2016 - What a year!

2016 has been a busy year for t ward shipping. We’ve been involved in so many exciting projects. Here is a concise review of some of our highlights!

Organising the Dazzle Ship launch

Dazzle Ships have been docked in London and Liverpool since 2014, and have become floating works of art for visitors and residents.  The latest Dazzle Ship features a design from Turner Prize-nominated artist Ciara Phillips which lit up the city of Edinburgh in style. It was launched in Scotland on 29 May and 1 June 2016, to mark the centenary of the Battle of Jutland. We were responsible for organising the movement of the ship, which went very well. We were busy behind the scenes booking the entire marine movement and making sure everything went smoothly on the day. We booked everything from the tugs, pilots and riggers to the tow master. It was a fantastic project to be involved with, and one we thoroughly enjoyed.

You can view mv Fingal from Ocean Driver, Leith Docks. Red more on our blog...

See more info at https://www.1418now.org.uk/commissions/dazzle-ship-scotland-4/.

Shipping fire engines to Paraguay

In February we sent a 20’ container with three fire engines 6000 miles to Paraguay for IFRA ifra.org. In August we shipped the famous Angel Franco, a donated fire appliance, to Paraguay. Although at the end of it’s working life in Scotland, it will be used by the city Luque for years to come.

"It's great to think that all this redundant and superseded kit continues to save people in other countries long after we stop using it and the people of Scotland should be justifiably proud of this."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-37142481

Shipping Laptops to Malawi

In September, we helped the Turing Trust with ship 101 laptops to Malawi. They were distributed to schools as part of a large ICT skills development programme. More about our shipping service for charities.

http://turingtrust.co.uk/new-what-we-do-in-malawi/

Shipping Paintings to Canada

Last month we arranged the transportation of some original artwork for the Biscuit Factory in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. We arranged for the safe transport of two paintings from the gallery in Northern England to the buyer in Toronto, Canada via our tried and trusted courier air freight service. Read more on our blog... or find out about our shipping service for artwork.

Shipping flowers to Shanghai

We recently shipped a pallet of bare root peonies from Binny Plants, West Lothian to Shanghai airport. More on our freight forwarding service.

Taking care of jumbo ships

We took care of H.M Fairpartner at #Rosyth docks last week for shipping giant @JumboMaritime m/v Fairpartner. More about ships agency..











Here's to a productive 2017! To find out more about our services, visit our website, email shipping@tward.co.uk or call us on +44 (0)131 554 1231.