25 Years of Moving What Matters

From a single Hamburg office to a global network spanning 50 countries - precision, reliability, and trust have been our only compass.

GlobalRouteShipping operations team at work Est. 1999 - Hamburg
Our Story

From a Single Route
to Every Continent

GlobalRouteShipping began in 1999 with three employees, a leased warehouse in Hamburg's Speicherstadt district, and an unwavering belief that logistics could be both faster and more humane.

Our founders - veterans of European rail and ocean freight - identified a gap: businesses were choosing between speed and transparency, never both. GlobalRouteShipping was built to eliminate that trade-off. Through disciplined investment in technology, people, and carrier relationships, we scaled from a regional road freight operator to a full-service global logistics provider.

Today, our teams in 18 offices across Europe, Asia, and the Americas manage over 12,000 active shipments daily - each tracked in real time, each assigned a dedicated account manager, and each handled with the same obsessive care we applied to our very first delivery.

1999 Year Founded
50+ Countries Covered
12K+ Daily Shipments
98% On-Time Rate
Our Commitment

Three Promises. Every Shipment.

On-Time Guarantee

We commit to the agreed delivery window or we cover the cost. Our 98% punctuality rate is not a marketing claim - it is a contractual standard.

98% Punctuality Rate

Zero Damage Policy

Every shipment handled with the same care. Specialised packaging protocols, padded loading bays, and full cargo insurance on every booking.

0.01% Damage Incident Rate

24/7 Expert Support

Our global operations centre is staffed around the clock. Call, email, or use our portal - a real logistics expert responds within 15 minutes.

<15 min Average Response Time
Our Advantage

What Sets Us Apart

We are not a broker - we are an integrated logistics partner with owned infrastructure, proprietary technology, and deep operational expertise on every lane we serve.

18 Global Offices
150+ Carrier Partners
25yr Track Record

End-to-End Ownership

From first-mile pickup to last-mile delivery, GlobalRouteShipping owns the process. No handoffs to unknown subcontractors. One accountable partner at every stage of your supply chain.

Multi-Modal Flexibility

Road, air, sea, or rail - we optimise every shipment across modes and carriers to deliver the best balance of cost, speed, and carbon footprint for your route.

Proprietary TMS Platform

Our in-house transport management system provides live shipment visibility, automated ETA recalculation, and proactive exception alerts - accessible via web portal or API integration.

Sustainable Logistics Programme

Carbon tracking on every shipment, verified offset schemes, and active partnership with low-emission carriers. We help clients meet their Scope 3 reduction targets without compromising service.

What We Stand For

The Principles That
Guide Every Decision

These values are not slogans. They are enforced through hiring decisions, operational standards, and the way we treat every partner and client.

Reliability

Commitments are kept. Schedules are honoured. When exceptions arise, we communicate proactively - never making the client chase us for updates.

Precision

Details matter in logistics. We plan routes down to the hour, verify documentation twice, and treat every shipment as if it were the only one in our system.

Transparency

No hidden fees. No vague answers. Full visibility into pricing, routing decisions, and cargo status - accessible in real time through our client portal.

Integrity

We do not overpromise to win a contract. We set realistic expectations, stand behind our service standards, and maintain honest relationships at every level.

Innovation

We invest over 8% of annual revenue into technology and process improvement. Staying ahead of disruption means our clients are never caught off guard by shifts in global trade.

Sustainability

We measure the carbon impact of every lane we operate and actively reduce it. Responsible logistics is not optional - it is how the industry earns its future.

Our People

The Experts Behind
Every Shipment

Our leadership team brings over 120 combined years of freight, technology, and supply chain expertise across every major trade corridor.

Marcus Holt, CEO and Founder

Marcus Holt

CEO & Founder
Sarah Chen, Head of Operations

Sarah Chen

Head of Operations
James Okafor, Director of Freight

James Okafor

Director of Freight
Lena Vogel, Customer Success Lead

Lena Vogel

Customer Success Lead
FAQ

Questions We Hear Most

Can't find what you're looking for? Our team responds within one business hour.

Contact Us

GlobalRouteShipping operates across all four primary freight modes: road, air, sea, and rail. For most international shipments, we combine modes to optimise for time, cost, and carbon impact.

Submit your shipment details through our contact form or call our freight desk directly. We return a fully itemised quote within two business hours for standard lanes.

All active shipments are visible through the GlobalRouteShipping client portal, updated every 15 minutes via GPS and carrier data feeds. You can share tracking links with your own customers.

Yes. We have in-house customs brokerage in 30+ markets and can manage the full documentation lifecycle - commercial invoices, bills of lading, certificates of origin, and more.

GlobalRouteShipping is ISO 9001:2015 certified, holds GDP certification for pharmaceutical logistics, IATA membership for air cargo, and AEO status in the EU and UK.

All shipments are automatically covered by our all-risk cargo insurance up to EUR 250,000 per consignment at no additional charge.