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Why Choose KMB Shipping Group as Your Global Logistics Partner
Are you searching for a reliable shipping company and freight forwarding partner? Look no further than KMB Shipping Group. With over three decades of experience in global logistics, we are...
International Dangerous Goods Awareness Day: A Comprehensive Guide
Understanding the Foundation of Transport Regulations On International Dangerous Goods Awareness Day, we are taking the opportunity to share a visual graphical guide that lays the...
Exploring the Advantages of Third-Party Distribution and Warehousing for Your Business
There are numerous ways that utilising third-party logistics can benefit your business. From warehouse services to shipping, partnering with an experienced freight forwarding company like...
Empowering Women in Shipping and Logistics: KMB Celebrates International Women’s Day
As International Women's Day approaches, KMB Shipping takes pride in celebrating the invaluable contributions of women in the shipping and logistics industry. At KMB, we recognise the...
Why you should take out all risk cargo insurance
It is often thought that the contractual and legal responsibilities of the ‘carrier’ - who may be the haulier, freight forwarder, shipping company or airline- provides full compensation...
Zero handover fees continuing into 2024! With your expert cargo-partner, KMB Shipping Group
As we fast approach the end of January 2024, we are excited to continue fostering strong relationships with our customers and partners. To kick off...
Join Our Team: Exciting opportunities await! We are now hiring for a Telesales Professional
If you're an extremely enthusiastic, persuasive, highly organised dynamic Telesales Professional and Business Development Manager with a passion for sales... and you're searching for a...
Meet Grant Newman
It is with great pleasure that we extend a warm welcome to Grant Newman, another valued new team member who has seamlessly integrated into the KMB family. Grant has embarked on a dynamic...
Mastering Pre-Holiday International Shipping: Expert Insights From KMB
With over 35 years of experience in freight forwarding, our unwavering commitment has been to facilitate the seamless movement of goods across borders - especially pre-holiday...
Meet Daljit Panesar
In an exciting team development, we take immense pride in announcing the latest enhancement to our dynamic team of shipping experts with the addition of Daljit Panesar to KMB. Daljit's...
Celebrating Success: £162 Raised for BBC Children in Need
In a remarkable display of generosity and in true KMB spirit, we're thrilled to announce that we have collectively raised an impressive £162 for BBC Children in Need! This outstanding...
National Stress Awareness Day 2023: How We Support Our KMB Shipping Team
National Stress Awareness Day is on Thursday 2nd November 2023, with the intention of highlighting the ways in which stress affects people. It’s also to educate people of what can be done...
Important Update: EU Sanctions Impacting Iron and Steel Imports from Russia
At The KMB Shipping Group, we've been closely monitoring the dynamic landscape of EU sanctions and restrictions imposed on Russia. We aim to provide you with the most up-to-date...
Meet Owen Curley
This month we've put our Worldwide Manager - Owen Curley under the spotlight to give you an exclusive insight into his life and work at KMB1. HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED AT KMB SHIPPING? I...
What is Customs Declaration Service (CDS) and how do businesses comply?
HMRC’s Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) system is being replaced by the Customs Declaration Service, a resilient, reliable, cost-effective system which is adaptable to...
Another Apprentice Takes the Leap to Full-Time at KMB
Here at KMB we are pleased to announce that, yet another apprentice has gone on to take a full time role, this time on the European Team. We welcomed Grace as an apprentice in July 2022,...
What is a Freight Forwarding Company?
A freight forwarding company, also known as a freight forwarder or forwarding agent, is a company that facilitates the shipment of goods from one location to another on behalf of its...
Ocean Freight Shipping: Choosing the Right Container for Your Cargo
Knowing which container to request from your sea freight company isn’t always the easiest decision — nor is it one that should be taken lightly. If you go for the wrong container, it can...
Navigating Sea Freight Logistics: a Guide to Smooth and Cost-effective Shipping
Anyone involved in the import and export business will know how important it is to have a reliable and cost-effective logistics partner. Sea freight logistics, in particular, can be a...
Brexit: The Northern Ireland Protocol
Find out more about The Northern Ireland Protocol, otherwise dubbed at "The Windsor Framework" with KMB Shipping Group. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and President of the European...
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