Transportation
Air Freight Manchester
Located at the heart of Manchester Airport's Freight Terminal, we provide fast and reliable air freight services to destinations worldwide.
Our London office is strategically located close to Heathrow Airport, allowing us to easily manage and co-ordinate air freight shipments to and from London.
Our highly experienced team take the time to understand every client’s unique requirement, providing a seamless door-to-destination air freight service that aligns perfectly with your timescales and supply chain needs.
However large or small your shipment is, we can provide fast air freight services to and from anywhere in the world.
We offer a very personalised service tailored to each client, and our direct IATA airline bookings and part charter services, means you can rest assured that your cargo will arrive at its destination efficiently and quickly.
IATA accredited
Being an IATA accredited agent means we have access to over 250+ airline members, including scheduled freighters as well as passenger planes. Whether you're shipping large cargo, documents, vehicles or heavy machinery we can deliver on your demanding global supply chain needs.
“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
Specialists in the transportation of food and perishables
We have a proven track record in importing and exporting perishable goods from origin to destination by planning the most economical and cost-effective routes for each shipment. We will deal with the complex documentation, certifications like CVED’s, licenses and quotas which apply to different products. Our customs clearance procedures will give you a reliable and fast service which will ensure timely deliveries which ever UK port you are using.
Why work with us?
- 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.
- Unrivalled location: We’re able to meet tight deadlines for time sensitive consignments 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.
- Door-to-door service: We handle all your paperwork and custom clearance, working closely with custom brokers to provide a seamless service.
- Warehouse storage: Our warehouse at Manchester Airport provides temporary or long-term storage for any type or size of shipment.
View our Freight Forwarding e-brochure online to find out more >>