Thomas Smith

Thomas Smith Group is one of the longest established service group of companies on the island, specialising in international shipping services and insurance. The Group holds a leading market position in most shipping-related services, namely port agency, freight forwarding, project cargo, logistics, reefer cargo, airfreight, groupage, trailers and full load containers - via its container liner agency representing Maersk Line. Thomas Smith's full shipping range was completed in January 2013 with the launch of a worldwide cost-effective express courier service in conjunction with SDV Express, a subsidiary of Bolloré Group. Clients are therefore provided a complete one-stop shop, hence greater flexibility and convenience. Other shipping services include transshipments, warehousing, international removals, and specialist logistics services within the film and entertainment industries. The organisation is one of the few local shipping entities that truly offer the full range of services, backed up by their own dedicated staff and resources versus being outsourced. The provision of such services is in fact within the company's total control, ensuring that the standard of quality of service is at its optimum. Experience gained throughout the 165 years of the company's operation will continuously warrant the best business solution to any service. Being appointed local representation for Maersk Line in 2009 is a greater testimony of the company's position in the sector. There are few container companies in the world and even fewer with such a global reach, size, and being ranked as the biggest shipping line worldwide. Maersk Line is all this. Representing Maersk Line exclusively in Malta is a unique feature of Thomas Smith Group, strengthening further its market position. Following this appointment, Malta has indeed becomea central Mediterranean hub, with direct services available to and from various destinations such as the US, Far East, Northern Europe including the UK, Middle East, West and East Africa, Libya and Tunisia. Thomas Smith also provides insurance cover for marine cargo, in addition to all personal lines and other business risks. Customers can truly get what they want in just one stop - whatever the shipping service they require.