HAULAGE | Shunting & Heavy Cargo Transport Via Jen Exports
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HAULAGE | Shunting & Heavy Cargo Transport Via Jen Exports

Seamlessly connecting your cargo from the port to the pavement. Why deal with the stress of port congestion and long-haul scheduling? We provide dedicated container shunting and local haulage services, ensuring your goods move fluidly between the quay, our storage facility, and your final destination.

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Service Overview

What we deliver for you

Port Shunting (Laden & Empty)

We specialise in the short-haul movement of containers to and from major local ports.

  • Rapid Port Turnaround: Our shunting team focuses on high-frequency moves, helping you minimise port dwell time and avoid expensive storage penalties.
  • Empty Restitution: We handle the "last leg" of the container’s journey, returning empty units to the port or designated depot promptly to stop the clock on detention charges.
  • Off peak Shunting: We offer flexible scheduling, including off-peak moves to bypass traffic and ensure your container is on-site and ready for devanning the moment your shift starts.
  • Local Cargo Collections & Deliveries Once your goods are devanned, our local delivery fleet takes over.
  • Tailored Final-Mile Delivery: From have curtain-siders to flat bed vehicles, we provide the right transport for your specific cargo.
  • Localised Expertise: We focus on local distribution, offering faster response times and more competitive rates than national long-haul carriers.

Perfect For

Ideal clients & use cases

  • E-commerce & Retail Giants: Businesses that need to move high volumes of stock from the quay to a local warehouse for rapid devanning and distribution.
  • Time-Sensitive Importers: Those looking to avoid expensive demurrage and detention fees by moving containers out of the port as soon as they are cleared.
  • Logistics Partners: Forwarders who manage global transit but need a reliable local haulier to handle the "last mile" or specific port-to-depot transfers.
  • Shipping Lines: Carriers that need to manage empty container restitution, ensuring units are returned to the port or moved to a repair depot quickly for reuse.

Compliance

Standards & certifications

  • HGV Operator Licensing: We hold a valid Operator’s Licence (O-Licence), ensuring our fleet meets the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) requirements for maintenance and safety.
  • Driver CPC: All our drivers hold a valid Driver Certificate of Professional Competence and undergo regular training in safe loading and fuel-efficient driving.
  • Tachograph & Hours: We strictly monitor EU and UK drivers' hours rules using digital tachographs to ensure every shunt is performed by a well-rested, legal driver.
  • Vehicle Inspections: Our shunters and trailers undergo daily walk-around checks and scheduled preventative maintenance to prevent mechanical failures during port transfers.
  • Code of Practice for Load Security: We ensure all containers are properly locked onto skeletal trailers using twist-locks that are checked for integrity before every move.
  • London Gateway/ Tilbury / Port Systems: Our drivers are registered with VBS (Vehicle Booking Systems) and hold the necessary security passes to access restricted quay areas.
  • Insurance: We carry comprehensive Goods in Transit and Public Liability insurance, specifically tailored for the high-value nature of laden container shunting.

Why Choose Us

What makes us different

  • Reduced Handling: By using one partner for shunting, devanning, and delivery, you reduce the risk of communication gaps and cargo damage.
  • Visibility: Track your container from the moment it leaves the port until the final pallet is signed for at its destination.
  • Cost Efficiency: We optimise our routes to reduce "empty miles," passing the fuel and time savings directly to you.

Ready to Get Started?

Request a free, no-obligation quote tailored to your specific needs. Our team responds within 24 hours.