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Whatever the nature of your Full Container Load shipment our international network and flexible approach ensures we provide you with versatile options to suit your requirements. Our People are very important to us and their years of experience and training will ensure you receive high end customer service and advice. Please see below for more details on our standard services, as well as the additional help we can provide.

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Our customer service orientated teams are very experienced in all aspects of part load shipping and are as used to collating and consolidating cargo from multiple origins as they are to dealing with one single but important shipment. However simple or complex your part load shipping is and whether it is for personal or commercial use, our Less then Container Load services are world class. Below you will find more details on our standard services, as well as the additional help we can provide.

Our International network has us strategically positioned to react to each individual need. Our teams of experts are renowned for handling a diverse range of shipments and requirements, from large scale projects to small time sensitive shipments.

Standard Services Included

  • Bookings
  • Collections
  • Track & Trace
  • Documentation
  • Shipping Law Advice
  • Quality Control
  • Translation & Interpretation
  • Letter of Credit Negotiation

Get in touch with any queries or requests via email: sales@kestrel.com or call our UK or USA offices.
UK Offices +44 1279 818888 USA Offices +1 786 220 1650

Specialised Services Click the below headings for more information

Port Agency

Our experienced and fully trained staff offer guaranteed quality service and professionalism of the highest standard for every port call. Our port services team can assist with breakbulk, heavy lift and project cargo, bunkering, crew change, express ships spares service, lifting and port handling, loading and discharge, as well as onshore support.

Warehousing & Distribution

Our bonded warehouses are strategically placed internationally. In the United Kingdom, warehouses are situated in locations including Essex, Manchester and Felixstowe. We have a customs bonded warehouse in Miami, our gateway to the Caribbean and Latin America. these depots have many years of cumulative experience collecting, consolidating and distributing cargo regardless of size, with the closest possible adherence to health and safety regulations.

Project Cargo Management

Our project management service is offered free of charge, as part of our mission to provide efficient, cost-effective service to all parties involved. This service is tailored to your unique requirements and maintained with the utmost confidentiality. We withdraw from extensive experience in logistical solutions to advise on routes that balance shipping times with costs, helping you decide which route is best for your unique needs.

Temperature Controlled (Reefer)

We are able to offer refrigerated (reefer) shipping for perishable items to most of our destinations. We can also assist with the procurement of fresh foodstuffs in collaboration with PSL, a market leader in the hospitality and catering industry.

Inland Delivery

We can arrange delivery from ports to inland locations for all types of cargo. Just let us know where it needs to go and we will help you out.

Procurement

We offer procurement services tailored to your needs. From simple and free advice on global sourcing partners, through a full package offering sourcing, purchasing and shipping services we can help you find the best products on a global bases. Prices are based on % and level of service required.

Import & Export Customs Services

We are able to offer full Import & Export advice through our qualified and experienced teams, from the first discussions about Shipping laws and which Incoterms to use, all the way through to advising on the newest government regulations surrounding Brexit for European moves, as well as all International Import and Export customs clearance and documentation requirements.

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