Transglobal Express

Transglobal Express, international freight forwarder for parcels and cargo

Transglobal Express presents itself as a freight forwarder specialising in international shipments, with 30 years of experience in air and sea freight services. Its offering focuses on comparing and booking discounted international parcel and courier services, with the stated aim of reducing parcel shipping costs by up to 70%.

Parcel and courier service comparison tool

The company allows you to obtain quotes and book shipments with a wide range of international carriers. Among the companies included in its comparison tool are DHL Express, DPD, DTDC, DX, Evri, FedEx, Landmark Global, TNT Express, UPS and USPS, as well as Royal Mail and Spring. It also offers its own services under the names TG, TG Courier, TG Euro Parcel, TG Expedited, TG Express, TG Express (Import), TG Express Direct, TG Express Saver, TG International and TG International (US Export), as well as company-managed UPS variants (UPS TG) and access to the UPS AccessPoint network.

Air freight, sea freight and warehouse services

In addition to parcel shipping, Transglobal Express offers air and sea freight services, bonded warehousing and fulfilment services. The company also handles excess baggage and student shipments, and has specific options for shipments to the European Union, with information on country restrictions, country codes and VAT numbers, and applicable VAT rates.

Tools for preparing and managing shipments

The site provides customers with a set of utilities for day-to-day operations: insurance calculator, transit time calculator, currency converter, commodity code finder, EU EORI number validator, UK postcode checker and UPS AccessPoint locator. It also includes tools for weighing and measuring parcels, creating packing lists, generating customs invoices, using saved invoice templates, downloading labels in bulk, setting up thermal labels and managing payments via prepay credit, invoice or loyalty points.

Integrations with e-commerce platforms

The company offers integrations with ProShip, Despatch Cloud, Linnworks and Mintsoft, as well as connections with eBay, Etsy, Shopify, WooCommerce and Magento stores. These integrations allow e-commerce businesses to manage their shipments from their own platforms.

Customs information, insurance and special goods

Transglobal Express publishes information on customs and security, Delivered Duty Paid shipments, required documentation, ISPM 15 regulations on wood packaging, fuel surcharges, transit times and dangerous or prohibited goods. Regarding insurance, it distinguishes between free cover, standard insurance and high-value insurance. It also details collection times and the conditions for claims and liability.

Customer service and tracking

The company facilitates shipment tracking by reference or tracking number and offers telephone support for service enquiries. It has a frequently asked questions section and a glossary of logistics terms.