Global Freight Forwarder & Logistics Company
Your Global Logistics and 3PL Partner
Blacksmith Freight Services is a global freight forwarder and 3PL provider based at Manchester Airport. We specialise in 3PL services, inventory management, customised fulfilment and flexible freight forwarding and management to move products FASTER and SMARTER.
Whether you need to store, pack, or dispatch – we’ll handle it all and everything in between.
We are the largest independent freight forwarder located at Manchester Airport’s World Cargo Terminal, enabling our clients to benefit from a cost-effective and timely service where all customs paperwork, permits and duties are taken care of.
We are focused on helping our clients grow their business, reach more customers and streamline their operations through fast, reliable and efficient logistics.
Renowned for our outstanding personal service and experienced staff, we are able to develop the perfect logistic solutions to meet the needs of our clients across a variety of sectors.
Why Choose Blacksmith Freight?
Unrivalled Location
Our location at Manchester Airport Freight Terminal speeds up the supply chain and reduces costs.
Established 25 years
A highly experienced team who are on hand 24/7 to advise on the best logistical solution for your business.
A PersonalService
A small, but highly responsive and experienced team, offering superior customer service.
Global Visibility
Realtime insights that integrate with top eCommerce platforms, enabling you to track every shipment from origin to final destination.
“We have been using Blacksmith Freight services since June 2019. The service levels and response times are exceptional and we never have to worry about our goods being treated with great care. The team at Blacksmith are great communicators and are always willing to go the extra mile to help us better serve our clients”
Dr Graham Oakes
“As a global business, we chose to partner with an independent 3PL company who could meet our international import requirements and always be on hand whenever we need them.
We greatly value Blacksmith Freight’s personal customer service and fast turnaround which enables us to maintain a first-class delivery service to our end customers.”
Jon Owen
“We approached Blacksmith Freight on the back of a strong recommendation, and we haven’t been disappointed. They handle all our customs clearance on shipments and deliver directly to our factory.
Their flexible and personal approach gives us peace of mind that all our shipping and customs is in their capable hands.”
Mark Oxer
“Blacksmith Freight have been our reliable and trusted logistics partner ever since they opened their doors. They are always available 24/7 to support our back-office requirements and time critical European and domestics deliveries. If we have requirement that falls outside of scope, they always come up with a scalable distribution solution.
They not only deliver everything they promise, they’re continuously looking to improve service and efficiency to meet the demands of our customers.”
“Blacksmith Freight have been handling our logistics for over 15 years. The relationship has since grown to include ongoing logistics for Greene King with Blacksmith Freight becoming a trusted and collaborative logistics partner.
Their location on Manchester Airport’s Freight Terminal is a huge advantage for us; whenever we need something urgent, they’re right on the doorstep and ready to react quickly. They go above and beyond to ensure our products are prioritised. We don’t class them as a logistics supplier, but as a strategic collaborator of our business.”