History / Awards

G.B. Agencies Ltd was formed in 1987 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:-

Automotive Supply Chain Global Award – Vehicle Processing Centre – 2012
Best Terminal Operation – Toyota Euro Terminal – 2009 – 4th Consecutive Year
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.