Davies Turner & Co Ltd — Manchester

North West, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland · M17 1DP

Company overview

Davies Turner & Co Ltd is a freight forwarder in Manchester and across the North West, offering comprehensive international and domestic logistics solutions. The company specialises in air freight, ocean freight (LCL and FCL), road freight, and rail services, alongside dedicated e-commerce fulfilment and warehousing capabilities. Davies Turner serves ecommerce retailers, fashion and retail businesses, and high-value goods sectors with customs brokerage, inventory management, order processing, and value-added services. As a freight forwarder North West, they provide shipment tracking, supply chain management, and digital solutions including their Freight Management System and Purchase to Delivery platform. The company also offers specialist services for pharmaceuticals, fine wine, and project cargo, positioning itself as a comprehensive partner for businesses requiring complex, multi-modal logistics operations.

Services offered

Air Freight

Air export, import, and express services for time-sensitive shipments. Includes specialist handling options.

Ocean Freight

Full container load (FCL), less than container load (LCL), and cross-trade shipping services for international ocean transport.

Road Freight

Full load and part load services, export and import groupage, DDP Smart Border services, and specialist routes to Turkey, Morocco, Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Armenia.

Rail Freight

Scheduled rail freight services including import and export operations, with specific routes such as China to UK and Vietnam services.

E-commerce Fulfilment

Dedicated e-commerce fulfilment services including order processing, inventory management, pallet storage, and value-added solutions.

Customs & Excise Services

Customs compliance, brokerage services, and support for customs warehousing and UK CBAM regulations.

Freight Insurance

Freight liability coverage, all-risks marine insurance, and EU/UK road freight insurance options.

Supply Chain Management

Bespoke management teams, origin services, and global supply chain coordination for complex logistics operations.

Digital Solutions

Freight Management System (FMS), Purchase to Delivery (P2D) platform, Project44 ocean tracking, and data integrations.

Specialist Services

Tailored logistics for fashion and retail, pharmaceuticals, fine wine, military, aviation, aquatics, film and media, and project cargo.

Location and coverage

Davies Turner & Co Ltd is based at Unit 8, International Freight Terminal, Manchester, M17 1DP. They serve businesses across North West and the wider UK.

Frequently asked questions

What shipping modes does Davies Turner offer for international ecommerce shipments?
Davies Turner offers four primary shipping modes: air freight for fast delivery, ocean freight (FCL and LCL) for cost-effective bulk shipments, road freight for European distribution, and rail services to select destinations including China and Vietnam. Ecommerce sellers can choose the mode best suited to their product type, urgency, and budget, with options ranging from express air to economical ocean consolidation.
Do Davies Turner provide customs clearance and brokerage services?
Yes, Davies Turner offers comprehensive customs and excise services including customs compliance, brokerage, and customs warehousing solutions. They also provide guidance on UK CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) regulations and DDP Smart Border services for road freight, simplifying cross-border transactions for ecommerce retailers.
What ecommerce-specific warehousing and fulfilment services are available?
Davies Turner provides dedicated e-commerce fulfilment services including order processing, inventory management, pallet storage, and value-added services such as quality control and labelling. They operate multiple UK fulfilment centres and offer a dedicated account manager to support growing ecommerce operations.
How can ecommerce sellers track their shipments with Davies Turner?
Davies Turner offers shipment tracking through their website and integrates Project44 for real-time ocean freight tracking. They also provide a Freight Management System (FMS) and Purchase to Delivery (P2D) digital platform with data integrations and tracking capabilities to monitor shipments end-to-end.
What geographic coverage does Davies Turner offer for international logistics?
Davies Turner operates globally with specific expertise in major trade routes including China to UK rail services, European road freight via their System Alliance Europe network, and specialist services to Turkey, Morocco, Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Armenia. They handle international shipments across air, sea, road, and rail modes.

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