Mersey Forwarding Ltd — Bootle

North West, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland · L20 1AF

Company overview

Mersey Forwarding Ltd is an established freight forwarder in Bootle, North West, operating since 1971 with over 50 years of international shipping expertise. The company operates from a 50,000 sq ft bonded warehouse adjacent to the Port of Liverpool, plus an additional 38,000 sq ft facility in Speke, positioning it as a key logistics hub for the region. As a freight forwarder North West, Mersey Forwarding handles door-to-door shipping solutions covering sea freight, air freight, and trailer transport for import and export shipments. The company provides comprehensive customs clearance and compliance assistance, including HMRC support and Port Health regulations for goods of animal or plant origin. Beyond freight forwarding, Mersey Forwarding operates Liverpool Port Logistics Ltd, offering in-house warehousing, fulfilment, cross-docking, and transport services. The company serves diverse sectors including automotive, manufacturing, aerospace, fashion, retail, pharmaceuticals, and produce. Ecommerce sellers benefit from integrated warehousing and fulfilment capabilities, allowing inventory management and order processing alongside international logistics.

Services offered

Freight Forwarding

Sea freight, air freight, and trailer freight services for international shipments. Handles cross-trade movements between any countries and destinations.

Customs Clearance and Compliance

Import and export declaration services, HMRC compliance assistance, and Port Health requirements management for goods of animal or plant origin, including BTOM.

Logistics

End-to-end logistics planning and coordination, including documentation preparation, cargo inspection oversight, and goods release and delivery.

Warehousing

Transit shed, bonded warehousing, free storage warehousing, and cross-docking facilities capable of handling long, heavy, and out-of-gauge items.

Fulfilment

Order fulfilment services with scan in/scan out capability for single items and pallets, suitable for ecommerce operations.

Transport

Full load and single pallet delivery services across the UK, operated in-house.

Location and coverage

Mersey Forwarding Ltd is based at 1 Church St, Bootle, L20 1AF. They serve businesses across North West and the wider UK.

Frequently asked questions

What shipping modes does Mersey Forwarding offer?
Mersey Forwarding handles multiple shipping modes including sea freight, air freight, and trailer freight. The company can move freight from any country to another, including cross-trade shipments. All modes are coordinated from their Liverpool base adjacent to the Port, enabling flexible routing based on cargo type, urgency, and destination.
Do you handle customs clearance for imports and exports?
Yes. Mersey Forwarding provides comprehensive customs clearance and compliance services, including import and export declaration handling, HMRC compliance assistance, and Port Health requirements management. The team guides clients through formalities and can support goods with animal or plant origin, including BTOM compliance.
Can you offer warehousing alongside freight forwarding?
Yes. Mersey Forwarding operates Liverpool Port Logistics Ltd, providing integrated in-house warehousing, bonded storage, transit sheds, cross-docking, and fulfilment services. The company maintains a 50,000 sq ft bonded warehouse adjacent to Liverpool Port and an additional 38,000 sq ft facility in Speke, enabling inventory storage and order processing combined with international logistics.
Is Mersey Forwarding accredited by BIFA and other industry bodies?
Yes. Mersey Forwarding holds BIFA and FIATA accreditation, as well as UKWA membership. These credentials demonstrate compliance with industry standards for international freight forwarding, customs procedures, and logistics operations.
What geographic coverage does Mersey Forwarding provide?
Mersey Forwarding operates globally through an established network of international associate agents, enabling seamless cargo movements worldwide. Domestically, the company provides UK transport and delivery services. The Liverpool location offers direct access to major motorway junctions (M57, M58, M62) and proximity to the Port of Liverpool, supporting efficient UK and European distribution.

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