Colvanbridge Ltd was formed in 1978 by our Chairman Mr Geoff Coolbear and his wife Sylvia. Today the Business works with a client base which includes retailers, wholesalers, brands, concessions and independents within not only the footwear sector where we started the business back in 1978, but also the fashion industry, homeware and Lifestyle industry.
We have offices in UK, Holland and Portugal together with strategically placed partners covering other key areas such as Brazil, China, Dubai, India, Italy, Romania, Spain, Turkey and USA. Today the business offers a complete 3PL service incorporating Pre-Retailing, IT solutions, P.O Management, Freight Forwarding, Customs Clearance/Duty Management, Warehousing and Distribution in the UK, USA, CHINA and HOLLAND.
We have offices in UK, Holland and Portugal together with strategically placed partners covering other key areas such as Brazil, China, Dubai, India, Italy, Romania, Spain, Turkey and USA. Today the business offers a complete 3PL service incorporating Pre-Retailing, IT solutions, P.O Management, Freight Forwarding, Customs Clearance/Duty Management, Warehousing and Distribution in the UK, USA, CHINA and HOLLAND.
Services
Both Import and Export Airfreight services for time-sensitive shipments are available as an expedient alternative to both Ocean transportation and International Road Freight. Our extensive global network extends to (but not limited to) China, Brazil, Hong Kong, India, USA and across Europe enabling us to efficiently coordinate consignments and documentation from departure to arrival at destination.
Through our established network of hauliers and strategically located partners across both Eastern and Western Europe, we are able to offer clients regular weekly Import and Export services to/from UK, Holland, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Spain, and Turkey be it one parcel or a complete load.
Within most origins we are able to offer warehousing and consolidation services along with factory collections via domestic transport network or directly on the international trailer.
Within most origins we are able to offer warehousing and consolidation services along with factory collections via domestic transport network or directly on the international trailer.
Controlled in-house Duty Management Bonded storage is available within each of the Colvanbridge Warehouses in Essex. Bonded warehousing enables the Importer to defer import duty and VAT until a time they wish to either move cargo into free circulation or export outside the EU. Importantly, Bonding allows non-EEC originating replenishment stocks to be shipped in bulk and sited in the UK, giving Clients shorter lead times for replenishment/supply.
Duty Planning Proper customs planning is key to the success of any importing business. Yet all too often importers commit to overseas orders before seeking advice, only to find profits erased by higher than expected duty rates, or goods delayed due to incorrect or missing documents.
Colvanbridge can ensure these scenarios do not occur by verifying the tariff classification, duty rate and documentary requirements of your products prior to orders being placed, enabling you to accurately assess landed costs whilst eliminating the risk of non-compliance.In addition, Colvanbridge can provide advice at a pre-production stage, identifying goods e.g.
Colvanbridge can ensure these scenarios do not occur by verifying the tariff classification, duty rate and documentary requirements of your products prior to orders being placed, enabling you to accurately assess landed costs whilst eliminating the risk of non-compliance.In addition, Colvanbridge can provide advice at a pre-production stage, identifying goods e.g.
They delivered everything as promised and were there to assist when any queries arose. The team are a delight to deal with, a credit to the industry and we look forward to working with them again for our future freight business.'. After I was introduced to this company I have now found them to be better in so many ways than others.
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