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Fast Response.
Safe Lifting.
Smooth Operations.

24/7 cargo handling, crane hire and specialist lifts across Scotland, mobilising in as little as 30 minutes.

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Whatever you need moved, we can handle it.

Keep Your Operations Moving

When the pressure’s on, Whyte Cargo is the team you call. We work with vessels, ports, construction crews and marine operators who demand fast, safe and dependable results.

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Cargo handling and material movement (including grab hire)
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Crane hire and contract lifts (end-to-end planning and delivery)
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Rapid mobilisation for urgent, time-sensitive jobs
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Plant and machinery hire with trained operators
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Skilled personnel hire available across Scotland
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Expertise in heavy, awkward and specialist loads

our services

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Cargo Handling

End-to-end cargo handling with a highly specialised grab system and experienced operators. Our specialist grab hire service is ideal for bulk materials and awkward loads.
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Crane Hire & Contract Lifts

Our crane hire and contract lift services is a complete operation. Our team handles the planning, supervision and lifting so every job is carried out safely and efficiently from beginning to end.
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Plant & Machinery Hire

We supply forklifts, MWEPs and specialist machinery supported by skilled on-site teams who help you work safely and efficiently across port, marine, construction and industrial environments.
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A Family Business Built on Doing Things Properly

Whyte Cargo is a family-run business led by Daniel Whyte, offering cargo handling and crane hire services. Founded by Daniel’s grandparents in 1982, the business was built on a simple belief: work hard, do things properly and look after people.

Today, Daniel continues to uphold those values. When something needs to be moved, lifted or made safe, we’re the team that makes it happen.

Driven by Our People

Our team is the reason we’re trusted across Scotland’s ports, marine environments and construction sites. Many have been with us for decades, bringing skill, loyalty and the kind of intuition you only earn through years on the ground.

Supported by modern machinery, industry-leading systems and a commitment to sustainability, we combine experience with innovation to deliver a service that’s as dependable as it is forward-thinking.

About The Team
30 mins
Average response time
12
Dedicated team members
44+
Years of trusted service
25
Clients who call us first
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Client Stories

Clarksons Port Services:“You can put your trust in Whytes to get the job done”

Our relationship with Clarksons Port Services exemplifies why shipping agents can rely on Whyte Cargo to support them in giving the best possible service to their clients.
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Our Accreditations

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News & Updates

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Crane Hire in Scotland | What to Expect When You Hire a Crane 

If you work in the construction, marine or industrial sector in Scotland and need heavy equipment, machinery or cargo moved, then you might need to hire a crane. No matter where you are, whether that’s at one of our partner ports in Montrose, Peterhead or Aberdeen, or if you’re further afield throughout the UK, we’re here to help with responsive,
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Cargo Handling at Scotland’s Ports | Why a Fast-Response Matters

In cargo handling, the world of shipping moves fast. It’s a 24-hour, 7 days-a-week, 365 days-a-year industry. In Scotland, commercial shipping revolves around a number of industries that keep the economy moving. There’s the bulk cargo imports and exports that bring goods in, around and out of the country, and crucially along the east coast there’s the North Sea energy
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Cargo Handling in Scotland | 5 Reasons Why Experienced Operatives Matter

What makes experience so important on the quayside? In this blog we’ll cover five reasons why the longevity of our team makes all the difference for our clients.
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