Family-run.
Globally connected.
Since 1989.
Unisystems Freight (UK) Ltd was established in 1989 by its founder Alan Collins. In 1994, at the age of 17, his son Russell joined the company and both father and son embarked on a journey to build what is a well-respected family freight forwarder.
Built on family. Built for freight.
- 1989The company is founded
Alan Collins establishes Unisystems Freight (UK) Ltd.
- 1994Father and son
Russell Collins joins his father at the age of 17, and the two set out to build a well-respected family freight forwarder.
- 2018Into China
Zhuhai Unisystems-Spirit Logistics is established — the start of a China network that today spans five offices.
- TodayEssex to the world
A 55,000 sq ft customs-approved site on 1.5 acres, running 24/7, moving over 40 containers and 1,500 pallets a week into Amazon's UK network.
End to end, in-house.
From the China port to the UK doorstep — freight, customs, warehousing and fulfilment under one roof.
Import & export
FCL, LCL, air, global cross trade and customs clearance.
High security
Bonded, ETSF, FHDDS, General and AEO Full customs and security approved, with biometric site systems.
Fast & effective
55,000 sq ft warehouse and distribution site on 1.5 acres, operating 24/7.
E-commerce
Pick, pack, storage, returns, re-labelling and a WMS online portal.
Amazon FBA
Over 40 HC containers a week, in excess of 1,500 pallets a week into Amazon's UK distribution centres.
China network
Zhuhai Unisystems-Spirit Logistics, est. 2018, with offices in Shanghai, Ningbo, Shenzhen, Foshan and Zhuhai.
- Founded
- 1989, United Kingdom
- Sister company
- Zhuhai Unisystems-Spirit, 2018
- Head offices
- United Kingdom & Hong Kong
- China network
- 5 offices
- Warehouse
- 55,000 sq ft on 1.5 acres, 24/7
- Approvals
- AEO · ETSF · FHDDS · Bonded · Organic
- Address
- 7A Perry Road, Witham,
Essex, CM8 3UD
Essex is home.
Head office in Witham, Essex — a warehouse UFL owns outright, operating 24/7, with overseas branches from Hong Kong to Shanghai.
Why choose Unisystems?
In-house customs
Dedicated customs expertise with out-of-hours options.
Global freight
Air, sea, road and cross-trade solutions.
Warehousing
Bonded, ETSF and e-commerce fulfilment.
Amazon FBA
High-volume UK FBA delivery and fulfilment 24/7.
Technology
Web-based warehouse management and client access.
Family business
Direct access to people who know your business.
Government-approved and accredited.
- AEO
Authorised Economic Operator
Full customs and security approval.
- ETSF
External Temporary Storage Facility
Shipments move straight from the port and clear customs on our site.
- BONDED
Bonded warehouse
Duty-suspended storage for general goods, controlled by the warehouse management system.
- FHDDS
Fulfilment House Due Diligence Scheme
Approved since 2018.
- ORGANIC
Soil Association organic certification
Inspected and certified to Soil Association organic standards. Licence no. DT32271.
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