Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Freight Forwarding Partner in London
Established in 1962, our company has built a distinguished reputation in freight forwarding and shipping services. With over six decades of experience, we specialise in residential, commercial, and vehicle transportation across the UK and globally. Our membership with the British International Freight Association (BIFA) underscores our commitment to industry excellence. We offer tailored solutions for students, businesses, and individuals, including secure storage, professional packing, and comprehensive insurance options.Our team combines technical expertise with a personable approach, ensuring efficient handling of everything from personal belongings to industrial machinery. We prioritise client relationships, with many customers maintaining partnerships since our founding. Our global network and strategic partnerships with major shipping lines enable competitive pricing and reliable delivery. We continuously adapt to industry advancements while maintaining the highest standards of customer service.
Services
Student Shipping
Commercial Shipping
Residential Shipping
Overseas Car Shipping
Fine Art Shipping
UK Package Forwarding
Details
- Year established: 1962
Highlights and features
- We have over 60 years of experience in international freight forwarding.
- Our BIFA membership ensures industry-leading standards and partnerships.
- We offer tailored shipping solutions for students, businesses, and individuals.
- We provide comprehensive insurance and secure storage facilities.
- Our global network enables competitive pricing for worldwide destinations.
Associations and certifications
- British International Freight Association (BIFA)
Services
Student Shipping
Our student shipping service securely transports boxed items between universities and home addresses globally. We offer collection, storage, and insurance options tailored to temporary relocations. Clients receive packing materials and expert advice on shipping essentials like electronics, bedding, and documents.
Commercial Shipping
We handle commercial goods transportation with full or part-load containers. Our services include professional packing for fragile items, storage facilities, and insurance. We specialise in heavy machinery and industrial equipment shipping from UK locations to global destinations.
Overseas Car Shipping
We provide roll-on/roll-off and containerised car shipping services. Collection available from private addresses or dealerships. Required documents include V5 registration and purchase invoice. Insurance options cover vehicles under 10 years (all risks) or older models (total loss).
Fine Art Shipping
Our fine art and antiques shipping includes customised packing with acid-free materials and stratocell foam. We manage sea freight for large items and air freight for urgent deliveries. Specialist marine insurance covers transit from collection to destination country customs clearance.
UK Package Forwarding
We offer UK parcel forwarding for international buyers. Customers use our warehouse address for UK purchases, then we repack and ship globally. Options include air, road, or sea freight with insurance available based on item value and repackaging.
People
Andreas Spyrou
Founder
Established Andrews Shipping in 1962, initially focusing on exports to Cyprus and Greece. Expanded services to global freight forwarding while maintaining family-friendly business values.
Questions
What shipping services do you offer?
We provide student shipping, commercial freight, residential moves, vehicle transportation, fine art shipping, and UK parcel forwarding services globally.
How do I get a shipping quote?
Request a quote via our online form or call 0208 805 5588 during business hours. Quotes are provided Monday-Friday only.
Can you ship vehicles overseas?
Yes, we ship cars, vans, boats, and trucks using roll-on/roll-off or containerised methods with insurance options available.
Do you offer storage solutions?
We provide secure storage for student belongings, commercial goods, and residential items at our Enfield facility with flexible hire periods.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept bank transfers and card payments for shipping services. Full payment required before processing international shipments.
Are my goods insured during transit?
Insurance is optional but recommended. We offer all risks coverage for vehicles under 10 years and total loss policies for older vehicles or commercial cargo.
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Reviews (5)
Katie Neophitou
Nov 16, 2021
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I have given 1 star not for the staff in London but for the wasters in Cyprus sent a box over which cost 20 only to just find out the box was picked up today they had opened it which is a first over the years sending boxes every year never happened the stuff was all ov er the place and on top they had charged my son 180 which l think is disgusting if l knew l would never had sent it with andrews shipping who are dealing with idiots in Cyprus seems they charge whatever they want even though l was told overhere he wouldn't pay more than 50.. There are other companies to send boxes over to
Dennis Theophanous
Oct 30, 2021
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I was fortunate to have used Andre's Shipping as I have in the passed encountered a great deal of stress and difficulty in sending goods to Cyprus. I found them helpful, professional and courteous at all times. I highly recomend them and will definitely be using them again in the future. Thank you everyone at Andrews Shipping for your invaluable service.
Alex Neocleous
Sep 25, 2021
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DO NOT USE THIS SERVICE if you value your items. Waited 8 weeks for the stuff to arrive. 3 weeks over scheduled.My 75 inch 2000 Tv was smashed to smithereens. My new king size Tempur mattress which was placed in a green bed sleeve which was ripped open and the mattress topper was black with a horrendous smell. And the cherry on the cake was a red pillow in a box not belonging to me stuffed in my bed sleeve. When presented the situation to Andrew shipping it took 3 weeks to finally get passed onto a company called psaras shipping in Cyprus who Andrew shipping hire to deliver my belongings to my
Milky Inn It
Feb 25, 2021
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Absolute joke of a company.
Honestly, hows 9k in import fees sound because they can not keep to deadlines !!
AVOID AND RUN AWAY WHILE YOU CAN from these guys. Never reply to emails. All lies.
Honestly, hows 9k in import fees sound because they can not keep to deadlines !!
AVOID AND RUN AWAY WHILE YOU CAN from these guys. Never reply to emails. All lies.
D. P.
Sep 15, 2020
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IF you want your car DAMAGED, and to work with RUDE, ARROGANT, UNPROFESSIONAL staff who dont know what they are doing and DO NOT CARE - then Andrews Shipping is for you. Customer care = 0
Customer Service = 0
Professionalism = 0
Accountability = 0
Value for Money = 0
Andrew the owner is the most discourteous and unprofessional of them all so clearly sets the example for all to follow. A most disgraceful, unpleasant, discourteous and repugnant set of individuals with abhorrent standards - to be avoided at all costs.
Customer Service = 0
Professionalism = 0
Accountability = 0
Value for Money = 0
Andrew the owner is the most discourteous and unprofessional of them all so clearly sets the example for all to follow. A most disgraceful, unpleasant, discourteous and repugnant set of individuals with abhorrent standards - to be avoided at all costs.
