General Information:

For more than 20 years Import Services has provided high-quality and reliable logistics solutions to its clients across the UK and on the continent.  The south coast company has grown progressively and currently operates from distribution centres in Southampton at Hedge End and Nursling.  

From the very first container full of the hugely popular Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Import Services has developed its expertise in handling goods, particularly in the toys and gift market.  More recently Import Services has expanded successfully into new markets, providing logistics services for importers of homewares, sports and leisure products in line with its business development plans.

Import Services plays a vital role for its clients, managing their supply chain from factory - usually in the Far East - all the way to final recipient in the UK. 

The region’s number one importer provides accounting services, purchase order tracking, storage, order processing, high volume pick and pack, labelling and distribution to UK retailers, including Argos, Boots, John Lewis, Sainsbury's, Woolworths, Clinton Cards, Toys R Us, W H Smith, Hamleys plus a number of large independent retailers.

Clients include Carte Blanche Greetings, Maersk Logistics, Playmobil, and Hallmark with recent wins including work for Srixon Sports Europe a leading manufacturer of golf balls and Winning Moves which distributes Top Trumps and Monopoly.

And the award winning company, which was recently named Best Retail Logistics Company 2008, has been particularly successful with its port-based distribution system (portcentric) which delivers direct to retailers from its nearby storage facilities.

Portcentric logistics are taking centre stage when it comes to supply chain management, as the model provides both cost-effective and environmentally friendly logistics services door to door.

To evaluate how Import Services can have a positive impact on your logistics first look at the Web site www.importservices.co.uk and then call Mike Thomas on 01489 799500.

Tel: +44 01489 799500

Fax: +44 01489 797187

Email: info@importservices.co.uk

Website: www.importservices.co.uk