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.

Frequently asked questions

What shipping modes do you offer for ecommerce businesses?
Blue Water Shipping offers multimodal transport including road, sea, air, rail and courier services. For ecommerce sellers, the combination of these modes provides flexibility: road for UK and Scandinavian distribution, sea for cost-effective bulk shipments, air for time-sensitive orders, and courier for smaller parcels. The Manchester facility coordinates these services as part of end-to-end supply chain solutions.
Do you handle international shipments and customs clearance?
Yes. Blue Water provides full customs clearance services and operates as a one-stop shop for global imports and exports. The company maintains direct transport operations to Denmark, Sweden and Finland, and supports international trade through customs documentation, post-Brexit compliance guidance, and port agency services. This makes them suitable for ecommerce sellers expanding beyond the UK market.
What warehousing and fulfilment services do you offer?
The Manchester warehouse spans 2,200 sqm and offers bonded warehouse storage, pick and pack services, export packing, and external storage. These services are specifically designed for ecommerce businesses managing inventory growth, seasonal volume peaks, or preparing goods for international distribution. The facility supports efficient logistics flow and scalability for growing ecommerce operations.
Do you specialise in temperature-controlled or hazmat cargo?
Yes. Blue Water offers reefer logistics for temperature-controlled transport of perishable goods and fresh produce. The company also provides specialist expertise in oil, gas and industrial projects, along with comprehensive HSSEQ (Health, Safety, Security and Environment) services, though specific hazmat certifications are not detailed on their Manchester profile.
What is your geographic coverage for ecommerce operations?
Blue Water's Manchester office serves as a key logistics hub within their global network. They operate direct transport to Denmark, Sweden and Finland, provide multimodal services across the UK, and support global imports and exports through sea and air freight. This positions them as suitable for ecommerce sellers with UK-based operations requiring domestic, Scandinavian or worldwide distribution capabilities.

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