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History / Awards

G.B. Agencies Ltd was formed in 1988 and to act as shipping agents for major shipping lines.

In the early 1990’s GBA diversified into vehicle terminal management and operations together with specialist stevedoring.

These and other influences have paid great importance to developing effective leadership at all levels.

Today GBA is a leading player in providing services to the automotive and shipping industries with the management and operation of vehicle distribution terminals throughout the UK. This is evidenced by its wide portfolio of prestigious motor manufacturers and shipping companies.

Quality Operations

GBA has established a reputation for quality customer services. In recognition of this GBA regularly receive awards from its customers which include:-

  • Best Terminal Operation – Toyota Euro Terminal – 2008
  • Carrier of the Year (Trucking) – Gefco – 2007
  • Zero Damage award (32 months) – Toyota Export Terminal – 2007
  • Zero Damage award (12 months) – Stevedoring operations – 2007
  • Zero Damage award (596 days) – Honda Import and Export – 2006
  • Zero Damage award (12 months) – Volkswagen Group Import Terminal – 2006
  • UK port agent of the year – UECC – 2006
  • Stevedoring – best in the world

GBA continues in its quest for Continuous Improvement in systems and refinement of processes ‘KAIZEN’ to benefit customers and the organisation.