Respected UK Shipping Agent & Family Logistics Company Since 1950

The Armitt group of companies commenced trading in 1950 when Frank Armitt & Son Limited was formed. Our company initially provided ship broking , chartering and shipping agent services across Merseyside but has grown over the years to also become a specialist supplier of marine fuel and lubricants for the UK & Ireland and one of the most successful and trusted logistics providers in the North West.

Our Group now provides expert logistics support to a diverse customer base within the UK and overseas.  Our success has been based on high professional standards and an emphasis on quality and customer service. We are proud to be BS EN ISO 9001 certified (click here for certificate 1 and certificate 2)

We operate across a broad sector of products and have a substantial amount of experience in the handling of steel products and bulk chemicals.

SHIPPING & LOGISTICS & CONTAINER IMPORT SERVICES

SPECIALIST STORAGE, WAREHOUSING & DISTRIBUTION OF STEEL PRODUCTS

Our Steel Department has a significant amount of experience in the handling of steel coil, plate, packs and other products.  We provide a full logistics service to our customers; which include stevedoring, storage and onward distribution across the country.  Our department primarily operates out of Liverpool and Garston docks but can provide its services across the UK.  We have been providing this service successfully for over 50 years and have built up considerable experience in this field. 

Frank Armitt is a steel logistics specialist with considerable experience in the storage and warehousing of steel coil. Our team has a justifiably excellent reputation within the steel industry in respect of the standard and extent of our services, product management, logistical control, customer liaison and speed of delivery.

OUR SERVICES - STEEL FREIGHT LOGISTICS & DISTRIBUTION

Our Steel Logistics & Distribution department provides a wide range of services which includes:-

Full Stevedoring Quotations

Full Customs And Port Clearance.

Warehouse And Open Quay Storage.

Speedy Delivery Of Products To Final Destination Throughout The Uk, Ireland And Europe.

De-Vanning Of Containers At Garston.

Upending Of Coils (Max. 12 Tonnes).

De-Canning Of Coils And Inspection Facility.

Re-Banding Facilities.

Specialised Discharge And Full Logistical Services For Gas Pipelines (Up To 48 Inch Diameter)  Throughout Uk Including Pipe Dumps, All To Igem Standards.

Excellent Documentation And Stock Control.

Provision Of A Wide Range Of Delivery, Stock Reports, Which Can Be Accessed Via Our Electronic  Customer Portal.

Providing Full Assistance In Respect Of Annual Stock Audits And Any Other Inspections.

Freight Forwarding

PRODUCTS - STEEL FREIGHT LOGISTICS & DISTRIBUTION

Our Steel Logistics & Distribution department has a vast amount of experience in dealing with the products mentioned below:

Coils

Packs

Plate

Pipeline

Beams

Hollow Section

Bar Bundles

Wire Rod In Coil

The Armitt Group consists of the following businesses:-

Frank Armitt & Son Limited – Ship Broking, Chartering Agents, Freight Forwarding, Steel Warehousing and Distribution.

North West Stevedores Limited – Stevedoring, Steel Warehousing, Steel Container Handling, Bulk Chemicals Storage and Distribution

Widnes Steel Store Limited – Specialist humidity controlled steel storage and Just in Time road haulage for the automotive industry

Mersey Bunkering – Specialist suppliers of marine fuel and lubricants for the UK and Ireland.

Armitt Leisure Supplies - Distribute the Portuguese AJP Moto's S.A brand of Motorcyles