Air Menzies International
Air Menzies International (AMI) is a Netherlands-based freight forwarder with a long-standing history in airfreight and express services. Established in 1976, AMI began as a wholesale provider serving forwarders, customs brokers, and courier agents. Over the years, the company expanded its reach and now operates across multiple offices worldwide, maintaining a presence within the larger John Menzies plc group, a FTSE 250-listed corporation. AMI emphasizes neutrality and a commitment to reliable and competitive service, leveraging a network of carriers to offer spot and consolidation rates on busy trade lanes.
AMI focuses on both import and export movements, aiming to provide convenient shipment handling through online tools and round-the-clock operations. The company places emphasis on space management through advance booking with more than one carrier option, enabling flexible solutions for customers seeking expedited delivery or consolidated shipments. In addition to airfreight, AMI provides express services that facilitate quick turnarounds for time-sensitive consignments, underpinned by a streamlined online quote and booking workflow designed to improve efficiency for exporters, importers, and cross-trade shipments.
A notable facet of AMI’s offering is its bonded warehousing capability. The warehouses are equipped with modern screening and security measures, supported by staff experienced in end-to-end shipment handling—from collection to final delivery. This warehousing capability complements the company’s airfreight operations by enabling integrated logistics solutions, including storage, handling, and distribution as part of a seamless supply chain.
AMI’s global footprint, including the Schiphol (Netherlands) operation, positions it as a wholesale partner for freight forwarders and logistics providers seeking competitive pricing, space availability, and coordinated service across multiple carriers. The company’s approach reflects an emphasis on efficiency, reliability, and transparency, leveraging industry-standard tools to facilitate rate comparisons, space bookings, and shipment tracking. While maintaining a focus on airfreight and express services, AMI also highlights warehousing solutions that can be tailored to meet client-specific needs, providing a degree of operational flexibility for varied cargo profiles and regulatory requirements.
As part of its corporate lineage under John Menzies plc, AMI benefits from broader corporate governance and resources available to a multinational logistics group. This affiliation supports ongoing expansion of service capabilities, investment in technology, and development of consolidated service offerings for wholesale customers. The company’s stated goals include maintaining neutrality in service provision while delivering cost-effective solutions, backed by a network of carriers and a robust operational framework. AMI’s emphasis on online accessibility—through instant quotes and streamlined booking interfaces—reflects a broader industry shift toward digital-enabled logistics workflows that help expedite international shipments while preserving service quality across borders.
