Grace Overseas

Grace Overseas EST.1985 Family Owned and Run, Global Freight Forwarders The business was named after Peters mother Grace.

Grace Overseas Ltd was established in 1985 by Peter and Veronica Cooney, who still own and run the company today. Peter has over 40 years experience in the freight business and has always had strong links with the Manchester area, as his father and brothers worked on the Salford/Manchester docks. GO still remains a family business and some members of staff have been with the company from incorpora

tion. GO became one of the first freight forwarding companies to receive the prestigious BS5750 accreditation in April 1992 and are ISO9000 accredited. At GO our excellent management team, young vibrant workforce and extensive market knowledge enables us to stay ahead of the game and provide high quality support, allowing us to Take Global Solutions, Personally
Our multi freight system and experienced operations team ensure your promises are met, with links all around the world. GO is and has been totally committed to the protection of the working and living environment as well as the conservation of resources. We recognize however, by the very nature of the services we offer that, from time to time we operate in very environmentally hostile situations. We do all that is reasonable and practical to minimize any further impact we have on the environment through our operations.

Great news for UK manufacturing πŸŽ‰According to S&P Global's PMI Index, the sector has seen its best month since July 2022...
03/09/2024

Great news for UK manufacturing πŸŽ‰

According to S&P Global's PMI Index, the sector has seen its best month since July 2022 πŸ“ˆ As businesses reported higher confidence & domestic demand πŸ‘Œ

The Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade explain more on this story: https://buff.ly/4e5Gj3g

How much do you really know about road freight? πŸš›Road freight plays a crucial role in keeping goods flowing smoothly acr...
29/08/2024

How much do you really know about road freight? πŸš›

Road freight plays a crucial role in keeping goods flowing smoothly across the UK and Europe, yet many aspects of this industry remain behind the scenes.

So, here are 5 things you never knew you needed to know! πŸ‘‰ https://bit.ly/3X33IM0

Road freight plays a crucial role in keeping goods flowing smoothly across the UK and Europe, yet many aspects of this industry remain behind the scenes.

Hands up who's ready for rugby season! πŸ™‹β€β™€οΈOur brand new GO pitchside board was installed last week at Eccles RFC, just ...
27/08/2024

Hands up who's ready for rugby season! πŸ™‹β€β™€οΈ

Our brand new GO pitchside board was installed last week at Eccles RFC, just in time for the first game of the Lancashire Cup on Saturday.

Let us know if you spot it! πŸ’š

New to importing or exporting?Supporting clients with their import and export customs procedures, our experienced team a...
22/08/2024

New to importing or exporting?

Supporting clients with their import and export customs procedures, our experienced team are to help your business enter new markets seamlessly πŸ™Œ

And our status as an Authorised Economic Operator highlights that our business' customer control procedures meet AEO standards and criteria, ensuring a safe and secure supply chain πŸ‘Œ

Find out more here: https://buff.ly/3Wwh5oD

We know storage and logistics πŸ‘ŒAnd we also know what it takes to become a trusted partner to your business, whether you ...
20/08/2024

We know storage and logistics πŸ‘Œ

And we also know what it takes to become a trusted partner to your business, whether you require freight forwarding, warehousing and fulfillment services or customs support!

Discover what we can do for your business: https://buff.ly/3XWqHbu

Tomorrow marks National Honey Bee Day 🐝But why is that important to us? πŸ€”Well, as a proud Manchester business the worker...
16/08/2024

Tomorrow marks National Honey Bee Day 🐝

But why is that important to us? πŸ€”

Well, as a proud Manchester business the worker bee represents our city's strong industrial heritage, and is a symbol of our collective power.

Ahead of we'd like to say a huge thank you to our busy, hardworking team, our customers and partners. We're proud to be part of such a great community πŸ’ͺ

Proud sponsor alert! πŸ™ŒOur incredible Ramsbottom Cricket Club U15 girls have done it!After a brilliant win in yesterday's...
15/08/2024

Proud sponsor alert! πŸ™Œ

Our incredible Ramsbottom Cricket Club U15 girls have done it!

After a brilliant win in yesterday's semi-final, they are off to the national knock-out final at Lords on Saturday, 14th September.

Well done girls, we're so proud of you πŸ’šπŸ’›πŸ’šπŸ’›

In case you missed it πŸ‘‡Last week the European Commission updated guidance for EU firms, requiring companies to source ac...
14/08/2024

In case you missed it πŸ‘‡

Last week the European Commission updated guidance for EU firms, requiring companies to source accurate emissions data from their suppliers when submitting their Q3 Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) reports.

The Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade explain more on this story, and what it means for businesses ➑️ https://buff.ly/3X1uUvL

Spotted πŸ‘€For those working in the manufacturing sector, you'll know it can be difficult to keep up with this ever-changi...
12/08/2024

Spotted πŸ‘€

For those working in the manufacturing sector, you'll know it can be difficult to keep up with this ever-changing industry!

The Manufacturing & Engineering Magazine is a great resource for anyone with links to engineering, automation or manufacturing. And we're excited to say that GO have been featured in the latest edition πŸ™Œ

Check out our article below πŸ‘‡ or head here for a free look at the full digital magazine: https://buff.ly/3yxwM5S

Congratulations to all the incredible athletes from across the globe who have made   one to remember πŸ‘While the Olympic ...
09/08/2024

Congratulations to all the incredible athletes from across the globe who have made one to remember πŸ‘

While the Olympic Games might be drawing to a close this weekend, at GO we're still going the distance, to ensure your delivery is always on track πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

Ask us about our gold medal freight services here: https://buff.ly/3XWqHbu

At GO, we don't always like to blow our own trumpet 🎺 But feedback like this is worth shouting about!We know our team re...
07/08/2024

At GO, we don't always like to blow our own trumpet 🎺 But feedback like this is worth shouting about!

We know our team regularly go over and above for our customers; it's just part of what makes us a trusted and reliable freight forwarding and logistics partner.

Whether you're looking for 3PL, warehousing and fulfilment services, or transporting goods across the UK or overseas, we can help πŸ’š Find out more at https://buff.ly/2MlPSS9

We don't offer Noah Lyles as a delivery option yet, but we do know that when it comes to transporting goods, timing is e...
05/08/2024

We don't offer Noah Lyles as a delivery option yet, but we do know that when it comes to transporting goods, timing is everything β°πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ

GO Express ensures that time is of the essence of each and every cargo delivery!

Who else watched the nail-biting 100m men's final?

Congratulations to the Ramsbottom Cricket Club U15s girls, our North of England champions πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘We are so proud to sponsor ...
05/08/2024

Congratulations to the Ramsbottom Cricket Club U15s girls, our North of England champions πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

We are so proud to sponsor such a brilliant team πŸ’š

Our U15s girls are North of England champions πŸ₯³πŸ₯³πŸ₯³

We beat Harrogate by 24 runs in a great game - well played to them!

Adelaide Mather top scored with 65 for us and Grace Eaves also scored 39.

Well done team πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

Does your business import or export? ✈️Since the UK officially exited the EU in January 2020, we've seen lots of new cus...
01/08/2024

Does your business import or export? ✈️

Since the UK officially exited the EU in January 2020, we've seen lots of new customs legislation for both importers and exporters, with more to come.

In our latest blog post, we round up the key changes that every UK business should know about: https://buff.ly/4deHrkE

Congratulations Ramsbottom Cricket Club U15s!And don't they look fantastic in their GO kits πŸ’š
30/07/2024

Congratulations Ramsbottom Cricket Club U15s!

And don't they look fantastic in their GO kits πŸ’š

U15s North of England final here we come πŸš€πŸ”₯

Well done to these girls tonight who won their T20 semi final against Chester Boughton Hall CC.

We managed to bowl them out for 89 as Evie Bennett took three wickets.

We then knocked that off without losing a wicket! Scarlett Anderson scored another half century, she ended 52* off 30 and Grace Eaves provided fantastic support scoring 31* off 35.

Well in team πŸ’ͺπŸ‘Š

Team GO πŸ’š Team GBDid you know, the UK is the only nation to be represented at every modern Olympic Games, holding the un...
25/07/2024

Team GO πŸ’š Team GB

Did you know, the UK is the only nation to be represented at every modern Olympic Games, holding the unprecedented record of winning gold at every games since 1896? πŸ…

As fellow gold medalists (bagging awards at the North West Family Business Awards and SME News this year alone), we're all behind and can't wait to watch the action unfold over the next couple of weeks!

24/07/2024

Importing or exporting? πŸ“¦At GO, we can provide you with all of this πŸ‘‡

But we also pride ourselves on:
πŸ’šThe most up-to-date customs knowledge
πŸ’šA forward thinking approach
πŸ’šAn experienced team of customs professionals
πŸ’šA friendly, reliable customs service with the infrastructure to match

From initial instruction to reaching your goods' destination, we're with you (and your goods!) every step of the way! Find out more here: https://buff.ly/3Wwh5oD

Well done to the brilliant Ramsbottom Cricket Club Under 7s, what a team πŸ’šπŸAnd how smart do they look in their kits!?   ...
22/07/2024

Well done to the brilliant Ramsbottom Cricket Club Under 7s, what a team πŸ’šπŸ

And how smart do they look in their kits!?

We're very proud of our ISO 9001:2015 accreditation πŸ“‹But what exactly does it mean for our customers?Take a look below πŸ‘‡...
18/07/2024

We're very proud of our ISO 9001:2015 accreditation πŸ“‹

But what exactly does it mean for our customers?

Take a look below πŸ‘‡ Or head here to find out more: https://buff.ly/3knU9Hx

#9001

What's the key to supply chain success? πŸ—οΈWorking with a third party logistics provider with the experience and faciliti...
16/07/2024

What's the key to supply chain success? πŸ—οΈ

Working with a third party logistics provider with the experience and facilities to handle whatever your business requires! Including:

πŸ’š Secure, state of the art storage solutions
πŸ’š Efficient, accurate co-pack & labelling fulfilment
πŸ’š Qualified Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser (DGSA)
πŸ’š ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001 accredited
πŸ’š Mintsoft scanning and full stack reporting

Plus, a team of experts who you can rely on day in, day out πŸ‘Œ

Discover our full 3PL, warehousing & fulfilment services here: https://buff.ly/3Y6442Z

Air freight news ✈️The International International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for May 2024's glo...
11/07/2024

Air freight news ✈️

The International International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for May 2024's global air cargo markets, showing continual strong annual growth in demand πŸ“ˆ

As the sixth consecutive month of double-digit year-on-year growth, total global demand rose by 14.7% compared to May 2023 levels.

Read the full story here: https://buff.ly/4eULvIm

A little peek at the shiny new Ramsbottom Cricket Club Academy changing rooms, proudly sponsored by GO πŸ‘€At Grace Oversea...
10/07/2024

A little peek at the shiny new Ramsbottom Cricket Club Academy changing rooms, proudly sponsored by GO πŸ‘€

At Grace Overseas, we believe that championing grassroots sports plays a vital role in our community πŸ’šπŸ Here's why πŸ‘‰ https://buff.ly/3QpPrWc

It's hard to believe we're over half way through 2024, and what a year it's been so far 🀩So, before we dive into what's ...
02/07/2024

It's hard to believe we're over half way through 2024, and what a year it's been so far 🀩

So, before we dive into what's set to be a busy summer for our team, we wanted to share a few highlights from the last six months...

πŸ’« Our MD Sarah Taylor being elected onto Chemical Business Association Council at this year's Floggers Lunch
πŸ’« Shortlisted in 4 categories at the North West Family Business Awards and crowned Haulage, Logistics & Transport Award Winners 2024
πŸ’« Exhibiting at the UK’s largest annual chemical supply chain expo, CHEMUK
πŸ’« Marking an incredible milestone of 30 years at GO, Sarah and Brian attended Ascot (and even spotted HRH King Charles!)
πŸ’« Winning the SME News Business Elite Award for Best Global Freight Forwarding Solutions Company 2024
πŸ’«Celebrating our Crawley site's ISO 9001:2015 audit results (passed with flying colours!) in addition to ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 for our Manchester site
πŸ’«Receiving a certificate of sponsorship following our support for the Greenaway Foundation and learning more about how the charity help those in need
πŸ’« Seeing Ramsbottom Cricket Club celebrated on TV as the first all-women team to enter the Lancashire Cricket League, and continuing to proudly sponsor the Academy

We'd like to extend a big thank you to our customers, partners and, of course, our brilliant team for a fantastic few months πŸ‘

The freight forwarding and logistics industry has always been the backbone of global trade 🌐And in recent years, technol...
27/06/2024

The freight forwarding and logistics industry has always been the backbone of global trade 🌐

And in recent years, technological innovations have revolutionised the industry, improving efficiency, transparency, and sustainability ⚑

Here's how: https://buff.ly/3VYfd86

It's Annual Day of the Seafarer 🚒With a number of challenges affecting the shipping industry, today is an opportunity to...
25/06/2024

It's Annual Day of the Seafarer 🚒

With a number of challenges affecting the shipping industry, today is an opportunity to celebrate the amazing contributions of the maritime sector, and the vital role that seafarers play in supporting trade, the economy and society!

Here's some facts about sea freight that might just surprise you πŸ‘‡

With almost 4 decades in freight, storage and logistics, at Grace Overseas we're proud to offer the most effective freig...
20/06/2024

With almost 4 decades in freight, storage and logistics, at Grace Overseas we're proud to offer the most effective freight forwarding solutions to clients worldwide 🌍

Ask our team about road, sea and air freight options, along with express delivery and logistics & storage πŸš›πŸš’πŸ›«πŸ“¦πŸ’š https://buff.ly/3HvKzMD

Ending the week on a high πŸš€ With great customer testimonial!As a global freight forwarding company, we deal with a wide ...
14/06/2024

Ending the week on a high πŸš€ With great customer testimonial!

As a global freight forwarding company, we deal with a wide range of organisations and handle complex logistics day in, day out.

But we're a family business at heart, and taking the time to understand our customers' needs is what sets our team apart πŸ’š

So if you'd like to know how we can support your business, why not get in touch?https://buff.ly/3XWqHbu

It's World Environment Day πŸ’šFor many businesses in the freight industry, sustainability has become a major focus in rece...
05/06/2024

It's World Environment Day πŸ’š

For many businesses in the freight industry, sustainability has become a major focus in recent years due to the nature of our work and its impact on the environment.

But, things are looking up! Here's a few examples of the environmental improvements we've seen in our industry:

➑️Fleet upgrades to electric vehicles, investment in new technologies and improved driving practices, such as the Safe and Fuel Efficient Driving (SAFED) instruction to reduce emissions
➑️Introduction of sustainability strategies and guidelines designed to improve operations and green supply chain management
➑️Utilising renewable energies, more eco friendly packaging and efficient transportation methods, such as foldable shipping containers
➑️Working with partners who share best practices to further improve sustainability within the industry

How is your businesses improving supply chain sustainability? πŸ€” Let us know!

Happy  , from all of us at Grace Overseas 🌈What are you doing to celebrate this month? Let us know! ✨     +
03/06/2024

Happy , from all of us at Grace Overseas 🌈

What are you doing to celebrate this month? Let us know! ✨

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They say 'team work makes the dream work', and at Grace Overseas, we couldn't be more proud of our amazing team ✨A coupl...
30/05/2024

They say 'team work makes the dream work', and at Grace Overseas, we couldn't be more proud of our amazing team ✨

A couple of weeks ago, we were crowned Haulage, Logistics and Transport winner at the North West Family Business Awards πŸ†

And we know we couldn't have achieved this milestone award without the support of our brilliant staff! Head to our latest blog to find out more about our win πŸ‘‰ https://buff.ly/3VcvbuP

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Founded in 1985, GO has been a family run business for over 32 years. Today it is run by Sarah Taylor, daughter of the founders Peter and Veronica Cooney. β€˜Grace’ derives from the name of Peter’s mother.

With over 40 years’ experience in the freight industry, Peter has always had strong links with Manchester/ Salford Docks where his brother and father worked.

In April 2012, GO become one of the first freight companies to hold the prestigious BS5750 accreditation. We are also delighted to still be Alcumus ISOQAR & Investors in People accredited.