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Specialist shipping for essential supply chains
James Fisher is a leading provider of coastal shipping services, transporting vital cargo safely and reliably between ports. Our fleet supports customers across energy, chemicals, agriculture and industry — helping to keep essential supply chains moving.
We deliver trusted short-sea logistics for clean petroleum products, biofuels, chemicals and bulk cargoes. Whether you need long-term supply routes or flexible one-off voyages, we provide expert management, proven safety and dependable performance.
Flexible, responsive shipping for complex coastal routes
James Fisher’s coastal shipping operations are purpose-built to serve ports that are inaccessible to larger vessels – offering reliable transport for time-sensitive, high-value or strategically important cargoes.
With deep knowledge of regional port requirements, vessel compatibility and regulatory frameworks, we optimise every voyage for compliance, efficiency and commercial performance. Whether operating under fixed-term agreements or spot charters, we provide dependable delivery backed by 24/7 operational oversight and an in-house technical management team.
Our team combines real-world commercial insight with a hands-on, service-led approach – ready to respond to shifting schedules, urgent cargo changes or evolving customer priorities.
Our coastal shipping services include:
- Transport of clean petroleum products, biofuels and bulk liquids
- Cargoes including chemicals, feedstock and industrial products
- IMO2 certified
- Specialist knowledge of draft-restricted and tidal ports
- Owned and managed vessels suited to UK and near-European routes
- Integrated chartering, crewing and technical management
- Alignment with customer HSSE and compliance requirements
- Local port relationships and permitting support
We provide tailored support for customers with regular delivery needs into niche, military, remote or shallow-draft locations — ensuring consistency, safety and reliability from port to port.
A reputation built on safety and service
We’ve been navigating coastlines for generations - earning a reputation for safety, professionalism and operational care. As one of the few British-owned shipping providers with a global reach and regional expertise , our standards are trusted across government, defence and commercial sectors.
Our coastal fleet offers a range of specialist capabilities, including high manoeuvrability for restricted ports, MarineLine-coated tanks for chemical cargoes, and NAABSA certification for safe berthing in challenging tidal conditions.
Many of our customer relationships span decades, underpinned by reliable service delivery and shared commitment to the safe transport of essential cargoes.
Why partner with us
James Fisher’s coastal shipping services are part of a wider marine logistics and infrastructure capability – giving customers access to integrated transport solutions, technical support and long-term partnership.
What sets us apart
- UK-flagged, British-owned and managed shipping expertise
- Proven track record in restricted-access ports
- End-to-end support from planning to delivery
- Clean product and chemical cargo specialists
- Trusted by government and critical national infrastructure
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We operate in maritime environments where safety, efficiency and timing matter most
Explore our maritime transport solutions
Our STS expertise sits within a broader maritime transport offering – from coastal shipping and terminal support to infrastructure and testing services. Whatever the challenge, James Fisher delivers with precision.
Need dependable coastal shipping support?
Whether you’re planning long-term routes or need urgent logistics, we’re ready to help you deliver.
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