Air Menzies International — Manchester

North West, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland · M90 5EX

Company overview

Air Menzies International (AMI) is a wholesale air freight forwarder based in Manchester, North West England, operating since 1976. As a freight forwarder in Manchester, AMI specialises in air exports, air imports, express shipping, and cross-trade services across a global network spanning 23 branches and 250 worldwide agents. The freight forwarder North West offers consolidated and back-to-back air freight services to over 200 destinations worldwide, with particular strength in routes to Australia, New Zealand, North America, South Africa, Asia, and Europe. For ecommerce businesses, AMI provides dedicated e-commerce logistics solutions leveraging their buying power with major airline and integrator partners (DHL, FedEx, UPS, Toll). Additional services include warehousing in bonded facilities, cargo screening, ocean freight, and comprehensive support services including collections, local delivery, documentation, and storage. The company operates an online booking platform (Express service) enabling quick quoting and booking of international and domestic shipments.

Services offered

Air Exports

Consolidated or back-to-back air freight services to over 200 destinations worldwide with pre-booked capacity and flexible routing options. Available since 1976 with global network reach.

Air Imports

Import clearance services at competitive pricing with branches across the Americas, Africa, Asia Pacific, and Europe. Expert cross-trade services via global network of 250 worldwide partners.

Express

Online instant quoting and booking service for international and domestic shipments via DHL, FedEx, UPS, and Toll. All-in pricing available with simple 5-stage booking process.

Cross-Trade

Cross-trade services utilising the company's 23 global branches and 250 worldwide agents for quick and reliable shipments between non-UK destinations.

Warehousing

Individual warehousing solutions including safe, secure, and bonded storage facilities across the global network to suit specific business requirements.

E-Commerce

End-to-end e-commerce logistics solution leveraging reach and buying power with airline and integrator partners to provide comprehensive shipping options for online retailers.

Screening

On-site cargo screening performed by professional trained operatives using X-ray, ETD (explosives trace detection), and hand search methods.

Ocean Freight

Ocean transportation and handling across all major trade lanes offering both Full Container Loads (FCL) and Less than Container Loads (LCL) services.

Support Services

Comprehensive cargo shipment solutions including collections, local delivery, documentation, and storage handled by a single dedicated agent.

Location and coverage

Air Menzies International is based at Building 314, World Freight Terminal, Airport, Manchester, M90 5EX. They serve businesses across North West and the wider UK.

Integrations and platforms

click2shipquick2shipUK Quote & Book platformCustomer Portal

Frequently asked questions

What shipping modes does Air Menzies International offer?
AMI primarily specialises in air freight through consolidated and back-to-back services, with additional ocean freight (FCL and LCL) and express services via integrators (DHL, FedEx, UPS, Toll). They offer services to over 200 destinations worldwide with pre-booked airline capacity and flexible routing options.
Does AMI handle international and cross-border shipments?
Yes, AMI extensively handles international shipments across their global network of 23 branches and 250 worldwide agents. They specialise in cross-trade services (shipments between non-UK destinations), air imports with import clearance services, and have established operations across the Americas, Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, and other major regions.
What customs and import clearance services does AMI provide?
AMI offers import clearance services at competitive pricing across their global network. Their air imports service includes expertise in navigating customs procedures, with dedicated branches in key regions (Americas, Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe) to support clearance at destination.
Does AMI offer warehousing and consolidation services?
Yes, AMI provides both consolidation services (core air exports offering) and individual warehousing solutions. They operate safe, secure, and bonded warehouse facilities across their global network, with solutions tailored to specific business requirements.
What online booking systems does AMI offer for ecommerce sellers?
AMI offers multiple online platforms: their Express service for instant quoting and booking of shipments via major integrators, the UK Quote & Book platform, click2ship, and quick2ship systems. Customers can also access the Customer Portal for account management and tracking.

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