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Why Choose MCF for International Freight Forwarding
Air and Ocean Freight Under One Roof
You do not need separate providers for different freight modes. MCF manages both air freight and ocean freight through a single point of contact, giving you the flexibility to choose the right option for every shipment based on speed, cost and volume.
Customs Clearance and Compliance
Navigating customs regulations, import duties and trade documentation can slow your supply chain down. MCF handles customs clearance on your behalf, ensuring your shipments are correctly declared and compliant so they move through borders without unnecessary delays.
Competitive Multi-Carrier Rates
Because we work with multiple global carriers, we can negotiate rates that would be difficult to access as an individual shipper. Whether you are moving less-than-container loads, full container loads or oversized cargo, we find the most cost-effective route for your freight.
Full Container and Part Loads
Not every shipment fills an entire container. MCF manages both full container loads and less-than-container loads, so you only pay for the space you need. This keeps your costs predictable, whether you are shipping a single pallet or a full 40ft container.
Real-Time Shipment Visibility
You can track your freight from collection through to delivery. MCF provides real-time updates and status tracking across air and ocean shipments, so you always know where your goods are and when they will arrive.
Strategically Located Fulfilment Centre
MCF's fulfilment centre near Liverpool Docks gives you direct access to one of the UK's busiest port areas. With strong connections to the M57, M58 and M62 motorway network, your inbound freight can be received, stored and distributed quickly across the UK.
Partner With Award Winners
Don't just take our word for it. We provide our clients with the best customer support in the business. Your customers are our customers. Because of this, we've won countless fulfilment centre awards.
Best eCommerce Fulfilment UK
Best Reverse Logistics UK
Best Fulfilment Centre North UK
Family Business Entrepreneur of the Year
Best eCommerce Fulfilment 2025
Award of Excellence 2025
Award of Excellence 2025
Best eCommerce Fulfilment UK
Best Reverse Logistics UK
Best Fulfilment Centre North UK
Family Business Entrepreneur of the Year
Best eCommerce Fulfilment 2025
Award of Excellence 2025
Award of Excellence 2025
A Freight Forwarding Base Built for Global Trade
MCF's eCommerce fulfilment centre sits just minutes from Liverpool Docks, one of the UK's largest and longest-established port complexes. That proximity means your inbound ocean freight can move from port to warehouse quickly, reducing transit times and handling costs.
For air freight, our location provides fast access to Manchester and Liverpool John Lennon airports, both of which handle commercial cargo. Combined with direct connections to the M57, M58 and M62, your goods can be received, processed and distributed across the UK without delay.
MCF, Unit B1 Graylaw Industrial Estate, Wareing Road, Aintree, Liverpool, L9 7AU. Call us on 0151 459 6660
Benefits Of A Freight Forwarder
Partnering with a freight forwarder takes the complexity out of international shipping and lets you scale without the overhead.
Focus on Growing Your Business
Leave the logistics to MCF and spend your time on what matters most. With carriers, customs and compliance handled for you, your team can focus on sales, product development and entering new markets.
Reduce Supply Chain Risk
Global shipping is unpredictable. A freight forwarding partner monitors routes, anticipates disruptions and finds alternative options when delays occur, so your supply chain keeps moving even when conditions change.
Lower Your Shipping Costs
MCF negotiates rates across multiple carriers, passing volume-based savings on to you. Whether you are shipping by air or ocean, you benefit from pricing that would be difficult to access on your own.
Simplify Customs and Compliance
Import duties, trade documentation and border regulations vary by country and change frequently. MCF manages the paperwork and ensures every shipment is correctly declared, so you avoid penalties, delays and unexpected charges.
Technology
Freight Forwarding Insights. Full Visibility.
Shipment Tracking Across Modes
Track your air and ocean freight from collection through to final delivery. MCF provides real-time status updates so you always know where your goods are and when they will arrive.
Customs and Documentation Dashboard
Access all your customs declarations, import documentation and compliance records in one place. No chasing paperwork or waiting for updates from multiple providers.
Monthly or Quarterly KPI Reporting
MCF provides detailed freight performance reports on your behalf, covering transit times, costs and shipment volumes so you can monitor trends and make informed decisions.
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Order Volume
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On-Time Delivery
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Target: 98.5%
Air Freight Services
When speed matters, air freight is the fastest way to move your goods internationally. MCF coordinates air cargo shipments through a global carrier network, giving you access to reliable routes and competitive rates across major business centres worldwide.
Air freight is particularly well suited to time-sensitive stock replenishment, high-value products, seasonal surges and urgent orders that cannot wait for ocean transit times. MCF handles the booking, documentation and customs clearance so your shipment moves from origin to destination without delay.
Ocean Freight Services
For larger shipments where cost efficiency is the priority, ocean freight offers the most economical way to move goods internationally. MCF manages the full process from booking through to delivery, whether you need a full container load, a less-than-container load or oversized cargo.
Our carrier relationships give you access to reliable sailing schedules and competitive rates across major global trade routes. MCF handles port coordination, customs documentation and onward logistics, so your goods move seamlessly from the vessel to our fulfilment centre and out to your customers.
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