Most freight forwarders learn their trade moving pallets. We learned ours moving paintings.



Founded at Heathrow

1988

Founded at Heathrow

1988

Years in freight

35+

Years in freight

35+

Shipments handled annually

2,000+

Shipments handled annually

2,000+

Countries Served

100+

Countries Served

100+

The cargo changes. The standard does not.

Straight Freight was established at London Heathrow in 1988 to specialise in transporting fine art, antiques and other precious items. This is a world where “almost right” cannot exist. A drop, a knock, or a careless mislabel isn’t just an inconvenience; it could be the permanent loss of something irreplaceable.

That is a demanding way to learn a business. It taught us to check everything, to assume nothing and to put a person, not just a job number, behind every shipment. Over more than three decades, these disciplines have become part of our DNA and are the reason our clients have stayed with us so long.

Today, Straight Freight handles freight of almost every description - by air, sea and road - for clients across arts, events, music, sport, aerospace, manufacturing and beyond. We are still based at London Heathrow. We are still privately owned. We still believe that the care you bring to a priceless painting is the care every shipment deserves.

The cargo changes. The standard does not.

Straight Freight was established at London Heathrow in 1988 to specialise in transporting fine art, antiques and other precious items. This is a world where “almost right” cannot exist. A drop, a knock, or a careless mislabel isn’t just an inconvenience; it could be the permanent loss of something irreplaceable.

That is a demanding way to learn a business. It taught us to check everything, to assume nothing and to put a person, not just a job number, behind every shipment. Over more than three decades, these disciplines have become part of our DNA and are the reason our clients have stayed with us so long.

Today, Straight Freight handles freight of almost every description - by air, sea and road - for clients across arts, events, music, sport, aerospace, manufacturing and beyond. We are still based at London Heathrow. We are still privately owned. We still believe that the care you bring to a priceless painting is the care every shipment deserves.

The cargo changes. The standard does not.

Straight Freight was established at London Heathrow in 1988 to specialise in transporting fine art, antiques and other precious items. This is a world where “almost right” cannot exist. A drop, a knock, or a careless mislabel isn’t just an inconvenience; it could be the permanent loss of something irreplaceable.

That is a demanding way to learn a business. It taught us to check everything, to assume nothing and to put a person, not just a job number, behind every shipment. Over more than three decades, these disciplines have become part of our DNA and are the reason our clients have stayed with us so long.

Today, Straight Freight handles freight of almost every description - by air, sea and road - for clients across arts, events, music, sport, aerospace, manufacturing and beyond. We are still based at London Heathrow. We are still privately owned. We still believe that the care you bring to a priceless painting is the care every shipment deserves.

Accreditations.

IATA Cargo Agent

Department for Transport — Regulated Agent

BIFA — British International Freight Association

Lloyd’s-approved facility

Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce

A global network.

In global logistics, size alone doesn't guarantee service. What truly makes the difference is experience - real, on-the-ground knowledge of local ports, customs procedures, regulations, and business culture. Over thirty-five years we've built our global reach through a carefully selected network of independent agents spanning every major trading route.

This network is more than a list of contacts. It's a living, trusted partnership of experienced logistics professionals who understand their local markets inside and out, giving your business genuine local expertise wherever your cargo needs to go.