Denholm Port Services Limited — Edinburgh

Scotland, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland · EH6 7DN

Company overview

Denholm Port Services Limited is a port agency and maritime logistics provider based in Grangemouth, Scotland, serving as a freight forwarder in Edinburgh and across Scotland. The company represents shipowners and charterers throughout the UK, offering comprehensive port agency services from offices in all major UK ports. Their service portfolio includes ship agency, stevedoring, customs clearance, warehousing and distribution, lay-up services, and short-sea chartering. Denholm Port Services handles diverse cargo types across tanker, dry bulk, container, offshore, cruise, military, and ferry trades. As part of the Denholm Logistics Group—a coalition of established maritime and logistics businesses with over 150 years of industry heritage—the company combines extensive shipping expertise with competitively priced cargo management solutions. Ecommerce businesses requiring specialist port handling, customs documentation, or international maritime logistics can benefit from their bespoke service delivery and highly skilled staff.

Services offered

Ship Agency

Representation of shipowners and charterers' interests across UK ports, including vessel documentation, crew services, and port coordination.

Hub Agency

Regional coordination and agency services for vessels transiting multiple UK ports.

Stevedoring

Cargo handling and loading/unloading services at port facilities.

Customs Clearance

Import and export customs documentation and clearance services for shipments.

Warehousing and Distribution

Short and long-term storage facilities and distribution services from port-adjacent locations.

Lay-Up Services

Vessel lay-up and maintenance coordination during periods of inactivity.

Chartering

Short-sea chartering services for vessel hire and cargo transport.

Location and coverage

Denholm Port Services Limited is based at Imperial House - 1st Floor Albert, Dock St, Edinburgh, EH6 7DN. They serve businesses across Scotland and the wider UK.

Frequently asked questions

What types of cargo and vessel trades does Denholm Port Services handle?
Denholm Port Services specialises in diverse maritime trades including tankers, dry bulk, container ships, offshore support vessels, cruise ships, military vessels, and ferries. This breadth of expertise means they can manage a wide variety of cargo types and vessel requirements across UK ports.
What customs clearance and import/export support do you provide?
Customs clearance is listed as a core service. Combined with their port agency expertise, Denholm Port Services handles the documentation and regulatory requirements for shipments entering or leaving UK ports. For ecommerce businesses importing goods via sea freight, they can manage customs procedures as part of their comprehensive port services.
Do you offer warehousing and consolidation services?
Yes, Denholm Port Services provides warehousing and distribution services in addition to port agency functions. This allows businesses to store cargo at port locations and arrange onward distribution, supporting ecommerce logistics that require temporary storage or consolidation.
Where are your offices located across the UK?
Denholm Port Services maintains offices in all major UK ports. Their head office is in Grangemouth, Scotland. As a freight forwarder Scotland-wide, they serve businesses requiring maritime logistics and port services across the entire UK coastline.
Are you part of a larger logistics group?
Yes, Denholm Port Services is part of the Denholm Logistics Group, a coalition that includes Denholm Good Logistics, Hamilton Port Services, Scruttons, and Lacy & Middlemiss. This network heritage extends over 150 years in the shipping industry and provides access to complementary logistics services.

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