INCHCAPE's 175th anniversary - Inchcape Shipping Services

Ambition and excellence since 1847

Inchcape Shipping Services’ origins date to back to 1847. Today, 175 years later, the company is recognised as one of the world’s largest and most respected maritime services providers, employing more than 2,800 professionals across its global network of 240 offices, spanning 60 countries.

Proud of our history

From our UK roots, dating back to Campbeltown on Scotland’s west coast in 1847, we’ve been at the forefront of the global shipping services industry, maintaining a vanguard spirit to the changes the sector has witnessed. As part of our 175 anniversary celebrations, we’ll be highlighting key moments in our history and how they have shaped us into the business we are today, still leading the way and still making history.

History

Committed to supporting our local communities

Throughout 2022 we’ll be spotlighting some of the charitable activities our teams have performed across our global network. Over the course of 2022, we’ll be showcasing projects, schemes and initiatives to raise money for local charities or support the local communities in which we operate.

See our CSR activities

Driving positive, meaningful change

Inchcape understands the role it must play, providing added value and building trust with its partners through transparency, strong corporate ethics, sustainability and protection of the marine environment. As part of our 175 anniversary, we will be highlighting the initiatives that will help us realise these ambitions in 2022 and beyond. Our customers can be confident that they are working with an honest and ethically robust business, one which is actively driving the industry in the right direction. You are also supporting your own supply chain validation and ensuring you are meeting global standards for transparent, ethical and environmentally responsible business.

Transparency

Supporting seafarers

Seafarer wellbeing has been an important topic for Inchcape in recent years and, as part of our 175 anniversary, we’re proud to be partnering with the Sailors’ Society’s Wellness at Sea programme, sharing helpful advice and focusing on what Inchcape can do to support seafarers and realise a safer shipping industry for everyone’s benefit.

Wellness at Sea

Port Agency

Services designed specifically around the needs of our customers, including full port agency, crew logistics, husbandry, dry docking, and more

Global Managed Solutions

High level, standard services worldwide, with the most comprehensive range of managed solutions designed around you.

Digital Solutions

Control, visibility and transparency of your entire port call operation through an intuitive digital platform. Plan and track your cargo and vessel.

Marine Services

Specialist support when you need it most, including machinery, survey and inspection, project management and handling of spare parts and consumables.

INCHCAPE’s 175th anniversary

Our history and our future ambitions

Looking back and striving forward

Join us in 2022 as we celebrate our history of achievement, champion the charitable work of our teams, and highlight our ambitious plans to support the maritime industry, creating a better, brighter future for us all.