Manila Forwarders, LLC is the pioneer in the merging of old system of balikbayan box shipping and the use of internet and other advance technology. Its best assest are the people behind the company. It is composed of experts in their chosen endeavor both in military and civilian communities.

Established in 1998,the company is based in Los Angeles, CA and has made a reputation as the fastest, economical and most efficient door-to-door delivery service to any point in the Philippines.

A regarded leader in balikbayan box technology, Manila Forwarders, LLC is licensed and bonded by the US Federal Maritime Commission as an Ocean Transport Intermediary with license numbe 17312N/F. Our Manila Office is licensed broker with license certificate number 2534.

Our trademark Jumbo Box™ and E-Balikbayan Box™ are both unique in their own special ways.

Jumbo Box™ is one third bigger than most balikbayan boxes while e-balikbayan box tm which is available all over the United States is the merger of old and new system that enables Manila Forwarders, LLC to service the whole United States. The system was conceptualized and implemented in 1998 during the resurgence of the internet technology and have been tested and proven by thousands of internet users all over the nation as the fastest & most economical method of shipping to the Philippines.

The trade name E-Balikbayan Box™ is also available through our Regional Affiliates, thus giving customers a choice in either using the old fashioned pick-up or the fast and all internet-based balikbayan box system. We also handle air cargo.

Aside from balikbayan box shipping, Manila Forwarders also arrange shipments of full container loads of household goods as well as automobile shipments to any part of the world. The company is regarded as the expert in returning resident shipment to the Philippines as well as other parts of the world.. Our accounts include multi-national corporations as well as budget conscious families who would like to make the Philippines their retirement destination.


We also handle commercial import / export for US or Philippine based businesses.

For US citizens and US immigrants who would like to ship their household goods from the Philippines to the US, please visit our import / export section. Please also visit the important links to help you decide on your move.

For Philippine-based internet users, you may set up an account with us and you can start ordering on-line on any internet stores.

As your complete link to the Philippines, Manila Forwarders also offer budget airline tickets and vacation packages from any point in the world. Our travel department is both based in US and Manila. We are also a member of AFTA (Association of Filipino Travel Agents).

Manila Forwarders also have an instant gift services like pre-packed balikbayan boxes as well as we
accept special orders on request. Please email us for any special needs.

In 2006, Manila Forwarder Phil, Inc was registered with Philippine Securities and Exchange Commision as a Philippine Corporation and acted as customer service for Manila Forwarder, LLC USA.

In 2008, Manila Forwarder Phil, Inc together with Legalas Customs Brokerage purchased an existing Logistic company in the Philippines and formed Legalas-Manila Forwarder Corp. This company is now responsible for Customs Releasing and distribution of Manila Forwarder balikbayan boxes and handling our Philippine commercial accounts with companies like Nestle, Mc Donalds, among others.

For US companies who would like to tap on the growing Philippine market in the US, the company accepts advertisement on our nationally circulated Manila Magazine. The Manila Magazine is staffed with US and Philippine educated professional that could provide print, television, and internet productions that is specifically designed to the unique marketing niche of the Filipino communities in the United States.

Please take your time exploring the various services we offer at our website. Do not hesitate to email us or call our Toll Free Number 1-800-210-1019 if you have any question.

Manila Forwarders, LLC of Los Angeles, CA is your internet gateway to the Philippines. Mabuhay po!




L-R: Antoinette Taus, Joyce Jamlang, Plam Encarnacion, Roselle Arbulante, Kristine Sanchez

L-R: Lucho Mendez, Fabian Rivera, Noel de Luna, Ryan Tiongson, Joan Perfecto, Esok Capili, Eseng Albano, and Joey Berina

Manila Customer Support 2003. L-R Randy, Lyn, Edgar, Aimee, Daltrey

L-R: Front Row: Toni, Joyce, Kris, Sel
L-R: Back Row: Joan, John, Tony, Ryan, Ruth, Manny, Plam, Ricky, Ritchie



Manila Office Customer Support 2007, Front L-R Nhol, Lyn, Gina, Dr. Tima, Aimee, Jogs.
Back Row, L-R. Manny, Daltrey,Binky, Randy, Edgar.



Our Greatest Asset...Manila Forwarder Family


Manila Forwarders, LLC
Established 1998, Los Angeles, CA USA
Federal Maritime Commision License 17312N / F
Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier
Freight Forwarder

Legalas-Manila Forwarder Corp
Don Lerit, General Manager
Licensed Customs Broker
Masters Degree in Custom and Brokerage
Adamson University
Full Service Freight Forwarder
Any point..to any point