London - Mercium Ltd. (London, Head Office)
Mercium Ltd. was established to support both international and domestic businesses involved in importing and exporting goods. The company emphasizes a one-stop solution approach, covering customs clearance, freight forwarding, warehousing, transport, and VAT compliance to streamline cross-border trade. The focus is on delivering a cohesive service that reduces the need for multiple suppliers and simplifies the logistics process for clients.
Customs clearance is a core service delivered by an in-house team that stays up to date with the latest procedures. The emphasis is on accurate classification, timely payment of duties and taxes, and prompt responses to queries or issues. The company notes that its systems are designed to ensure a seamless process, aiming to release cargo quickly and move it to the required destinations without delays or costly errors. The organisation lists several UK ports and airports where it can clear goods, including Felixstowe, Southampton, London Gateway, Tilbury, and others on request, as well as London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London Stansted, and Manchester.
VAT compliance is presented as a key complementary service. Mercium highlights a dedicated department capable of handling VAT registration, filing, compliance, and consultancy, addressing the needs of customers who require ongoing VAT reporting and regulatory support, particularly for businesses based outside the UK.
A notable feature is the ETSF (External Transport Storage Facility) warehouse, described as a Border Force approved storage facility that operates as a port away from the port. This facility enables customs declarations to be submitted from within the warehouse, allowing inspections to occur there rather than at the port. Potential benefits include deferral of duties and taxes until consignments are assigned to a customs-approved treatment, reduced port delays, and lower inspection-related costs. The ETSF warehouse is positioned to support regular imports by providing controlled storage and traceability, which can offer enhanced peace of mind for importers.
The company positions its integrated warehousing as a critical component of the supply chain, with multiple owned warehouses across the UK and Europe designed to facilitate fast unloading and dispatch. The breadth of the operation is supported by a fleet of trucks that facilitates door-to-door and port-to-destination transport, including DVS-compliant and ADR-certified vehicles, and a stated proximity to major ports to improve efficiency.
In addition to these core offerings, Mercium provides a range of transport and logistics services, including road freight with same-day London delivery and UK-wide reach, as well as real-time tracking and technology-driven processes. The business outlines capabilities that cover air, sea, and road freight, as well as integrated warehousing, to support a broad spectrum of customer needs. A dedicated support team is highlighted as an essential aspect of customer service, ensuring ongoing guidance, updates, and query resolution throughout the shipping process.
The content also references specialized support for SMEs and large enterprises, direct port access to accelerate clearance and delivery, and fulfillment services associated with warehousing solutions. The organization notes that it can facilitate UK business setup, VAT registration, and VAT-related guidance for foreign companies, alongside financial oversight services such as a Financial Director Service and guidance on Postponed VAT Accounting and compliance documentation. Overall, Mercium presents a comprehensive approach to UK import/export logistics, combining customs, VAT expertise, warehousing, and transport with a technology-enabled, client-focused service model.
While information is available on these services, specific operational details such as pricing structures, geographic coverage beyond the UK and a precise timeline for certain processes are not provided in the supplied content. The sources emphasize the strategic value of integrated services and facilities designed to reduce delays, improve compliance, and enhance visibility for shipments entering or moving through the UK market.
