Fifty years of moving what matters.
From a single freight-forwarding office in 1973 to a global group of specialist logistics companies — one team, planning and delivering every movement across the world.
Peters & May has grown over five decades into a global leader in yacht transport and bespoke logistics — built on a relentless, personal pursuit of getting every movement exactly right.
What began with freight forwarding now spans yacht and superyacht shipping, commercial marine transport, freight forwarding and time-critical courier services. Through every stage, the same principle has held: every journey, every passage and every lift executed to perfection.
One group, six specialist businesses.
Each company runs deep in its field — and shares the same people, standards and global network behind it.
Sailing, motor, racing and superyacht transport worldwide — the heart of the group.
Explore →Workboats, naval, research vessels and project marine cargo.
Visit site ↗Air, sea and road freight across every sector, including automotive.
Visit site ↗Urgent, time-critical delivery and marine spares — since 1999.
Visit site ↗Patented technology that simplifies cargo handling, on and beyond the water.
Visit site ↗Dedicated US yacht shipping support, close to key North American ports.
Visit site ↗Five decades, one direction.
From the first shipping agent based outside a major port in Southern England to a global logistics group.
Peters & May opens as a freight-forwarding company — the first shipping agent based outside a major port in Southern England.
Yacht-racing logistics for the Whitbread Round the World Race and the America's Cup, plus work with Fairline, Princess and Sunseeker. Agents appointed in the Caribbean, North America and South Africa.
Cementing our position at the centre of the UK marine industry.
A personal courier service launches — still a key part of the group offering today as CEC.
Private investment brings long-term financial strength and the means to extend our global reach.
Offices open in France and Spain; we acquire Air & Ocean Shipping Inc. (later Peters & May USA) and form lasting partnerships such as Aurora Logistics in Australia.
Our own flat-rail patent changes how yachts are cradled and transported — a first step toward the group's patented load technology.
Fort Lauderdale and Hong Kong join the network, followed by Palma, Hamburg, Shanghai and Genoa.
Bespoke Load Solutions launches with further patented cargo-handling technology, and a Dubai office opens — with the Netherlands and Singapore following in 2018.
A record-breaking shipment of 52 yachts sails from Antigua to Southampton at the end of the Caribbean season.
Leading the group's continued investment in people and technology.
Half a century of bespoke global logistics — and the same passion for getting every movement right.
“We are incredibly proud of our heritage and delighted in highlighting the story behind the company's transformation into the trusted, reliable and experienced set up of today. Our staff and teams have faced many challenges in these years, but, with commitment, passion for what we do, team spirit, and friendship and trust amongst colleagues, we have overcome some difficult past years. In such a forever evolving industry it is important for us to change with the times and keep our dynamic approach. From the corners of each division, our team works diligently and with transparency across all regional offices. It is the result of their hard work that is testament to the success of our company today.”
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A unified team, wherever the cargo goes.
Offices across many countries, working as one entity — celebrating the cultural differences that enrich us.
An unwavering commitment that consistently exceeds what customers expect.
A well-oiled machine — supporting each other through complex logistics, every day.
Learning, mentorship and career advancement for every member of the team.
Stringent process, meticulous planning and real people you can reach.
Every journey, every passage and every lift, executed to perfection.
Leading sustainable shipping practices.
Our commitment to sustainability and social responsibility reaches beyond our own operations — measured, certified and improving year on year with Planet Mark.
Our sustainability approach →A trusted network, built over decades.
Exclusive agents and industry partners around the world — from Aurora Logistics in Australia to specialist handlers at every major port — extending our reach while keeping the same standards.
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