The South Atlantic Specialists
Serving the south Atlantic for over thirty years
What we do
Welcome to the Richard James International (RJI) website. RJI are proud to be the largest independent shippers to the South Atlantic Islands of Ascension, St Helena, Tristan da Cunha and the Falklands. With over thirty years experience of providing procurement, shipping and logistical solutions to local governments, public companies, large and small businesses and private individuals alike. From our warehouse facility in Avonmouth, Bristol with it's motorway links to the north, south, east and west RJI is ideally situated to offer the following services to the South Atlantic:
Sourcing & Procurement
Freight Consolidation
(including UK collection service)
(including UK collection service)
Shipping & Freight Forwarding
(LCL & FCL)
(LCL & FCL)
Import & Export Solutions
(including Customs Documentation, etc)
(including Customs Documentation, etc)
Air Courier Service
Shipping dates
To avoid any confusion, please note that the closing dates shown here are the last days that cargo can be received for shipping for that particular voyage, not the last date for receiving orders, which should be placed at least seven days prior. Please also note that, due to operational decisions made by the shipping lines, cargo is not always guaranteed to sail on the voyage published.
If you have any question about shipping dates, don’t hesitate to contact us here.
Tristan Da Cunha
| Voyage | Closing date | Arrival date | Vessel |
|---|---|---|---|
| V196 | 19/11/2021 | 29/01/2022 | MV LANCE |
| V197 | 13/12/2021 | 04/03/2022 | MV LANCE |
| V198 | 28/01/2022 | 12/04/2022 | MV LANCE |
| V199 | 04/03/2022 | 19/05/2022 | MV LANCE |
| V200 | 08/04/2022 | 29/06/2022 | MV LANCE |
St. Helena
| Voyage | Closing date | Arrival date | Vessel |
|---|---|---|---|
| V46 | 02/09/2021 | 11/11/2021 | MV HELENA |
| V47 | 30/09/2021 | 07/12/2021 | MV HELENA - CHRISTMAS SAILING |
| V48 | 08/11/2021 | 17/01/2022 | MV HELENA |
| V49 | 06/12/2021 | 10/02/2022 | MV HELENA |
| V50 | 07/01/2022 | 08/03/2022 | MV HELENA |
| V51 | 07/02/2022 | 11/04/2022 | MV HELENA |
| V52 | 07/03/2022 | 09/05/2022 | MV HELENA |
| V53 | 01/04/2022 | 06/06/2022 | MV HELENA |
| V54 | 06/05/2022 | 12/07/2022 | MV HELENA |
Falkland Islands
| Voyage | Closing date | Arrival date | Vessel |
|---|---|---|---|
| V467 | 31/08/2021 | 23/10/2021 | MV SCOUT |
| V469 | 28/09/2021 | 20/11/2021 | MV SCOUT |
| V471 | 20/10/2021 | 13/12/2021 | MV SCOUT |
| V473 | 25/11/2021 | 13/01/2021 | MV SCOUT |
| V475 | 17/12/2021 | 12/02/2022 | MV SCOUT |
| V477 | 21/01/2022 | 12/03/2022 | MV SCOUT |
| V479 | 18/02/2022 | 09/04/2022 | MV SCOUT |
| V481 | 18/03/2022 | 07/05/2022 | MV SCOUT |
Ascension Island
| Voyage | Closing date | Arrival date | Vessel |
|---|---|---|---|
| V21/05 | 03/09/2021 | 13/10/2021 | HARTLAND POINT |
| V21/07 | 14/10/2021 | 24/11/2021 | HURST POINT |
| V21/09 | 08/12/2021 | 03/02/2022 | ANVIL POINT |
| V21/11 | 25/02/2022 | 07/04/2022 | ANVIL POINT |
| V22/01 | 08/04/2022 | 17/05/2022 | EDDYSTONE |
| V22/03 | 10/06/2022 | 20/07/2022 | TBC |
LATEST NEWS
St Helena BAF & CAF Charges
Posted on 12/11/2021
St Helena BAF & CAF Charges Please note that from V48, we will now have to include a BAF surcharge on each invoice. This is
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Hazardous Cargo and Chemicals
Posted on 12/11/2021
Hazardous Cargo and Chemicals
Please note that all hazardous cargo and chemicals must be shipped to us with a copy of the Safety Data Sheet
St Helena Airfreight ![]()
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We have been pushing for additional capacity on each flight and have cleared almost all cargo currently waiting for airfreight. ![]()
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We are hoping to have a clear run up to Christmas but please note that demand for this service is still very high so we would recommend getting any airfreight to us well in advance of the flight in case we cannot get any additional allowance.
St Helena BAF & CAF Charges ![]()
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Please note that from V48, we will now have to include a BAF surcharge on each invoice. This is due to the global fuel increases which have now seen significant increases to each container we ship. ![]()
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This will change on a voyage by voyage basis and the additional charge will be calculated based on the BAF for that shipment. This will be clearly marked on each invoice. ![]()
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What is Bunker Surcharge (BAF)? [Explanation, factors and prices]
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Bunker Adjustment Factor or BAF is an additional fee you need to know. Get the what, why, and how right here along with the pricetag.
Hazardous Cargo and Chemicals ![]()
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Please note that all hazardous cargo and chemicals must be shipped to us with a copy of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS, MSDS) for the product. ![]()
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All hazardous materials (chemicals, batteries, aerosols etc.), have to have an SDS by law and this is the only way we can process hazardous goods for shipment. ![]()
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Hazardous goods including limited quantities are very common and could be anything from perfume, deodorant to cleaning chemicals, batteries (lead acid and lithium) and countless household products. ![]()
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Please ask your supplier for the safety data sheet ![]()
to come with the goods or email a copy to us. This will ensure that we can process the goods and prepare a hazardous shipment.
CONTACT US
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us and we will get back to you as soon as possible. You can reach out to us by phone or email or you can fill in the form and send us your enquiries.