As one of the world’s most open economies and a gateway to Europe, the Commonwealth, and beyond, the United Kingdom remains a vital hub for international trade. Despite Brexit and global supply chain challenges, the UK continues to attract global exporters, logistics operators, importers, and foreign direct investment.
However, trading internationally from or into the UK requires navigating customs rules, regulatory frameworks, free trade agreements, and logistics complexities. That’s where UK international trade consultants come in—offering expert advisory on trade compliance, risk management, and global market access. At Fraser Bond, we complement these services by helping clients establish strategically located, compliant, and operationally aligned real estate in the UK.
UK international trade consultants provide end-to-end support to companies engaged in cross-border business. Core services include:
HS code classification
VAT and customs duty planning
UK Global Tariff guidance
Rules of origin and FTAs (e.g. UK–Australia, CPTPP)
Export market research
Distributor and partner search
UK Export Finance (UKEF) access
Trade mission and business development support
Customs declarations and compliance
CDS and CHIEF system navigation
Safety and security declarations (ENS)
Temporary admission and bonded warehouse structuring
UK port and airport access strategy
Distribution route planning
Incoterms and logistics cost analysis
Foreign manufacturers launching operations in the UK
UK exporters entering new global markets
Multinationals restructuring EU–UK supply chains post-Brexit
Logistics and eCommerce firms navigating customs and VAT changes
Family offices and investors evaluating cross-border asset flows
With deep-sea ports, global air freight access, and cross-border rail, the UK offers world-class transport and trade infrastructure.
The UK has signed new trade deals with Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and is now part of the CPTPP, opening up over £10 trillion in trade opportunities.
UK Export Finance (UKEF), the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), and devolved trade agencies offer grants, guarantees, and guidance.
The UK is modernising systems like CDS (Customs Declaration Service) and expanding Freeports, enabling smoother trade operations.
Fraser Bond offers strategic property and infrastructure services that directly support the success of UK-based trade operations. Our contributions include:
We help clients secure industrial properties near ports (e.g. Felixstowe, Liverpool, Southampton) or key logistics zones (East Midlands, Heathrow corridor).
Fraser Bond identifies properties within UK Freeports such as Teesside, Thames, and East Midlands, providing access to tax and duty relief zones.
We support clients in securing space suitable for bonded warehousing, secure storage, and customs clearance infrastructure.
For foreign companies, we align site selection with trade routes, regional trade incentives, and workforce availability—ensuring a smooth entry and scalable growth.
Fraser Bond assisted a Dutch consumer goods company by:
Securing a 40,000 sq ft distribution hub near the Port of Tilbury
Coordinating lease terms aligned with bonded warehouse usage
Partnering with international trade consultants to ensure VAT, CDS, and tariff compliance
Advising on Freeport-related property tax advantages and planning approvals
The facility enabled 48-hour nationwide delivery and reduced post-Brexit import costs by 14%.
The UK remains a powerful platform for international trade—but success depends on more than product or pricing. Businesses must navigate customs regimes, global trade agreements, and physical distribution realities. International trade consultants provide the regulatory and strategic expertise—Fraser Bond ensures your infrastructure supports it.
From warehouse acquisition and Freeport advisory to location strategy and compliance-ready leases, we enable international traders to enter, expand, and thrive in the UK market with confidence.
