mannix freight services

What mannix freight services does

Mannix Freight Services is an independent, privately-owned freight forwarding company headquartered in Richmond, British Columbia, with operational presence at Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Founded in 1989, the firm provides multi-modal freight forwarding services spanning air freight (door-to-airport, door-to-door, airport-to-airport, airport-to-door), North American trucking (LTL, FTL, flatdecks, step decks, hot shots), and ocean freight (LCL, FCL, breakbulk), plus specialized personal effects/excess baggage shipping and trade show logistics for BC and Alberta exhibitions. Customer segments include individual consumers relocating seasonally (notably Whistler/Vancouver to Australia and New Zealand), commercial businesses moving time-sensitive cargo, and trade show exhibitors requiring coordinated on-site handling and customs clearance.

The firm's product portfolio comprises seven distinct service lines: Air Freight, Truck Freight, Ocean Freight, Trade Shows, Exclusive Trucks, Personal Effects, and Additional Services (customs consultancy via a 20-year-experienced certified broker, insurance, and bonded/non-bonded warehouse storage). The underlying technology is described as standard freight forwarding and logistics management systems with no proprietary features listed. Mannix Freight is a member of the World Freight Group (WFG), IATA, Fiata, and Ciffa, and is a Transport Canada approved regulated freight forwarder — credentials that enable direct airline relationships and global reach through an exclusive network covering 150+ destinations.

The business model is sales-led and transaction-fee based, with revenue generated per shipment through unit pricing tied to weight, volume, destination, and service level. Pricing is pay-as-you-go across all service lines; airport-to-airport is positioned as the most economical tier for shipments over 15 kg, with claims of approximately $500 in savings versus major couriers on personal goods. The go-to-motion is direct customer engagement via phone, email, and website quote forms, with named specialists (Danny, Ray, Kathy, Rebecca) handling personal effects, ocean, ground, and air freight respectively. The firm does not publicly disclose revenue, headcount, or financial performance.

Name

mannix freight services

Legal name

Mannix Freight Services

Website

https://mannixfreight.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Mannix Freight Services is an independent British Columbia freight forwarder, founded in 1989 at Vancouver International Airport, providing air, ocean, and truck freight forwarding plus personal effects shipping and trade show logistics to individual consumers and commercial businesses worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (48423)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

International Freight Forwarding (Air/Ocean) for Personal Effects (HSAKACAD)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Air freight logistics
• Ocean freight shipping
• Trucking transportation
• Personal effects shipping

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: Revenue generated from air freight, ocean freight, and trucking services. Pricing based on weight, volume, destination, and service level (door-to-door, door-to-airport, airport-to-airport). Additional revenue from customs consultancy, insurance services, and warehouse storage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Mannix Freight Services is an independent British Columbia-owned freight forwarding company operating at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) since 1989. The company arranges air, ocean, and truck cargo movements for both commercial businesses and individual consumers, including personal effects and excess baggage shipping, trade show logistics, customs clearance, insurance, and warehousing services worldwide.

Product overview

Mannix Freight Services is an independent British Columbia owned and operated freight forwarding company based at Vancouver airport since 1989, with over 55 years of combined experience. The company operates as a World Freight Group (WFG) member and offers a full-service freight forwarding and logistics experience through multiple service lines. The core product portfolio consists of Air Freight, Truck Freight, Ocean Freight, Trade Shows, Exclusive Trucks, Personal Effects, and Additional Services (customs consultancy, insurance, warehouse/storage). Services are delivered through specialized offerings including door-to-door, door-to-airport, airport-to-airport, and airport-to-door options across domestic, North American, and international routes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Air Freight International air freight forwarding services including Door to Airport (DTA), Door to Door (DTD), Airport to Airport (ATA), and Airport to Door (ATD) options. Includes dangerous goods handling, oversize cargo, and worldwide shipment collection. Serves commercial shippers requiring global air cargo movement.
• Truck Freight North American ground transportation services including LTL (Less than Truck Load), FTL (Full Van loads), flatdecks, step decks, and hot shots for urgent shipments. Covers domestic Canada, international USA, and transcontinental routes for commercial freight.
• Ocean Freight Ocean freight forwarding services offering LCL (Less than Container Load) and FCL (Full Container Load in 20ft or 40ft containers) options, plus breakbulk and out-of-gauge cargo handling. Serves commercial shippers needing ocean cargo movement.
• Trade Show Logistics Trade show freight coordination including shipment handling from origin to exhibition sites, on-site handling, customs clearance, TIBs (Temporary Import Bonds), and return shipments. Serves businesses exhibiting at trade shows in British Columbia and Alberta.
• Exclusive Trucks Dedicated truck service where the customer's shipment is the only freight on board. Includes shipment monitoring, email/telephone updates, and competitive pricing. Covers Western Canada, British Columbia, and North America.
• Personal Effects Shipping Air freight service for personal goods and excess baggage from Vancouver airport (YVR) to international destinations. Airport-to-airport service is most economical for shipments over 15 kg, offering savings of approximately $500 versus major courier companies. Specializes in seasonal relocations from Whistler/Vancouver to Australia, New Zealand, and globally.
• Additional Services Supplementary logistics services including customs consultancy (provided via a certified customs broker with 20 years of experience), insurance coverage for freight moves, and warehouse/storage access (bonded and non-bonded) at Western Canada facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Can save approximately $500 over big courier companies for most personal goods shipments
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• World Freight Group (WFG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMannix Freight is a WFG member company. WFG is a network of privately owned and managed independent freight forwarders. Each member operates within a designated area and meets rigorous criteria for financial strength, capability and skills. Owners and managers regularly meet to discuss freight and logistics issues. Members benefit from global service with personal attention.
• IATA (International Air Transport Association)coreTechnology or IntegrationIATA membership enables Mannix Freight to work directly with airlines for airfreight needs. The company has the credentials to operate on a direct basis with airlines.
• FiatacoreTechnology or IntegrationFiata membership provides international freight forwarding credentials and network access.
• CiffacoreTechnology or IntegrationCanadian International Freight Forwarders Association membership providing industry credentials and standards.
• Transport CanadacoreTechnology or IntegrationTransport Canada approved regulated freight forwarder status, enabling compliance with Canadian transportation regulations.
• Airlines (various)coreTechnology or IntegrationRelationships with all local airlines and ocean lines for freight services. Partnerships with trucking and truck brokerage companies for ground transportation.
• Certified Customs BrokercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMannix Freight uses the services of a certified customs broker who has been in business for 20 years for customs clearance solutions into Canada including temporary imports, permanent entries, and Canadian goods returning.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Mainfreight: New Zealand-headquartered global freight forwarder with multi-modal air, ocean, and road services built around a personal-attention model similar to Mannix's WFG-led approach. Closest comparable peer in mid-market, multi-modal forwarding with strong Pacific trade lane exposure.

Emerging players

• Flexport: Digital-first global freight forwarder offering self-service air, ocean, trucking, and customs with technology-led customer experience. Represents the emerging competitive threat to traditional forwarders like Mannix that rely on quote-based, human-led sales motions.

Regional players

• Cole International: Western Canadian customs brokerage and freight forwarding firm with strong Vancouver and BC presence. Comparable regional peer to Mannix in the BC market with overlapping trade show, customs, and North American cross-border service lines.

Broad incumbents

• DSV: Global transport and logistics provider with leading air, sea, and road forwarding following the DB Schenker acquisition. Comparable to Mannix across multi-modal forwarding but with vastly superior scale and post-integration network density.
• Nippon Express: Japanese global logistics provider with extensive air, ocean, and ground forwarding services and a strong presence in North American and Pacific trade lanes. Comparable to Mannix in multi-modal forwarding and Asian trade lane exposure.
• Yusen Logistics: Japan-based global logistics provider offering air, ocean, road, and contract logistics with significant North American operations. Overlaps with Mannix's multi-modal forwarding offering and Pacific trade lane focus.
• Expeditors International: Major global asset-light freight forwarder headquartered in Seattle with deep Asia-Pacific and North American footprint. Competes with Mannix for air and ocean freight customers across the Pacific Northwest and Vancouver corridor.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global leader in air and ocean freight forwarding with strong North American presence and dedicated customs capabilities. Comparable to Mannix's multi-modal forwarding offering but with superior scale, brand, and digital tooling.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest global freight forwarders offering air, ocean, road, and contract logistics with substantial technology investment. Directly comparable to Mannix across all service lines but at vastly greater scale, technology depth, and carrier negotiating power.
• CEVA Logistics: Global supply chain operator with air, ocean, road, and contract logistics services backed by CMA CGM's ocean network. Competes with Mannix for mid-market commercial freight forwarding accounts across multiple modes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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