A Shipping Agent with a Successful History

About Our Company

Kinnes Shipping is a people centric port, ship, freight and customs company based in the East Coast of Scotland.

we believe in Working In Partnership with Our Clients

Since the days of sail and those of Barrie and Nairn, we have always believed in developing relationships with our clients. We value the benefit of knowing our clients, knowing their products, their ships, the crew and their company. In doing so, we can work together to quickly find the right solution for any eventuality. 

History

Kinnes Shipping has a rich and deep history that is intertwined with the City of Dundee, Scotland, and it’s surrounding region. Kinnes Shipping, B.L Nairn and Barrie and Nairn Co. all played a crucial role in Dundee’s Jute industry, as well as the development of Dundee’s industrial transition in the late 1800’s, early 1900’s.

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B.L Nairn Ferry. 1929 to 1966

British International Freight Association (BIFA)

Kinnes Shipping Ltd are proud to be a member of BIFA – for UK-registered companies engaged in international movement of freight by all modes of transport: air, road, rail and sea. BIFA helps direct policy and ensure UK Freight Forwarders have the tools and information to implement procedures and policies. Helping to maintain high standards of compliance and service for our freight customers.

All business undertaken by Kinnes Shipping Ltd is subject to the current Standard Trading Conditions of BIFA (for International Freight Forwarding), which restricts our liability. Copies can be viewed here.


In addition to BIFA, we are also members the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, FIATA and Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce.

Member of FIATA
Kinnes Shipping Ltd are long serving members of Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce

Meet The Team

Andrew Whittick

Managing Director

Harry Thomson

Montrose Agency Manager

Irvine Murison

Agency Manager

Vince Mitchell

Freight Manager