Meet the Shippo Team

We're an approachable bunch!

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 Hobbies

Director & Head of Tea

Sport, sport, sport… it’s the ultimate escape!

Years at Shippo Hidden Talent

Could probably beat BOTH my 5 year old twins in a race!

Favourite Shipments Favourite Food

When the customer has developed the product themselves

Fish pie and anything with custard (not together!)

Favourite Port Strength

Ningbo (the first Shippo filled shared container, in 2009)

DIY (when it’s not going horribly wrong!)

Tea Consumed Weakness

5 at an absolute minimum!

Awful Balance

Karol

Facts

Strengths You’ll Probably Find Him…

King of Oversized Shipments & Forklift Master

In the sea on his paddleboard

Favorite Shipment Best Trait

Massive 20cbm Crate from China to the Isle of Man

Kindness [citation required, check with his wife]

Favorite Port to Ship From Passion

Shanghai

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 Talent

Service Delivery Executive

Surprisingly a sharp shot with a bow and arrow

Strengths Favourite Film

Responsive, 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 Hobbies

A TukTuk that completed a trek across India!

Festivals; Festivals; Festivals!

Customers Think Hidden Talents

Excellent 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 Hobbies

Operational Support Administrator

Relaxing with a cocktail

Strengths Favourite Film

Organised 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 Talent

Customs Compliance Executive

Cooks the best Ukrainian borscht soup you’ve ever tasted!

Strengths Favourite Actor

Anna 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 Food

Are you joking? None. Anna knows her stuff!

Deruny (or hash browns) with sour cream

Kerry

Facts

Shippo Remit Hobbies

Glueing 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 with

Can 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

Shippo Ltd

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