Choose a UK Shipping Agent, Customs and Freight agent that understands your industry.
While other commodities attract quotas and duties, non so as much as metals. Steel in particular attracts a limited quota which allows traders to benefit from reduced or zero duty when importing however, customs agents may miss little things like this – which can cost your business time amending import entries or, you might end up paying more for your entries.
It’s common for manufacturing goods to be shipping LCL (groupage). This involves loading in or out of a container that is shared with others. A third party at the port will de-van (or stuff) the container which can take a couple of days. After which, the goods are made available for onward travel.
For manufactured goods, a freight forwarder will arrange collection, customs clearance, manage finances, arrange delivery and take care of everything along the way to it’s destination.
Steel, metal and wood makes up the bulk of what we move. This tends to be in sheets or rods and is transported by both bulk cargo ship and shipping container.
Manufacturing often relies on customs special procedures - this can be things such as Inward Processing, Outward Processing and End Use. Talk to us if you are looking to use a special process and we can discuss how we can help.
Finished products tend to be moved on truck or shipping container. We manage collection, clearance and delivery of your goods in or out of the UK.
Spare parts are an essential part of every business operating machinery or that manufactures and sells machinery. Appoint a freight forwarder to help avoid unnecessary shipping delays,
We'll chat through your requirements and learn a bit about your product.
Once we've had a chat, we'll build a bespoke freight package and provide a quote.
We'll send a no-obligation proposal. Pricing and processes will be clear and transparent.
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.
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.
Our customs clearance service offers clients a quick and accurate customs declarations, provided in-house by experienced customs officers.
We offer a complete freight department experience for all your import, export and domestic shipment needs.
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.
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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