Moving Food & Drink Goods

Export Import
Food & Drink Goods

Choose a UK Shipping Agent, forwarder and customs agent that understands how to manage the complexities of Food & Drink import and exports.

Scotland has an incredible range of food and drink products ranging from Whiskey to Chocolate to Dog Treats. Stirlingshire, Angus, Fife, Perth and Dundee is awash with fantastic products being imported and exported. 

Moving food and drink products, as well as customs clearing food shipments can be challenging for traders and customs agents who are inexperienced. Food can require a range of different certificates to import and export such as IPAFFs notice, Animal Health Certificates, Export Health Certificates, Organic Certificates and many more.

Before you Import Food into the UK, we recommend:

Before you Export Food from the UK, we recommend:

  • Classify your goods on HMRC Tariff Tool if you do not have your 8-digit commodity code (just the first 8 digits of your commodity code are required for export)
  • Check UK GOV website for advise on export procedures for food items

If in doubt, get in touch and we’ll do our best to assist.

UK Food & Drink Imports and Exports

Dry Ambient Food & Drink

Dry ambient food can take many routes to it's destination. You'll have the option of container shipping, by truck and by air.

Reefer Bulk Cargo

A reefer vessel is a familiar site around the world, with it's unmistakable towering masts. These vessels are refrigerated with the average reefer carrying the equivalent of 150 trucks worth of cargo.

Customs Clearance

Food is a tricky clearance. Agents who are not familiar with food clearances can struggle and mistakes can be costly.

Refrigerated Goods

When you need to move refrigerated or frozen goods, you'll be looking at a refrigerated shipping container called a "Reefer Container" or a refrigerated truck.

How to get started

Get in-touch

We'll chat through your requirements and learn a bit about your product.

Obtain a quote

Once we've had a chat, we'll build a bespoke freight package and provide a quote.

Review Quote

We'll send a no-obligation proposal. Pricing and processes will be clear and transparent.

Onboard

If you're happy with the proposal received, we'll then gather some more information about your company. You can now start using the service.

Our Services

Ship's Agent
 

If you’re docking in Grangemouth, Dundee, Montrose or Perth, appoint Kinnes Shipping as your ship’s agent to help ensure a quick and efficient turn around of your vessel.

Customs Clearance

Our customs clearance service offers clients a quick and accurate customs declarations, provided in-house by experienced customs officers. 

Freight Forwarding

We offer a complete freight department experience for all your import, export and domestic shipment needs.

Shipping Container
and Bulk Cargo

If you’re looking to import or export a shipping container or bulk cargo, get in touch with us to discuss your requirements and for a no-obligation quote.

and much more….

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