Herbert Watson
worldwide forwarding
We specialise in breakbulk shipments. For breakbulk and certain commodities, the Port of Antwerp is the only European port offering the required infrastructure.
Peace of mind
When you put your business in our hands, no matter what service you require, no matter what your needs may be, we believe in delivering peace of mind. It’s why our staff members are trained to negotiate on different levels. It’s why they’re able to communicate in different languages.
Experienced professionals
we work with experienced professionals who respond quickly and appropriately to changing situations. Each of our staff members undergoes targeted training that leads to improvement. Not only in the services we deliver, but also in the results you receive. Handle with care
Thinking along the same line as you
At Herbert Watson (Belgium), we know your cargo is your lifeblood. And we understand what it means when you put it in our hands. We always treat both your cargo and your documentation, as entirely unique assignments, handling them with the utmost care.
Herbert Watson worldwide forwarding History
In 1895, Mr Herbert Watson founded a marine insurance company in Liverpool, UK. During the First World War, the company developed into a shipping company, liner agency, freight forwarders and customs brokerage. In the late 1970s, the insurance concern was sold, allowing the company to concentrate on developing its interests in freight forwarding and the services it offered as a shipping agency.
Herbert Watson (Belgium) was founded in Antwerp in 1981, primarily to look after the interests of Herbert Watson (UK) and to consolidate a groupage-service between the UK and the Benelux regions. However, Herbert Watson (Belgium) began to follow its own course. Delving into oil and gas project forwarding, the Belgian subsidiary built up its own clientele and developed a network of correspondents that extends around the world. Today, although Herbert Watson (Belgium) has remained ’a small company’, it is considered to be a pure freight forwarder, skilled in every branch of the forwarding business from liquid bulk to chartering.
We specialise in breakbulk shipments. For breakbulk and certain commodities, the Port of Antwerp is the only European port offering the required infrastructure. It is also the base of our operations from which we happily meet your breakbulk needs. Whether importing or exporting, you’ll immediately see the difference our specialist and expert approach makes and enjoy the benefits of the added value we deliver.
Herbert Watson
Thinking along the same line as you
Your shipping order is unique, which is why it needs to be handled with care and expertise. When your thoughts and expectations are combined with our experience and principles, you are guaranteed to receive highly efficient, tailored solutions that make a genuine difference.
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