Our Services

• Vessel Agency.
• Freight Forwarding.
• European & International Road Freight.
• Customs Brokerage – Import / Export / Transhipment.
• Vessel Chartering / Project Cargo Management.
• Specialists in Explosive / Hazardous & Reefer Cargoes.
• NVOCC & ERTS Operators.
• Bespoke Track & Trace Facilities.
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 Background / History

• Private Limited Company established in 1979.

• Totally independent.
• Founded on the handling of Scandinavian forest products.
• Vessels & cargo handled through all U.K. ports.
• Highly professional, qualified & dedicated staff.
• Customer driven focus, standard of service is paramount.
• We focus on our areas of expertise:
Refrigerated Produce; Dairy, Meat, Fish, Fruit & Vegetables.
Explosive & Hazardous Cargoes.
European & International Road Freight.
 Accreditations & Associations

British International Freight Association (Registered Member No. 0145)

Authorised Economic Operator

Customs, Safety & Security (GB/AEO/F/0051/10)

The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers

(Company Member Reg No. 0266)

FONASBA – Quality Standard Approved

Member of the Explosives Industry Group

UK Home Office Section 5 Approved

Felixstowe Port Users

Association
 Pedigree

• Our belief in professional standards is rewarded by a loyal customer base who trust our service.
• Our standards are maintained by a dedicated, professional and qualified staff.
• We have been entrusted with significant and challenging project cargo movements.
• Our accreditations & associations ensure we are up to date with industry practice and statutory fiscal
requirements at all times.
• Our aim is always zero non-conformances, errors can be expensive for all concerned and our systems
ensure compliance.
• The highest levels of service are maintained to avoid any delays and to facilitate the quickest delivery
of customer requirements.
 The Team

• Our staff and their total dedication is our single biggest asset.
• The personnel are qualified through ICS (Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers) and CILT (Chartered Institute of
Logistics and Transport), courses and examinations.
• We are shipping people who understand the business, terms, freight, routes, carriers and cargo.
• We adopt a flat management structure where directors & managers sit alongside the staff, to guide and assist
where appropriate.
• Our professional staff allow us to specialise in aspects of the business that require a high degree of technical
knowledge and expertise.
 Freight Forwarding

• Instant access to all the latest services and freight rates.

• Established long term working relationships with all the major carriers.
• Consignments handled on all global trade lanes and even to the remotest parts of the world.
• Well-established network of partnership arrangements with fellow professionals at all major destinations, giving
access to best local practices.
• You can rely on us to provide the rates and service to suit the demands of each individual shipment.
• Grange Shipping has a proven track record in supplying the high standards of service required by the client.
• We carry full AEO status accredited customs, security & safety, GB/AEO/F/00051/10.
• We are prominent and active members of BIFA (British International Freight Association).
 Customs Brokerage

• Extensive experience in handling all types of commodities.

• Import clearances handled daily, ensuring deadlines are met and unnecessary costs are avoided.
• Export clearances (NES) arranged to ensure scheduled sailings are met.
• We have an exemplary record in delivering the high level of service required by this demanding market.
• Errors can be costly, you can trust us to ensure all fiscal requirements are complied with.
• Direct computer links with all UK major ports utilising the port community systems, reducing time & costs.
• We hold substantial deferment bonds and movement guarantees with Customs, including CAP goods.
 Fresh/Frozen Produce

• We know the reefer business, having a wealth of experience in this specialist market.
• We handle; meat, seafood, dairy, fresh fruit and vegetables, and all other food products under import control.
• We have established working relationships with all UK B.I.P.’s; Felixstowe, London, Southampton, Liverpool, etc.
• We can guide you through the labyrinth of fiscal regulations and requirements.
• Every consignment must be presented for examination, whether it be full, door or seal check.
• We present all the necessary documentation, as failure to comply with statutory obligations can result in the cargo
being refused entry into the UK.
• Our proven track record of customer satisfaction has been gained through many years of service.
 Road Freight

• A personalised professional service tailored to meet each individual customers requirement.

• Utilising trailer operators covering the whole of Europe, from the Baltic to the Mediterranean and all points in between.
• Full or part loads can be accommodated and we can also arrange for multidrop deliveries.
• We employ a very extensive range of haulage partners with both national and regional experience and local knowledge.
• All quotations can be made whether for the spot market or tender process for larger contracts.
• Our range of operating partners allows us to ensure the customer receives the best rates and service available.
• All consignments are monitored up to and including delivery to ensure the customer needs are met.
• Our dedicated staff have a wealth of experience, giving peace of mind to the clients.
• Our AEO status allows us to be part of the secure supply chain.
 Explosives/Hazardous/Military

• A considerable level of expertise and knowledge inherited since the Company’s foundation.
• We are holders of the UK Governments Home Office ‘Section 5’ license, giving authority to handle and arrange
consignments of this sensitive nature.
• We have been entrusted with handling Government cargo projects exacted to the highest standards.
• Individual vessel charters and operations can be arranged for explosive consignments.
• All fiscal and statutory requirements are handled by us to ensure compliance with regulations is met.
• We have a thorough understanding of the IMO classifications, and the do’s and don’ts.
• With cargoes of this nature we have to get it right to ensure we are trusted with future shipments.
• Grange Shipping are active and prominent members of EIG (The Explosives Industry Group).
 Vessel Agency and Husbandry

• We have highly qualified & experienced personnel, including ex-seafarers who understand ‘ships’.
• We possess a thorough understanding of all UK regulatory and statutory requirements.
• Vessels of all types are catered for, from the largest tonnage afloat to off-shore support vessels.
• Our history gives us good working relationships with all the UK major ports to the benefit of our Principals.
• The husbandry team can handle vessels in any UK port and the individual requirements thereof.
• Our seagoing background ensures we have the knowledge to understand the needs of the vessel, master, crew and
cargo, as well as the needs of the owner/operators.
• Full agency/husbandry or protecting agency services available.
• Specialist services available for the ‘off-shore’ and ‘renewables’ markets, which require a different touch.
• Grange Shipping are prominent members of ICS, FONASBA and ECASBA, keeping us at the forefront of all agency
matters on a global scale.
 Technical Support

• Grange Shipping regularly invest in the latest technology to assist staff to produce the best service levels.
• Fully integrated and supported computer systems (operating Windows 7, Office 2010)
• Industry standard software (Multifreight and Impatex).
• Tailored online ‘Track & Trace’ documentation service available.
• Destin8 and CNS links for all the major UK ports.
• Registered with PEACH (Plant Health) and TRACES (Port Health) systems.
• Sage 200 accounts package operated.
• All key staff are equipped with the very latest mobile technology to ensure instantaneous communication.
We can handle it!
 Contact Details

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