UK Customs Broker & Clearance Support For European Logistics
Your UK partner for warehousing, customs and logistics.
Merkan UK provides in-house customs clearance, warehousing, freight handling and European transport solutions for businesses moving goods between the UK and Europe.
Whether you need a UK customs broker, temporary storage, cross-docking or a fully coordinated logistics solution, we can bring the relevant services together through one point of contact.
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UK Customs Support
Warehousing & Distribution
Multilingual Team
01 / A UK partner
We help European haulage companies, freight forwarders, importers and exporters move goods between the UK and Europe, providing practical support with customs clearance, freight documentation, warehousing and onward distribution.
Whether you need a UK customs broker, temporary storage, cross-docking or a fully coordinated logistics solution, we can bring the relevant services together through one point of contact.
Our team communicates in English, Portuguese and Spanish.
02 / In-house expertise
Customs clearance services for goods moving between the UK and Europe
Moving goods between the UK and Europe involves customs declarations, supporting documents and border procedures. Missing or incorrect paperwork can cause unnecessary delays.
Merkan UK's in-house customs team prepares and submits declarations through our own systems, providing customs clearance services for importers, exporters and European transport operators.
Our customs services include
Import customs clearance
Preparation and submission of customs declarations for goods entering the UK.
Export customs clearance
Preparation and submission of declarations for goods leaving the UK.
T1 transit declarations
Preparation of relevant transit declarations and supporting documentation.
Customs representation
Direct or indirect representation, depending on the arrangements agreed with the customer.
Customs documentation
Coordination of supporting paperwork, border formalities and relevant third-party documentation.
Already have a haulier or freight forwarder? We can provide customs support alongside your existing transport arrangements.
03 / Built around your business
Who we help
Merkan UK supports businesses moving goods into, out of and around the UK, providing individual customs and logistics services or coordinating multiple stages of freight operations.
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Freight forwarders
Customs clearance, freight documentation and UK logistics support that works alongside your existing transport operations.
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UK importers
Support with import customs clearance, documentation, warehousing and onward distribution of goods arriving in the UK.
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UK exporters
Export customs clearance, freight documentation and logistics support for goods leaving the UK.
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European hauliers
UK customs clearance, freight handling and distribution support for European transport companies.
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UK warehouses
Overflow storage, stock handling and warehousing support when you need additional capacity for your goods.
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UK logistics companies
Cross-docking, pallet handling, freight consolidation and distribution to support your existing logistics operations.
04 / Our services
Our customs and logistics services
From in-house customs clearance to warehousing, European transport and final dispatch, Merkan UK provides services that can be used individually or coordinated across multiple stages of a shipment.
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Explore UK customs brokerage
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Explore Warehousing and freight handling
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Explore European transport and distribution
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Explore Freight administration
UK customs brokerage
Import customs clearance
Our in-house customs team prepares and submits import declarations through Merkan UK's own systems.
Export customs clearance
We prepare and submit UK export declarations, supporting businesses with relevant customs formalities.
Customs support for hauliers and freight forwarders
Customs brokerage services for businesses that already have vehicles, carriers and freight arrangements in place.
Transit and trade documentation
T1 transit declarations, customs documentation and coordination of supporting paperwork for cross-border goods movements.
Warehousing and freight handling
Short-term warehousing
Storage for goods awaiting collection, onward distribution or longer-term warehouse arrangements.
Cross-docking
Unloading, sorting and transferring freight between vehicles with minimal unnecessary storage.
Container unloading and devanning
Unloading containerised freight and preparing goods for further handling or onward movement.
Pallet services
Pallet building, re-palletising, wrapping, consolidation and handling
Goods receipt and handling
Receiving, checking and labelling incoming goods, including sorting and preparation for their next movement.
European transport and distribution
European road freight coordination
Arranging road freight movements across the UK and Europe through transport and logistics partners.
Cross-border transport planning
Coordinating import and export shipments, collections and relevant transport arrangements.
UK pallet and freight distribution
Support with onward delivery arrangements for pallets and freight consignments destined for UK customers.
Freight consolidation and groupage
Combining smaller consignments into larger loads for onward movement, including shipments that do not require a full vehicle.
Freight deconsolidation
Breaking down larger incoming loads into smaller consignments for separate handling, collection or delivery.
Freight administration
Pick, pack and dispatch
Picking orders, packing goods and preparing shipments for collection or delivery.
Repacking and labelling
Repacking consignments, applying labels and wrapping pallets according to handling requirements.
Transport documentation
Administrative support involving relevant freight and transport paperwork associated with international goods movements.
Goods movement and stock records
Recording relevant goods receipts, stock movements and freight handling activity.
Shipment billing and administration
Transaction records and billing information associated with freight, warehouse and handling services.
05 / Joined-up support
Logistics support from customs clearance to final delivery
Whether you need one service or support across an entire shipment, Merkan UK can help coordinate your logistics requirements.
Our services cover
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Customs clearance
In-house import, export and T1 transit declarations.
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European transport
Road freight arrangements and cross-border transport coordination.
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Warehousing
Short- and long-term storage, goods handling and stock management.
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Cross-docking
Container unloading, load breakdown, pallet handling and freight transfers.
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Fulfilment
Order picking, packing, labelling and shipment preparation.
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Distribution
Collection, delivery and onward freight coordination.
You can use individual services alongside your existing transport arrangements or discuss a more fully managed logistics solution through one central point of contact.
06 / Start a conversation
How to get started with Merkan UK
Whether you need customs clearance, warehousing or European transport and distribution, tell us about your shipment and the support you require.
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Tell us what you're moving
Get in touch to discuss your customs, warehousing or logistics requirements. We'll explain how we can help and agree on the services you need.
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We take care of the work
Our team handles the agreed customs documentation, freight handling, warehousing or distribution arrangements, keeping you informed along the way.
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Keep your goods moving
With Merkan UK managing your customs and logistics requirements, you can focus on running your business instead of spending time chasing paperwork, coordinating multiple providers or arranging onward freight movements.
07 / Northampton, United Kingdom
Centrally located UK warehousing and freight handling
Located at Brackmills Industrial Estate in Northampton, Merkan UK's warehouse provides a central UK location for receiving, handling and distributing freight.
With access to major UK transport routes, our Northampton facility is well positioned to support businesses bringing goods into the UK for onward distribution. Services include unloading, sorting, short-term storage, re-palletising and preparing goods for delivery to destinations across the country.
08 / The Merkan approach
Why choose Merkan UK?
Merkan UK combines in-house customs clearance with warehousing, freight handling and European transport coordination, helping businesses manage their logistics requirements through one UK-based provider.
In-house customs clearance
Our own customs team prepares and submits declarations through Merkan UK's systems, with direct or indirect representation arranged as appropriate.
Multilingual communication
Discuss your requirements directly with our team in English, Portuguese or Spanish.
UK warehousing and handling
Our Northampton facility provides a location for short- and long-term storage, container unloading, pallet preparation and cross-docking.
Coordinated European logistics
We work with transport and logistics partners to arrange cross-border freight movements, collections and onward distribution.
09 / Let’s talk logistics
Need customs or logistics support in the UK?
From in-house customs clearance and European road freight coordination to warehousing, cross-docking, fulfilment and final dispatch, Merkan UK can support individual services or help coordinate the wider logistics process.
Tell us what you're transporting, where it's coming from or going to, and when it needs to move.
Our team can assist in English, Portuguese or Spanish.
- English
- Português
- Español
Our team can assist in English, Portuguese or Spanish.
