Velta International Ltd
Velta International Ltd is a UK-based freight forwarding and logistics provider with a historically diversified service offering across air, sea, road, and e-commerce logistics. Headquartered in Witham, Essex, and with additional facilities in Manchester and London Heathrow, the company positions itself as a one-stop freight forwarding solution for a range of supply chain needs.
Core services highlighted by the firm include Air Import & Export operations with customs clearance considered at multiple major UK airports (LHR, LGW, MAN, GLA, EDI), and FCL Sea Import & Export activities supported by in-house customs capabilities. The company also emphasizes 3PL pick-and-pack, order management, and e-commerce fulfilment, along with customs clearance and customs warehousing. In addition, Velta provides courier import and export services spanning the UK, Europe, and beyond, and offers LCL consolidation for freight flows originating from or destined to regions in the Far East, Australasia, the Indian Subcontinent, and Southeast Asia.
Velta International reports recognized credentials including AEO (Authorised Economic Operator), IATA, FIATA, and BIFA memberships, underscoring compliance, security, and industry-standard practices. The business highlights accelerated onboarding for new customers, including introductory offers such as a one-time free customs clearance on the first shipment.
From a strategic perspective, the company frames itself as a long-standing player (trusted since 1999) with global reach supported by bonded warehousing and technology-driven logistics. Their service scope includes international freight forwarding (air, ocean, and European road freight), bonded warehousing and fulfilment (notably a 115,000 sq ft facility with a WMS), and specialised e-commerce distribution, including pick-and-pack, reworking, and last-mile delivery.
Velta also emphasizes regulatory compliance through customs support and clearance services, aiming to simplify cross-border trade for clients. The firm asserts a flexible, customer-centric approach designed to scale from SMEs to larger enterprises, with a stated capability to handle both standard shipments and unusual or high-complexity consignments.
Industries served span fashion, music and entertainment, toys, pet and garden products, temperature-sensitive goods, home and lifestyle items, construction and manufacturing materials, and beyond, reflecting a broad logistics portfolio. The company’s value proposition centers on reliability, care, flexibility, and technology-enabled visibility throughout the supply chain.
For potential customers evaluating operations, Velta stresses straightforward onboarding, regular communication, and adherence to industry best practices, supported by regulatory certifications and an established network that enables nationwide and international reach.
