T. Ward Shipping Ltd

T Ward Shipping Ltd is a well-established international shipping agent specialising in services such as freight forwarding, ship broking, road transport services, logistics and customs clearance. Our company was founded in the early 1900s in Grimsby and our Edinburgh office opened 35 years ago in Leith. When it comes to freight forwarding our company has the experience and capabilities to ship items from 15kgs to 150,000 tonnes to and from anywhere in the world by sea, road and air.

At T Ward Shipping Ltd we offer an extensive shipping agent service to fulfil all your needs. This can include finding the right ship to transport your goods as well as helping our clients to buy and sell ships. We also have in depth experience of logistics and customs clearance to ensure fast customs clearance and rapid delivery. Our prices are competitive and our many satisfied customers are a testament to our professional and reliable working methods.

Freight Forwarding Service

At T Ward Shipping Ltd we have the experience to move your cargo to and from anywhere in the world using the most cost effective shipping options. We can transport goods from 15kgs to 150,000 tonnes by road, air and sea, quickly and with full customs clearance. We have decades of experience in sea freight forwarding and can offer Full and Part Container Loads. The items we deliver range in size from personal goods to industrial, construction and engineering equipment. We can offer freight forwarding services including door to door delivery and hand carry courier options. We also offer an outsourcing freight forwarding service when required.

Ships Agency

T Ward Shipping Ltd has been offering a comprehensive ships agency service for decades and we have acted on behalf of some of the world’s largest shipping operators. We have in depth experience in handling pilotage, tugs and boatmen as well as stevedoring and cargo operations for all ships and cargoes. Our company fully ensure that requirements such as victualling, spare parts, stores, crew transfers, customs procedures and statutory documentation are arranged rapidly and professionally.

We can provide you with up to the minute information throughout a vessel’s stay at port. We can provide loading and discharging costs as well as road haulage to or from port and full disbursements for an entire contract affreightment or single voyage.

Ship Broking

As an experienced shipbroker we can act as an intermediary between ship owners and cargo owners. This means we can find the right ship to move cargo or find cargo to be moved by the right ship. We have experience in finding the correct ships to move cargo including bulk commodities such as coal, grain, timber, oil, whisky and industrial equipment. We will negotiate freight terms between ship owners and cargo owners as well as arranging stevedore charges, the terms of the shipping fixture and finalising the Charterparty. T Ward Shipping Ltd will be there to act on behalf of the ship and the cargo owner throughout the entire process.

Shipping Container Sales

T Ward Shipping Ltd can help if you are a private or commercial user considering the purchase of new or used steel shipping containers for self-storage and export shipping. Our shipping containers for sale can be used for a number of applications including a living space, data storage centre, recording studios, generator housing, military use or refrigeration units, to name just a few. We have a stock of containers located in the UK and Ireland, and our containers come in a variety of sizes and heights. We can also help when it comes to the delivery of the steel containers including delivery with or without crane assisted vehicles.

Road Transport Services

T Ward Shipping Ltd offer rapid and reliable road transport services including full and part loads of dry and refrigerated cargo, and groupage services throughout Europe. We have over 50 years of experience in road freight forwarding including arranging coordination and logistics. We have many offices throughout Europe and we can provide door to door delivery to ensure your goods arrive safely and on time. We have experience in moving over-sized and heavy cargo by road as well as the transportation of hazardous cargo. Our road transport freight forwarding is competitively priced, cost effective, reliable and secure.

Customs Clearance & Brokerage

We offer a complete worldwide customs clearance, customs brokerage and consultancy service to take the stress out of freight forwarding. The regulations on customs clearance both nationally and internationally are ever changing and we have the up to date knowledge to ensure that your goods have fast clearance and delivery to the final destination. We offer a comprehensive customs clearance service including duty and tax planning, licences, temporary imports, diversion of cargo for home use, Intrastat, tariff clarification advice and IPR for customs control. We are also fully experienced in carnets, CHIEF, all UK ports and customs houses as well as preferences and quotas.

Railway Sleepers

As part of our comprehensive shipping services we offer railway sleepers for sale. Our high quality, durable railway sleepers measure 8.6 by 10 by 6, weigh approximately 80kgs and are priced at £19.75 each plus VAT; we offer delivery throughout the UK with costs dependent on location. We also have a stock of timber and concrete railway sleepers for sale including new and used railway sleepers, treated and untreated, hardwood and softwood railway sleepers as well as garden quality railway sleepers. Our railways sleepers can be used for a number of applications including cattle courts, general garden use, fencing, golf courses, road markings and silage clamps.

Testimonials

T Ward Shipping Ltd is based at 3 Johns Place, Leith in Edinburgh. Over the decades we have built up an enviable reputation and client list thanks to our professional and reliable services. We have also developed long term business relationships with many of our clients who rely on us to keep our promises when it comes to our shipping services. Our website contains full details and information on our complete range of shipping services and we welcome enquiries from new customers. Visit our website and view a selection of testimonials from our satisfied customers.