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 comprehensive freight forwarder in Manchester and across the North West, offering a full spectrum of international and domestic logistics solutions. The company provides air freight, ocean freight (FCL and LCL), road freight, and rail services, alongside dedicated e-commerce fulfilment capabilities including order processing, inventory management, and pallet storage. As a freight forwarder North West, Davies Turner serves businesses requiring cross-border shipments, customs clearance, and supply chain management across Europe, Asia, and beyond. The company specialises in fashion and retail logistics, pharmaceuticals, project cargo, and fine wine, making it well-suited to ecommerce retailers needing scalable warehousing and international distribution. Davies Turner operates UK fulfilment centres with bespoke account management, digital tracking solutions, and customs warehousing facilities, supporting sellers from sourcing through last-mile delivery.

Services offered

Air Freight

Air export, import, and express services for time-sensitive shipments. Includes specialist air freight options for high-value and perishable goods.

Ocean Freight

Full Container Load (FCL), Less Than Container Load (LCL), import, export, and cross-trade shipping services. Includes shipment tracking and cost-effective international ocean transport.

Road Freight

Full and part load services, export and import groupage, DDP Smart Border solutions, and specialist markets including Georgia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Turkey, and Morocco. UK distribution network available.

Rail Freight

Import and export rail services including rail freight from China to the UK with FCL and LCL options. Includes scheduled rates and operational oversight.

E-commerce Fulfilment Services

Order processing, pallet storage, inventory management, value-added services, quality control, and customs warehousing with dedicated account managers supporting UK fulfilment centres.

Customs & Excise Services

Customs compliance, brokerage services, UK CBAM updates, and customs warehouse management for importers and exporters.

Global Supply Chain Management

Bespoke management teams, origin services, and end-to-end supply chain solutions coordinating freight modes and logistics partners.

Digital Solutions

Freight Management System (FMS), Purchase to Delivery (P2D) platform, Project44 ocean tracking, and data integrations for real-time shipment visibility.

Freight Insurance

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

Specialist Services

Industry-specific logistics including fashion and retail, pharmaceuticals, project cargo, fine wine, aquatics, aviation, film and media, and military supply chain services.

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.

Integrations and platforms

Project44

Frequently asked questions

What shipping modes does Davies Turner offer for ecommerce retailers?
Davies Turner provides air freight, ocean freight (FCL and LCL), road freight, and rail services. This multi-modal approach allows ecommerce sellers to choose the most cost-effective and time-appropriate shipping method based on their product type, urgency, and destination. The company also operates UK fulfilment centres, enabling sellers to store inventory domestically and fulfil orders without managing their own warehousing.
Does Davies Turner handle international and cross-border shipments?
Yes. Davies Turner specialises in cross-border logistics across Europe, Asia, and beyond. Services include DDP Smart Border solutions for road freight, ocean cross-trade shipping, and rail freight from China to the UK. The company also provides customs compliance and brokerage services to manage import and export regulations, making international expansion accessible for ecommerce businesses.
What customs and compliance services are available?
Davies Turner offers comprehensive customs clearance, customs compliance services, brokerage for import and export duties, customs warehousing, and guidance on UK CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) compliance. These services help ecommerce retailers navigate regulatory requirements when importing inventory or shipping goods internationally, reducing delays and compliance risks.
Can Davies Turner manage inventory and order fulfillment for ecommerce businesses?
Yes. Davies Turner provides dedicated e-commerce fulfilment services including order processing, pallet storage, inventory management, and value-added services such as quality control and labelling. Each account receives a dedicated account manager, and the company operates multiple UK fulfilment centres, allowing sellers to outsource warehousing and logistics while focusing on sales and marketing.
What digital tracking and integration capabilities does Davies Turner provide?
Davies Turner offers real-time shipment tracking via Project44 for ocean freight, a Freight Management System (FMS), and Purchase to Delivery (P2D) platform for end-to-end visibility. The company also provides data integrations to connect with ecommerce platforms and systems, enabling sellers to monitor inventory and shipments from sourcing through delivery.

Related listings