Trusted by Freight Forwarders and Shipping Companies Across the UK

We get that freight forwarding and shipping companies like yours operate in complex, high-risk environments.

You’re managing everything from heavy cargo handling and vehicle movements to tight turnaround times – making safety both critical and challenging at every touchpoint.

At SMI, we’re here to help.

We stock all the safety supplies your shipping or freight forwarding company needs, whether you transport goods by air, road, or sea.

As a single source supplier, we help you streamline procurement. That means you save time and hassle while reducing costs, increasing reliability, and standardising supplies across every touchpoint.

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All the Shipping Industry Supplies You Need, All in One Place

Freight worker in hi-vis workwear.

Workwear for Freight Forwarding and Shipping

Freight worker in hi-vis workwear.

Freight forwarding and shipping work calls for workwear that’s durable and offers the right level of protection. We’ve got you covered. 

We stock a wide range of workwear and uniforms suitable for the shipping industry, including:

But you’ll also want your workers to present a unified image.

That’s why we offer in-house branding services, including both heat seal and embroidery. That way, your employees can represent your brand while getting the protection they need.

SHOP WORKWEAR
Freight worker in hi-vis workwear.

Head-to-toe PPE for Shipping Company Workers

Freight worker in hi-vis workwear.

Shipping industry workers rely on PPE to stay safe every day.

We stock shipping PPE such as:

By bringing all these supplies together under a single, reliable supplier, we make compliance easier to manage. This helps maintain consistent standards across sites and job roles.

SHOP PPE
First aid equipment.

Tools and Equipment for Shipping and Transport

First aid equipment.

Your shipping company depends on the right tools and equipment.

Our range includes transport equipment and machinery that can enhance safety and keep your business running smoothly, such as:

By purchasing all these supplies from one place, you can unlock cost savings, gain greater visibility, and enjoy a stronger supplier partnership. 

That means more personalised service and enhanced reliability across sites.

SHOP TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
Cleaning Equipment

Consumables for Logistics and Freight Forwarding

Cleaning Equipment

Keeping on top of consumables purchasing can be a headache for logistics and freight forwarding companies.

But we stock a wide range of consumables that can help companies like yours to maintain steady stock and keep business running smoothly.

Our consumables supplies include:

By centralising consumables purchasing, we help companies in shipping and trade to minimise stock gaps and maintain consistency across all elements of their operations.

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Built for Large Shipping Companies

At SMI, our supplies are made for big shipping companies and freight forwarders – including European and international freight forwarding services, shipping merchants, and container ship companies.

But we’re more than just a shipping company supplier.

Here’s how we go above and beyond to make life easy for large shipping companies like yours.

  • Scalable supply agreements: Adapt supply to support your growing business
  • Account management: Compliance support from a shipping industry specialist
  • PPE & workwear recycling scheme: Help reduce waste and support sustainability goals
  • UK distribution network: Our national distribution network guarantees fast delivery to every site
  • MY-SMI® procurement platform: Track usage, manage budgets, and set role-based ordering permissions
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Need a Supplier that Gets the Shipping and Marine Industries?

At SMI, we understand the unique considerations you’re facing as a shipping or freight forwarding business.

Together, we can help you get consistent and compliant supplies for every touchpoint and job role – while saving time and hassle.

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