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Services
AIR FREIGHT
Air import services provide fast and reliable transportation of your shipments from around the world. We work with major airlines to ensure that your cargo is transported safely and efficiently. Our team will handle all the necessary documentation, customs clearance, and delivery to the customs ETSF facility.
SEA FREIGHT
Sea import services provide efficient transportation of your shipments from around the world. We collaborate with leading shipping lines to guarantee the secure and smooth transportation of your cargo ensuring a hassle-free experience for our clients. You can trust us to take care of all the logistics, allowing you to focus on your core business while we handle the rest.
ROAD FREIGHT
Road import services are designed to provide cost-effective transportation of your shipments from Europe and beyond. Our extensive network of road freight carriers ensures that your shipment is delivered on time, every time. Our team will handle all the necessary customs clearance procedures and deliver your shipment to your door.
ETSF
Customs ETSF Facility (External Temporary Storage Facility): Our bonded shed is a secure facility approved by the UK government's customs authorities for the temporary storage of imported goods that have not yet been released by customs. These goods are held in the facility while awaiting clearance for further transportation or released in free circulation.
BIRDS
Bulk Import Reduced Data Set (BIRDS) is a customs clearance scheme designed to simplify the import process for bulk shipments of low-value ecommerce goods. BIRDS allows for the use of a reduced data set resulting in a faster and more cost-effective customs clearance process.
TRANSHIPMENT
MOU Transhipment Authorisation is a permit granted by the customs authorities. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that allows for the transfer of goods from one country to another via the UK without undergoing standard customs clearance procedures.
GVMS
GVMS (Goods Vehicle Movement Service) – GVSM is a digital system that enables the tracking of goods vehicles in real-time as they move between the UK and mainland Europe. GVMS is designed to simplify the customs clearance process for goods vehicles that are transporting goods across the UK-EU border.
T1
T1 document is required for goods that are being transported under the Common Transit Convention (CTC), which is an international agreement that simplifies customs procedures for the movement of goods between the UK and EU member states including the EFTA countries (Norway, Iceland, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein), and Turkey.
3PL
3PL stands for Third-Party Logistics, which refers to outsourcing logistics and supply chain management functions to a third-party service provider. In the freight industry, a 3PL provider offers a wide range of logistics services, including transportation, warehousing, inventory management, packaging, and customs brokerage.
Fast Track Express TEAM
At Fast Track Express & Cargo Services, we provide a comprehensive range of shipping solutions to meet your needs, including air, road, and sea imports into our customs ETSF facility. Our team of professionals is experienced in handling customs clearance procedures and ensuring that your shipments are delivered on time and with the utmost care.