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Well-Established Global Freight Forwarder With Strong Sector Footholds For Sale

UK
Asking Price:
On request
Turnover:
£6,800,000
Net Profit:
£1,100,000

Highly regarded UK-based Global Freight Forwarder, providing comprehensive cargo forwarding services across land, sea and air, predominantly for the transportation of High and Heavy Machinery. The company boasts direct links with many big name manufactures and are competitively priced without compromising on quality or service.

Key Aspects

• Maintains many strong relationships with the UK & Ireland’s top exporters, providing a lucrative stream of repeat custom.
• Gold star member of WCA, provides access to over 1,161 member offices in 196 different countries, without the requirement for establishing international offices.
• Experts across various shipping methods, offering bespoke services to cater to all client needs, with no project too complex.
• Global service offering, shipping to over 50 countries worldwide spanning 5 continents.
• Prides itself on excellent customer service, regularly servicing key clients via monthly meetings, to ensure longevity of client relationships and maximise customer satisfaction.
• Cross-trade shipping experts, handling a significant volume of exports to and from all continents with WCA Agency representation in all Countries, allowing the undertaking of all export formalities.
• Strong and loyal staffing team, well versed in the sector with expert knowledge and industry connections.
• Strong working relationships with suppliers ensure continuity of quality and supply.

Opportunities

• Opportunity for a global freight forwarder to take-on a strong brand with excellent industry connections and an established, loyal client base.
• Strong growth during Covid shows that the medium sized company is well placed to adapt to fluctuations in the industry and the global economy.
• Recently secured agreements with an additional 2 large quarry and mining manufacturers in Q3 2022, which will generate the company a lucrative stream of new custom moving forwards.
• Ideal opportunity for an international acquirer to strengthen the network of the brand and enjoy high levels of synergy.
• Opportunity to develop domestic haulage sales and grow current UK and Ireland presence into currently untapped regions.
• Opportunity for a likeminded acquirer who shares the company’s core values, to benefit alongside the company’s excellent customer service and strong relationships with all clients and providers.
• Highly scalable business model provides opportunity to rapidly grow operations and secure larger orders.
• Opportunity to increase works through tendering for large contracts.