A trusted freight forwarding partner to businesses of all sizes, bringing a personal touch and an expert level of knowledge to every shipment we handle.
With more than 45 years' experience in international freight forwarding and shipping, we're proud to still be privately owned.
This gives us an advantage over many larger corporations as we can make agile decisions about our services and business that will benefit our clients. All of our directors are still actively involved in the day-to-day business, running a tight, hand-picked team, which makes it easy for us to do the best for our clients.
We might be a smaller team than many, but we're big on delivering expert solutions and exceptional service. We pride ourselves on being the opposite of a faceless organisation filled with contact centres and a myriad departments.
Every one of our team, regardless of their role, has a basic understanding of all our clients. It makes your experience better, and adds to our resilience and ability to cope with unforeseen circumstances. That's why we're trusted by many of the UK's biggest names to handle their shipping needs. We're proud to include several blue-chip companies among our long-standing clients.
Our logo features the arctic tern, also known as the sea swallow. Some birds travel more than 56,000 miles every year, experiencing two summers as they cross continents.
The determination of the arctic tern as it embarks on such epic journeys embodies exactly how we do business. We strive for the right solution for our clients every time, no matter how complex the solution is. The arctic tern's incredible migration is not only a literal interpretation of our international service but a reflection of our ethos about how far we will go for you.
Like the arctic tern, we'll always go as far as possible to make international shipping easy for you.
We combine our expertise, experience and personal customer service with advanced technology to provide you with a seamless experience that'll leave you coming back for more.
Whether it's sorting out the correct paperwork to ensure your shipment is compliant, booking transportation for your cargo or storing your goods in our warehousing facility, we'll ensure that your freight gets where it needs to go, when it needs to. What more could you ask for?
The unwavering foundation we've built on since 1978, the pillars our second generation proudly continues.
By nurturing strong client relationships and deeply understanding their operations, we offer a partnership that ensures nothing short of excellence.
No faceless contact centres. A tight, hand-picked team and a named point of contact who knows your shipment.
Still privately owned, so we make agile decisions about our services and business that benefit our clients directly.
Sounds simple, right? The truth is, it is. We take a straightforward approach to ensure that your cargo reaches its destination efficiently and reliably.
Using a hand-picked team of freight experts and our four decades of experience, we provide you with a personalised service and smart solutions to streamline every step of the process. From the moment you contact us with your shipment details through to the final delivery, we are committed to providing exceptional service and clear communication.
Our user-friendly and intelligent WebTrack platform allows you to track your shipments in real-time, giving you peace of mind that your cargo is heading where it needs to on schedule.
No matter the size or contents of your cargo, we tailor our solutions to meet your exact requirements. We navigate complexities with our seamless shipping solutions so you can focus on what matters most, the growth of your business. We don't aim to just move goods. We move businesses forward.
Real people, working together in Wakefield to keep shipments moving clearly and calmly.
A tight, hand-picked team who know your shipment, and your business, by name.
Karen's parents set up Jenkar in 1978 and she joined the family business in 1996, starting in the accounts department. She rejoined Jenkar in 2016 with Andrew in preparation to take over the business. As Director and Company Secretary, Karen mainly oversees the accounts department and works closely with Jenkar's HR department.
Andrew began working in freight forwarding in 1996, starting at Jenkar straight after his Business and Information Technology degree. As Managing Director, he is responsible for all aspects of the business, from daily operations to strategising for growth, and ensuring Jenkar delivers on our promise of consistency, honesty and reliability.
Andrew has been in freight forwarding for almost 25 years, all of them at Jenkar. He started on the Operations desk handling export bookings and customs entries before moving into internal sales. Today, as Operations Director, he manages, motivates and leads the team to drive the business forward.
He may not be the most knowledgeable on freight forwarding, but Yogi is as much a part of the Jenkar family as everyone else. His role includes sneaking biscuits from the team's desk drawers and ensuring that everyone gets their daily dose of cuddles.
Seamless shipping isn't the only thing we're passionate about at Jenkar. Charity is also at the heart of our business and we are proud to support The Give A Duck Foundation.
Founded by Jenkar's Directors, Karen and Andrew, The Give A Duck Foundation is a children's cancer charity that aims to support children throughout the UK that have been diagnosed with cancer.
The foundation provides Chemo Ducks to children in hospital that are fitted with medical lines and ports to mirror their own. Through play therapy with the Chemo Duck, children are prepared for their treatment, making things less scary and providing a more relaxing way to discuss what will happen to them in hospital. Give A Duck raises funds to provide as many children in the UK who have been diagnosed with cancer with a Chemo Duck so they can feel more in control and less anxious.
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