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 135 years of maritime expertise. Operating from their centrally situated Southampton office, this freight forwarder South East specialises in ship and port agency services, freight forwarding, and customs clearance for shipowners, charterers, and import/export businesses. The company offers container shipments, project cargo handling, automobile shipping, and customs services, supported by a national network of owned offices and colleague agents. Their extensive local knowledge and connections throughout the UK and internationally position them to serve ecommerce businesses requiring reliable freight forwarding, particularly those handling containerised cargo, oversized shipments, or international trade requiring port agency support.

Services offered

Freight Forwarding

Full-range freight forwarding services for individuals and larger import/export companies, including container shipments and project cargo handling.

Container Shipments

Specialised handling of containerised cargo for import and export operations.

Customs Services

Customs clearance and compliance support for international freight movements.

Project Cargo

Handling of oversized, complex, or non-standard cargo requiring specialist logistics planning.

Automobile Shipments

Dedicated vehicle shipping and logistics services.

Port Agency Services

Comprehensive port agency services tailored to shipowners and charterers, covering both tramp and liner trades with UK-wide coverage.

Superyacht Agency

Specialised agency services for superyacht operations.

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 specialises in maritime freight forwarding and ship agency services, handling container shipments and project cargo via sea routes. They maintain shipping schedules to global destinations and leverage a national network of agents for domestic distribution. Their expertise is primarily in sea-based logistics and port operations rather than air or rail freight.
Do you handle international and cross-border shipments?
Yes. Wainwright Bros operates as a global shipping service provider with connections throughout the United Kingdom and international maritime routes. They provide customs clearance services and freight forwarding for import/export businesses, supported by a national network of owned offices and colleague agents.
What customs and compliance services do you provide?
The company offers dedicated customs services as part of their freight forwarding operation, supporting international trade compliance. Their long-established presence in Southampton and connections with London-area agencies ensure proper handling of customs procedures for containerised and project cargo movements.
What is your geographic coverage?
Wainwright Bros operates from Southampton with a centrally situated office in the port, offering coverage throughout the United Kingdom via a national network of owned offices and colleague agents. They also maintain connections to global shipping routes and international destinations via their port agency services.
Can you handle oversized or non-standard cargo?
Yes. Wainwright Bros specifically offers project cargo services designed to handle oversized, complex, or non-standard shipments requiring specialist logistics planning and port coordination.

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