International freight forwarding from planning to delivery
Freight forwarding involves far more than arranging transport. At Gosselin, we coordinate the planning, routing and execution of international cargo movements from origin to destination.
We organise transport, manage customs formalities and coordinate the stakeholders involved throughout the shipment journey. Supported by our own terminals, warehouses and transport network, planning decisions can be based on operational capabilities, capacity and cargo requirements rather than carrier schedules alone.
Owned logistics infrastructure
Our inland terminals spread throughout the country
Warehouses
Specialised warehousing operations across Belgium
Intermodal transport
Road, rail and barge transport services throughout the network.
Air freight
Rail transport
Sea freight
Barge transport
Multimodal transport
Neutral carrier selection
Carrier selection plays a critical role in transport planning and overall shipment performance. Because we work with multiple shipping lines, airlines and transport providers, routes can be selected based on transit times, capacity and operational requirements rather than fixed carrier agreements.
This flexibility allows transport solutions to be aligned with shipment requirements while maintaining access to global trade lanes, carrier capacity and international transport networks.
Control tower services
Visibility and control throughout the shipment journey
Once a shipment is in transit, operational events such as vessel delays, terminal congestion, missed connections and customs inspections can affect delivery schedules.
Our forwarding teams monitor shipment progress, coordinate schedule changes and maintain oversight throughout the transport process. This enables proactive management of exceptions before they affect downstream operations.
For more complex supply chains, freight forwarding can be supported by a dedicated coordination team through our Control Tower services, providing centralised visibility and coordination across multiple shipments, locations and stakeholders.
Olympic team supplier
Customer case: Team Belgium
When Team Belgium needed equipment at its Olympic training base in Turkey, Gosselin coordinated a time-critical air freight shipment containing medical supplies, sports equipment and operational materials. By optimising the shipment configuration and managing customs formalities throughout the transport process, the cargo was delivered on schedule and ready for use upon arrival. Read how Freight forwarding, Customs coordination and Air freight expertise came together in this project.
Specialised freight forwarding solutions for complex cargo
Combining shipments
For smaller consignments, cargo can be consolidated with other shipments, creating a cost-effective alternative to booking a full container.
Oversized cargo solutions
For oversized or non-containerised cargo, we coordinate breakbulk forwarding, vessel bookings and specialist handling requirements. This includes cargo that exceeds standard container dimensions and requires direct loading onto a vessel.
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Forwarding expertise integrated into your supply chain
By combining freight forwarding expertise with terminals, warehouses, customs services and multimodal transport capabilities, Gosselin coordinates international cargo flows from origin to destination.
Supported by an integrated logistics network, we provide the planning, visibility and operational control required to keep cargo moving efficiently across global supply chains.