Specialist freight providers

Specialist freight providers

Freight forwarding is about moving goods with accuracy, efficiency, and confidence. As specialist freight providers, Relay offers tailored solutions that manage every detail of the logistics journey, including customs clearance, documentation, packing, and installation.

Whether you're moving fragile equipment, coordinating a global relocation, or navigating complex regulations, our specialist freight services are built to make things simple – and ensure everything arrives exactly as it should.

Freight services from Relay

Professional packing

Protecting high-value, sensitive equipment demands expert handling. Our trained teams specialise in:

  • Secure collection and warehousing
  • Safe transport and delivery
  • On-site installation and commissioning

From MFPs to medical scanners, we ensure assets are protected and ready for use on arrival.

Air freight: exports and imports

For time-sensitive deliveries, our air freight services provide speed and precision. Each shipment is:

  • Tracked in real time for full visibility
  • Managed by relocation specialists to reduce risk
  • Handled with care for high-value consignments

Sea freight services

We offer reliable, secure sea freight solutions, ideal for large-scale shipments. Our service includes:

  • End-to-end coordination with local agents
  • Secure handling of valuable and delicate cargo
  • Optional installation services to reduce downtime

Road transport

Our UK-wide and international road transport options are built around safety and control. Key features include:

  • Technically trained crews for fragile and complex loads
  • Detailed route planning and journey tracking
  • Contingency support to keep your delivery on course

Customs clearance

Customs processes can be a barrier – or a bridge. We ensure your freight clears customs efficiently, with:

  • Expert handling of global import/export regulations
  • Accurate consular and shipping documentation
  • Experience moving medical, scientific, and business equipment

Local installation

Through our global agent network, we offer delivery and local installation with full regulatory compliance. This ensures:

  • Fast, responsive support on the ground
  • Minimal disruption to your business
  • Consistent service quality – wherever your cargo goes

Why choose Relay?

With over 50 years’ experience in specialist freight, Relay is trusted by leading businesses for complex and high-value logistics.

We offer:

  • Reliability – secure, timely delivery of valuable consignments
  • Expertise – skilled handling by trained technicians and logistics professionals
  • Flexibility – tailored services for specialist industries and equipment

Work with trusted specialist freight providers

From packing and transport to customs and installation, we deliver the care and expertise your assets deserve.

Get in touch to find out how our specialist freight services can support your next project.

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Relay Coatbridge

Coatbridge

Relay's Scottish base is situated just outside Glasgow and approximately 30 miles from Edinburgh, with regular deliveries include to Scotland's Silicon Glen electronics production region stretching from Inverclyde in the west to Fife on the east coast

Relay Iver

Iver

Relay’s Buckinghamshire Head Office is situated near Heathrow Airport and close to the M40, M4 and M25 motorways. Areas served include London, locations to the west of the Capital and mainland Europe

Relay Warrington

Warrington

Relay Warrington is close to the M6 between Liverpool and Manchester. It is ideally located for services to North Wales, Northern England and south to Birmingham