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Channel Express

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St Sampson

Part of Ferryspeed (Guernsey) Ltd

Story

Formed in 1983 as Guernsey's dedicated air freight carrier using F27 aircraft. Sold aircraft business in 2006. Sea freight operations acquired by Ferryspeed Group in July 2006. Website and brand still active.

Channel Express is a freight forwarding brand within the Ferryspeed Group, operating sea freight services from the UK to Guernsey and Jersey via Portsmouth roll-on roll-off ferries with morning and evening departures. The service handles over 10,000 trailer movements per year, offering temperature-controlled and ambient road freight, customs documentation, door-to-door delivery, and pallet shipping. UK depots operate from Portsmouth (Hilsea) and Castle Donington. The St Sampson depot also serves as a FedEx drop-off point. Founded in 1983 as an air freight carrier, the brand was acquired by Ferryspeed in 2006. —

Specialises in7

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Freight ferry services

Services for the transportation of freight and commercial vehicles by ferry.

From their website

Ferry freight service

Cold storage

Temperature-controlled storage facilities for perishable goods.

Quick facts

Legal form
Limited Company
Established
1983
Coverage
Bailiwick Wide
Industries served
Commercial, Retail And Offices

People2

  • Martyn Langlois — General Manager
  • Alan Johnson — Freight Development Manager

From their website

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  • FedEx drop-off point

Contact

Phone
+44 1481 249094
Email
info@channel-express.gg
Website
channel-express.gg
Address
Longue Hougue Lane, St Sampson, Guernsey, GY2 4JN

History2

Key dates and recorded company events for Channel Express.

  • 2006—Sea freight operations acquired by Ferryspeed Group
  • 2006—Sold aircraft business

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