Business Details
37 Years
experience
Global Freight Forwarding & Shipping Solutions Experts
Established in 1989, I M L Marine Management has built a reputation as a trusted partner in global freight solutions. Our expertise lies in the transportation of trucks, cranes, construction equipment, and project cargoes worldwide, utilising RoRo, container, and conventional shipping methods. With a dedicated team possessing decades of industry experience, we offer tailored services that prioritise client needs, combining technical knowledge with a personal approach. Our Middle East RoRo service, developed over 25 years, benefits from director-level regional expertise, ensuring reliable documentation handling and competitive rates. We maintain a global network of trusted hauliers and specialists, enabling seamless door-to-door logistics for both single shipments and large-scale projects.Our commitment to professionalism is reflected in our infrastructure, which supports vessel chartering, marine insurance, and pre-shipment inspections. By focusing on niche markets like high-and-heavy cargo and military equipment, we deliver precise solutions for complex transportation challenges. Regular client engagement and on-site visits reinforce our understanding of evolving industry demands. This experience-driven approach has positioned us as leaders in global project forwarding while maintaining our founding ethos of individualised service.
Services
RoRo Shipping
Global Freight Forwarding
Project Cargo Transport
Vessel Chartering
Marine Insurance
Freight Consultancy
Overland Transport
Pre-shipment Inspections
Commercial Shipping
Construction Equipment Logistics
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of specialist experience in heavy machinery transportation
- Our Middle East RoRo service benefits from 25+ years of regional expertise
- We provide tailored documentation handling and competitive rate negotiations
- Our team combines shipping expertise with technical knowledge of construction equipment
- We maintain a global network of trusted hauliers and plant mechanics
Services
RoRo Shipping
Specialist RoRo transportation for trucks, cranes, and construction equipment between Northern Europe and Middle Eastern ports. Utilises modern vessels with capacity for rolling/tracked cargo and Mafis. Comprehensive documentation handling included.
Global Freight Forwarding
End-to-end logistics for oversized machinery and project cargoes worldwide. Services include vessel chartering, container shipping, and overland transport with expertise in construction, mining, and military equipment.
Vessel Chartering
Full and part vessel chartering solutions for heavy cargo transportation. In-house expertise manages charter negotiations, route planning, and compliance with international shipping regulations for optimal cost-efficiency.
Freight Consultancy
Strategic guidance for RoRo route development and project cargo logistics. Services include route appraisal, supply chain optimisation, and technical support for construction/mining equipment transportation requirements.
Commercial Shipping
Comprehensive commercial shipping solutions covering vessel management, chartering, and newbuilding projects. Expertise extends to sale/purchase transactions and operational optimisation for shipping companies.
People
Jonathon Turner
Director
Shipping industry veteran since 1971 with 30+ years leading IML. Specialises in Middle East logistics through extensive regional experience and client relationships.
Will Turner
RoRo Specialist
Chartered shipbroker with 15+ years in RoRo shipping. Expertise in European routes and vessel operations, combining academic training with practical industry experience.
Susie Marlow
Middle East Operations
15-year specialist in Middle East RoRo logistics. Manages client bookings and coordinates transportation solutions between Europe and Arabian Gulf destinations.
Catherine Hopwood
Africa & Far East Manager
10-year veteran handling complex shipments to challenging destinations. Coordinates logistics for project cargoes across Africa and Asia with technical precision.
Steph Naylor
Short Sea Operations
7-year expert in European and Mediterranean freight movements. Specialises in efficient short-sea shipping solutions for commercial cargo between UK and continental ports.
Questions
What types of cargo do you specialise in?
We specialise in trucks, cranes, construction equipment, mining machinery, and project cargoes. Our expertise includes high-and-heavy shipments and military equipment transportation.
Do you offer Middle East shipping routes?
Yes, we operate a dedicated RoRo service between Northern Europe/Mediterranean and Middle Eastern ports with 25+ years of regional expertise.
Can you handle oversized project cargo?
Yes, we manage global transportation of abnormal loads using container, RoRo, bulk, and overland methods with our worldwide network of specialists.
Do you provide full documentation services?
Yes, we handle all shipping documentation including customs clearance, marine insurance, and pre-shipment inspections as standard.
How do you ensure competitive pricing?
Our long-standing industry relationships and annual cargo volumes enable us to negotiate optimal rates while maintaining service quality standards.
