Felixstowe Mega DC at the UK's largest container port, the London Mega Terminal at Tilbury (adjacent to the Tilbury2 ro-ro development), Dover customs hub, Feltham airfreight terminal near Heathrow, and Chepstow DC.

Revenue mechanics are primarily transaction-fee on freight rates and surcharges, supplemented by managed services for warehousing and professional services fees for customs brokerage. The company differentiates on independence (no carrier allegiance), regulatory depth (ISO 9001/13485/14001/27001/28000/45001, BRC, TAPA FSR, WDA(H), JOSCAR), and sustainability leadership via a Bio-LNG fleet delivering 95% emissions reduction versus diesel. Awards include the 2024 BIFA Air Cargo Freight Award and 2019 BIFA European Logistics Award, with 2026 Supply Chain Excellence Awards and 2025 Safety & Health Excellence Awards shortlistings.

Name

Uniserve EGDC

Legal name

Uniserve Holdings Limited

Website

https://uniserveegdc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Uniserve EGDC is the UK's largest independent logistics and freight management provider, founded in 1984, offering multi-modal ocean, air, and European road freight plus warehousing and customs services to enterprise clients across retail, aerospace, healthcare, rail, and government sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics and Freight Management

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885), Couriers and Express Delivery Services (492110), Nonscheduled Air Transportation (4812)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Air Courier Services (4513)

akta.pro primary industry

Cross-Border E-commerce Ocean Forwarding (DDP/DDU) (TLACABAK)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Warehouse and distribution
• Customs brokerage
• Global logistics management
• Multi-modal transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices20 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Management Services: Ocean freight (UniOcean), air freight (UniAir), and European road freight (UniEurope) management services providing cargo movement across global trade lanes. Revenue generated through freight rates, surcharges, and handling fees.
2. Warehouse and Distribution: Storage, fulfilment, and distribution services from multiple UK distribution centres. Includes value-added services such as rejected load recovery and rework, pallet rework, and compliance handling.
3. Customs Clearance and Compliance: Customs brokerage and trade compliance services including import/export declarations, EORI registration support, GVMS handling, and REX number assistance for preferential origin claims.
4. LNG Fleet and Sustainable Transport: Liquefied Natural Gas truck fleet investment reducing carbon emissions by 95% compared to diesel, alongside HVO fuel options and Longer Semi-Trailers (LSTs) carrying 15% more goods per trip.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Uniserve EGDC is the UK's largest independent logistics and freight management provider, offering multi-modal supply chain solutions across ocean freight (UniOcean), air freight (UniAir), European road freight (UniEurope), UK warehousing and distribution, and customs clearance services. The company operates over 20 facilities across the UK with overseas offices in Ireland, Netherlands, and Singapore, serving retail, aerospace, healthcare, government, luxury, rail, and drinks sectors through its GB Global group.

Product overview

Uniserve EGDC is a logistics and freight management provider offering a comprehensive suite of services across ocean freight (UniOcean), airfreight (UniAir), European roadfreight (UniEurope), UK warehousing and distribution (UniUK), and global logistics (UniGlobal). The company operates its own technology platform, One World GTM, for global trade management and customs operations. Services include customs clearance and compliance, specialized drinks logistics (UniDrinks), and operate distribution centres including the Singapore Distribution Centre. The company provides end-to-end supply chain solutions across retail, luxury brands, healthcare, aerospace, government, education, automotive and drinks sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UniGlobal: International logistics hub providing consolidation, fulfilment and distribution operations for retail and supply chain customers across global markets
• UniOcean
• UniAir
• UniEurope
• UniDrinks
• One World GTM
• Supply Chain Academy

Products and services

• UniOcean (Ocean Freight) Sea freight services providing ocean cargo transportation for international trade across global shipping lanes. Uniserve is the UK & Rotterdam representative of UniOcean Lines with major contracts and space arrangements with all three major carrier alliances, serving customers across multiple continents.
• UniAir (Airfreight) Airfreight services for time-sensitive cargo transportation via air transport. Operated from a London Airfreight hub near Heathrow Airport and supported by an award-winning team, with capabilities demonstrated by delivering 1,000+ tons of urgent freight from Bangladesh.
• UniEurope (European Road Freight) European road freight services covering transportation across Eastern and Western Europe with multimodal transport solutions. Includes sustainable transport options via Bio-LNG fleet achieving 95% emissions reduction and Longer Semi-Trailers carrying 15% more goods per trip.
• UniUK Warehousing and Distribution Warehouse and distribution facilities across the UK providing storage, consolidation, fulfilment and distribution services. Operates 20+ facilities including Felixstowe Mega DC, Tilbury, Manchester, Chepstow (68,000 sq ft), Northampton, Bristol, and other regional hubs, supported by LEA Reply WMS technology.
• UniGlobal (Global Logistics) Global logistics solutions providing consolidation, fulfilment and distribution from Global Distribution Centres. With headquarters in Singapore, UniGlobal improves speed to market, delivers improved customer satisfaction and reduces global logistics costs for retail and supply chain customers.
• Customs Clearance and Compliance Customs clearance services and trade compliance solutions including customs documentation, EORI registration, GVMS processing, REX number handling for preferential origin claims. Backed by a 50-strong customs team in Dover with deep Brexit compliance expertise and active engagement with HMRC and Border Delivery.
• UniDrinks (Drinks Logistics) Specialist logistics services for the drinks industry covering beer, wine, and spirits distribution. Includes temperature-controlled groupage solutions from Switzerland, Italy, and Spain with careful handling for premium beverages.
• One World GTM (Global Trade Management Platform) Proprietary Global Trade Management technology platform serving as a communications platform between overseas partners, customs teams and UK operations. Provides real-time visibility, document management, and inventory control capabilities across the supply chain.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% carbon emissions reduction through Bio-LNG fleet compared to diesel trucks
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and key.

• Logistics Reply UKcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Partnership to implement LEA Reply™ WMS (Warehouse Management System) across Uniserve's warehouse and supply chain operations, delivering improved efficiency, enhanced inventory accuracy, and faster client onboarding.
• MB MotorsportminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChampionship-winning partnership extension with MB Motorsport for Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship, providing brand exposure and motorsport logistics expertise demonstration.
• Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH)minorOthersLong-term supporter of GOSH Children's Cancer Centre project, helping fund state-of-the-art facility for enhanced pediatric cancer care with modern, child-friendly spaces.
• Generation LogisticsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with MOD to deliver Logistics Outreach Day, exposing 180+ students to logistics careers through interactive activities including forklift challenges and LNG truck tours.
• BeyondlycoreOthersBeyondly, a GB Global group company, hosts EPR regulations webinars covering packaging EPR, RAM, and disposal fees to educate customers on compliance requirements.
• BKR ConsultantscoreOthersBKR Consultants, a GB Global group company, provides customs roundup reports covering key customs developments, early 2026 expectations, and strategic insights for trade compliance.
• SeafastcoreOthersGroup company specialising in automation of cold chain operations at Felixstowe Mega DC, nominated for Safer Logistics Award for improving workplace safety and efficiency.
• UniOcean LinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUniserve is UK & Rotterdam representative of UniOcean Lines, with major contracts and space arrangements in place with all three major carrier alliances, offering competitive pricing and full service flexibility.
• Dayes GroupkeyStrategic or Co-development Partner20+ year partnership shortlisted for Supply Chain Excellence Awards 2026 Transformation Category, delivering supply chain transformation solutions.
• Supply Chain AcademycoreOthersGB Global group member providing British diplomas and degrees through work-based learning programmes including Supply Chain Practitioner (Level 3) and Supply Chain Leadership Professional (Level 6). Available to all employees.
• P&O FerriesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCharter of ro-ro vessel 'Caroline Russ' for Tilbury-Calais route providing eight-hour crossings with two sailings weekday and one Saturday/Sunday.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL offering contract logistics, freight management, and finished vehicle logistics. Owned by CMA CGM, it competes directly with Uniserve's contractual warehousing and freight forwarding services in retail and aerospace.
• Wincanton plc: UK-based logistics provider with strong contract logistics and warehousing. Acquired by GXO in 2024, it has historically been a direct UK peer to Uniserve in retail and consumer contract logistics and warehousing.
• XPO Logistics: Global asset-based and asset-light logistics provider with truckload and last-mile capabilities. Comparable to Uniserve's European road freight UniEurope service and contract logistics operations in retail.
• GEODIS: French global logistics provider covering freight forwarding, contract logistics, and distribution. Comparable to Uniserve's European and global forwarding offering with similar European mid-market customer focus.
• Expeditors International: US-headquartered freight forwarder focused on air and ocean freight with customs brokerage. Comparable to Uniserve's UniOcean and UniAir services plus customs clearance, with similar asset-light intermediation model.
• C.H. Robinson Worldwide: Global freight forwarder and third-party logistics provider with meaningful North American Truckload and Global Forwarding businesses. Comparable to Uniserve in multi-modal freight arrangement and outsourced logistics.
• Yusen Logistics: Japan-based global logistics provider with air, ocean forwarding, and contract logistics. Comparable to Uniserve in multi-modal freight forwarding, with a stronger Asia footprint that complements Uniserve's Singapore DC presence.

Broad incumbents

• DHL Global Forwarding: Deutsche Post DHL's freight forwarding division spans air, ocean, road freight, and customs. Overlaps directly with Uniserve's UniOcean, UniAir, and UniEurope product lines and similar customer segments in retail, aerospace, and government.
• Kuehne+Nagel International AG: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with significant air, ocean, and road freight operations plus contract logistics. Comparable to Uniserve's multi-modal offering but at materially larger global scale, providing a benchmark for enterprise freight forwarding economics.
• DSV A/S: Global freight forwarder with strong UK and European road freight, air, and ocean operations following the Schenker acquisition. Comparable to Uniserve in multi-modal forwarding scale and customer base, though with a much larger global footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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