International Freight

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Seamlessly moving your goods on a global scale


Whether you are shipping a single container, or thousands throughout the year, appointing a strong, versatile and knowledgeable freight forwarder is vital to any successful supply chain.

Covering all major international trade lanes, providing cost effective solutions and tailoring services to fit your specific needs, our flexible and reliable approach is designed to give you confidence and reassurance when trading with the other side of the globe.

Why Choose Us?

  • Global coverage of every major international trade lane
  • A variety of services to meet your specific budgets and timelines
  • Bespoke and personalised freight management solutions
  • End-to-end solutions utilising in-house services

Delivering the best International Freight Solutions

Exports Trade Lanes Freight Management LCL Shipments International Parcel Delivery

Exports

If you need to sell and export outside of Europe, our dedicated export freight department offers all the same functionality as our import freight department.

Utilising the same overseas agents and shipping lines, our export freight services cover every major international trade lane. From one off spot rates, to comprehensive freight management, we give you the tools to provide your customers with a stress-free environment for global trading.

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Trade Lanes

We are shipping between the following major
international trade lanes:

China, Turkey, India, Pakistan, Thailand, South, Africa, Japan, Vietnam, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Taiwan, Philippines, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Mexico, Uruguay, Chile

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Freight Management

If you are a company with the knowledge and capabilities of buying your own freight, you will be well aware that securing the best price is just the start.

Aware that there is never a one size fits all solution, we offer comprehensive freight management programmes which allow you to obtain your own freight contract but outsource the day-to-day management of your supply chain to industry experts.

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LCL Shipments

For smaller shipments that may not justify the price of a full container, we provide cost effective LCL (aka groupage) services, allowing you to share the space of a container with other shippers and only pay for the space you use.

Utilising our own ETSF facility in Felixstowe, we provide you with all the associated costs at the time of booking, allowing you to make a well-informed decision with no hidden surcharges when your goods arrive in the UK.

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International Parcel Delivery

Simplified international shipping solutions for retailers is our priority, ensuring seamless delivery for our clients and their customers.

With a focus on flexibility and stress-free solutions, we harness a comprehensive range of global delivery options, and an extensive network of final-mile partners. No matter where you sell, we deliver everywhere with ease.

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Key Staff Members

Kieron Beamish

Kieron Beamish

Air & Sea Director

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Malcolm Howell

Malcolm Howell

Export Manager

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What everyone is saying about our services

"We have been a client of George Baker Shipping for 20+ years. We always enjoy working with the team at GB, who have taken the time to understand our business and the critical nature of our deadlines. The commitment, dedication and hands on supervision of all our shipments is first class and second to none – 5 stars!"

Director

"We have worked with George Baker Shipping for over 15 years now. During which, we have used a range of their services, from warehousing and haulage, to sea freight and clearance. The service they provide has always been excellent and they are always our first choice."

Director

"We think of George Baker Shipping as an integral part and extension of our business. They manage the logistical process of getting containers from the port to our warehouses and control the stock-holding operation. Our business relationship has developed over many years and we value the strength of the relationship and the service that they provide to us. "

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