“Expertise you can rely on”

1. “Expertise you can rely on”

2. Our Services • Vessel Agency. • Freight Forwarding. • European & International Road Freight. • Customs Brokerage – Import / Export / Transhipment. • Vessel Chartering / Project Cargo Management. • Specialists in Explosive / Hazardous & Reefer Cargoes. • NVOCC & ERTS Operators. • Bespoke Track & Trace Facilities. Follow us on Twitter @GrangeShipping

3. Background / History “Our professional reputation was hard earned” • Private Limited Company established in 1979. • Totally independent. • Founded on the handling of Scandinavian forest products. • Vessels & cargo handled through all U.K. ports. • Highly professional, qualified & dedicated staff. • Customer driven focus, standard of service is paramount. • We focus on our areas of expertise: • Refrigerated Produce; Dairy, Meat, Fish, Fruit & Vegetables. • Explosive & Hazardous Cargoes. • European & International Road Freight.

4. Accreditations & Associations British International Freight Association (Registered Member No. 0145) Authorised Economic Operator Customs, Safety & Security (GB/AEO/F/0051/10) The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (Company Member Reg No. 0266) FONASBA – Quality Standard Approved Member of the Explosives Industry Group UK Home Office Section 5 Approved “Professional standards, professional service” Felixstowe Port Users Association

5. Pedigree • Our belief in professional standards is rewarded by a loyal customer base who trust our service. • Our standards are maintained by a dedicated, professional and qualified staff. • We have been entrusted with significant and challenging project cargo movements. • Our accreditations & associations ensure we are up to date with industry practice and statutory fiscal requirements at all times. • Our aim is always zero non-conformances, errors can be expensive for all concerned and our systems ensure compliance. • The highest levels of service are maintained to avoid any delays and to facilitate the quickest delivery of customer requirements. “Customer driven, independent, professional”

6. The Team • Our staff and their total dedication is our single biggest asset. • The personnel are qualified through ICS (Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers) and CILT (Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport), courses and examinations. • We are shipping people who understand the business, terms, freight, routes, carriers and cargo. • We adopt a flat management structure where directors & managers sit alongside the staff, to guide and assist where appropriate. • Our professional staff allow us to specialise in aspects of the business that require a high degree of technical knowledge and expertise. “For all your freight requirements, we can handle it!”

7. Breakbulk/General Cargo • Whilst we are involved in most aspects of modern day shipping, our heritage lies in the breakbulk/general cargo market. • Being founded on handling forest products, we have continued to this day with our involvement in handling conventional cargoes. • We understand the varying needs of project cargo movement and the dedication to detail that is required. • Our experience includes chartering, surveying, planning and organising large volume moves. • We are dedicated to representing vessels and cargo alike with professional responsibility. • We are able to cover all U.K. ports, with dedicated , experienced staff. “Experience is an important asset”

8. Project Movements • During 2003-2008 we were the major contributor, owner, organiser and financier of a project company that successfully deployed the UK/NL Armies to Afghanistan. • Our proposal withstood the most rigorous technical & financial examination from the Government, including our ability to finance a GBP20 million operation in its first year. • There was fierce competition from multi-national carriers and globally recognised freight forwarders, but none could match our research, groundwork and actually deliver. • It is the largest UK/NL civilian/military logistics project ever! Involving sea, air and land and across all disciplines. • We believe this project demonstrates our abilities, organisational skills, professionalism and dedication to the tasks involved. “We are committed, flexible & resourceful”

9. Chartering & Brokerage • We regularly charter vessels, predominantly for the paper and explosive markets. • We have traded into and out of Scandinavia, Russia, across Europe as well as the UK coastal traffic. • Our business is conducted with carefully selected partners who share our passion for giving a professional level of service. • Vessel and cargo owners entrust us with their business because we offer reliability which is not always driven by opting for the cheapest options. • We have worked hard to gain an envied reputation, we are therefore happy to put our customers forward for references if required. “We care about doing it properly”

10. Freight Forwarding • Instant access to all the latest services and freight rates. • Established long term working relationships with all the major carriers. • Consignments handled on all global trade lanes and even to the remotest parts of the world. • Well-established network of partnership arrangements with fellow professionals at all major destinations, giving access to best local practices. • You can rely on us to provide the rates and service to suit the demands of each individual shipment. • Grange Shipping has a proven track record in supplying the high standards of service required by the client. • We carry full AEO status accredited customs, security & safety, GB/AEO/F/00051/10. • We are prominent and active members of BIFA (British International Freight Association). “Professional reliability”

11. Fresh/Frozen Produce • We know the reefer business, having a wealth of experience in this specialist market. • We handle; meat, seafood, dairy, fresh fruit and vegetables, and all other food products under import control. • We have established working relationships with all UK B.I.P.’s; Felixstowe, London, Southampton, Liverpool, etc. • We can guide you through the labyrinth of fiscal regulations and requirements. • Every consignment must be presented for examination, whether it be full, door or seal check. • We present all the necessary documentation, as failure to comply with statutory obligations can result in the cargo being refused entry into the UK. • Our proven track record of customer satisfaction has been gained through many years of service. “Professional expertise at your service”

12. Road Freight • A personalised professional service tailored to meet each individual customers requirement. • Utilising trailer operators covering the whole of Europe, from the Baltic to the Mediterranean and all points in between. • Full or part loads can be accommodated and we can also arrange for multidrop deliveries. • We employ a very extensive range of haulage partners with both national and regional experience and local knowledge. • All quotations can be made whether for the spot market or tender process for larger contracts. • Our range of operating partners allows us to ensure the customer receives the best rates and service available. • All consignments are monitored up to and including delivery to ensure the customer needs are met. • Our dedicated staff have a wealth of experience, giving peace of mind to the clients. • Our AEO status allows us to be part of the secure supply chain. “It doesn’t have to be difficult, we can handle it”

13. Explosives/Hazardous/Military • A considerable level of expertise and knowledge inherited since the Company’s foundation. • We are holders of the UK Governments Home Office ‘Section 5’ license, giving authority to handle and arrange consignments of this sensitive nature. • We have been entrusted with handling Government cargo projects exacted to the highest standards. • Individual vessel charters and operations can be arranged for explosive consignments. • All fiscal and statutory requirements are handled by us to ensure compliance with regulations is met. • We have a thorough understanding of the IMO classifications, and the do’s and don’ts. • With cargoes of this nature we have to get it right to ensure we are trusted with future shipments. • Grange Shipping are active and prominent members of EIG (The Explosives Industry Group). “Because your business is important to us”

14. Vessel Agency and Husbandry • We have highly qualified & experienced personnel, including ex-seafarers who understand ‘ships’. • We possess a thorough understanding of all UK regulatory and statutory requirements. • Vessels of all types are catered for, from the largest tonnage afloat to off-shore support vessels. • Our history gives us good working relationships with all the UK major ports to the benefit of our Principals. • The husbandry team can handle vessels in any UK port and the individual requirements thereof. • Our seagoing background ensures we have the knowledge to understand the needs of the vessel, master, crew and cargo, as well as the needs of the owner/operators. • Full agency/husbandry or protecting agency services available. • Specialist services available for the ‘off-shore’ and ‘renewables’ markets, which require a different touch. • Grange Shipping are prominent members of ICS, FONASBA and ECASBA, keeping us at the forefront of all agency matters on a global scale. “Expertise you can rely on!”

15. Technical Support • Grange Shipping regularly invest in the latest technology to assist staff to produce the best service levels. • Fully integrated and supported computer systems (operating Windows 7, Office 2010) • Industry standard software (Multifreight and Impatex). • Tailored online ‘Track & Trace’ documentation service available. • Destin8 and CNS links for all the major UK ports. • Registered with PEACH (Plant Health) and TRACES (Port Health) systems. • Sage 200 accounts package operated. • All key staff are equipped with the very latest mobile technology to ensure instantaneous communication. Small enough to care, big enough to deliver

16. We can handle it! • Experienced in customs brokerage for all types of clearances. • Experienced in vessel agency for all vessel types. • Experienced in vessel chartering. • Experienced in handling paper and other bulk products. • Experienced in explosives, hazardous and military cargoes. • Experienced in large scale project cargo movements. • Experienced in all requirements for the movement of fresh/frozen produce. • Experienced in all aspects of road freight and distribution. • Experienced in freight forwarding and NVOCC operations on global trade lanes. • Experienced in customs bonded and general warehousing. “It’s about doing it properly & professionally”

17. Contact Details • Grange Shipping Limited, • Ordnance House, • 1, Garrison Lane, • Felixstowe, • Suffolk, IP11 7SH • United Kingdom • Tel; +44 (0)1394 605200 • Fax; +44 (0)1394 458565 • Email; info@grangeshipping.co.uk • Web; www.grangeshipping.co.uk Follow us on Twitter @GrangeShipping