Air Menzies International — Manchester

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

Company overview

Air Menzies International (AMI) is a leading wholesale air freight forwarder based in Manchester, North West England, operating since 1976. The company specialises in consolidated and back-to-back air export services to over 200 destinations worldwide, alongside air imports, express shipments, and cross-trade logistics. As a freight forwarder in Manchester and a prominent freight forwarder North West, AMI serves ecommerce businesses with end-to-end solutions including online instant quoting and booking via their Express service, warehousing facilities, and support services such as collections, local delivery, and documentation. The company operates a global network spanning 23 branches across Europe, the Americas, Africa, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East, with 250 worldwide agents. AMI's reach and airline partnerships position it as an ideal partner for ecommerce businesses requiring rapid international distribution, whilst their warehousing and consolidation services support inventory management across multiple markets.

Services offered

Air Exports

Consolidated or back-to-back air export services to over 200 destinations worldwide with pre-booked capacity and flexible pricing options.

Air Imports

Import clearance services at competitive pricing with global network coverage and expertise in cross-trade shipments across 250 worldwide partners.

Express

Online instant quote and booking service for international and domestic express shipments with wholesale rates from major integrators (DHL, FedEx, UPS, Toll).

Cross-Trade

Quick and reliable cross-trade logistics leveraging a global network of 23 branches and 250 worldwide agents for shipments between non-UK locations.

Warehousing

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

e-Commerce

End-to-end ecommerce logistics solutions utilising buying power with airline and integrator partners to provide complete cargo shipment solutions.

Screening

On-site screening services performed by trained operatives using X-ray, ETD, and hand search methods.

Ocean

Ocean transportation and handling across major trade lanes on Full Container Loads (FCL) and Less than Container Loads (LCL).

Support Services

Complete cargo shipment solutions including collections, local delivery, documentation handling, and storage managed by a single 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

DHLFedExUPSToll

Frequently asked questions

What shipping modes does Air Menzies offer for ecommerce businesses?
AMI provides air freight, ocean freight, and express courier services via major integrators (DHL, FedEx, UPS, Toll). Their Express service offers online instant quoting and booking for both international and domestic shipments. For larger volumes, consolidated air exports and ocean freight (FCL and LCL) are available to over 200 destinations worldwide.
Do you handle international and cross-border shipments?
Yes. AMI operates a global network of 23 branches and 250 worldwide agents across Europe, the Americas, Africa, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. They specialise in air imports with clearance services, cross-trade logistics between non-UK locations, and back-to-back export services to over 200 destinations worldwide.
What warehousing and consolidation services are available?
AMI offers individual warehousing solutions in safe, secure, and bonded facilities across their global network. They provide consolidated air export services with flexible pricing and pre-booked airline capacity, plus support services including collections, local delivery, documentation, and storage managed by a single agent.
How can I book and quote shipments with Air Menzies?
AMI provides multiple online booking options: the Express service for instant quotes and bookings on international and domestic shipments, a UK Quote & Book portal, and a Customer Portal for existing clients. These tools allow ecommerce businesses to obtain wholesale rates quickly without contacting sales directly.
What accreditations and trade body memberships does AMI hold?
Air Menzies is a member of BIFA (British International Freight Association) and holds CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) certification, demonstrating compliance with aviation and freight industry standards.

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