Taking your first steps into the importing world can be scary and challenging – sometimes its comforting to know that the person at the other end of the phone, is a human just like you.
Learn more about us as people, learn more about how we can help you grow and how we can help you establish your place in the UK market.
Chris
Facts
Title
HobbiesDirector & Head of Tea
Sport, sport, sport… it’s the ultimate escape!
Years at Shippo
Hidden Talent15
Could probably beat BOTH my 5 year old twins in a race!
Favourite Shipments
Favourite FoodWhen the customer has developed the product themselves
Fish pie and anything with custard (not together!)
Favourite Port
StrengthNingbo (the first Shippo filled shared container, in 2009)
DIY (when it’s not going horribly wrong!)
Tea Consumed
Weakness5 at an absolute minimum!
Awful Balance
Edith
Facts
Expertise
HobbiesCalm and collected! Perfect for new importers.
Keeping fit and socialising
What Customers Say
AchievementsEdith is incredibly helpful. Importing wasn’t frightening!
Owner of over 100 freestyle dance trophies
Favourite Product Shipped
Favourite TV SeriesVery cool looking perfume bottles
Gossip Girl
Strengths
Could Eat A Pallet Of…Efficent, Organised and Approachable
Chocolate!
Karol
Facts
Strengths
You’ll Probably Find Him…King of Oversized Shipments & Forklift Master
In the sea on his paddleboard
Favorite Shipment
Best TraitMassive 20cbm Crate from China to the Isle of Man
Kindness [citation required, check with his wife]
Favorite Port to Ship From
PassionShanghai
The internal combusion engine!
Customer Feedback
Could Eat A Pallet Of…Customers know he really cares. He’ll go above and beyond!
Cherries
Cameron
Facts
Title
Hidden TalentService Delivery Executive
Surprisingly a sharp shot with a bow and arrow
Strengths
Favourite FilmResponsive, reliable and very polite
2001: A Space Odyssey
Customers Say…
Hobbies“Communication is excellent – we are kept fully up to date”
Building Model Kits & Playing Video Games
Fun Fact
Could Eat A Pallet Of…Interview was in an empty warehouse like Resovoir Dogs!
Crisps, especially Cheese and Onion
Phoebe
Facts
Shippo Remit
When Not Working…General Awesomeness
Phoebe is studying for a degree.
Favourite Import
HobbiesA TukTuk that completed a trek across India!
Festivals; Festivals; Festivals!
Customers Think
Hidden TalentsExcellent customer service, she was outstanding.
Double jointed wrists
…But We Think
Could Eat A Pallet Of…Phoebe is a diamond. Everyone loves her enthusiasm!
Any kind of cheese!
Michaela
Facts
Title
HobbiesOperational Support Administrator
Relaxing with a cocktail
Strengths
Favourite FilmOrganised and approachable
Rush Hour
You’ll Hear From Her If…
After Work She Will Be….UK Customs need an invoice for your shipment
Spending time with her children and family
Behind The Scenes
Could Eat A Pallet Of…Processes scheduling updates so you can plan ahead
Jelly Babies
Anna
Facts
Title
Hidden TalentCustoms Compliance Executive
Cooks the best Ukrainian borscht soup you’ve ever tasted!
Strengths
Favourite ActorAnna is the the tariff code queen!
Louis De Funes
Special Skill
Can Be Found…Knows the Harmonised Codes with her eyes closed
Chasing her boys around the park!
Weaknesses
Favourite FoodAre you joking? None. Anna knows her stuff!
Deruny (or hash browns) with sour cream
Kerry
Facts
Shippo Remit
HobbiesGlueing all aspects of Shippo together!
Working out
Strengths
Dreams of a pallet full of…Attention to detail
Chocolate!
Best Trait
When not at work…Reliability
Kerry is travelling with her family.
Fun Fact
Favourite drink to relax withCan spot an accounting error from 3km, without glasses.
A cold glass of rosé
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact a member of the Shippo Team. We’re a friendly bunch and will be happy to help (if we’re not doing lunchtime yoga in the warehouse!)
info@shippo.co.uk or 0203 384 0498
