For 50 years, Transvalair has delivered the one thing global supply chains value most: certainty. From its base in Crawley’s Manor Royal Business District, the company has grown into an internationally respected operator trusted with high-stakes logistics—most recently, at the Paris 2024 Olympics with further big projects secured in the pipeline
ROOTS IN A DISTRICT BUILT FOR MOVEMENT
Centrally located at Gatwick Airport Crawley Manor Royal, there are few locations in the UK that offer a more logistics-ready environment, and Transvalair has been embedded in this environment for many years. Its location enables rapid air and road operations through both Gatwick and the Southeast Pallet Network.
BUILDING A MULTI-MODAL POWERHOUSE
Transvalair’s early expansion was deliberate and methodical. Instead of specialising in a single mode, the company built complementary divisions: Transvalair (Gatwick), Transvalroad (National), and Transvalocean (Felixstowe), enabling seamless movement across air, sea and road.
REPUTATION: EARNED THE HARD WAY
International reputation in freight forwarding is built through consistency under pressure. Transvalair’s history of transporting specialised cargo – from sports cars to armoured vehicles and artwork – demonstrates its multi-faceted capability.
WHEN THE WORLD IS WATCHING: PARIS 2024
The Paris 2024 Olympics marked a major milestone. Transvalair delivered and positioned all security scanning equipment across 43 Olympic venues, moving 96 TEUs from Malaysia, 68 full trailer loads from the UK, and deploying 345 X-ray scanners and 1,254 metal detectors.
FIVE DECADES OF CHANGE
Since 1976, logistics has evolved dramatically – tightened security regimes, digitisation, and globalised supply chains. Transvalair has adapted at every stage, expanding hubs in Gatwick, Felixstowe, Dubai, and Johor Bahru.
WHAT THE NEXT DECADE HOLDS
With demand rising for high-complexity logistics, Transvalair is positioned for further growth in major event logistics, technological integration and resilient multi-regional network expansion.
Supply chains are now board-level concerns. Companies like Transvalair – quiet, consistent, and operationally disciplined – are becoming strategic assets. Its 50-year legacy in resilience and performance show a company ready for the global challenges ahead.
Date Published: 04/02/2026