Customs, Trade Law & Global Logistics
TRADE, UNBURDENED.
WHEREVER BUSINESS TAKES YOU.
We deliver elite customs stewardship and precision-built freight solutions, so your advantage stands secure before your competitors ever see it coming.
Request a ConsultationGrounded in Trust. Driven by Experience.
A single house for law and logistics.
Our strength is drawn from the seamless union of legal expertise and advanced logistics engineering. Established under the stewardship of our CEO, Jack Ryan, the firm stands as a centre of excellence for businesses trading across borders.
International Service
Borderless logistics coverage spanning continents and countries, from the United States to China and across the whole of Europe.
Client Support
Specialist assistance for customs disputes, compliance audits and the internationalisation of growing enterprises.
Who We Work With
Our Pillars
The foundations of our practice.
Pillar I
Customs Law & Strategic Counsel
We untangle regulatory complexity before it becomes a liability, resolving customs disputes and shielding your business with rigorous legal compliance.
Pillar II
Global Multimodal Freight
We move your goods with precision by sea, air and land, connecting the UK to key markets across the US, Asia and the EU through efficient, technology-led solutions.
Pillar III
Strategic Hubs & Specialist Capability
Direct operations and advanced storage across our hubs, with integrated solutions for international trade fairs and specialist logistics.
Our Services
The bridge between compliance and the open route.
Global Coverage
Connecting your business to markets across the US, Hong Kong, Dubai, China and Colombia with shipping solutions built around your goods.
Customs Legal Advisory
Strategic resolution of disputes and expert assistance through customs audits and integrated tariff schedules.
Strategic Hubs & Warehousing
Direct operations at our hubs, with domestic and overseas warehouse management for a supply chain that never stalls.
JIT & Trade Fair Strategy
Advanced Just-in-Time consulting, raw material strategy and dedicated support for international fairs and congresses.
International Transport
Full management of maritime and overland transport, domestic and international, with continuous shipment monitoring.
SME Internationalisation
Tailored strategies that guide small and medium-sized enterprises through their first steps into overseas markets.
Expertise & Services
Legal rigour meets operational mastery.
Moving cargo is only half the job. We build the legal and operational framework that lets your goods cross borders without a single snag.
Customs Law & Strategic Counsel
Customs Dispute Resolution
Legal and technical support to navigate and settle complex disputes with customs authorities.
Tariff & Duty Optimisation
Detailed analysis of the UK Global Tariff and integrated duty schedules, to optimise landed costs and import duties.
Raw Materials Strategy
Targeted advisory on the sourcing and strategic import of raw materials.
SME Internationalisation
Guiding small and medium-sized enterprises through expansion into overseas markets with tailored strategies.
Global Logistics & Supply Chain
Just-in-Time Delivery
Building synchronised supply flows that minimise inventory and cut waiting times to zero.
Multimodal Transport
Organisation of domestic and international transport, by sea and by land, managed with maximum efficiency.
Hub & Warehouse Management
Direct operations and management of domestic and overseas warehouses for a seamless supply chain.
Courier & Freight Operations
Professional management of customs shipments and third-party courier services.
Our Hubs
Where we operate directly.
Milan
Malpensa Airport
Air freight and customs clearance at Northern Italy's principal gateway, linking our group's operations across Southern Europe.
Rome
Fiumicino Airport
Direct cargo handling and priority customs clearance at Italy's principal hub for international trade.
Miami
Miami International Airport
Our gateway to Latin America, supporting trade flows into Colombia and the wider Caribbean basin.
Los Angeles
LAX International Airport
West Coast capability for freight moving to and from Asia-Pacific markets.
New York
JFK International Airport
Direct East Coast access into the United States, our busiest transatlantic corridor.
Special Projects & Training
International Trade Fairs & Congresses
Elite logistics and dedicated customs assistance for exhibitions and conferences worldwide.
Professional Training
Delivery of specialist courses in logistics, integrated logistics and supply chain management.
Global Reach
Direct connections to high-complexity markets including the United States, Hong Kong, Dubai, China and Colombia.
Global Network
Our Global Partners.
Through established partnerships with the world's leading logistics and shipping operators, Scott Shackleton & Livingstone secures safe routes, competitive rates and frictionless customs handling on every continent.
Join UsLogistics & Shipping Partners
Certified partners who share our standards of precision and reliability.
Negotiating Power
The combined volumes we handle with our partners unlock preferential rates that no single company could secure alone.
Priority Routes
Access to preferential lanes for shipments to complex destinations such as the US, Hong Kong, Dubai, China and Colombia.
Legal Synchronisation
Our team coordinates partner operations with our in-house Customs & Legal expertise, removing every risk of administrative hold-up.
Markets We Reach
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From Milan and Rome to Miami, Los Angeles and New York.
Tell us about your trade and transport needs, and we will chart the route built for you.
Telephone
+44 7700 138483