Aberdeen - ASCO Freight Management Ltd. (Aberdeen)
Aberdeen - ASCO Freight Management Ltd. (Aberdeen) operates as part of the ASCO Group, a global provider delivering integrated logistics and supply chain solutions across energy, renewables, marine, industrial and general sectors. With origins dating back to 1967, ASCO Group has built a broad portfolio including Freight Management, Ship Agency, Materials Management and Lifting & Assurance, supported by a network of strategically located shorebases and logistics hubs. The Aberdeen operation represents over two decades of dedicated freight-forwarding experience, offering a comprehensive mix of services designed to ensure compliant, reliable logistics across multiple modes.
Core capabilities span air, ocean, road, rail, and courier freight forwarding, complemented by customs clearance and brokerage for both export and import flows. The business emphasizes regulatory compliance, safety, and accurate documentation, backed by experienced personnel and digital visibility systems to monitor shipments end-to-end. The Aberdeen office benefits from ASCO’s global reach, including collaboration with ASCO Norge AS, enabling robust support for North Sea and international projects.
Service breadth includes general and consolidated cargo, time-critical and next-day shipments, and special handling for out-of-gauge (OOG) and heavy-lift project cargo. The group maintains certifications and accreditations such as AEO, ISO 9001:2015 (via ASCO Group), IATA, and CAA approval, signaling adherence to high safety, quality, and compliance standards. These credentials underpin a service proposition that integrates freight forwarding with materials management, warehousing, and site logistics coordination across numerous industries.
In addition to traditional freight management, ASCO delivers value-added services including route surveys, load planning, and coordination for complex project logistics. The organization also offers air and ocean chartering, vendor consolidations, milk runs, and marine and site logistics coordination to support offshore and onshore operations. Through its global facilities and local delivery capabilities, ASCO aims to move critical materials and resources efficiently while maintaining rigorous governance around safety and regulatory requirements.
Industry coverage encompasses energy, industrial manufacturing, and other high-stakes sectors, with ongoing emphasis on sustainable operations and responsible supply chain practices. Aberdeen’s operations reflect a commitment to delivering end-to-end project management support, from materials management and warehousing to global freight and specialized handling for dangerous goods and temperature-controlled shipments. By delivering end-to-end management and leveraging the broader ASCO network, the Aberdeen office assists clients in maintaining continuity of operations, reducing risk, and enhancing overall logistics performance.
Overall, Aberdeen - ASCO Freight Management Ltd. (Aberdeen) serves as a regional hub within a multinational framework, combining local delivery capability with global scale to support complex, high-value logistics requirements driven by the energy and offshore sectors as well as related industries.
