Port Agency

Comprehensive Port agent services


Global Shipping Services offer a comprehensive port agency service in Hull, Goole and Immingham Docks. Our experienced teams based on the Humber Estuary represent the ship owner’s interests, whilst providing all of the services that may be required for both the crew and the vessel itself. We have easy access to a number of approved local ships chandlers, crew transfer providers, hotel accommodation, doctors and dentists.

Experience / Ability / Excellence


With over 30 years’ experience providing port agency services across our three port locations, Global Shipping Services are the ideal provider to support your port agency requirements along the Humber Estuary. Our extensive knowledge and experience, gives us the ability to tailor our approach to your specific requirements and provide an excellent level of customer service. To ensure your experience with us is a positive and rewarding one, we make every effort to ensure your requirements are fully taken care of.

As part of our port agency service we provide a range of options including:

Crew transfers

Global Shipping Services provide an excellent and experienced logistical service that undertakes the responsibility and organisation of crew transfers for vessels within the Humber Estuary. Whether the vessel is berthing in Hull, Goole or Immingham, we can provide the relevant services to accommodate all your crew transfer requirements. 

Crew welfare

At Global Shipping Services we understand the nature of the shipping industry and our experience providing crew welfare services has supported countless vessels and crews over the past 30 years. 

Within the Humber area, we have established key relationships with essential service providers, such as approved local ship chandlers, crew transfer providers, hotel accommodation, doctors and dentists. To ensure your crews welfare requirements are taken care of whilst providing an excellent customer service.

Vessel arrival reports

At Global Shipping Services, we can record and provide necessary vessel arrival reports and documentation. We work closely with both the vessel and custom's to ensure arrival reports are prepared and submitted in the correct manner, reducing any risk of delays.

Monitoring vessel discharging

Our of our key Port Agency services is our discharge monitoring service. We work closely with the ship and terminal to monitor discharge activities, providing updates to all the key stakeholders including ship owners or cargo suppliers where necessary.

Monitoring berth availability

Across all Hull, Goole and Immingham locations we provide berth availability services and monitoring. Working closely with the vessel and terminals to organise and plan available berths, ensuring a smooth transition into port.

Organising pilots, tugs and resources

Global Shipping Services can take on all responsibilities for sourcing and organising the relevant pilots, tugs and mooring personnel/crew, for your vessels berthing and sailing activities.

We have extensive experience in providing these services over the past 30 years and provide them for hundreds of vessels, annually along the Humber Estuary.

Our additional services


Our Port Agency services often go hand in hand with our stevedore operations, as we provide professional support for your loading and discharging requirements. In addition to our stevedore services, we also offer extensive warehousing and storage solutions for a range of cargoes, including bulk, breakbulk, project and heavylift.

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