Signature Cargo Limited

Freight forwarding with Signature Cargo

Signature Cargo is our dedicated freight forwarding division. Through it, we’re uniquely positioned to be able to satisfy all of your supply chain and international freight needs.

 

Thanks to our extensive network of carefully selected international agents and our in-house logistics resources, we’re able to provide a range of professional services. Our team brings together years of experience and the specialist tools you need, all at a competitive rate.

Through Signature Cargo, we’re also able to offer a full range of import and export air, sea and road freight services, as well as dedicated storage, specialist packaging, in-house customs clearance capabilities and more.

Whether it’s forwarding your goods to port, to the door or using our white glove specialist service, Signature Cargo’s global freight and logistic solutions run seamlessly together. We’re proud to always meet the needs of our customers with the efficiency, professionalism, and expertise they expect.

Get in touch with one of our team today to find out more.

  1. Road freight

    Road freight

    If you need to move your pieces to or from Europe, we have our own modern fleet of specialist vehicles in which we securely transport your items. This secure and reliable service runs regularly between London and other major European cities, using our own crews or our network of agents.

    We can arrange collections and deliveries on a part load basis, or if your deadlines are tighter we'll transport your pieces by dedicated delivery on one of our road shuttle services. These can be dual staffed with both driver and art handler teams. The vehicles are air-ride and – as an optional extra - climate-controlled, as well as GPS monitored and alarmed to keep your pieces safe.

  2. Sea Freight

    Sea Freight

    We load and ship our own sea freight containers between our locations in New York and London every 2-3 weeks. From there, we handle all of the onward freight transport you need to get it to your premises.

    We also ship globally, using regular consolidated sea freight container services delivering to many different locations around the world every month. If you'd prefer us to ship your pieces in a sole use container, we can also arrange that. Just chat to one of our experienced team to find out more.

    Again, our expert team will manage all of the customs requirements for your shipment. This includes everything from customs clearance to permits, carnets, customs bonds, and any other paperwork that's required. If needed, we're also happy to personally supervise the loading or unloading of high value sea cargo that we're responsible for.

  3. Specialist packing and timber crating

    Specialist packing and timber crating

    Whether it’s palletising your goods for haulage to port or bespoke crating for air freight to your destination, we take a bespoke approach to packing every shipment, using custom packaging to protect your pieces.

    We use top quality timber casing and premium packaging materials to create high specification export standard packing cases for your consignments. We have years of experience in fabricating bespoke packing cases for our clients, which meet the high standards required for moving valuable pieces around the world.

    Our experienced technicians will look at the requirements of each job and then create a bespoke packing and timber casing solution to keep it safe.

  4. Storage

    Storage

    With locations both in the UK as well as New York and a global network of trusted agents, Signature Cargo has the scale and flexibility to meet your storage and supply chain requirements.

    Our high-grade storage facilities provide a clean and safe environment that is protected by modern security systems ensuring that your sensitive and valuable consignments are given the protection they deserve.

    All of our facilities are fitted with a Red Alert care alarm system and 24-hour CCTV monitoring for added piece of mind.

    • Digital photographic recording and a bar code management system
    • Optional Condition reporting using Articheck
    • Option Temperature controlled storage
    • Dedicated space for viewing, photographing and conducting conservation work
    • Long and short term storage options
    • Tailor made solutions to suit you
  5. Temperature controlled storage

    Temperature controlled storage

    High value and delicate consignments need to be stored properly. All of our facilities are fitted with a Red Alert care alarm system and 24-hour CCTV monitoring for added piece of mind.

    We'll help you to manage your stored items with our online inventory management system. This record means you'll be able to keep a close check both on the items you're storing with us and on their condition.

    Find out more about our Temperature controlled storage facilities in the UK and US.

    With locations both in the UK as well as New York and a global network of trusted agents, Signature Cargo has the scale and flexibility to meet your storage and supply chain requirements.

    Our high-grade storage facilities provide a clean and safe environment that is protected by modern security systems ensuring that your sensitive and valuable consignments are given the protection they deserve.

    •            State-of-the-art 24/7 security surveillance

    •            Digital photographic recording and a bar code management system

    •            Optional Condition reporting using Articheck

    •            Option Temperature controlled storage

    •            Dedicated space for viewing, photographing and conducting conservation work

    •            Long and short term storage options

    •            Tailor made solutions to suit you

  6. White glove service and installations

    White glove service and installations

    Our premium delivery and installation service, for your clients most precious consignments.

    Our white glove service takes this personal approach to the next level. The handlers who move your goods will all be highly experienced professionals. They'll understand the individual care that each shipment requires, and how it should be packed, moved and installed in the safest possible way.