From Bristol with Love for Ukraine is a community-based charity providing humanitarian aid directly to Ukrainian people living in Ukraine. 

“With so many people displaced from their homes as a result of this conflict it is essential basic necessities such as food are provided.”

-From Bristol With Love for Ukraine

These basic necessities must travel more than 1,700 miles to get to where they are needed most. Earlier this summer, the team at From Bristol with Love for Ukraine organised one such shipment.

With the majority of Ukraine's power plants being currently unusable, the team of volunteers set about delivering a consignment of 34 generators to Ukraine. Find out more about these generators on the BBC website. 

The Problem 

As everyone in the logistics industry knows, transporting cargo can be challenging at the best of times. But the busy summer months, supply chain issues and other barriers can make organising long-distance transport all the more difficult. 

Luckily, that’s where we come in. 

At Freightlink, we help thousands of customers to organise their sea transport every year. 

So, when the team at From Bristol With Love for Ukraine approached us for support when their plans changed, we were there when they needed us most.

The (Freightlink) Solution

Our experts helped the team reschedule their Dover-Calais sailing and supported them with their paperwork. This meant that they avoided missing the ferry and could ensure that all 34 generators would arrive in Ukraine on time. 

“We found all the staff we spoke to very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful, especially Adam - in helping us to ensure our precious cargo of 34 Generators made their way to the humanitarian aid effort in Ukraine. 

At one point we had to change the registration details on our vehicle and freightlink ensured this was done without trouble, the port pass team were also really helpful in ensuring the journey could go ahead, Adam also managed to change our booked journeys for us as our plans were adapted, so a big thank you to him and the rest of the team, would happily recommend Freightlink to others and will be using again on our next trip…”

- Simon, From Bristol With Love for Ukraine

If you would like to support this brilliant charity, you can learn more on their website or donate to their JustGiving page here. 

Our experts have decades of combined experience and can help you save time and money on your next shipment. For expert freight ferry or freight funnel booking support, get in touch with us today. 

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