Straight forward freight services to ensure your bulk cargo, shipping container, pallets or cartons get from A to B – quickly and easily.
A Freight Forwarder is an outsourced freight department in that we take on the responsibility of getting your goods from A to B.
UK business owners that move goods domestically and internationally using the right forwarder can save time, energy and money.
For bulk and shipping container, sea or ocean shipping is often the best choice. Sea Freight is a time-bound movement that contains many moving parts that must line up perfectly. Get in touch to find out how we can manage your sea shipping import or exports.
Time is the most valuable commodity we have in life, and in business.
Figuring out which modes of transport are optimal and choosing a reliable haulier, shipping-line or customs agent is incredibly time-consuming. This is where a freight forwarder comes in. A forwarder takes these tasks off your hands and ensures that shipments are on time and the goods are in excellent condition.
Choosing a reliable freight forwarding company can help preserve you and your teams energy for other important tasks in the business as we take on all freight tasks involved in the movement of goods.
Think of all the areas of running a business that requires your focus and effort. Why not leave the export and importing of goods in the capable hands of a freight forwarder?
In the UK, nearly 80% of all cargo is moved by road. Kinnes Shipping’s freight forwarding service can manage the movement of your goods by road each step of the way.
Partnering with the right freight forwarder is a cost-effective solution. We understand that is can seem like a big step at first, however in the long run, the costs associated with running a freight department far exceed the cost of a freight forwarder when you take into consideration time, staffing, expertise, experience and industry network.
As a trustworthy partner in your business, we offer a whole range of services all under one roof that save money in ways you might not anticipate. From lower haulage rates, to better co-ordination with shipping lines and speedy customs clearance.
Get in touch with our team to learn how we can work together to get your goods where they need to go.
If you’re setting out on your first international trade journey or haven’t traded internationally for a while, get in touch with us to find out how we can help ensure your goods move quick, efficiently and at competitive rates.
Send notice of goods incoming or outgoing along with the commercial invoice, packing list and any other relevant documents.
Let us know where and when you would like the goods to arrive or depart.
We'll arrange transport, manage any finances, manage customs clearance in or out of the UK and keep you in the loop at each step along the way.
Of course! The best part about using a freight forwarder is that you not only enlist our services to move your goods but also our time, expertise and experience to assist you with anything you’re unsure of in international trade. Get in touch to discuss your requirements.
We can provide guidance on how to move your goods from A to B as well as some of the potential issues that may arise due to your selected route and and/or commodity. This service is free for all.
Yes. We offer Brexit support to all UK traders, for free.
Yes. We’re happy to arrange and manage the movement of goods domestically or internationally.
Yes. We have good relationships with fast parcel operators such as DHL and FedEx.
Yes. We can clear goods for import or export at any UK port. Take a look at our Customs Clearance page for more information.
We can certainly look at it for you. If your goods have been held for any reason at port, get in touch and we’ll do what we can to help.
Shipping container, (both FCL and LCL) vary and fluctuate depending on market factors. Over the last couple of years, shipping lines have increased prices leading some to use Ro-Ro (truck, ferry) services or switch to air cargo. If you’d like to talk about the options available to move your goods, get in touch.
In a 20ft container you would be looking at 9 or 10 standard pallets or 11 euro pallets.
In a 40ft container you would be looking at 20 or 21 standard pallets or 23-24 euro pallets in 1 tier.
We can move goods in and out of any UK port. Grangemouth is our most used port due to it’s geographical location to us and our clients however we regularly move freight through Dover, Teesport, Felixstowe, Immingham, Killingholme and Harwich.
If you’re looking to start importing or exporting or, are already moving goods across borders by sea, road or air
Get in touch for a no-obligation quote.
Ship, freight and customs agent headquartered in Dundee. Working throughout Scotland with offices in Grangemouth, Dundee, Montrose and Perth
Stannergate Road
Dundee
DD1 3NA
+44 (0) 1382 462 858
