Celebrating National Receptionist Day at Simarco International

Today, we’re shining a well-deserved spotlight on one of the friendly faces who keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes at Simarco International Ltd – Sheila Rimes!

With her one-year anniversary on May 12th, it’s the perfect time to celebrate her journey, her impact, and the energy she brings to reception every single day.

Originally from Brazil, she made the move to England in 2022, and what a journey it’s been! A qualified Veterinarian by trade, she chose to step away from clinical practice and carve a new path focused on balance and wellbeing. From working front-of-house in social security and law offices, to catering, to running her own pet shop her career has been nothing short of adventurous!

Now at Simarco International Ltd, she’s the first point of contact for the business, ensuring every call is handled professionally and directed to the right place so the wider team can stay focused. But her role goes far beyond the front desk. From managing stock and supplies to organising meetings, handling mail, supporting bookings, and even helping plan charity events in Stoke, she truly does it all.

Her secret sauce? Patience, positivity, and serious multitasking skills 💪

☕ Her day starts simply: log in, water bottle filled, and (most importantly) a cup of tea in hand.
🤝 What she loves most? The people. Whether it’s colleagues or visitors, she enjoys the daily interactions and a good laugh along the way.
🥜 Best work snack? A classic fruit and nut mix.

One of the most valuable lessons she’s picked up along the way has been navigating challenging conversations with empathy and professionalism, a skill that speaks volumes about her character and dedication.

👏 On National Receptionist Day, we celebrate not just the role, but the person behind it, keeping things organised, welcoming, and running seamlessly.

Team Simarco would like to thank Sheila Rimes for everything she does and here’s to your first year (and many more!) at Simarco International Ltd! 🎉

Team Simarco to Welcome Member of Parliament to Head Office

Team Simarco were pleased to recently welcome Priti Patel, Member of Parliament for Witham, to our Head Office.

It was a valuable opportunity to discuss the challenges currently facing the logistics sector, including the ongoing pressures and complexities impacting businesses across the industry. We appreciated the chance to share our insights and highlight the realities being experienced on the ground.

Constructive conversations like these are vital in helping to raise awareness and support the future of our sector.

Thank you to Priti for taking the time to visit and engage with our team.

Vietnam: Simarco’s New Strategic Partnership

Simarco recently agreed a new and strategic partnership in Vietnam, to assist us in providing best in class ocean freight and air freight services to and from the country.

The Land of the Blue Dragon‘s economical development has been amongst the best in the world during the past decade or two, and Simarco see the country as an essential future trading partner for both ourselves and the UK.

Many importers have turned to Vietnam as a means of sourcing products that were formerly coming from China, with commodities such as furniture, plastics, homeware and clothing, amongst those most exported.

Additional demand has caused capacity and space issues during recent times, and Simarco’s new partnership will provide our customers with more flexibility and more solutions for both ocean and air freight shipments.

Below, is a brief overview of our extensive range of services from Vietnam:

Ocean Freight

• Competitive import container rates from all Vietnam main ports to the UK.
• Premium LCL consolidation service for less than container size shipments.

Air Freight

• Competitive direct and economy import air freight rates from main airports to the UK.
• Fast UK delivery services utilising our extensive UK transport network.

Cross Trade

• Triangular ocean and air freight services for goods manufactured in Vietnam that are destined for global markets other than the UK.
• Supported locally by a worldwide network of hand picked strategic partners.

For more in-depth information about our Vietnam service offering, please do not hesitate to contact us by emailing sales@simarco.com.

Simarco Stoke has relocated

                                                                   

 We are pleased to announce that our Stoke Warehouse have relocated to a new purpose-built
facility on the 23rd December 2019. Occupying larger premises in Stoke as it’s designated European
logistics and distribution centre for the North of England, Manchester and the Midlands. This
complements Simarco’s eight other UK sites, making it even more capable of supporting
operations right across the UK and Europe.
 

Our new address is: Simarco International Limited, Unit 2, Radial Park, Sideway, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 4FA

 

This is an exciting step forward in our continued evolution and we would like to thank you for your support.

 

 

 

AEO

AEO – Authorised Economic Operator

Simarco International Ltd received AEO approval on 17 January 2013.

For confirmation of approval, please click here.

 

Your Questions

How can I get a quote?

Simply complete an enquiry form by selecting which service you would like to receive a quote for. If you are unsure of any of the required details, please contact us on 01376 501 110 to discuss your requirements.

Can I ship personal items?

No, we regret that at this time we do not undertake the carriage of any personal effects.

Can I track my shipment?

Yes, we provide all of our clients with 24/7 online access to their full consignment history for international and domestic shipments. We also provide consignment tracking and online proof of delivery (POD).

I’d like to send my shipment to Europe, when and where can I do this?

Simarco are one of the leading logistics providers in Europe and from our terminals throughout the UK we can arrange a variety of services with international arrivals and departures across Europe. We have daily departures to major European countries, and our departure schedule can be downloaded here.

Do you provide customs clearance facilities?

Yes, we can offer customs clearance as a standalone service. We can also provide deferment facilities, landside operations and Customs Audit and Tariff Classification consultancy. Please contact us for more information.

Do you ship hazardous goods?

Yes, we specialise in providing logistic and freight services to the industrial market, and can also provide a range of warehousing and storage solutions for certain types of hazardous goods. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Do you provide a Warehouse Management System?

Yes, we provide a full warehouse management system that is fully integrated with all major E.R.P systems and provides 24/7 online visibility and reports, R F Scanning and a full audit trail, as well as complete warehousing capabilities. Please visit our Warehousing services page for more information.

Resource Centre

At Simarco, our aim is to exceed client expectations, deliver our promises and to constantly improve our services. Customer service is at the heart of all we do, and our Resource Centre is part of providing you access to the information and support you require.

Here, you can find a list of typical questions that clients and site visitors ask, such as:

How can I get a quote?

Simply complete an enquiry form by selecting which service you would like to receive a quote for. If you are unsure of any of the required details, please contact us on 01376 501 110 to discuss your requirements.

Can I ship personal items?

No, we regret that at this time we do not undertake the carriage of any personal effects.

And many others.

You can also apply for a credit application and contact us via the Customer Services menu.

Logistics, Road Transport, Air/Sea Freight Forwarding & Warehousing Services

Why Choose Simarco?

Simarco is one of the UK’s leading logistics and freight companies with extensive experience in logistics, air/sea freight forwarding, road transport & haulage and warehousing services. We operate worldwide and can offer a full range of services in the UK, across Europe and Internationally across all trade routes.

Total European transport, haulage & distribution coverage Daily departures to major European cities Wholly owned UK distribution fleet with nationwide coverage UK Road Haulage & Distribution UK Collection & Delivery Supply Chain Management services, solutions & consultancy

Member and shareholder of the Palletforce network Air & Sea freight forwarding Container shipping LCL and FCL options 300,000 square feet of transit & pallet storage and warehousing in the UK UK Palletforce Next day delivery options Customs Clearance

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Logistics, Freight Forwarding, Transport & Warehousing Services For Your Industry

At Simarco we understand that industry markets are continually changing and expanding to meet customer needs. That’s why our logistics, transport and freight forwarding services, and warehousing solutions are not only flexible but are tailored to meet clients’ individual and ever-changing requirements.

We have extensive knowledge and many years’ experience in providing a range of solutions for businesses of all sizes within all industries, particularly within our specialist markets that include the Retail, Automotive and Industrial sectors.

Simarco have developed long lasting relationships with a widespread network of partners that enable us to provide full logistical, freight and distribution services throughout the UK, Europe and across all major worldwide trade routes.

 

Why Choose Simarco?

Simarco is one of the UK’s leading logistics and freight companies with extensive experience across all industry sectors. We operate worldwide and can offer a full range of services in the UK, across Europe and Internationally across all trade routes.

Total European transport, haulage & distribution coverage Daily departures to major European cities Wholly owned UK distribution fleet with nationwide coverage UK Road Haulage & Distribution UK Collection & Delivery Supply Chain Management services, solutions & consultancy

Member and shareholder of the Palletforce network Air & Sea freight forwarding Container shipping LCL and FCL options 300,000 square feet of transit & pallet storage and warehousing in the UK UK Palletforce Next day delivery options Customs Clearance

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

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