Cold Chain Food Logistics & Perishable Freight

Specialists in the transportation of perishable logistics

Blacksmith Freight has supported the perishable goods industry for over 25 years, and we have a wealth of knowledge to ensure the safe and efficient transportation for complex perishable commodities.

Whether you are looking to export/import pallets of chilled /frozen foods to or from the UK, or temperature-sensitive products that require careful handling, we are experts when it comes to arranging shipping, customs clearance and delivery of cold chain produce.

Over 25 years' experience dealing with complex perishable commodities.
Door-to-door solutions, including warehousing, distribution, and consolidation.
Import and Export Compliance with all Customs Paperwork handled on your behalf.
Full range of transport options from ocean, air, and road to provide a door-to-door solution that fits your product’s needs, budget, and schedule.
Correct temperature controlled storage and distribution for perishable products such as meat, dairy, fruits and vegetables to ensure products stay fresh, even after long-distance transportation.

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This service is only available for businesses, NOT individuals.

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The perishable goods industry often requires specialist logistics to ensure consignments arrive as fresh and as safely as possible. We understand the complexities of transporting items such as meats, fish, flowers, medicines and can ensure shipment integrity throughout the supply chain.

When you partner with Blacksmith Freight, you will benefit from:

A single point of contact: We actively maintain solid relationships with carriers, brokers, and border agencies so that you have a single point of contact for your shipment and the peace of mind that your cargo is being handled by an expert.
Flexible and Responsive: We’re able to meet tight deadlines for time sensitive shipments due to our prime location next to two of the UK’s largest airports.
A team of problem-solvers: Our team are expert problem-solvers with the resources and expertise to handle unexpected circumstances like rerouted shipments or delays.
Custom legislation: We handle all your paperwork and custom clearance, working closely with custom brokers to provide a seamless door-to-door service.
Strategic Airport Locations: With offices and warehouse storage facilities located at Manchester and Heathrow Airport we are well placed to respond quickly to freight requests from (and to) anywhere in the world.

Perishable or temperature-controlled items we handle regularly include:

Food and drink logistics
Pharmaceutical and medicines that require strict temperature-control
Plants and fresh flowers
Products of animal origin
Aquatics
All fresh produce

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“We have been using Blacksmith Freight services since June 2019. The service levels and response times are exceptional and we never have to worry about our goods being treated with great care. The team at Blacksmith are great communicators and are always willing to go the extra mile to help us better serve our clients”
Dr Graham Oakes

“As a global business, we chose to partner with an independent 3PL company who could meet our international import requirements and always be on hand whenever we need them.

We greatly value Blacksmith Freight’s personal customer service and fast turnaround which enables us to maintain a first-class delivery service to our end customers.”
Jon Owen

“Blacksmith Freight have been handling our logistics for over 15 years. The relationship has since grown to include ongoing logistics for Greene King with Blacksmith Freight becoming a trusted and collaborative logistics partner.

Their location on Manchester Airport’s Freight Terminal is a huge advantage for us; whenever we need something urgent, they’re right on the doorstep and ready to react quickly. They go above and beyond to ensure our products are prioritised. We don’t class them as a logistics supplier, but as a strategic collaborator of our business.”
George Frangeskou