About UFO — Universal Freight Organisation
Universal Freight Organisation (UFO) was established in January 2000 by Rachel Crawford to provide independent freight forwarders with access to a trusted, worldwide network of agents operating under a strict Code of Conduct. Today, UFO is an ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified association built on mutual trust, shared knowledge, and a commitment to helping every member grow their business.
UFO is one of the world's only remaining freight networks with a strict two members per country policy (with exceptions for USA, UAE, and China), making it one of the most exclusive independent freight networks in existence. With 120+ members across 95+ countries, every UFO member is carefully selected based on their reputation, industry accreditations, and completion of a rigorous entry procedure. Annual Quality Control Surveys and an Online Payment Monitoring System ensure consistently high performance standards across the network.
Members benefit from a comprehensive package including free marketing tools, customised brochure websites, eLearning opportunities, an eMAGAZINE, mobile contact access, collaboration with major industry exhibitions, and face-to-face networking at the Annual Meeting.
Membership Details
| Annual Fee | £400 – £900 per year |
| Membership Type | Exclusive — max 2 members per country |
| Member Vetting | Strict entry procedure, references, annual Quality Control Survey |
| Shares Members | Yes — member directory publicly available |
| Member Directory | View Global Coverage ↗ |
| Member Benefits | View Benefits ↗ |
| WhatsApp Group | Yes |
| Apply | Apply for Membership ↗ |
| Website | ufofreight.com ↗ |
Industry Verticals
- ✈️ Airfreight
- 🚢 Seafreight
- 🚛 Road Freight
- 🚂 Rail
- 🏭 Projects
- ❄️ Cold Chain
- ⚠️ Dangerous Goods
- 🛍 E-Commerce
- 🚗 Automotive
- ⚓ Break Bulk
- 🚨 Critical & AOG
- 🏠 Movers
- 🚢 NVOCC
- 💊 Pharma & Healthcare
Regional Coverage
- 🌏 Asia Pacific
- 🌍 Europe
- 🌎 Americas
- 🌍 Middle East & Africa
- 🌍 CIS / Central Asia
Financial Protection & Compliance
| Freight Protection | No formal scheme — Payment Monitoring System in place |
| ISO Certified | ISO 9001 (Quality) & ISO 14001 (Environmental) |
| FDRS Listed | No |
| Member Vetting | Strict entry procedure + annual Quality Control Survey |
2027 Annual Meeting — Xi'an, China
Meet the Team
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