Soft Commodity Shipping Specialists

Soft Commodity Shipping

Commodity Centre offers soft commodity shipping solutions across the UK, Europe and globally. With over thirty years of industry experience, we are a trusted partner for producers, importers and manufacturers, delivering goods safely, efficiently and in full compliance with international standards.

Every shipment is carefully managed, from collection at origin through to customs clearance, container haulage, port handling and onward distribution. We coordinate each step, ensuring goods remain protected, traceable and compliant with food-grade standards and international regulations.

End-to-End Shipping Solutions

Our expert team combines specialist industry knowledge with practical logistics experience, handling over half a million tonnes of commodities annually. We understand the complexities of global shipping, from customs compliance and supply chain optimisation to climate sensitive storage, allowing us to provide a seamless service that reduces risk, prevents delays and supports business continuity.

Our services include:

  • Freight Forwarding & Global Shipping - Coordinating sea, air, rail and road transport, we ensure your shipments reach their destination safely and on time.
  • Customs Clearance & Documentation - Complete management of paperwork, licences, permits and regulatory compliance.
  • Port & Container Management - Our team manages container logistics, port operations and compliance requirements to streamline the handover of goods at every stage.
  • Multimodal Transport Options - Combining sea, rail and road transport, to optimise cost, time and compliance.

Our hands-on experience with soft commodities ensures every shipment is handled with care, protecting both the product and your investment.

UK logistics and storage services

Reliability and Transparency

We understand that traceability, reliability and quality assurance are crucial in soft commodity shipping. Clients benefit from full supply chain visibility and proactive communication, giving the confidence that commodities will arrive safely and on schedule.

To complement our shipping services, we provide secure warehousing and storage solutions:

  • Temperature-controlled and bonded storage for sensitive commodities
  • Bulk, palletised, or racked storage options
  • Handling, repackaging, re-palletising, fumigation, pre-blending, sampling and quality testing
  • Export and onward distribution services

Compliance & Accreditation

Our operations adhere to the highest standards of safety, quality and sustainability:

  • BRC AA+ certification in the UK
  • ICE licences for coffee and cocoa in Antwerp
  • NYSE approval for Arabica coffee
  • Organic Certification in the UK (OF&G) and Antwerp (TÜV NORD)
  • Rainforest Alliance accreditation
  • LME-licensed metals division

These standards demonstrate our commitment to safe handling and responsible supply chain management.

Commodity Centre

By integrating global warehousing, freight forwarding and European transport services, we deliver a complete soft commodity shipping solution. Our approach protects product quality, improves efficiency and ensures every shipment reaches its destination safely.

Contact Commodity Centre today on 01621 892345 to discuss your soft commodity shipping requirements.

Soft Commodity Shipping
Case Studies
Find out how we've improved our client's supply chains:
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UK
Commodity Centre, Commodity House,
Braxted Park Road, Great Braxted,
Essex CM8 3EW
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Belgium
Commodity Centre, Commodity House, Noorderlaan 612, 2030 Antwerp
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Netherlands
Commodity Centre, Commodity House, Ruijgoordweg 140, 1047 HM Amsterdam
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Malaysia
Port Klang Free Zone,
42920 Pulau Indah,
Selangor, Darul Ehsan
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We don’t just support supply chains – we strengthen them