George Baker Group

As we say goodbye to 2024, we extend our deepest thanks to our valued customers and partners for their trust and collaboration over the past year. Wishing you a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year from all of us at George Baker! #GeorgeBakerGroup #HappyNewYear #2025

As the year draws to a close, George Baker Shipping would like to wish you a joyous and Merry Christmas. May the festive season bring peace, rest, and an enjoyable time with family and friends. #Christmas2024 #GeorgeBakerShipping #Festive

We are thrilled to share that George Baker Shipping has been recognised as one of Suffolk's Top 100 Companies for 2024! The annual analysis by Suffolk Limited celebrates the county's leading privately-owned businesses and has once again placed George Baker Shipping on the list. Our commitment extends beyond business. Supporting our local community is at the heart of what we do - whether it’s through local employment, championing regional charities, or sponsoring sports teams. Our business strength empowers us to make a greater impact, and we’re excited to continue contributing to our region. #GeorgeBakerShipping #CommunityMatters #SupportingTheCommunityThroughSport

This week, we hosted a festive lunch for all George Baker colleagues at our head office in Felixstowe. The menu showcased seasonal turkey baps with all the trimmings! To add to the festivities we incorporated our annual Christmas Jumper Day whilst also raffling a Fortnum & Mason Hamper, with all proceeds heading to St Elizabeth Hospice. A big thanks to all colleagues who attended and donated, helping us raise more vital funds for the hospice. Another thanks to Anya Hill from Kitchen Sixteen for catering.   #FestiveSeason #GivingBack #GeorgeBakerShipping https://lnkd.in/e5cwppCc

This week, several members of the George Baker Shipping team had the privilege of joining forces with Santa and the Rotary Club Of Felixstowe for an evening of collecting in Trimley St. Martin on behalf of ‘Save the Children UK’. We’re pleased to be part of such an important initiative, helping to make a difference for charitable causes this holiday season. A huge thank you to everyone who came out, braved the rain, and showed their generosity throughout the evening. A special thanks goes to the Rotary Club for organising the night! #CommunitySpirit #GeorgeBakerShipping #FelixstoweRotaryClub #GivingBack

George Baker Shipping were delighted to attend the 2024 ITFC Business Network Christmas Lunch held at Portman Road. A fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow businesses while celebrating the holiday season. A highlight of the afternoon was hearing from Dan Palfrey, Director of Ipswich Town Foundation, about their inspiring work in the community. The generosity in the room was just as inspiring, with £1,795 raised through raffle ticket sales to support these vital initiatives. Thank you to ITFC Business Network for hosting another successful event. #GeorgeBakerShipping #ITFC #CommunityMatters #IpswichTownFoundation

George Baker Shipping were pleased to attend the final Suffolk Forward event of the year – Community Matters. With guest speakers Bruce Leeke, CEO of Suffolk Libraries, and Phillip Wilcox-Moore, MD of Axter Ltd | B Corp™ certified, the discussions focused on the vital role we all play in making a positive difference in our community. We’re proud to be part of a business community that’s committed to creating real change here in Suffolk. Thank you to Suffolk Forward and Suffolk Mind for an insightful year of events.    #SuffolkForward #CommunityMatters #Leadership #GeorgeBakerShipping

George Baker Shipping recently had the pleasure of welcoming St Elizabeth Hospice’s ‘Hop to It’ hares into our warehouse. We’re proud to be a supporting partner for this community initiative. The ‘Hop to It’ trail showcases hares designed by talented artists. These statues will soon journey across Suffolk and beyond, paving the way for the eagerly awaited 2025 art trail! A huge thank you to St Elizabeth Hospice for entrusting George Baker Shipping with this important task. Additionally, we’d like to thank Nigel Roberts and Megasteel Ltd for their support and contribution to the project. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/dEBYqHES #GeorgeBakerShipping #StElizabethHospice #HopToIt #CommunitySupport

Last week, George Baker Shipping had the privilege of attending the second annual Ipswich Town Foundation Fundraising Dinner. We’re thrilled to have supported an evening that raised £34,000 to drive impactful initiatives in communities across Suffolk. It was great to hear from Chairman Mark Ashton, Manager Kieran McKenna, and Director of the Foundation Dan Palfrey. We’re proud to be part of a community that champions positive change. Thank you to the Foundation for an incredible evening!  #GeorgeBakerShipping #IpswichTownFoundation #SuffolkCommunity

As part of our engagement efforts, our Sizewell C Supply Chain Engagement Adviser, Karim Massaad, visited George Baker Group and James Kemball Limited, both part of Uniserve Group, the UK’s leading independent logistics and trade management provider. Starting with George Baker Group: Founded in 1982 as an independent customs clearance broker, they have grown over 40 years into a full-service supply chain specialist, offering tailored solutions across ocean, air, and road freight, warehousing, distribution, and related services. Karim was welcomed by the Commercial Executive Joe Leaver, Commercial Director Marc Ling, and Commercial Manager Kath Sorrell, who gave him a detailed tour of the facility. George Baker Group prioritises ESG commitments, supporting local charities, sponsoring sports clubs and events, and investing in workforce development through apprenticeships. They focus on sustainability by using solar panels, adhering to environmental regulations, integrating electric trucks, and actively working to reduce emissions and their carbon footprint. The second engagement included a meeting with James Kemball Limited’s Commercial and Customer Experience Manager, Julie Piner, who provided insights into their operations. Established in 1973, James Kemball has developed extensive container transport services and, in 2017, launched a state-of-the-art container storage solution, offering bespoke services to streamline clients’ supply chains. Their Out of Gauge Service, which includes devanning, repacking, and cross-docking, further supports tailored client needs. With their industry experience, ESG initiatives, range of accreditations and strong local presence. The George Baker Group and James Kemball Limited are very well-positioned to contribute towards supporting the Sizewell C project #FreightManagement #Logistic #Shipping #SupplyChain