ABOUT US Privately owned business with Customs A.E.O. certification George Baker (Shipping) Ltd was established in 1982 and has over the years assembled a team of experienced and motivated professionals dedicated to achieving the ultimate in customer service. Our company continues to be 100% independent, remaining under the original ownership of George and Libby Baker. We are a traditional family business proud of our reputation for integrity and neutrality. The George Baker (Shipping) Ltd headquarters at the Port of Felixstowe has been computer linked to H.M. Customs and Revenue for many years to ensure the fastest and most reliable Customs clearance service at all UK sea ports. Our excellent warehousing facilities and container handling services are Customs A.E.O. approved and this coveted accreditation means that we are one of the very few UK companies recognised globally as a secure trader and reliable partner within the international supply chain.
CUSTOMS CLEARANCE SPECIALISTS WITH SO MUCH MORE TO OFFER YOU George Baker (Shipping) Ltd is rightly acknowledged to be the UK Customs clearance specialist having become market leaders in this field over the last 30 years. Our facilities include Duty Deferment, Community Transit guarantee, NES export documentation, Bonded Warehousing, CFSP and ERTS, and our staff have a wealth of knowledge and experience in these areas. In addition to our professional and reliable clearance services, we have developed a most comprehensive freight solution specialising in all possible aspects of the import procedure, covering everything from EXW collection at origin right through to door delivery. Our nationwide Customs clearance services are complemented by the range of additional in house services we can provide, enabling us to cater for the precise individual requirements of every customer.
AGENT TO AGENT CLEARANCE SERVICES George Baker (Shipping) Ltd has been providing sea freight Customs clearance and cargo handling services to fellow freight professionals since 1982. Our integrity and neutrality has been proven over the years and you can rest assured that your data is 100% safe with us. The computer links that we have are constantly being monitored and updated to ensure that we cover all UK ports of arrival. We also subscribe to all possible Customs regimes to ensure that we can deliver specialist facilities such as Duty Deferment, Community Transit guarantee (T1), ERTS, Bonded Warehousing, NES, and comprehensive container haulage and general distribution services. All this is further enhanced by our Customs AEO status. Our friendly experienced personnel are ready and willing to offer our customers advice and information regarding all aspects of Customs documentation as required.
CROSS DOCKING & WAREHOUSING IN THE PORT OF FELIXSTOWE Our premises are equipped with multiple dock leveler loading bays and we are ideally situated to accommodate the safe cross-docking of full container loads which require unpacking on arrival at the Port of Felixstowe for urgent onward delivery. We operate 24 hour shunting dedicated to efficiently moving loaded containers from the port terminal to our port depot and ensuring the safe return of empty containers. This avoids expensive quay rent and demurrage charges. Our depot is Customs AEO certified, with over 5000 sq metres of high quality inside storage, with large storage areas also available outside. This includes Customs bonded areas, Customs ERTS cargo bays and storage facilities for pharmaceuticals and food products. Cargo is safely and securely stored, handled only by our own team of trusted staff, with stock control and movement managed using our bespoke warehouse system.
SECURING CARS AND MOTOR VEHICLES INTO CONTAINERS Our depot is equipped with the ultimate facilities for loading cars and motor vehicles into containers on exports and also the unloading of containers on imports. We have 24hr CCTV monitored premises in the most secure area of the port, ideal for receiving and handing out motor vehicles. We also provide safe and secure storage options, both indoor and outdoor as required. Our professional and courteous personnel are on hand to receive/hand over vehicles and assist with all documentation including Customs formalities, and the securing of vehicles in containers is handled only by our own directly employed and trained staff. Offering 24 hour shunting of containers between our depot and the port container terminal ensures efficiency.
CONTAINER TRANSPORT AND CURTAIN SIDE DISTRIBUTION George Baker (Transport) Ltd is our in house container transportation company offering reliable and cost effective container delivery services from all major UK ports to any UK destination. Complementing our established range of freight services, we have our own core fleet of high spec and well maintained 44 ton units with directly employed professional and courteous drivers. We also operate with curtain side trailers for distribution of palletised cargoes nationwide. Our services include next day for time sensitive loads and a direct delivery service ensuring the safe arrival of loads of a delicate nature. All rates include tri-axle and fuel surcharges to ensure that there are no hidden extras, offering an efficient and economical nationwide service.
EUROPEAN TRANSPORT George Baker (Europe) Ltd provides logistics services for Manufacturer s and Freight Forwarders alike. We are able to offer competitive rates on a Full / Part load and Groupage trailer basis to any European destination. Using our own fleet of vehicles coupled with long established links with reliable partners, we are able to provide modern equipment at a competitive price with a high level of service. EUROPEAN DESTINATIONS: Benelux, Germany, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Spain, Portugal, Austria, Switzerland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia, Romania, Bulgaria, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Russia, We have all types of trailers available to suit your requirements including: Tautliners / Euroliners / Tilt Trailers / Refrigerated / Flatbed trailers as well as oversized and abnormal cargo. We are also able to provide express / just in time deliveries with our fleet of vans. With the experience and wealth of knowledge throughout our company you will find our staff courteous and helpful at all times with the intent of providing the right solution for you.
AIR & SEA FREIGHT With decades of experience in the freight forwarding industry, George Baker (Air & Sea) Ltd can offer you a fully comprehensive international movement from door to door. We provide all types of carriage including Ocean freight, Air Freight and Road Freight for both full (FCL) and part (LCL) loads. Whether Ex-Works or FOB our range of shipping services are designed to seamlessly move your cargo, from collection to its ultimate destination, on time and in budget. Our global agency infrastructure allows us to co-ordinate freight on all shipping trade lanes including China, Hong Kong, Thailand, South Korea, Philippines, Taiwan, Vietnam, Japan, Australia, India, Bangladesh, USA, Canada and Turkey. We have established strong working relationships over many years of being at the forefront of the industry and our neutrality allows us to broker the best freight rates available for your specific requirements.
AEO STATUS Certificate number GB AEOF 00055/09 George Baker (Shipping) Ltd is proud to be recognised by HMRC as an Authorised Economic Operator. AEO is a coveted accreditation and an internationally recognised quality mark confirming that we are both a secure trader and reliable trading partner within the international supply chain. Benefits of holding the full Customs Simplifications/Security & Safety certificate include: Consignments fast-tracked through Customs controls Access to simplifications in Customs procedures Priority over non-aeo s for cargo selected for examination Recognition status across the EU Our own high standards, along with those reflected in agreements with our trading partners, are closely monitored and maintained by our in-house AEO co-ordinator.
SECURITY Security of our site and goods stored on our premises is paramount, and we are proud to have one of the most secure depots in the Port of Felixstowe. Our optimum security system has been specifically designed by leading independent security specialists to meet our individual requirements. Our CCTV coverage utilizes external, internal and covert cameras, with the latest in digital recording 24/7 365 days a year. 8 external dome cameras provide extensive and detailed views of our gate, yard and car park areas as well as the vulnerable areas behind our buildings. Additional dual chip static cameras further enhance our coverage focusing on particular areas such as warehouse doors and loading bays. We are directly linked through to a remote monitoring control centre and Suffolk Constabulary HQ and in addition to all of this our own security is reinforced by comprehensive security measures which cover Trinity Distribution Park on which we are situated.
KEY CONTACTS For Agent to Agent Customs Clearance: For Vehicle Handling: David Toal Alex Morgan T: +44 (0)1394 608077 T: +44 (0)1394 608078 E: David.Toal@GeorgeBakerShipping.com E:Alex.Morgan@GeorgeBakerShipping.com Trevor Bunce Tessa Wade T: +44 (0)1394 608049 T: +44 (0)1394 695267 E: Trevor.Bunce@GeorgeBakerShipping.com E:Tessa.Wade@GeorgeBakerShipping.com For General Import Support: For Container Transport: Adam Grimshaw Scott Reynolds T: +44 (0)1394 608045 T: +44 (0)1394 695260 E: Adam.Grimshaw@GeorgeBakerShipping.com E:Scott.Reynolds@GeorgeBakerShipping.com Michael Frost Jon Goulden T: +44 (0)1394 695265 T: +44 (0)1394 608044 E: Michael.Frost@GeorgeBakerShipping.com E:Jon.Goulden@GeorgeBakerShipping.com Stuart Last Chris Hodge T: +44 (0)1394 695264 T: +44 (0)1394 695283 E: Stuart.Last@GeorgeBakerShipping.com E: Chris.Hodge@GeorgeBakerShipping.com For Warehousing: For ERTS/NES/T1: David Baker Bob Riches T: +44 (0)1394 676367 T: +44 (0)1394 695268 E: David.Baker@GeorgeBakerShipping.com E: Bob.Riches@GeorgeBakerShipping.com For Air & Sea Freight: Kieron Beamish T: +44 (0)1394 695295 E: Kieron.Beamish@GeorgeBakerShipping.com For European Transport: Mike Sharpe T: +44 (0)1394 608048 E: Mike.Sharpe@GeorgeBakerShipping.com