Wainwright Brothers & Company Ltd — Southampton

South East, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland · SO14 3PX

Company overview

Wainwright Bros & Co Ltd is a freight forwarder in Southampton with over 130 years of maritime experience. Established in 1889, the company specialises in ship and port agency services, offering comprehensive freight forwarding solutions tailored to shipowners, charterers, and import/export businesses. As a freight forwarder South East, they operate from a centrally positioned Southampton office with a national network of owned offices and colleague agents. Services include container shipments, customs clearance, project cargo handling, and automobile shipments. The company provides solid, reliable, and independent service across the United Kingdom, leveraging their extensive local knowledge and close connections with the London area to ensure efficient port operations and minimal shipping delays for clients requiring global maritime logistics support.

Services offered

Freight Forwarding

Wide range of freight forwarding services for individuals and larger import/export companies, including air, sea, and land transport options.

Container Shipments

Specialised handling of containerised cargo, offering consolidated and full container load services for domestic and international shipments.

Customs Services

Comprehensive customs clearance and compliance services to facilitate smooth cross-border movement of goods.

Project Cargo

Handling of specialised and oversized cargo requiring bespoke logistics solutions and careful coordination.

Automobile Shipments

Dedicated vehicle shipping and logistics services for automotive freight.

Port Agency Services

Full range of ship and port agency services including vessel representation, port operations management, and maritime support for both tramp and liner trades.

Superyacht Agency

Specialised agency services for superyacht operations and management.

Location and coverage

Wainwright Brothers & Company Ltd is based at Bowling Green House, 1 Orchard Pl, Southampton, SO14 3PX. They serve businesses across South East and the wider UK.

Frequently asked questions

What shipping modes does Wainwright Bros offer?
Wainwright Bros provides freight forwarding services across multiple modes including sea, air, and land transport. They specialise in maritime services and operate from Southampton with global shipping connections. Their services include container shipments, project cargo, and automobile shipments, catering to both tramp and liner trade operations.
Do you handle international and cross-border shipments?
Yes, Wainwright Bros specialises in international freight forwarding with global shipping coverage. They provide customs clearance services to facilitate cross-border movement of goods and maintain a national network of owned offices plus colleague agents across associated ports to support import/export operations.
What customs and compliance services do you provide?
The company offers comprehensive customs services as part of their freight forwarding operations, helping to ensure smooth cross-border movement of goods. Their experienced team manages customs clearance to minimise delays during port calls and international shipments.
What geographic areas do you cover?
Based in Southampton, Wainwright Bros covers the entire United Kingdom through owned offices and colleague agents. They have strong connections throughout the London area and maintain a national network to represent clients' maritime needs across UK ports and associated shipping regions.
Do you handle specialised cargo such as project cargo or oversized items?
Yes, Wainwright Bros offers project cargo services specifically designed for specialised and oversized shipments requiring bespoke logistics solutions. They also provide dedicated automobile shipping services and have experience handling complex cargo requiring careful coordination and port operations management.

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