Choose Kinnes Shipping for your UK Shipping, Customs and Freight Forwarding to help keep your textile import and exports moving.
Scotland – Dundee in particular has been a centre for textiles since the opening of the first Jute mill in 1838. Over the next 100 years, the textile industry boomed and ushered in a new industrial era for the city. Many well established brand names such as Sekkers, Halley Stevensons, W.L Gore and Scott & Fyfe (Tayport) are still going strong in the city. In Angus, you’ll find big names like Don & Low, Nutscene, J&D Wilkie and so many more.
Regional traders in Tayside have made a name for themselves for carpets, twine, thread, waxed cotton and technical cotton and gortex.
Kinnes Shipping itself got it’s start in the textiles industry when Kinnes Shipping then, by the name of Charles Barrie & Co. began importing Jute into Dundee from Bangladesh in 1883
Textiles export is a time bound business. Often loaded on trucks for RoRo (ferry) export. Effective and fast organising of transport and documents is essential to avoid delays in getting your goods to your customer.
Imports of textiles can, at times, require certificates, especially for things like leather. Traders also need to be wary of rules of origin as while goods may ship from the EU but are of non-EU origin and may incur duty.
UK Customs Clearance of textiles is often relatively straight forward however when things go awry, it's beneficial to have an experienced customs agent.
The East Coast of Scotland has been a prime location of UK textiles for over 180 years - of which, Kinnes Shipping has been organising the import of textiles for almost 140 years.
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