Straight freight forwarding and customs clearance services for UK shipping containers.
For a shipping container, we arrange and manage transport, clearance and the shipping line on your behalf. We often manage 40′ HC containers from China, India and Brazil as well as tank containers from Iceland, Norway, Belgium, Netherlands and Germany.
Containers commonly come in 20 ft and 40 ft sizes. While there are a number of container ports in the UK, we prefer to move goods through Grangemouth, Teesport, Immingham and Felixstowe depending on the final destination.
For palletised goods, cartons, bagged and small bulk cargo, shipping container is often the best choice however, Sea Freight is a time-bound movement that contains many moving parts that must line up at the right moment to avoid additional costs and delay. A freight forwarder can manage each step in the process on your behalf.
For 20 ft containers, you can manage approx. 10 pallets on 1 tier. For 40 ft containers, you can expect to fit about 20 pallets on one tier. If your pallets are stackable, you may be able to increase tiers to fit however a full assessment for safety and security should be carried out to ensure the load does not shift in transit, remains within the weight limitations and remains safe to unload.
Most types of liquid can go into a tank container. The most common being oil such as soya oil or fish oil – to more interesting commodities such as Champagne and other alcoholic products. You can reasonably expect to fit 20,000 kg of liquid inside the unit.
Shipping is in our name and freight forwarding for shipping containers is one of our most used services. When you appoint Kinnes Shipping as your freight forwarder to manage the movement of your container, you’ll gain an experienced, trusted partner.
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, customs clear the goods, manage the shipping line and keep you in the loop at each step along the way.
You can opt to use our customs clearance service as part of a freight forwarding package or, you can use this service one it’s own, as and when you need to. The choice is yours.
Yes. We can clear goods for import or export at any UK port. Take a look at our Customs Clearance page for more information.
Yes. We can organise and manage the import or export of your chilled or frozen goods by reefer container.
Yes. We can assist with the import or export of bulk tanks containing a variety of liquids. We can also assist with heated tanks.
Yes. We can manage driver unaccompanied (LoLo) loads.
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.
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
