Miracle International

What Miracle International does

Miracle International Limited is a UK-based freight forwarding and logistics company founded in 1990, headquartered at Slough Trading Estate with an operations base near Heathrow. The firm provides an integrated multi-modal logistics portfolio spanning road freight (including domestic overnight and same-day variants), sea freight (FCL and LCL), air freight (door-to-airport and door-to-door), international and domestic courier/express services, and dedicated customs brokerage and clearance. Specialized offerings include 24/7 AOG (Aircraft on Ground) critical-parts logistics for aviation and a Ship Spares service addressing maritime, automotive, and industrial machinery segments.

The underlying technology stack is modest: a proprietary "Courier Navigator" secure customer portal for booking, tracking, and job archives; in-house customs declaration software; and remote integration with UK port community systems enabling centralized customs clearance submissions. There is no API, no SDK, and no disclosed AI/ML capability. The technology is differentiated primarily through operational interoperability (port system access, multi-modal carrier routing) rather than software sophistication.

The business model is sales-led and quote-based, with pricing determined per shipment by size, weight, destination, mode, and service requirements. Revenue streams are transactional freight forwarding fees, professional services for customs clearance (including a deferment facility where the company pays VAT/duties on behalf of clients), and transaction fees for courier/express work. The company serves both B2B customers (importers/exporters, e-commerce, aviation, maritime, general business logistics) and individual consumers importing goods for personal use, with global reach achieved through an overseas agents network and carrier partnerships rather than owned infrastructure.

Name

Miracle International

Legal name

Miracle International Limited

Website

https://internationalcourier.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Miracle International is a UK-based freight forwarding and logistics company founded in 1990, offering multi-modal road, sea, air, and courier services plus customs brokerage to importers, exporters, and time-critical sectors including aviation and maritime.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Transportation (488), Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111), Nonscheduled Air Transportation (4812), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (48423)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Air Courier Services (4513), Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412)

akta.pro primary industry

Time-Critical & AOG (Aircraft on Ground) Specialized Forwarding (TLACAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ocean Export Forwarding (Booking/VGM/SI/BL) (TLACABAF), Project & OOG/Breakbulk Ocean Forwarding (Out-of-Gauge, RoRo) (TLACABAH)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Customs clearance brokerage
• International shipping logistics
• Road sea air freight
• Courier and express delivery

Headquarters

HQ city

Burnham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: End-to-end freight forwarding services including road, sea, and air freight. Charges based on shipment size, weight, destination, and shipping method chosen.
2. Customs Clearance Services: Customs broker services for import and export declarations. Includes deferment approval facility where company pays VAT/duties on behalf of clients.
3. Courier and Express Services: Domestic and international courier services with time-definite options, sameday express, and overnight delivery services for parcels and pallets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Miracle International Limited is a UK-based freight forwarding and logistics company that provides multi-modal international shipping (road, sea, and air) along with courier/express services and customs clearance brokerage. The company offers end-to-end logistics including pick-up, transportation, documentation, customs declarations, and final delivery, leveraging a global network of carriers and overseas agents. It also delivers specialized time-critical services such as Aircraft on Ground (AOG) logistics and Ship Spares Logistics for aviation and maritime operators.

Product overview

Miracle International Limited is a freight forwarding and logistics company established in 1990, offering a comprehensive multi-modal logistics service. The company provides an integrated portfolio of freight services including Road Freight, Sea Freight (FCL/LCL), Air Freight, and Courier/Express services, complemented by specialized Customs Clearance and Brokerage services. The core offerings work together to provide end-to-end visibility and optimized logistics solutions—freight services handle transportation while customs services ensure regulatory compliance at borders. Specialized services such as AOG (Aircraft on Ground) and Ship Spares Logistics address urgent industry-specific needs, while overnight and same-day road freight variants serve time-critical domestic UK shipments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Road Freight Services European door-to-door road freight services with daily nationwide collection and delivery across the UK, offering full and part loads, express or economy options, specialist vehicles, plus overnight and same-day UK domestic variants for time-critical shipments.
• Sea Freight Services International sea freight shipping with Full Container Load (FCL) and Part Load (LCL) options, container loading facilities and weekly consolidations for cost-effective global ocean transport.
• Air Freight Services Door-to-airport and door-to-door air freight services with nationwide collection to any airport worldwide, express handling and daily consolidation for time-sensitive international shipments.
• Courier and Express Services International and national courier services including time-definite document and parcel delivery worldwide, same-day express, and nationwide overnight parcel and pallet delivery across the UK.
• Customs Clearance and Brokerage Services Licensed customs brokerage for import and export customs entries, deferment approval facilities enabling Miracle to pay VAT and duties on behalf of clients, and full compliance with UK customs regulations.
• AOG (Aircraft on Ground) Services 24/7 critical aircraft parts logistics service offering rapid response for grounded aircraft, including air freight, courier, charter and customs handling for AOG scenarios.
• Ship Spares Logistics Specialized logistics for shipping spare parts for aviation, maritime, automotive and industrial machinery, providing time-sensitive global delivery solutions.
• Freight Forwarding Service End-to-end freight forwarding service including pickup, packaging, customs clearance and delivery through global network partnerships with transparent pricing.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24/7 AOG support available for aviation industry
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Major Shipping LinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEstablished relationships with major global shipping lines enabling access to competitive rates and reliable service for container shipping. Partnership allows leverage of main carrier networks for efficient and reliable transportation.
• Global Carriers and Logistics PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExtensive network of trusted carriers and logistics partners worldwide ensuring smooth, fast deliveries to over 200 countries and territories. Includes partnerships for air, road, and ocean freight services.
• Port Community SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology integration enabling remote access to port community systems around UK coasts, allowing customs clearance submissions from single centralized location rather than physical presence at each port.
• Overseas Agents NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorComprehensive network of overseas agents facilitating global coverage and enabling door-to-door delivery services worldwide with local expertise in destination markets.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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