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Our Services

Cargo Handling

Your Partner for Fast, Safe and Complex Cargo Handling

When cargo needs to be moved safely, efficiently and without delay, Whyte Cargo is the trusted partner you need for fast, efficient cargo handling.

Our specialist cargo handling and grab hire service is designed for ports, vessel operators and industrial clients who need rapid response times and reliable on-site support. We bring the right equipment, skilled operators and proven expertise to every job, providing you with complete confidence that your cargo will be handled safely throughout the process.

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Grab Hire for Bulk Cargo Handling

Our grab hire service combines a crane, skilled operators and a highly specialised grab system into one fully managed operation.

It’s ideal for vessel unloading, bulk cargo handling, fertilisers, aggregates and agricultural products, as well as unconventional or oversized cargo that requires precise control.

We handle everything from the machinery to the manpower so you get a streamlined, safe and efficient cargo handling solution without needing multiple contractors, making us the ideal choice for time-critical operations, tight turnaround schedules and challenging loads that demand expert handling.

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Cargo Handling for Bulk, Marine & Industrial Materials

Chain and moorings for marine and port operations

Timber and forest products including logs, sawn timber and wood materials

Fertilisers (bulk and bagged) handled safely and efficiently

Pipes and risers for construction, marine and energy sectors

Oilfield equipment and offshore project cargo

Telegraph poles and other long-length cargo

Coal and other bulk materials

Agricultural cargo including barley, oats, malt, maize and oil seed rape

Salt and mineral products

Potatoes and other bagged agricultural goods

Stone aggregates and construction materials

Wind farm components and large-scale renewable project cargo

If you’re unsure whether your cargo requires a specialist approach, speak with our team and we’ll help you find the right solution.

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Trusted Across the UK

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How to Book Cargo Handling Services

Get in touch

Share the details of your cargo, lift or vessel work and we’ll provide a clear quote along with everything required to carry out the job safely and efficiently.

Mobilisation

Once confirmed, our team and equipment are dispatched immediately or scheduled for the date and time that works for you.

On-site operation

We complete the cargo handling or lifting work safely, efficiently and with minimal disruption to your wider operation.

Completion & handover

Once the job is complete, we confirm everything has been delivered as planned, ensure you’re satisfied, and follow up with all relevant documentation and invoicing.

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