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Import Services, the logistics company that specialises in the toy industry, has declared a key milestone reached in the construction of the current extension to its quayside warehouse, which is now expanding alongside the container port. The firm has suggested that, with the first above ground infrastructure of a steel …
Read More »Import Services is ‘breaking new ground’ with £23m distribution centre development
Import Services is ‘breaking new ground’ with the development of a new £23 million distribution centre on the Port of Southampton, strengthening Southampton’s port-centric logistics capacity. In partnership with ABP in Southampton, and with development underway by the construction company Midas, Import Services’ new facility will adjoin its existing distribution …
Read More »Import Services “has business expansion on the horizon” as it partners with University Games and Little Birdy
The consolidated business between University Games and Paul Lamond Games has turned to Import Services to handle the company’s logistics, providing the firm with the “optimum route to market for imported product to the UK and Ireland, as well as continental Europe.” On the day that Brexit is finally delivered, …
Read More »Klein Toys of Germany prepares for UK stock holding with Import Services
Theo Klein GmbH has appointed Import Services as logistics partner, to provide retail supply chain services, from product sources in the Far East and Germany, to customers in the UK and Eire. With a significantly enlarged product portfolio, including popular brand names such as Barbie, Bosch, Braun, Electrolux, Hot Wheels, …
Read More »Cartamundi turns to Import Services in search for “pre-Brexit edge”
The playing card and board game manufacturer, Cartamundi, has tapped up Import Services as its retail logistics partner for the UK and Ireland, while looking for a “pre-Brexit edge.” With historic Belgian roots, Cartamundi is particularly well known for producing playing cards and household brand games, with products manufactured at …
Read More »Skyrocket Toys taps Import Services as logistics partner to meet ‘high consumer demand in UK’
Skyrocket Toys, the US tech, consumer electronics and gaming specialist, has selected Import Services to grow its European presence through UK distribution. The business has already established its markets across the US and is now stepping up efforts here in the UK. According to a press release, there is already …
Read More »DKL taps Import Services for UK and Ireland as logistics firm grows its toy client porftolio
Import Services will provide DKL a complete port-centric service, high volume order processing, pick and packing, pre-retailing and distribution throughout the UK and Ireland.
Read More »The Government’s in meltdown over Brexit, but your supply chain needn’t be
While Tory leader Theresa May faces a vote of no confidence tonight and Brexit continues to baffle Parliament, Import Service's Mike Thomas sheds some light on the steps you want to be thinking about or your supply chain.
Read More »Canal Toys readies for UK distribution with Import Services
Among the popular Canal Toys portfolio is So Slime DIY, Only 4 Girls and Power Dough, with new brands planned for a 2018 launch.
Read More »University Games makes move with Import Services
Import Services has been named logistics partner for the board game distributor.
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