About Us

About Universal Freight Organisation (UFO)

Rachel Humphrey established the Universal Freight Organisation in January 2000 (Registered in the UK. Company No 3966794) to provide independent freight forwarders access to a trusted, worldwide network of agents who could handle their shipments, whilst working professionally and safely under a strict Code of Conduct.

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• Head Office based in the UK
• Established 13 Years
• SO 9001:2008 Certified
• 138 Independent Forwarders
• 125 Countries
• 2 Annual Network Meetings
• 2,000+ air and sea ports covered
• 3,000+ dedicated members of staff
• 400+ worldwide offices
• 3,000+ shipments handled within UFO every month

Today, the Universal Freight Organisation (UFO) is an ISO 9001:2008 certified association built on a foundation of mutual trust, shared knowledge, experience and resources to help each Member company grow their business by either referring one another or doing business directly with one another. UFO is a Founder Member of Elite Association of Logistic Networks (ELITE), the industry's only recognized grouping of quality independent freight forwarder networks.

About Cargo Connections

Cargo Connections was founded by Rachel Humphrey, who has been involved in the management of freight forwarder networks since 1998. In 2018, Rachel was elected a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (read more) and holds an ILM Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management, focused on innovation and change.

Rachel's career includes working as Editor of the British Tourist Authority's official monthly guide London Planner. 1.2 million copies of the magazine were dispatched each year around the world for distribution to London-bound visitors. Previously, Rachel worked for 5 years at the Centre for International Briefing, running international business courses and assignment briefings for expatriates going to live and work overseas. Customers included the Ministry of Defence, Unilever, Shell, Motorola and the Sheraton Hotel chain among others.

Rachel also spent time working in the Marketing Department of a large American engineering company, Rust Kennedy and Donkin, part of the Parsons Brinkerhoff Group, employing 14,000 staff in more than 150 global offices. The company provides services for all modes of infrastructure including; power, energy, water, mining, and the environment.

At the beginning of 1998, Rachel started working for a UK based Freight Forwarder Network where she organized and attended both Board and Annual Meetings in USA, Brazil, Italy, Vietnam, UK, Thailand, Netherlands, and Russia. Rachel enjoyed this experience and in January 2000 launched Universal Freight Organisation, in 2010 launched Project Cargo Network and in 2014 launched Cargo Connections to complete her trio of networks. Rachel also established Freightbook and recently graduated with an ILM Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management, focusing on innovation and change.

Rachel is supported by a strong group of talented individuals drawn from a variety of transport and media backgrounds, all of whom want to contribute to the future success of our organization

About PCN

Project cargo network is a network of hundreds of freight forwarding professionals specializing in project cargo. PCN handles cargo that is out of gauge, awkward, and difficult to handle, often in remote locations.

By joining PCN, we've been able to team up with other companies that speak the same language, have similar expertise, are available 24/7 (including weekends and holidays) to deliver those out of gauge and complex cargos to their final destination on time and on budget.

Proactive Approach to Projects

We start the process as early as possible before its transport date by organizing road surveys, plans, diagrams, and systems. We analyze and navigate the potential stumbling blocks like bridges, tunnels, low hanging cables, axis requirements, or special fumigation to ensure your cargo arrives in perfect condition.

About Albany Chamber of Commerce (ACC)

As a 100% Australian owned and operated company, we pride ourselves in supporting the local community and economy. As members of the ACC, we regularly visit Albany (South-West, Western Australia) to share our expertise and offer free training in logistics, import/export, customs clearance, etc. all in the hopes of cultivating the future generation of freight forwarders.