Blue Water Shipping UK Ltd — Manchester
North West, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland · M17 1PR
Company overview
Blue Water Shipping UK Ltd is a freight forwarder in Manchester offering comprehensive multimodal transport and logistics solutions. The freight forwarder North West operates from a 2,200 sqm warehouse facility at Trafford Park with bonded warehouse status, serving ecommerce businesses and enterprises across diverse sectors. The company provides road, sea, air, rail and courier services, alongside specialist expertise in customs clearance, cargo insurance, exhibition logistics and aerospace. Their warehousing division offers pick and pack, fulfilment, export packing and secure storage—particularly suited to ecommerce sellers managing seasonal volumes or international shipments. Blue Water maintains direct transport operations to Denmark, Sweden and Finland, enabling controlled end-to-end supply chain management for UK imports and exports. The Manchester team combines decades of industry experience with hands-on service to support businesses from local distribution to global supply chains.
Services offered
Road Transport
General cargo distribution by road within the UK and to Scandinavia (Denmark, Sweden, Finland). Tailored solutions for scheduled and ad-hoc shipments.
Sea Freight
Full-service ocean freight forwarding for containerised and general cargo. Includes port agency and vessel chartering expertise for international trade.
Air Freight
Urgent air cargo services with specialist knowledge in aerospace logistics and time-sensitive shipments. Supporting global supply chains requiring fast delivery.
Rail Transport
Rail freight solutions as part of multimodal transport offerings for cost-effective movement of goods across longer distances.
Courier Transport
Express courier services for smaller shipments and parcels, complementing larger freight modes.
Warehousing and Fulfilment
2,200 sqm bonded warehouse with pick and pack, export packing, and secure storage. Designed for ecommerce sellers managing inventory, seasonal peaks and preparation for international transport.
Customs Clearance
Full customs documentation and clearance services supporting UK imports and exports, including post-Brexit compliance.
Cargo Insurance
Cargo insurance solutions protecting high-value and sensitive shipments throughout the supply chain.
Exhibition Logistics
Specialist handling of exhibition goods, display materials and event cargo, including international transport and storage.
Reefer Logistics
Temperature-controlled transport for perishable goods, fresh produce and temperature-sensitive cargo.
Renewable Energy and Projects Logistics
Specialist solutions for oil, gas, industrial projects, renewables and solar energy logistics, including oversized and heavy cargo handling.
Location and coverage
Blue Water Shipping UK Ltd is based at 11A Central Park Trading Estate, Westinghouse Road, Trafford Park, Manchester, M17 1PR. They serve businesses across North West and the wider UK.
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