Ships Agency

We take care of all the essential port operations for your ship, barge, rig, cargo or cargoes quickly and efficiently.

Our UK and Scottish ships agency service has been in the business for over the past 80 years and we’re extremely confident our 24/7 agency service guarantees you can trust us to take care of all the essential port operations for your ship, barge, rig, cargo or cargoes quickly and efficiently.

Ships agency for the Firth of Forth ports

We provide ships agency cover for all Firth of Forth ports:

The Port of Grangemouth

Grangemouth is the largest container port in Scotland, and handles more than 150,000 containers per year. Situated in between Edinburgh and Glasgow, the port handles over 9 million tonnes of cargo per year and its excellent transport links make it a popular choice for Scottish industry.

The Port of Rosyth

The port of Rosyth enjoys a convenient central location on the north bank of the River Forth, and provides a key gateway to Fife. The port boasts useful access to the M90, the Forth Road Bridge and also to Scotland’s motorways, and is perfect for businesses that want a riverside location with logistical support. The port also has a useful roll on / roll off freight ferry service linking Scotland with mainland Europe.

The Port of Babcock, Rosyth

Babcock, Rosyth port is located on the north side of the River Forth about a mile west of the Forth Road Bridge. The port gives access to the non-tidal basin through a conventional lock system and also via a single direct entrance, restricted to high tide transits.

The Port of Burntisland

Located on the North side of the river Forth has the ability to provide transport and distribution by sea, rail or road across Scotland. In recent years, it has experienced a revival from coastal shipping and opportunities within the offshore renewable energy sector.

The Port of Methil

Situated in East Fife, Methil is a timber, aggregate and general bulk commodity distribution centre for local area.  With its strategic location and range of services, Methil has the capabilities to serve the emerging renewable energy sector.

Restrictions. Please contact us for details for Methil Private Berth.

The Port of Leith

The Port of Leith is Scotland’s largest enclosed deep water port, with capability to handle ships up to 50,000 DWT.  It’s located to the north east of Edinburgh and offers easy access to the A1, the Edinburgh by-pass, the M8 and M9.  The rail connections are also excellent. Leith offers stevedoring and cargo handling services and is equipped with cranes and equipment, plus secure storage facilities.

What do we do as ships agents?

Our shipping agency will also ensure that all essential:

- Victualling

- Stores

- Delivery and customs clearance of spare parts

- All crew change formalities

- Customs procedures (Destin8, export/import entries, NMSW). 

Are all arranged to suit your needs, without fuss or delays.

For more information on our shipping agency, or to discuss your requirements, please contact us.  We're here to help!

Shipbroking & Chartering

T.ward Shipping Ltd have many years of experience in shipbroking for dry cargo, oil, gas, and renewables industries.
We get the right cargo ship or the right cargo for your individual company needs, then act for you in negotiating terms and freight costs. We can find out the port costs and arrange stevedoring charges at loading and discharging ports too. 

 

Bulk Cargo


If you’re in the initial stages of pricing up your potential bulk or project cargo shipment to/from the UK, we can assist with all the processes involved and aspects you may need to consider as an importer or exporter. We can set up meetings with potential ports, price up the cost of shipping your goods based on the terms of your shipment and explain any potential risk factors involved.

We take care of everything from quay to quay, door to door and port to port. We are happy to set up, facilitate and oversee all aspects of the venture and even arrange payment of freight and port costs.


Chartered Institute of Shipbrokers members

Our employees are also educated by and members of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, the main UK educational body for the UK commercial shipping industry.

We have a long-established history of assisting Scottish exporters and importers with their ship broking and chartering requirements in all manner of industries and cargo types.
For more information on our shipbroking services, or to discuss your requirements, please contact us. We're here to help!

Ship Layup and Anchorage

Laying up a vessel can be cost effective especially over the winter period or in times of economic uncertainty. ‘Laying up’ simply means that a vessel is neither being actively used nor repaired.

T.Ward Shipping Ltd can help with any anchorage and layup needs. We facilitate your ships time during the process of dry docking to make the process go as smoothly and as efficiently as possible.

Cargo Storage and Warehousing

As an experienced UK shipping and freight forwarding company, we fully understand finding secure, safe storage for your cargo can be a headache to organise. Whether you have short term or long- term storage needs, we can organise it for you. 

We can assist with all commercial cargo handling and storage requirements you may have all over Scotland the rest of the UK. For more details, please contact us.