Freight forwarding, without the friction.

  • 45+ yrs experience
  • IATA accredited
  • 4.6★ on Google
  • UK-wide freight expertise

One expert team moving your cargo by air, sea and road, and a real person who knows your name, not just your shipment. Door to door, anywhere in the world.

Accredited freight expertise

Recognised by the bodies that shape professional UK and international logistics.

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Your trusted freight forwarder

We don't aim to just move goods.
We move businesses forward.

Moving cargo can seem complex and overwhelming. It doesn't have to be, not with a trusted freight forwarding partner like Jenkar by your side.

Whether you need a door-to-door service in the UK or Europe, or port-to-port to a global destination, our expert, friendly team gets your shipment where it needs to be. We take away the hassle of the transport method, the optimal route and the complicated paperwork, and let you sit back while we handle it all.

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When the shipment matters

A label can send a box.People move what matters.

When routes, paperwork, timing and updates have consequences, Jenkar gives you a team that owns the journey, not just the collection.

The difference is ownership

Not just collected.Coordinated.

One team keeps the route, documents, handovers and delivery window joined up, so problems are dealt with before they become your problem.

Built for the messy middle

Calm freight supportwhen simple stops being simple.

For shipments that need judgement, care and clear answers, Jenkar gives you people who know the cargo and stay with it until it lands.

What we move

Freight solutions, tailored to you

Six core services across every transport mode, handled end to end by one dependable team.

Urgent international movement

Air freight when timing matters.

IATA-accredited air freight for urgent cargo, managed by people who keep the route, documents and delivery window joined up.

  • Express, consolidated and charter options
  • Export documents checked before departure
  • Clear updates from collection to arrival
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Worldwide port coverage

Sea freight for reliable global routes.

Cost-effective FCL and LCL movements with practical guidance on schedules, paperwork and the right balance between speed and cost.

  • Full container and shared container loads
  • Worldwide import and export coverage
  • Simple advice on timings and trade-offs
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UK and European transport

Road freight that keeps the journey simple.

Door-to-door road freight for pallets, part loads and full loads, with the practical route planning needed to avoid avoidable delays.

  • UK, European and cross-border movements
  • Part load, full load and timed delivery options
  • One team coordinating collection and delivery
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Specialist freight handling

Vehicle shipping with the details covered.

Cars, plant and heavy machinery shipped with careful loading, clear route planning and the documentation needed for international movement.

  • Cars, commercial vehicles and machinery
  • RoRo, container and specialist options
  • Customs and loading requirements prepared early
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Paperwork without the guesswork

Customs clearance handled before it becomes a delay.

Import and export declarations, duties and document checks handled by a team that understands how paperwork affects the whole shipment.

  • Import and export customs support
  • Declarations, duties and document checks
  • Clear guidance before the cargo moves
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Storage with onward movement

Warehousing and distribution joined to the freight plan.

Secure Wakefield storage, stock management and onward distribution, so goods can pause, move and arrive without losing context.

  • Secure storage close to the M62
  • Stock handling and distribution support
  • Freight and warehousing managed together
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Our ethos, the arctic tern

Like the arctic tern, we'll always go as far as possible to make international shipping easy for you.

The species with the longest migration in the animal kingdom, some birds travel more than 56,000 miles a year, across two summers. That determination is exactly how we do business.

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Behind every shipment

The calm system behind every move

Every move has a chain of small decisions behind it: the right route, the right paperwork, the right timing and clear updates before anyone has to chase.

01Quote checked

Mode, route and timing matched to what the shipment actually needs.

02Paperwork prepared

Customs and documentation handled early to avoid avoidable delays.

03Movement monitored

One team keeps the thread joined up from collection to delivery.

The Jenkar difference

A real person who knows your name, not just your shipment.

You are not passed between departments or left repeating the same details. You speak to people who understand your business, your priorities and the way you like things handled.

That relationship makes the whole experience calmer. When plans change, paperwork needs checking or timing becomes tight, the team already has the context to move quickly and keep you informed.

  • A dedicated, named point of contact
  • A team that knows your business and regular routes
  • Clear updates before you need to chase
  • Personal service, backed by 45+ years of freight experience
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What that feels like
"I'll check that for you" from someone who already knows the job.
They know youYour contacts, preferences and regular requirements are remembered.
They know the detailRoutes, paperwork and timing stay joined up from quote to delivery.
They know when it mattersIf something changes, you get a practical update from a real person.
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Freight forwarding FAQs

Straight answers before you ship

The most common questions people ask before choosing a freight forwarder, answered plainly by the team that will handle the move.

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Jenkar Shipping handles air freight, sea freight, road freight, customs clearance, vehicle shipping, warehousing and distribution for businesses moving cargo in the UK, Europe and worldwide.
Yes. Jenkar supports import and export customs clearance, including declarations, documentation, duties and guidance on the paperwork needed to keep cargo moving smoothly.
Jenkar Shipping is based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, close to the M62, and supports freight movements across the UK, Europe and worldwide through its network of trusted partners.
Share what you are moving, the collection and delivery points, timing, size and weight. The Jenkar team will recommend the right freight route and service, then provide a tailored quote.

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Get in touch with a member of our expert team today and discover how our seamless shipping solutions can move your business forward.

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