Est. 1996. One contact per shipment, every time.

Est. 1996 · Family-Owned · BIFA and FIATA Accredited

Your One-Stop Freight Partner.

Bristol-based forwarder delivering sea, air, road, rail and coordinated customs clearance. 1 named contact handles your B2B commercial cargo. We do not move personal effects.

A Fresh Customer Experience in Freight.

Accountable.

We take full accountability for our services. You will never hear us blame subcontractors or pass responsibility.

Quick Response.

We never keep you waiting. Our proactive team aims to answer all enquiries within 30 minutes.

Human.

No automated lines or tickets. Get 1 single point of contact so you never get passed around.

Regular Updates.

We keep you fully updated on your transports, letting you focus entirely on your core business.

Services Built for Your Cargo

No two shipments are the same, so we offer tailored freight solutions across every major mode of transport.

Air Freight

Global air cargo with express and consolidated options to over 200 destinations worldwide.

Sea Freight

FCL and LCL ocean shipping connecting the UK to key global trade routes.

Road Freight

European road freight covering express, groupage and full load services across the continent.

Rail Freight

Cost-effective intermodal rail connecting the UK with Italy, Spain and China.

Ready to Move Your Cargo?

Our Portishead team responds within

1 working hour.

Plexus Freight branded delivery truck providing European road freight and haulage services.

How We Work

Tell Us Your Freight. We Handle the Rest.

From first enquiry to final delivery, your named account manager handles every step. No freight knowledge required on your side.

Roadmap infographic showing the 7-step international freight forwarding process by Plexus Freight.

How Freight Forwarding Works

Top-down view of a cargo truck used for the Plexus Freight UK and European road haulage animation.
Tell Us Your Cargo Details

Route, goods and date. That is all we need. We ask the right questions.

We Contact Your Supplier

Your account manager deals with your supplier directly. You are copied on every email.

Collection Booked and Confirmed

We confirm every detail with your supplier and send you one clear summary.

Right Route. Best Rate.

Right mode, right carrier and best rate for your budget. We are not tied to any single carrier.

Customs Filed & Delivered.

Our Felixstowe agents file your CDS entry while we confirm delivery. One invoice. No standalone customs. No surprise costs.

ABOUT US

Why We're Your #1 Top Choice for Freight

Founded in 1996, our international freight forwarding business expanded while keeping the same reliable, proactive operating model.

Why Businesses Choose Plexus

1 NAMED CONTACT

30 YEARS EXPERIENCE

QUOTES IN 1 HOUR

CUSTOMS CLEARANCE COORDINATED

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FIATA accreditation logo representing international freight forwarding standards for Plexus Freight.

BIFA and FIATA accredited

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Active Lanes Across 45+ Countries.
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WHY CHOOSE PLEXUS

Why UK Businesses
Choose Plexus Freight.

Glen started this business on the belief that freight forwarding does not need to be complicated, cold or corporate. Nearly 30 years on, nothing has changed. Plexus is easy to work with, transparent on pricing, and straightforward when things do not go to plan.

Based in Portishead

Covering the Whole UK. Our Portishead base places us 2 miles from Portbury container port, with direct motorway access via the M5 corridor. We collect from businesses across the whole of the UK as part of our standard service.

Every Consignment. Your named Portishead contact manages every stage of your consignment from collection to delivery. You are not passed between departments. You do not chase updates. We provide them

A two-generation family-owned business operating since 1996. Glen's father founded the business as Ceramic Logistics. Glen and Belinda Freeth-Selway have led Plexus Freight since 2015. The same operating model throughout.

Customs documentation is coordinated alongside every international shipment via our dedicated Felixstowe partners. You do not need a separate customs broker. One team manages your complete movement.

I recommend them and I will use them in the future. A friendly and professional company.

This was my first experience using Plexus. Emma assisted me with my shipment, helping with all aspects of getting 6 pallets from the Netherlands to the UK. Communication was excellent and everything went smoothly.

Google review by Tom Guenther for pallet shipping from Netherlands to UK by Plexus Freight.

Tom Guenther
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ABOUT US

Your Freight. Simplified.

As a leading Bristol freight forwarder based in Portishead, we move commercial cargo by sea, air, road, and rail. Since 1996, we have delivered full-service forwarding and customs clearance with one dedicated contact. Read our story

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What Our Clients Say

Businesses across the UK trust our B2B commercial logistics team to move their freight. Here is what they say.

Our Blogs

Stay Ahead of Freight Changes

Customs updates, shipping disruption and trade compliance, written by the Plexus team in Portishead. Practical. No jargon.

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The Green Route: Sustainable Freight Options for Your UK-EU Shipments

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Sea, air, road and full customs clearance — handled from Bristol by a team that knows your lane, knows your goods and knows what to do when things do not go to plan.