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Cargo rework & recovery

Practical solutions when cargo doesn't go to plan

MLK supports freight forwarders, shipping companies and hauliers requiring practical assistance with damaged, unstable or problematic consignments in the Humber region.

Discuss a cargo handling job Call 07765 331510
A repalletised load of bottled goods, freshly stretch-wrapped on the wrapping turntable

When a consignment arrives damaged, unstable or badly stowed, it needs sorting before it can go any further. We restack, rewrap and repalletise suitable cargo so it can be stored or moved on, and we handle and segregate loads that need remedial attention.

We work directly with freight forwarders, shipping companies and hauliers. Each job is assessed on its own, subject to safety and the suitability of the product.

Rework or transhipment?

Rework is for cargo that needs attention after something has gone wrong. If a load simply needs moving between vehicles or transport units, see transhipment and cargo handling.

How we help

  1. 01

    Cargo rework and repalletising

    Restacking, rewrapping, repalletising and preparing suitable cargo for further movement.

  2. 02

    Damaged and problem cargo

    Handling and segregation of consignments requiring remedial attention, subject to safety and product suitability.

  3. 03

    Inspection support

    Unloading, presenting, moving or segregating goods for appointed parties and cargo surveys.

  4. 04

    Insurance-related cargo operations

    Physical cargo handling and holding where consignments are associated with insurance claims. We don't offer insurance assessment or claims administration.

  5. 05

    Short-term cargo holding

    Temporary holding where space and cargo conditions permit.

What rework looks like

Boxed goods collapsed and leaning against the side of a trailer after shifting in transit
Problem An example problem load: cartons that shifted in transit
Two neatly stacked and stretch-wrapped pallets standing square inside a trailer
Reworked An example of reworked cargo: stacked square, wrapped and stable

Transhipment & Cargo Handling

Transfers between trailers or suitable transport units, cargo unloading, loading and repositioning. Find out more

Warehousing & Bulk Storage

Full pallets, bulk consignments, goods receiving and dispatch; tailored arrangements for planned requirements. Find out more

Steel Storage & Handling

Sheet piling specialists with heavy-duty equipment and experience in long-length steel handling. Find out more

Talk to MLK about your requirements

Whether you are seeking a storage partner for a planned project or assistance with an unexpected cargo problem, get in touch.

Warehousing quote Need full-pallet or bulk storage? Tell us what you need, how much space you require and when you need it. Request a warehousing quote Cargo handling Problem load or transfer? Send the cargo type, where it is, its condition and the timescale you're working to. Discuss a cargo handling job

Prefer to talk it through? Call 07765 331510