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While the economic gloom of thepast few years has presented thelogistics industry with a number of

challenges, there is every reason to feel thata corner has been turned and the sectorcan look forward with optimism.

UKWA recently undertook a survey of itsmembers and the answers we receivedcertainly appear to support that view.

For example, more than half (51%) ofthe respondents stated that they expect toinvest more in equipment, people andpremises in 2014 than they did in 2013.

The majority of respondents (53%) expectto see their investment in informationtechnology increase next year, while 49% ofthose quizzed are preparing to spend moreon their vehicle fleets. Extra staff (47%),bigger premises (47%) and materialshandling equipment (39%) are other areaswhere respondents predicted that they willbe spending more. Only 10% foresaw adecline in their year-on-year spending.

The sector’s bullish investment plans arematched by a confident attitude towards thelikely direction of company turnover in2014 with 55% of respondents anticipatingan increase. 33% thought their turnover waslikely to remain unchanged while 12% are

expecting a fall.The survey also showed that in 2013

most workers (61%) employed in the 3PLsector received a modest pay rise. Themajority (67%) were awarded an increaseof 3% or less while 33% enjoyed anabove-inflation salary boost of between 3and 5%.

Encouragingly, nearly half of thecompanies surveyed (47%) expect to beable to give a general pay rise to all staff in2014.

The results of the survey also indicatethat there are strong levels of satisfactionamong users of 3PL services with theperformance of their suppliers. Across thesector an average of 83.78% of allcontracts that were up for renewal wereextended with 14% of respondents reportingthat they had enjoyed a 100% contractrenewal rate over the past year.

The 3PLs surveyed work with their clientsfor an average of 8.77 years, although themajority (59%) report that their relationshipswith established customers stretch back 10years or more – providing further evidenceof the apparently high feelings ofcontentment among 3PL users.

When it comes to new business wins, the

UKWA recently undertook a survey of its members and the answers received appear to support the viewthat the sector can look forward with optimism, says UKWA’s chief executive officer, Roger Williams

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survey was 2.41 years. For theoverwhelming majority of those questioned(80%) new contracts tend to be for betweenone and 3 years, while 20% stated that, onaverage, clients were prepared to commit to3-5 year deals.

In some - admittedly rare - instances, theamount of time taken up by the tenderingprocess that 3PLs must undertake beforethey successfully land new business isalmost as long as the contract itself! 4% ofrespondents reported that the averagelength of a new business bid process is over18 months but for most (45%) the ‘flash tobang’ time between the initial business pitchand the signing of an agreement is between3 and 6 months.

Discussions between 3PLs and theirclients over the renewal of existing contractsstart 0-3 months before the contract expirydate in 31% of cases; 3-6 months beforethe renewal date for 33% and 6-9 monthsout for 27% of respondents.

Of course, while the majority ofrespondents to UKWA’s 3PL 2013 reportappear in buoyant mood going in to 2014,the sector faces challenges on a number offronts. When asked to rate the greatestthreats to their business, respondents votedincreased price competition, cost inflation(particularly fuel) and regulations and legalissues among the issues giving most causefor concern.

In the past year, the majority ofrespondents (82%) had increased the cost oftheir services by up to 5% to cover risingfuel charges. A small number (5%) hadbeen compelled to raise their prices bymore than 10% to offset the rising price offuel.

But respondents had other ways ofcountering fuel costs in addition to pricehikes. 35% had introduced fuel monitoringtechnology and put more emphasis onbetter driver training, while somecompanies (12%) had sought to mitigate theimpact of fuel price rises by negotiatingfixed rate deals from their suppliers andothers (12%) had switched fuel suppliers.

Despite concerns about fuel prices, thereappears to be little appetite within the sectorto embrace rail as an alternative to movinggoods by road. When asked if they arelikely to use rail transport to distributeproducts over the next 12 months 82%responded ‘rarely’, 11% answered‘sometimes’ and just 7% said ‘regularly’.

One depressing aspect of the survey wasthe respondents’ attitude towards training.While 45% reported that staff receivetraining on an ad-hoc basis, only 18%have any kind of formal staff ormanagement training program inplace and 37 per cent reported thattheir company offers ‘very little’ or noformal training to key workers.

More disappointing still was theapproach to apprenticeship schemes. 69%of respondents have no formalapprenticeship scheme (ie, one that is runwith support/formal recognition from theNational Apprenticeship Service) in place.Of the 24% that do operate such schemes,the majority are in warehousing andstorage (50%) and logistics operationsmanagement (25%).

Finally, the influx of potentially morecost-efficient immigrant labour to the UK,does not appear to have had much impacton the 3PL sector. The majority ofrespondents (37%) stated that less than 10%of their workforce consists of people whosefirst language is not English, while 29%claimed that their workforce is made upentirely of English speakers. 4% stated thatmore 50% of their staff are people whosefirst language is not English.

Redshift Research conducted the survey for3PL 2103 among nearly 60 UKWA membersranging from firms with less than 20employees to companies with a workforce ofover 500. The survey was conducted in inSeptember 2013 in accordance within theMarket Research Society’s code of conduct,which guarantees anonymity to allrespondents.

“Of course, while the majority of respondents to UKWA’s 3PL 2013 report appear in buoyantmood going in to 2014, the sector faces challenges on a number of fronts. When asked torate the greatest threats to their business, respondents voted increased price competition,cost inflation (particularly fuel) and regulations and legal issues among the issues givingmost cause for concern”



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Because most companies have a majorpercentage of their costs tied up intheir supply chains, supply chain

management - once seen as something ofan add-on with no real bearing on abusiness’s ultimate success - has beenelevated to a key board-level discipline. And,with economic showing signs of recovery anoptimised supply chain is more importantthan ever.

The approach to supply chainoptimisation has traditionally focused on onepiece of the puzzle at a time. These caninclude sourcing goods and servicesstrategically to strike a balance betweenlowest material and transportation costs;maintaining the right mix and location offactories and warehouses to serve customermarkets; and, using traditional logisticstechniques to maximize distributionefficiency.

However, since the 1980s there has beena sharp upturn in the number of companiesthat choose to outsource logistics and supply

chain management functions to third partylogistics service providers – or 3PLs.

Typically, 3PLs specialise in integratedwarehousing and transportation services thatcan be scaled and customised to acustomer’s needs. The kind of serviceoffered will be based on a client company’sown unique market conditions and thedemands and delivery service requirementsfor the goods that company produces andsells.

In today’s price sensitive market, the needto drive cost out of the supply chain is oftencited as a major reason for using third partylogistics service providers. However, perhapsa better reason for engaging outside expertsis the in-depth knowledge, flexibility andadded value that a specialist contractor canprovide. In short, as well as helpingcompanies to achieve significant costsavings, a good 3PL will enable a businessto enjoy shorter order cycles, better customerservice and improved all-round businessefficiency.

There is no question that an effectivelymanaged supply chain can positivelyinfluence business performance and, ifcompanies are going to succeed in anincreasingly competitive and unpredictableenvironment, every link in the chain mustoperate at optimum efficiency. That’s whyany company that finds its fixed logisticscosts are having a negative impact on itsbalance sheet simply has to consideroutsourcing to a 3PL.

Value addedMembers of UKWA – the leading tradeassociation for the third party logistics industry -undertake an exceptional range of warehousingand added value services, from animal feedstorage through bonded warehousing toe-fulfilment but, regardless of the areas inwhich they specialise, the Association’smembers all share a determination to drive upprofessional standards in the warehousingsector. You can find a UKWA membercapable of meting your logistics needs byvisiting the UKWA site –www.ukwa.org.uk

Gain an advantageWhat advantages should a company expect and look forwhen considering entering into a third party logisticsagreement?• A healthier balance sheet - switching to a 3PLremoves the requirement for capital investment inwarehouses, materials handling equipment andtransport fleets, and the up-keep and maintenance ofthese assets allowing financial resources to beconcentrated on other core business areas.• Operational flexibility - a 3PL will have the resourcesto meet changing needs and the ability to respondquickly to changes in the market place.• Cost savings - from economies of scale, more directrouting, additional expertise, stricter inventory controland, with improved technology, a reduction inemergency shipments at premium prices.• Freedom to focus on core activities - a 3PL providerwill help to develop a company's long-term strategy toimprove customer services, reduce costs and improveefficiency leaving the company to concentrate on it whatit does best.

With the economy showing signs of recovery, an optimised supply chain is more important than ever,writes Roger Williams, CEO of UKWA

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The UK's domestic logistics market isamong the most efficient and effectivein the world and without the services it

provides the country would soon come to astandstill. And yet, all too few talentedpeople are pursuing careers in logisticsand, as a result, the industry is facing askills shortage that, if unchecked, couldrepresent a real threat to the sector’sfuture development.

Any industry can only be as good as thetalent that it manages to attract, develop andretain but the logistics industry’s skills base isincreasingly viewed an issue for the industry.

The sector needs to recruit 900,000individuals leading up to 2020 but nearlya fifth of vacancies in the transport andstorage sector are classified as ‘hard to fill‘because of the lack of applicants with therequired skills.

In addition to ‘soft skills’ such ascustomer handling and communication, itis job specific skills that are mostcommonly lacking. Such skills areincreasingly important in a sector facingchange driven by technology andglobalisation.

As businesses prepare for the economicupturn, they will need skilled people inorder to respond to demand but, if it is not

addressed, the current and on-going skillsgap will result in increased operating costsand reduced competitiveness across thesector.”

The logistics industry needs to agree acourse of action which will lead to a morefocused and unified approach to thefundamental issue of training and developingour workforce in a consistent and progressiveway.

But, at present, we do not have thecohesion in the sector to achieve this. Ourlarger companies have difficulty puttingaside their competitive caps whenaddressing key industry issues. There arealso historical, cultural and commercialbarriers between some of our larger tradeassociations, which prevent a unified

John Maguire is salesdirector of articulatedforklift truck manufacturer,Flexi Narrow Aisle Ltd. Hewas appointed chairmanof UKWA in 2011 - thefirst representative from acompany whosecore-business is not thirdparty logistics, to take upthe position.

John Maguire, National Chairman of the United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) says thelogistics industry is facing a skills shortage that, if unchecked, could represent a real threat to the sector’s future development

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An Association with a long and proud historyWith its origins in 1944 the United

Kingdom Warehousing Association(UKWA) is Britain’s leading trade

organisation representing the third partylogistics sector. The Association has over650 member companies operating nearly100 million square metres of warehousingfrom around 2000 depots across the UK.

3PL companies belonging to UKWA havebeen operating viably for at least sixmonths and have demonstrated the higheststandards in warehousing - two factors thatshould bring peace of mind to users of theirservices.

While the membership of UKWA iscomprised predominantly of third partywarehousing and logistics service providers,membership eligibility criteria is no longerrestricted to companies operating in thethird party logistics and warehousingsectors. This means that retailers,manufacturers and wholesalers are free tojoin UKWA and compare best warehousingand logistics practice with the leading

companies in the logistics field.Furthermore, UKWA also welcomesmembers from outside the UnitedKingdom's borders into its membership.

The Association is also open to suppliersto the warehousing and logistics sectorswho can join as Associate Members. It isUKWA’s firm belief that by maintainingclose working relationships with all aspectsof the industry, UKWA will maintain itsposition at the very heart of the logisticsindustry.

“The UK logistics industry is an essentialpart of the country’s economy and plays apivotal role in domestic and internationalcommerce. With its remit to serve both both3PLs and those companies that operatetheir own warehousing and transportfacilities, UKWA is a powerful voice of thewhole industry,” says Roger Williams, chiefexecutive officer of UKWA.

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Bill Goodwin (BG): How has theeconomy affected your business?Mike Potts (MP): I think things areimproving but the situation is still tight. Wefind that we’re busy but our profit marginsare being squeezed all the time. There iscertainly no shortage of business out thereto be won though.Peter Whitehead (PW): We’re in asimilar situation. I’d be interested to hearwhere Mike’s sales leads come from. Wefind we’re getting more interest from theinternet.MP: I think its very important not tounderestimate the power of the internet,but, in truth, it’s difficult to quantify whereour leads come from. I think a lot of smallerenquiries are web-generated but discussionsabout bigger contracts tend to still be aresult of more traditional methods such as atip from an existing relationship or adiscussion at a networking event.Rob Meredith (RM): Like everyone elsewe’re always under pressure to reduce costsand we work closely with our suppliers tolook at ways of doing this. We’re facingtough competition and, of course marginsare squeezed but there is business about.However, I do smile when I hear peopletalking about the economy being‘post-recession.’ Are we post-recession or isthe current climate the new ‘normal’? I thinkpeople are deluding themselves if they thinkthat the economy is going to return to whatit was before the slump. Things are going tostay the way they are for some considerabletime. Business is there to be won butmargins will remain tight.

BG: Has the state of the economy

encouraged 3PLs to consider morecollaboration with similar companies?MP: Yes, we’re working morecollaboratively. But, before you enter anagreement –whether it’s a formalpartnership or a loose arrangement – it’sessential that you trust your partnercompany. It goes back to old fashionedrelationships.PW: We find that more and more of ourcustomers are looking for a single sourcesupplier for their logistics and supply chainservices, so we have partnered with lotsof companies. It works well and in anumber of cases the companies thatwe have outsourced the things that wecan’t do to have put business our waywhen they have been approached to dowork that they don’t have the expertise toundertake.

I think the concept of collaboration hasonly really taken off in recent years.Historically there was a lot more distrustamong competitors and this stood in theway of successful collaboration.

BG: How much does governmentlegislation impact upon yourbusiness?RM: Health and safety legislation is alwaysa challenge. But I think one of the bestthings the HSE has done is introduce itsmyth-busting scheme.MP: We use consultants to ensure that wecomply with relevant health and safetyrules. They turn up once a year and give usa few more pages for our health and safetymanual then send us an invoice for £1,000!There is no doubt that you can end upspending a lot of money on health and

UKWA and materials handling equipment supplier, Briggs, recently hosted a round-table discussionforum at which senior personnel from three UKWA member companies discussed a broad range of issuesthat impact on the day to day running of their business. Chaired by Bill Goodwin, sales director,Briggs Equipment Ltd , the discussion panel featured Mike Potts, managing director, Flightstore Ltd;Peter Whitehead, managing director, PF Whitehead Ltd and Rob Meredith, head of supplychain, P&O Ferries Offshore Logistics

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safety legislation compliance when, in a lotof cases, the expense could be avoided. Wewere recently quoted £1,200 for somehealth and safety signage. I approachedmy local HSE representative for guidanceand was told that all the signs requiredcould be downloaded free of charge fromthe internet! But finding the right person foradvice can be difficult.PW: We outsource all our human resourcesand health and safety issues to consultants.In both cases , it’s a cost to the business,but I think they’re both invaluable. Weknow that if we had a drama qualified helpis just a phone call away.

BG: It’s fairly clear that the 3PL sectoris changing rapidly. Have youadapted your business models tokeep pace with shifting customerdemands?PW: When I came in to our business wewere one of around 20 companies within a5-mile radius of each other. Now we’re theonly business operating with a truck fleetand storage space – all those firms thatstuck solely with haulage services havegone. We’re based in Croydon and, ofcourse, being in London brings its ownunique set of challenges. There’s littleor no manufacturing done in the areaany more so most of our clients arenow suppliers to the retail sector.However, on the plus side, thecongestion charge and traffic problemsgenerally mean a lot of potentialcompetitors are put off from operating inthe region – so, for us, it’s a good place tobe.MP: We’re based in the south east too andwe find there is growing demand forcourier work because companies do nothave the vehicles that are adapted forurban deliveries.PW: We find we’re doing more deliverywork. Retail customers don’t want to give athird of their retail unit space over to stockholding so they’re demanding morefrequent deliveries and stores wantdeliveries within a very defined time frame.We find that we sometimes visit the samedestination more than once in a day todeliver different products.RM: Customer demands may be changingand its important for suppliers to meetthese demands but if you can’t adapt your

service offering and remain competitive,you’ll be out of the game. We areconstantly looking for cost efficiencies withinour business. We recently introduced voicepicking technology to our operation and theefficiency gains that it brought to ourbusiness were massive. Generally speaking,I think companies take a very aggressiveview when it comes to return on investment.The average payback period demandedseems to be between18 months and twoyears – although in a lot of cases if it can’tbe demonstrated that payback will be madewithin a year, the investment doesn’thappen.MP: We’re always conscious of ouroverheads but are looking at our costingstructure too. We’re a small company andthere are some things that we certainlyundercharge for. It’s easy to be a ‘busyfool’.PM: Where do you see your businesses infive years time?RM: There’s no doubt that sheds arechanging shape. There’s going to be lessstraightforward pallet storage, more pickingand packing. MP: It’s hard for me to plan for the shapeof my business – we’ll go in whateverdirection our customers’ demands take us.

BG: Where do you see the mostgrowth potential for your company?MP: I think the explosion in on-line retailwill continue to be hugely significant. Oneof our online retailer clients started offstoring two pallet loads with us – they’venow got 50! But a lot of online retailers areput off using 3PL because they think they’retoo small. They store stock in their sparebedroom or within self storage units. Werecently saved an online retailer some£30,000 by persuading them to take theirproducts out of self-storage and in to ourwarehouse. 3PLs can offer so much morethan self-storage firms – especially tostart-up online retailers.PW: I think a lot of small online e-retailersuse self-storage units because they offeraccess to stock but nine times out of tenretailers don’t really need the frequency ofstock access they think they need.MP: The hardest challenge we face when itcomes to winning e-fulfilment business fromsmaller companies, is convincing the clientto hand over their ‘baby’. And many online


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DP World London Gatewayoffers unique opportunitiesat Europe’s largestlogistics park

It’s all a matter of location, location,location. In logistics it means just asmuch as in the property market. The

closer you are to your customers, thegreater the potential time and cost savings.

The launch of Europe’s largest logisticspark at DP World London Gateway hascreated opportunities for supply chainspecialists to redesign their customers’logistics networks to reduce transportationcosts, shorten delivery times and improvefinal product availability.

DP World London Gateway is the UK’snew deep sea port and, at 25 miles east ofCentral London on the Thames, it wasrecently described as ‘spectacularlywell-located’ and ‘great news for thelogistics industry’. Part of its developmentincludes a fully integrated, tri-modallogistics park, with planning consent formore than 9 million sq ft (860,000 sqmetres).

The park offers 3PLs a uniqueopportunity to develop PortCentric facilities– either dedicated to a specific customer oron a shared user basis – close to the UK’ssingle largest consumer market in Londonand the south-east. This market representsapproximately half of all UK sales.

DP World London Gateway is buildingits own 400,000 sq ft common user facility,while individual customers can choosefrom a variety of sites ranging from100,000 sq ft to 1.2 million sq ft to buildtheir own self-contained distributionwarehouse facilities. Buildings can be up to41.5 m high.

The park already benefits from a goodroad network, with dual carriageway to itsfront door from the motorway network.This road will be upgraded as thedevelopment progresses. The location ofthe park next to the port, linked by privateroads, also reduces time and costs

incurred between the ship and thedistribution centre.

The port and park benefit from directrail connections and companies buildingfacilities in the park will be able to specifythat their warehouse is rail connected.Earlier this year, railfreight company DBSchenker announced its intention to launchservices from London Gateway, andFreightliner has also run trains from theport.

Marks & Spencer has alreadyannounced plans to invest £200 million inbuilding a 900,000 sq ft facility at thepark. Chief Executive Marc Bolland recentlysaid: “London Gateway will become ourthird large distribution centre in the UK aswe transform our logistics operations into amodern and agile supply chain, fit for thefuture of M&S.

“As we become an international,multichannel retailer, London Gateway willhelp us become more efficient by cuttingcosts and locating our supply chain closerto our stores and our international markets.It will also help us deliver against our PlanA objectives by removing road miles andemissions from our network.”

Simon Moore, CEO, DP World LondonGateway, said: “Marks & Spencer will havea world-class distribution centre connectedto a world-class deep-sea port providingmore reliability and efficiency for itsbusiness. By bringing ships carryingmillions of products closer to the point ofconsumption we will help M&S to shortenits supply chain. We will also support Marksand Spencer’s exports from LondonGateway.”

DP World London Gateway received itsfirst scheduled ship call on 7 November2013, signaling the start of the next phasein the development of the UK’s best locatedsupply chain facility.


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Farrall’s moves into the fast laneFarrall’s Transport is a fast

expanding logistics businessfounded on the sound ethics

and values of a family runenterprise. Now moving into thethird generation, the family isinvesting for the future by brining infurther expertise to develop seniormanagement capabilities, HRresources and a new TrainingAcademy.

As part of this programme, thecompany has recently invested £1.5million expanding the company’stransport fleet to support businessgrowth, improve environmentalperformance and increasefuel-efficiency. Since March 2013,Farrall’s has taken delivery of 13new Volvo trucks and 10 newtrailers complete with tail-lifts,boosting the company’s deliverypower to 40 vehicles and 60trailers.

The strategic investment is partof a major business expansion planfor the logistics services companyand follows steady growth in newcontract wins and a take-up of‘value added’ activities.

Established in Cheshire in 1956,Farrall’s Transport has developed tobecome a £7 million turnoverlogistics business offering over100,000 sq ft of food gradewarehousing space across sites inChester and Deeside. The companyis a founding member andshareholder of Palletforce and hasachieved the ‘Depot of the Year’Award seven years consecutively forits consistently high standards ofservice and quality. In addition, thecompany is an active member of

the Transport Association, the RoadHaulage Association and the UKWarehousing Association, and isaccredited to ISO 9001:2008. As afull service logistics provider, thecompany runs national contracts formany of the UK’s leadingcompanies.

In line with the company’s policyto be in the vanguard ofenvironmental performance, and inaddition to the recent investment inan expanded environmentallyefficient fleet, Farrall’s Transporthas installed Dynafleet, VolvoTrucks’ online transport informationsystem to bring about significantfuel savings – boosting fleetaverage miles per gallon from 8.6to 9.6 mpg and saving £100,000from the annual fuel bill.

Within the last few weeks, thecompany has achieved ‘Bronze’accreditation under the FleetOperator Recognition Scheme(FORS). The highly acclaimedvoluntary certification scheme is amethod of recognising fleetoperations that comply with theFORS standard, based uponlawfulness, safety, efficiency andenvironmental protection.

Under the scheme’s rigorousauditing process, Farrall’s Transportwas assessed on its managementprocesses and procedures relatingto a wide range of activities,including: driver training, accidentreporting & investigation, loadingof vehicles, reversing technique,fuel usage and driving style,awareness to vulnerable roadusers, and the health and safety ofdrivers.

“As a logistics business it’simportant for us to demonstrate toour clients and peers that we are atthe forefront of the industry inpursuing operational excellenceand are compliant with the highstandards set by FORS,” says MikeFarrall, Managing Director ofFarrall’s Transport.

The company is also in a goodposition regarding the progress ofits drivers gaining their Driver CPCby the deadline of September2014, most of the company’sdrivers have completed at leastthree out of the required five daysand many drivers have alreadypicked up their qualification cardhaving finished all of their five daysof training.

When it comes to increasing thescope of the business, Mike Farrallbelieves there is a huge potential indeveloping the area of ‘valueadded’ services for clients. He says,“Smaller third party logisticsoperators have an advantage overthe big, international players asthey can get closer to theircustomers and can develop strongrelationships that are rooted in thehighest levels of the business. It isoften through strong relationshipswith customers that an operatorcan develop capabilities that mirrorand complement the developmentof their client’s business. What ismore, a smaller 3pl is far morelikely to be agile - respondingswiftly and more flexibly to aclient’s changing requirements.”

01829 751558www.farralls.co.uk


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Whatever theconsignment,the end-to-endstock trackingsoftware fromAdvancedBusinessSolutionsensures thatgoods – andclients - arehandledefficiently andwith care

Leading European third-party logistics (3PL)company DSV Solutions is a thriving businesswhich attributes its growth to an ability tomove swiftly as new clients come on board, oras their requirements evolve. It prides itself onhandling a diverse range of goods, fromfootwear and clothes, to fragile tableware andelectrical appliances.

Satisfying the broad spectrum of needsassociated with such a varied client portfoliomeans being able to monitor stock attentivelyas it moves through the warehouse; providecustomers with regular, tailored statusupdates; and, as a business, retain plenty ofroom for manoeuvre.

Key to achieving all of this is the company’swarehouse management system, OpenWMSfrom Advanced Business Solutions. DSVSolutions has been using the technology since2006, when it was still operating as ABXLogistics (DSV acquired the company in 2008).ABX was expanding its Thrapston,Northamptonshire-based warehouse facility,generating significant new client opportunities.But this also created a need for a formalwarehouse management system (WMS).

“Up until that point we didn’t have awarehouse management system, and wererecording stock details manually, on paperand using spreadsheets,” explains JosieWhorwell, logistics analyst at DSV Solutions,as the business is known today. “This createda lot of data re-entry work, and limited ourvisibility of stock and space availability. Wedidn’t have any real traceability of productseither, so if a pallet went missing due tohuman error it wasn’t easy to establish whathad happened to it. As we expanded, it wasobvious we needed a more systematic way ofhandling things. With significant extra capacitywe needed more location-based control.”

One solution, many applicationsAs the broader business used

OpenAccounts enterprise accounting software,the IT team sought a compatible warehousemanagement system that would feel familiar.From a shortlist of three possible solutions, itchose OpenWMS (formerly StockTrack PLUSfrom acquired ATMS plc) from AdvancedBusiness Solutions.

OpenWMS is a comprehensive warehousemanagement system that has been designedto improve stock accuracy, stock control andstock rotation, increase operational efficiency,and provide detailed, two-way traceability andmanagement information for logisticscompanies and their supply-chain customers.

Of DSV’s reasons for selecting the system,Ms Whorwell says, “Our IT people liked theteam they met, the structure they had andtheir understanding of the challenges facingthird-party logistics companies.”

Dis for diversity as DSV is able to handle an eclectic mix of stock thanks

to the flexibility of its OpenWMS warehouse management system

More importantly, the software providedample flexibility to meet the varying needs ofDSV’s broad client base.

Customers’ specific needs might rangefrom how a product is stored, to the exactinformation that is recorded and reportedback. “Some clients need full traceability backto product batch codes; others aren’t botheredabout this at all,” Ms Whorwell notes.

“Even if we are given very little notice, theAdvanced team has always been veryresponsive about meeting new customers’needs, or making required changes. In onecase they only had 2-3 weeks to preparesomething but they did it. They always deliverwhat’s required. We meet at least twice a yeartoo, to review where we are and explore newopportunities for further improvement.”

One such requirement recently has beenfor DSV to be able to handle Internet-basedorders, quickly and easily. “A slick and swiftoperation is critical when orders comethrough via the web. That means being ableto combine picking notes with carrier detailsto minimise double-handling of goods,” MsWhorwell says. The OpenWMS system isfacilitating all of this.

Keeping customers in the loopAs well as having a tighter handle on

stock, DSV is able to provide clients withdetailed information which they can use intheir own planning and managementreporting. On an ongoing basis, clients canhave real-time feedback about receipts anddispatch of consignments, and stockavailability. And at specified time intervals theycan receive updates on outstanding picks, andperformance against agreed targets.

“We can answer queries in real time andsoon clients will be able to gain access to theinformation directly, via a self-service portal,giving them a more direct line of sight of stockavailability and movement,” Ms Whorwellsays.

Supporting business growthToday, DSV is in the final stages of

constructing a huge new warehouse alongsideits existing facilities in Thrapston which willmore than triple the company’s capacity in theregion. The new storage unit, with threemezzanine floors and capacity for 15,000additional pallets, will be ready by July 2013at which point the OpenWMS software (whichis also used at two other sites in the UK) willbe rolled out here too.

“Managing our operations withoutOpenWMS would be unthinkable now,” MsWhorwell concludes. “Not only is the systemcentral to our efficiency and productivity, it iskey to our ability to seize new businessopportunities, exploit new channels anddeliver first-class customer service.”


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According to a recent study byCapgemini and Penn StateUniversity, 40% of 3PL customers still

see an ‘IT gap’ between their actualexpectations and their 3PL’s capacity todeliver. So how can a 3PL bridge that gap? Howcan you give your customer the confidenceto develop a long-term relationship?What’s going to stop customers takingtheir business back in house, or pitchingyou against the lowest bidder at renewal? Hitting KPIs, SLA compliance, accuracy andcost reduction are all necessary to success,but they can be matched by thecompetition or customers themselves. Thismeans that the savvy 3PL must find newand innovative ways to demonstrate itsown unique value, if it is going to buildthose relationships and secure newbusiness in today’s volatile market. And the pressure is on. Companies areincreasingly looking for their 3PL to bringgame-changing solutions to their contract.Their own market is continually evolving asthe omni-channel consumer demandsmore flexible and convenient ways toengage with their favorite brands, and thisleaves companies with a series ofchallenges to overcome. Whilst they knowtheir own business, they turn to a 3PL forwarehousing and logistics expertise inorder to satisfy their own increasinglydemanding end-customers. To meet these requirements 3PLs need tofind new ways to provide sustainable andcost-effective solutions. But this takes bothtime and money, often in short supply,which means 3PLs need to ensure that anyinvestment they make is based on a solid,

risk-averse business case, and that it isprotected and returned within the life of thecontract. As such, 3PLs are now looking tovoice to deliver the disruptive technologychange their customers demand. Movingfrom paper-based or RF scanning systemsto voice has proven to dramatically improveoperational productivity by 30%, with theinvestment being comfortably returnedwithin 12 months. This, combined with thefact that a Vocollect Voice system canoperate with any WMS or ERP system over astandard RF network, provides 3PLs such asDHL with the confidence and flexibility toutilize voice technology across multiple sitesand customer contracts. At the end of the day, a variety of factorswill determine a 3PL’s ability to either meetor exceed the demands of their customers.But ultimately, innovation and theinvestment in technology will tip the scalesfor companies weighing up suppliers andseeking a 3PL who can really add value totheir ever more complex supply chains.Vocollect Voice is increasingly being seen bythe proactive 3PL as a way to change thegame and stand out above the competition.

Staying ahead of thecompetition:“Contract logistics providers turn to voice technology to bridge the ‘IT gap’”, explains Matt Gregory,Business Development Manager for Third Party Logistics, Vocollect EMEA.

www.vocollect.co.uk

Matt Gregory


VOCOLLECT VOICE CAN... • Increase your warehouse worker productivity by 30% • Simply integrate into any WMS

• Provide a return-on-investment within 12 months

Contact Vocollect now at [email protected] to organize a free warehouse consultation and find out how our voice technology can help you offer your customers an even better service.

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For all warehouses and most critically3PL’s, maintaining excellentcommunications with all customers

and end delivery points can be timeconsuming, but with Optimiser WMS thisprocess is made simple.

The Customer Portal module enablesyour clients to have as much or as littleaccess to your WMS as you wish – allowingthem to view stock, create orders, enter prereceipts and produce reports from any PCworldwide.

Additionally, the Workflow moduleprovides an automatic mechanism forexchanging information with your clientsand despatch information to end deliverypoint customers. It also has the capabilityto integrate with websites, e-commerce,and couriers.

Optimiser provides a complete WMSsolution that streamlines the whole processfrom order to despatch. This marketleading software improves warehouse

With a warehouse management system from Optima, keeping your customers informed couldn’t be simpler

accuracy and efficiency, helping you toexceed customer expectations and winmore business.

Optimiser WMS benefits:• Automatically keeps your customers

informed each step of the way• Better client satisfaction with

automatic notification of despatch/delivery information

• Automatic integration with clients’ order systems & e-commerce websites

• Easy to use and quick to deploy• Successfully implemented across UK

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One of the best known and most iconicnames in the transport and distributionsector, Eddie Stobart, has placed asubstantial order with Irish articulatedforklift manufacturer Aisle-Master toprovide a large fleet for its ContractLogistics and Warehousing Division.

This arm of Stobart’s operations offersover 6 million square feet of storagefacilities for major names in the UK retailand manufacturing sectors. Twenty-fiveAisle-Masters have so far been delivered tovarious sites, with another ten due to beoperational over the next twelve months. Asnew opportunities for sites and contractsare identified the number of Aisle-Masterslooks set to increase even further.

The Aisle-Masters were selectedfollowing a tendering process for a newfleet that was necessary due to certainchanges in the business model coupledwith an increase in customer demand andthroughput volume. As Stobart’s ageingarticulated trucks were coming to the endof their operational life the companydecided to investigate alternative brands asit was keen to stick to the articulated systemwhich ensures optimum pallet density innarrow aisle configurations.

The build quality and reputation forextreme reliability of the Aisle-Masters weretwo factors which won over OperationsDirector Graeme Undy and MHE ManagerBrian Smith. Equally important in securingthis significant contract however was theaccommodating and “can do” attitude ofAisle-Master personnel as well as CarryliftGroup who supplied and service the fleet.Graeme explains: “Just as we engage withour workforce and take note of their issues,we like to forge amicable relationships withsuppliers who are open to suggestionsfrom our side. This helps to driveinnovation, is beneficial for all concernedand accords with Aisle-Master’s ethos ofproviding customer led solutions.”

Feedback from initial trials led to certainmodifications for some or all of the fleet: to

Aisle-Master’s SpecialDelivery for Eddie Stobart

the design of the overhead guard andsteering column for example. The electricpowered 20WHE models with 2000kgcapacity that are now working in around70% of Stobart’s warehousing network arebespoke units and some of suggestionsmade by the Stobart team will beincorporated in the Aisle-Master designgoing forward.

The trucks are mainly used for insideoperation to place and pick pallets thathave been deposited in the goods-in bayby other forklifts or power pallet trucks, buttheir versatile indoor/outdoor capabilitymeans that at sites with external palletbanks they can also be used for offloadingand yard work. Existing narrow aisle widthsvary from 1660mm to 2400mm dependingon the location and racking heights aretypically from 9m to 11m.

One crucial issue in the initial tenderwas the provision of continual batterypower for minimum disruption whenbatteries need to be changed. The solutionfrom Aisle-Master was to supply threebatteries for each unit, so that at any onetime one is in use, the other is chargingand the third is standing ready. This meansthat streamlined operation is guaranteedwhatever shift system is in operation. Thequick and easy battery changeover using apallet truck takes just a minute or soaccording to Graeme and results inpermanent availability of equipment.

“We have seen a marked increase inproductivity levels at every site where theAisle-Masters have been introduced,” saysGraeme, “which is good for our operators,good for us and therefore beneficial to ourcustomers. The investment in this new fleethas certainly paid off.”

Aisle-Master Ltd. Co. Monaghan, IrelandTel: 00353 47 80500 UK Tel: 07870 976 758E: [email protected]: www.aisle-master.com


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Or visit our website www.greatbear.co.uk

Great businesses with great brands choose Great Bear

Great Bear operates over 4 million sq ft of warehousing space along with a distribution fleet of over 200 commercial vehicles. With a passion for innovation, investment in technology and a customer-driven focus; it’s no wonder that great businesses with great brands choose Great Bear.

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More than just transport…WarehousingAztekʼs 7 acre site in Letchworth Garden City is home to 70,000sq.ft of secure, bulk and racked warehousing. With quality alarm systems, CCTV and site barrier entry systems, we will confidently surpass your logistics expectations.

DistributionAztek provide a complete range of quality distribution services via our modern and fuel efficient fleet of vehicles, covering the UK, Ireland and Europe. As a member of the Pallet-track network, we are also able to provide additional services and flexibility whatever the consignment size. Self StorageAztek self storage cater for any short and long term storage needs. With units from 25sq.ft to 200sq.ft, all individually alarmed, our units are the perfect solution for personal or business storage, including stock storage and archiving.

Works Road Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 1JZ

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Thanks to a local one-stop approachfor finance, hire, sales, maintenanceand spares, we're able to add value

via a quick, reliable and personal service.One of the Leading Independent

materials handling suppliers in the UK, wewere founded on service in 1977. Sincethen the Windsor name has beensynonymous with materials handling andaccess equipment, providing a first classrange of forklift truck and access platformhire, sales and maintenance services.

Throughout the years, our business hasevolved to support the needs of modernlogistics operations. We pride ourselves onhaving the most highly skilled and wellexperienced staff in both technical supportand sales. Our engineers are manufacturertrained and have developed a deepunderstanding of all manner of lifting andmaterials handling equipment.

We also offer free no-obligation adviceregarding LOLER and PUWER safetyregulations to any business operating liftingor access equipment.

Windsor Materials Handling hasdeveloped and grown from representingand being the exclusive supplier of theKomatsu forklift truck product range into atruly unique independent materials

handling company that is able to providean unbiased consultative approach.

We are not a large corporate company,nor a small trader. We offer instead theprofessionalism, financial security and highstandards of a large corporate but not theconstraints and rigid managementstructures that hamper the decision makingprocess.

We are able to offer flexibility whereother companies cannot and we holddearly the ability to listen to our customers(that’s why we don’t operate 0800 numbersor from call centres).

Our business is partnership driven. Weknow that means providing the bestpossible deal and backing that up withgreat support.

The expansion and development of ourproduct range has occurred as a result ofmore of our customers requiring a singlesupplier solution i.e. requesting the supplyof ancillary equipment such as accessplatforms, shunting tractors, heavy trucks,warehouse cleaning equipment.

In return, we maintain the highest levelsof training, with our own training academyand work hard to develop long lastingrelationships that make the difference toour valued partners.

The Windsor Way

At Windsor, our aim is to provide the best quality local service on a national level.

We maintain a philosophy of continual investment to help ensure our strong

reputation for personal customer support is maintained. We always seek to

develop and nurture long term and valued customer relationships to enable our

customers to succeed.

LEARN MOREFor more informationsimply contactWindsorMaterialsHandling foryour localbranch

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Warehouse Space throughout the UK

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WarehousingWith 776 facilities in more than 120countries and 31 million sq. ft. UPSprovides a wide range ofservices for ourcustomers fromdedicated to multi-userwarehouse operationsmanaging their supplychain globally.

Within the UK UPSSCS operates multi-usersites (pallet and cartonstorage) providingoperational andcommercial flexibility whichallows us to react to thechanging business demands thatour customers experience within theirindividual business sectors.

All facilities provide value added servicesranging from, container receipt, productre-work & re-labelling, contract packing &product customisation and Qualityinspection. All facilities have directaccess to UPS Distribution and UPS SmallPackage services.

DistributionFTL & LTL palletised distribution is via UPSresources providing the full range of nextday and date specific delivery servicesthroughout the UK. Within the UK UPS hasa relationship with UK retailers’ which hasdeveloped over 25 years, providing LTLcollection and FTL delivery and shipmentvisibility at purchase order level, from pointof collection through to final delivery to a

retailers distribution centre. Our Retail distribution service ensures

our customers inventory is in the rightplace at the right time in

order to maximise salesopportunities for ourcustomers and retailers.

Contract DistributionBespoke, dedicated andshared-user solutionstailored to our customer’sindividual requirements,ensure that our Contract

Distribution productdelivers tangible benefits for

our customers. Within ContractDistribution we provide fully

dedicated solutions in customer livery,through to a mixture of dedicated &shared-user solutions, depending on ourcustomers' requirements.

All services are managed by dedicated UPSemployees, operating from either ourcustomers facility or alternatively from acentral point within a UPS facility. OurContract Distribution service is highly flexibleand designed for those customers with asupply chain that requires a bespoke solution.

For more information, please contact UPS Supply Chain, Zenith House, Brunel Rd, Wakefield,WF2 OXG. Tel: +44 (0)1924 876100 Fax: +44 (0)1924 876111www.ups-scs.com

Solutions tailored to a customer’s individualrequirementsUPS SupplyChainSolutions (UK) LtdZenith House,Brunel Rd,WakefieldWF2 0XGTel: 00 44 1924876100Web:www.ups-scs.comBusiness contact: Tony DawsonEmail:[email protected]


Picking orders in a fast moving retail operation requires systematic accuracy. PIC is agile with the capacity to pick orders swiftly and efficiently using our fleet of electric powered pick carts.

PAC processes all orders ready for despatch, a highly disciplined and reliable operation. PAC moves rapidly to provide everything from multiple carton store deliveries and pallet loads, to a single home delivery.

Information flow is now central to the new world of retail logistics. At Import Services TRAC gives you the ability to access, monitor, download and decide in real time, from wherever you connect to us, via the Web.

The optimum retail logistics solution is key to the commercial success of your business.

PIC, PAC, STAC + TRAC.

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3P LOGISTICS LTD01925 733809www.3p-logistics.co.uk

3TL Limited0151 236 0077

4A LOGISTICS LTD01322 287 616www.4alogistics.co.uk

A B C GRIMSBY LTD01469 540966www.abcgrimsby.co.uk

A D D EXPRESS LTD01422 377 660www.addexpress.co.uk

A K WORTHINGTON LIMITED0161 873 7355www.akwgroup.co.uk

A R R CRAIB TRANSPORT LTD01224 771122www.arr-craib.co.uk

A V DAWSON LTD01642 219271www.av-dawson.com

ABBEY CHILLED STORAGE LTD01733 200 908www.theabbey-group.com

ABSOLUTE WAREHOUSE SERVICES LTD01924 239 039www.absolutewarehouseservices.co.uk

ACORN STORAGE LTD0151 486 0004www.acornstorage.ltd.uk

ACTIV STORAGE & TRAINING01902 798703www.activstorage.co.uk

ACTIVAIR UK LTD01784 890005www.activair.com

ADAMS & ADAMS LTD020 8949 1121

ADARO GROUP LTD0844 8000 951www.adaro.net

AGILITY LOGISTICS LTD020 8917 3000www.agilitylogistics.com

AGRII01480 418000www.agrii.co.uk

AIRFIELD WAREHOUSING LIMITED01832 272891www.airfieldwarehousing.com

AIRSPACE EXPORT SERVICES LTD02476 305601www.goodrem.co.uk

ALFRED FRANKS & BARTLETT PLC01727 833 877www.afb.co.uk

ALPINE STORAGE LTD0151 327 5651www.ukstorageanddistribution.com

AMETHYST GROUP01580 892211www.amethystgroup.co.uk

AMG NORTH WEALD LTD01992 523291www.amgnorthweald.com

AMORCO (TRANSPORT) LTD01234 271333www.amorco-transport.co.uk

ANCHOR STORAGE LTD01728 860555www.anchorstorage.co.uk

ANGLIA FREIGHT LTD01379 872872www.angliafreight.co.uk

ANGRAM TRADING LTD01481 726790

AOCC LTD01606 551 154www.aoccltd.co.uk

ARAMEX (UK) INTERNATIONAL01706 629944www.twoway-aramex.com

ARCHBOLD LOGISTICS LTD01706 625556www.archbold.co.uk

ARK-H GROUP01234 742 777www.ark-h.co.uk

ARROW XL 0800 093 2161www.arrowxl.co.uk

ARTHUR OAKLEY TRANSPORT LTD01432 266662www.vanoaksteels.co.uk

ARTHUR V CRUTCHLEY & CO LTD0151 357 2227www.cruthhleys.co.uk

ASFORDBY STORAGE & HAULAGE LTD01664 567541www.asfordbystorage.co.uk

ASPRAY LOGISTICS LTD01902 601122www.aspraytransport.co.uk

ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS GRIMSBY 01472 359181www.abports.co.uk

ASSOCIATED STORAGE & DISTRIBUTION01264 889833

AZTEK LOGISTICS LTD01462 689 480www.azteklogistics.co.uk

B THOMPSON & SONS (TRANSPORT) LTD01647 440505

B.E. FREIGHT MOVEMENTS LTD020 8476 8686www.befreight.co.uk

BAKRO INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT LTD01908 611711www.bakro.co.uk

BARNVALE PROCESSING LTD01204 707279www.barnvaleprocessing.co.uk

BARTHOLOMEWS SPECIALIST DISTB’N LTD02380 629369www.bsdonline.co.uk

BARTRUM’S HAULAGE & STORAGE LTD01379 870693www.bartrums.com

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BDM LOGISTICS & MANAGEMENT LTD020 8522 3000www.bdmlogistics.com

BECKER TRANSPORT01438 365451www.mdbgroup.co.uk

BEDFORDS LTD01924 422456www.bedfordstransport.co.uk

BELVEDERE W’HSING & DISTRIBUTION020 8310 9300www.belvederewarehousing.com

BESPOKE LOGISTICS LIMITED01268 729680www.bespokelogistics.co.uk

BIBBY DISTRIBUTION LIMITED0151 708 8000www.bibbydist.co.uk

BIG WEB WAREHOUSE LTD01733 405100www.bigww.co.uk

BLUE WATER SHIPPING UK LTD0161 876 2440www.bws.dk

BOOKSOURCE0845 370 0063www.booksource.net

BORDER GROUP01495 246707www.border-group.com

BOUGHEY DISTRIBUTION LTD01829 260704www.boughey.co.uk

BOW DISTRIBUTION & WAREHOUSING01773 513100www.bowdistribution.co.uk

BOWER GREEN LTD01274 733537www.bowergreen.co.uk

BOWKER GROUP01772 628800www.bowkertransport.co.uk

BOWLER GROUP LTD LOGISTICS DIV01268 727721www.bowlergroup.co.uk

BOX-IT01962 830200www.boxit.co.uk

BRAID LOGISTICS (UK) LIMITED0141 445 2525www.braidco.com

BRAY SOLUTIONS LTD01780 784 875www.braysolutions.co.uk

BRETT’S STORAGE01733 849245www.brettstransport.co.uk

BRIAN YEARDLEY CONTINENTAL LTD01977 708484www.brian-yeardley.co.uk

BRIDGES LOGISTICS & FULFILMENT LTD020 8467 9955www.bridgeslondon.com

BRING CARGO LTD01469 575700www.bring.co.uk

BRINOR WAREHOUSING & DISTBN. LTD01473 726500www.brinor.com

BURHILL LOGISTICS LIMITED01394 612000www.burhilllogistics.com

C & G LOGISTICS GROUP00353 1 8208455www.cglogistics.ie

C BUTT LIMITED GROUP01604 594660www.cbutt.co.uk

C G HIBBERT LTD01304 207353www.cghibbert.com

C S ELLIS (GROUP) LTD01780 720133www.csellis.co.uk

CARGO FORWARDING LTD02890 373700www.cargo-forwarding.co.uk

CARGO SECURE LIMITED01394 271010www.cargo-secure.co.uk

CAROUSEL LOGISTICS LTD01795 413 600www.carousel.eu

CARRY GENTLY LTD01252 318841www.carrygently.co.uk

CATTEDOWN WHARVES LIMITED01752 665231

CDL London Ltd020 8308 6966www.cdl.uk.com

CENTURY LOGISTICS LTD01284 413 100www.centurylogistics.co.uk

CEVA FREIGHT (UK) LTD020 8755 5000www.cevalogistics.com

CEVA LOGISTICS LTD01530 568500www.cevalogistics.com

CHANNEL SEAWAYS LTS01481 716580www.alderneyshipping.com

CHAUCER FREIGHT LTD01708 555338www.chaucerfreight.com

CHESHIRE WAREHOUSING LTD01606 862992www.cheshirewarehousing.co.uk

CKR SERVICES01322 389464www.ckrservices.co.uk

CLARKSON PORT SERVICES01473 254435www.clarksons.com

CLAUDE HELLOWELL LTD01422 823248www.claudehellowell.co.uk

CLICK SPARES LTD01934 525999www.clickspares.co.uk

CLIPPER LOGISTICS GROUP LTD0113 204 2050www.clippergroup.co.uk

CML LTD01455 200700www.cmlplc.com

CMLF&L (TELFORD) LTD01952 684333www.cmlfulfilment.co.uk

COACHWISE LTD0113 231 1310www.coachwise.ltd.uk

COBRA MIDDLESBROUGH LIMITED01642 240684www.cobramiddlesbrough.ltd.uk

COMET AIRFREIGHT LIMITED020 8747 7560www.intfrtsvcs.com

CONNEXTIONS LOGISTICS LTD01782 339559www.connextionslogistics.co.uk

CONSTANTINE LTD020 7732 8123www.const.co.uk


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CORPORATE AUCTIONS0161 476 3497www.corporateauctions.co.uk

CORY BROTHERS SHIPPING AGENCY LTD01394 674 822www.cory.co.uk

COSCO LOGISTICS UK01268 643000www.coscologistics.co.uk

COWARD WAREHOUSING LIMITED01375 851155www.coward.uk.com

CPG LOGISTICS LTD01329 245600www.cpg-logistics.com

CPM UNITED KINGDOM01925 417277www.cpm-int.com

CRANE WORLDWIDE UK LTD01784 438 800www.craneww.com

CROSS COUNTRY CARRIERS LTD01284 810739www.xcountryltd.co.uk

CRYSTAL MARTIN INTERNATIONAL LTD01623 441 100www.uk.crystal-martin.com

CTCEUROPE.COM LTD01372 468 383www.ctceurope.com

CULINA AMBIENT LTD01992 454300www.culina.co.uk

CULINA LOGISTICS LIMITED01630 695 000www.culinalogistics.co.uk

CURRIE EUROPEAN TRANSPORT LIMITED01387 267333www.currie-european.com

D & S STORAGE LTD01623 440171www.dandsstorage.com

D A HARRISON01697 344000www.daharrison.co.uk

D D P HULL LTD01482 890073www.dandphaulage.co.uk

D F WAREHOUSES LTD01293 540686www.cecilmac.co.uk

D M W LOGISTICS LTD01623 464545

www.dmw.uk.com

D MAXIM LOGISTICS LIMITED01536 406000www.maximlogistics.com

D P PACKAGING (SPALDING) LTD01775 766069www.dppackaging.com

D S V ROAD LTD01469 553511www.dsv.com

DACHSER LTD01604 660707www.dachser.com

DALTON TRANSPORT & STORAGE LIMITED01845 577479

DAMCO 01394 675989www.damco.com

DANBOR SERVICES LTD01224 451 001www.danbor.dk

DARBYSHIRE & HORABIN LTD01995 640667www.dcltransport.co.uk

DAVID HATHAWAY TRANSPORT LTD01454 334500www.davidhathaway.co.uk

DAVIES INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT LTD01489 579957www.daviesinternational.co.uk

DAVIES, FRED (STORAGE) LTD01744 26323www.freddaviesstorage.co.uk

DEBACH ENTERPRISES LTD01473 270207www.debach.co.uk

DELAMODE PLC01376 333000www.delamode.co.uk

DENBY TRANSPORT LTD01522 503908www.denbytransport.co.uk

DENHOLM GLOBAL LOGISTICS LTD01394 600 400www.denholm-globallogistics.com

DENHOLM HANDLING LTD0151 547 4141www.denholm-handling.co.uk

DFDS SEAWAYS PLC01469 576789www.dfds.com

DHL GLOBAL FORWARDING (UK) LTD01784 871118www.dhl.com

DMG FREIGHT SERVICES LTD01279 452468www.dmg-freight.com

DOOLEY RUMBLE GROUP LTD01473 835100www.dooleyrumble.co.uk

DORE TO DOOR SPECIALIST HANDLING LTD01784 257 668www.doretodoor.com

DSV SOLUTIONS01908 512210www.dsv.com

E W G A LTD01524 737104www.ewga.net

E W TAYLOR & CO (FORWARDING) LTD01795 435350www.ewtaylorgroup.com

EAGLE GROUP OF COMPANIES01473 832700www.eaglegroup-online.com

EAST COAST STORAGE (HANDLING) LTD01553 772689www.eastcoaststorage.co.uk

EASTPORT UK01493 335500www.eastportuk.co.uk

EC GROUP01375 484 555www.ecgroup.co.uk

ECONOMY FREIGHT SERVICES LTD0113 272 8820www.efs.co.uk

EDDIE STOBART LTD01228 882 500www.eddiestobart.com

EDGEMERE TERMINALS LIMITED0191 269 5442

EDWARDS TRANSPORT (SHROPSHIRE) LTD01952 550501www.edwards-transport.com

EDWIN C FARRALL (TRANSPORT) LTD01829 751558www.farralls.co.uk

EHD LONDON NO1 BOND LTD01932 334300www.ehdlondon.com



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EIMSKIP UK LIMITED01469 550200www.eimskip.co.uk

ELDDIS TRANSPORT (CONSETT) LTD01207 504511www.elddis.net

ELDENCROSS LTD0161 330 1046www.eldencross.co.uk

ELDRED (1982) HOLDINGS LIMITED01302 840327www.eldredgroup.co.uk

ELITE HANDLING LTD01949 843404www.elitehandling.co.uk

ENGLISH NATIONAL BALLET020 7581 1245www.ballet.org.uk

EOS WAREHOUSING02840 651311www.eoswarehousing.com

ERUS METALS LTD01621 892 345

ESSEX LINK LIMITED01268 474740www.essexlink.uk.com

EUROPEAN TERMINALS LTD01652 688 302www.europeanterminals.com

EXPECT DISTRIBUTION LIMITED01274 378220www.expectdistribution.com

EXPEDITORS INTERNATIONAL (UK) LTD01784 264 500www.expeditors.com

EXPORT MOVEMENT SERVICES LIMITED01708 522446

EYNESBURY WAREHOUSING LTD01480 215555www.eynesburygroup.co.uk

F D BIRD & SONS LTD01964 544783

F T C TRANSPORT LTD01482 702185www.hpfreightways.co.uk

FAIRPORT STORAGE LTD01257 476060www.fairportstorage.co.uk

FANPAC LTD01621 892345www.commodity-centre.co.uk

FASTANT MARKETING MATERIALSMANAGEMENT0116 234 2642www.fastant.co.uk

FAYREFIELD FOODS LTD01270 587 396www.fayrefield.com

FELIXSTOWE WAREHOUSING CO LTD01394 675700www.fwcl.org.uk

FENLAND HAULAGE & STORAGE01945 584 052www.fenlandhaulageandstorage.co.uk

FERGUSONS LTD0191 419 7400www.fergusons-transport.co.uk

FERRIS & CO (BELFAST) LTD02890 746496

FESA UK LTD01775 714700www.fesa.co.uk

FIFE GROUP1592 651065www.fifegroup.com

FIREFLY MANAGEMENT LIMITED0121 505 1800www.firefly-management.com

FJG LOGISTICS LTD01724 280880www.fjglogistics.co.uk

FLIGHT LOGISTICS GROUP LTD01753 763500www.flightlg.com

FLIGHTSTORE (SUSSEX) LTD01293 534271www.flight-store.co.uk

FLIXBOROUGH WHARF LIMITED01724 867691www.flixboroughwharf.co.u

FLORYN LTD01634 240444www.florynltd.co.uk

FREIGHT LOGISTICS WAREHOUSING LTD0151 9337222

FRESHLINC LTD01775 710 900www.freshlinc.com

FRESHNEY CARGO SERVICES LIMITED01472 343900www.freshneycargo.com

FUJIFILM UK LTD01234 217724www.fujifilm.co.uk

FULFILLING STATION LTD0333 358 3120www.thefulfillingstation.co.uk

FULLERS LOGISTICS LTD01753 519000www.fullers-logistics.com

FURROWLAND LTD01777 228641www.furrowland.co.uk

G & N PACKING & LOGISTICS LTD01794 515145www.export-logistics.com

G K N FREIGHT SERVICES LTD01527 533 421www.gknfreightservices.com

G M A WAREHOUSING & TRANSPORT LTD01473 271707www.gma-warehousing.co.uk

G R WAREHOUSING LTD01449 766822

GALLOWS GREEN SERVICES LTD01845 577117www.cbchem.co.uk

GANESTATE LOGISTICS LTD01530 410 960www.ganestate.co.uk

GARRETT TRANSPORT01799 521 559www.gogarrett.co.uk

GCS JOHNSON (STORAGE&HANDLING) LTD01325 377691www.gcsjohnson.co.uk

GEFCO UK LIMITED02476 339900www.gefco.co.uk

GEM LOGISTICS01933 627 351www.gem.co.uk

GENESIS DISTRIBUTION LTD01633 873 095www.genesis-distribution.co.uk

GEORGE ALLINSON TRANSPORT LTD01325 461241www.allinsontransport.co.uk

GEORGE BAKER (SHIPPING) LTD01394 676367www.georgebakershipping.com

GEORGE HAMMOND PLC01304 201201www.georgehammond.plc.uk

GEORGE WALKER TRANSPORT LTD0113 220 2803www.walkers-transport.co.uk


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GIBBS & BALL LTD01322 862232www.gibbsandball.co.uk

GILBRAITH (TS) LTD01254 581727www.gilbraithts.co.uk

GILLARDS WORLDWIDE WAREHOUSING &DISTRIBUTION LTD01761 452 530www.gillards.com

GLOBAL SHIPPING SVCS LOGISTICS LTD01469 571371www.global-shipping.co.uk

GLOBAL SPECIALISED SERVICES02920 448 380www.gssgroup.net

GODDARD WAREHOUSING LIMITED01536 726060www.goddardwarehousing.co.uk

GONDRAND UK020 8526 8750www.gondrand.co.uk

GREAT BEAR DISTRIBUTION LTD01829 772200www.great-bear.co.uk

GREEN TREE (WAREHOUSING) LIMITED01302 840334www.greentree.uk.com

GREENCARRIER PTS LTD01473 282600www.greencarrier-pts.co.uk

GREGORY DISTRIBUTION LTD01837 82224www.gdl.uk.com

H BURTWISTLE & SON01405 812164

H D COTTERELL (UK) LIMITED020 7407 6782

H PARKINSON HAULAGE LTD01772 555665www.hph-preston.com

H W COATES LTD0116 284 8403www.hwcoates.co.uk

H WICKS (LINDAL) LTD01229 432 114www.wicksgroup.co.uk

H2 MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD01905 794717www.h2management.co.uk

HANAMA STORAGE LTD020 8965 3866www.hanamastorageltd.co.uk

HANSON LOGISTICS LTD01484 450 950www.hanson-logistics.com

HARDING CARGO HANDLING LTD01482 328 295www.harding-cargo.co.uk

HARLOW GROUP STORAGE LTD01279 419045www.harlowgroupstorage.co.uk

HARMAN WAREHOUSING LTD01952 770266

HARRISON SOLWAY LOGISTICS LTD01482 790255www.harrison-solway.co.uk

HEALY GROUP01530 830111www.healy-group.com

HELLMANN WORLDWIDE LOGISTICS LTD01543 443300www.hellmann.net

HEMISPHERE FREIGHT SERVICES LTD01206 228800www.hemisphere-freight.com

HENRY BATH & SON LTD0151 224 1800www.henrybath.com

HENRY DIAPER & CO LTD0151 546 2797www.henrydiaper.co.uk

HODDLE DOYLE MEADOWS LTD01223 893855

HORIZON INTERNATIONAL CARGO LTD01753 681618www.hicargo.com

HORLEY SERVICES GROUP LTD01293 771481www.horleysg.co.uk

HOWARD TENENS ASSOCIATES LTD01453 883688www.tenens.com

HOWARD WAREHOUSING LTD01780 444444www.pchoward.com

HUISMAN INTERNATIONAL (UK) LTD01536 409600www.huismangroup.com

HUMBER (MARITIME) SERVICES LTD01405 764365

HUXLOE LOGISTICS LTD01536 312335www.huxloe.com

ICON CARRIERS LTD01252 795035www.iconcarriers.co.uk

IFORCE LIMITED01932 310260www.iforcegroup.com

IFS GLOBAL LOGISTICS VENDORVILLAGE02894 464211www.vendorvillage.com

i-FULFILMENT T/A I KONCEPTS01425 284 100www.i-fulfilment.co.uk

IJS GLOBAL (UK) LTD01784 421030www.ijsglobal.com

IMMINGHAM TRANSPORT LTD01469 574999www.imminghamtransport.co.uk

IMOREX SHIPPING SERVICES LTD01394 607740www.imorex.co.uk

IMPORT SERVICES LTD01489 799500www.importservices.co.uk

INBOND LIMITED01642 867000www.inbond.com

INDIGO BLUE EUROPEAN LTD01420 477223www.ibeltd.co.uk

INTELLIGENT FULFILMENT LTD01788 820200www.intelligentfulfilment.com

INTERFRIGO LTD028 9446 4599www.interfrigo.com

INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS GROUP0844 264 8000www.ilguk.com

J ELLIS & CO01406 423048

J H ASHWORTH & SON LTD0161 368 2048www.ashworth.co.uk

J H P STORAGE LTD01652 680337

J J N TRANSPORT00 353 1 8030 380www.jjntransport.ie

J P SHIPPING SERVICES LTD020 7511 8855www.jpshipping.co.uk



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J R HARDING & SONS (FROME) LTD01373 465581www.jrhardings.co.uk

J.O. SIMS LTD01775 842100www.josims.com

JEFFREY’S HAULAGE COMPANY LIMITED01283 817300www.jeffreysgroup.co.uk

JENKAR SHIPPING LTD08451 303 050www.jenkar.com

JENKINS SHIPPING CO LTD02890 748912www.jenkins-shipping.com

JOHN DAVIES & CO01244 300443www.warehousing.co.uk

JOHN G RUSSELL (TRANSPORT) LTD0141 810 8200www.johngrussell.co.uk

JOHN HACKLING (TRANSPORT) LTD01451 820379www.hacklings.co.uk

JOHN MASON INTERNATIONAL LTD0151 449 3938www.johnmason.com

K W S (DISTRIBUTION) LIMITED020 8591 1004

K2 STORAGE SOLUTIONS01282 778902www.k2storagesolutions.co.uk

KAMMAC PLC01695 727272www.kammac.com

KERRY LOGISTICS (UK) LTD0161 873 8777www.kerrylogistics.com

KESTREL FORWARDING LTD0161 724 8778

KEYGROWING LIMITED01482 882565

KEYSTORE LTD01482 609819www.keystoreuk.co.uk

KIDD’S TRANSPORT LTD01524 34334www.kidds-transport.co.uk

KIMBERLEY DISTRIBUTION LTD0116 260 2224www.kimberleydistribution.co.uk

KINGS TRANSPORT SERVICES LTD01279 882 822www.kingstransport.com

KNIGHTS OF OLD GROUP01536 533533www.knightsofold.ltd.uk

KNIGHTS TRANSPORT0161 367 9690

KNOWLES (TRANSPORT) LTD01354 740233www.knowles-transport.co.uk

KUEHNE + NAGEL LTD0121 625 2468www.kuehne-nagel.com

KWL LOGISTICS LIMITED01394 675750www.kwllogistics.co.uk

L A R WAREHOUSING LIMITED01375 383711www.crayfordfreight.com

L V SHIPPING LTD01642 440744www.lvshipping.com

L WOODWARD & SONS LTD01260 223282

LAIT STORAGE & DISTRIBUTION LTD01787 376493

LAMBERT BROTHERS HAULAGE LTD02380 617331www.lambertbrothers.co.uk

LANCHESTER WINE CELLARS LTD01207 521 234www.lanchesterwines.co.uk

LAW DISTRIBUTION LTD01942 295 920www.lawdistribution.co.uk

LEMONPATH LIMITED0116 264 5000www.lemonpath.co.uk

LEN LOTHIAN LIMITED0131 538 8200www.lenlothian.com

LENHAM STORAGE CO LTD01622 858441www.lenhamstorage.com

LF LOGISTICS (UK) LTD01142 615620www.lifung.com

LIGENTIA LOGISTICS LTD020 7127 7500www.ligentia.com

LIGHTWOOD PLC01992 524237www.lightwoodplc.co.uk

LOCKER FREIGHT LTD0151 480 8922www.locker-freight.co.uk

LOCKWOOD HAULAGE LIMITED01773 857272www.lockwoodgrp.co.uk

LOMBARD SHIPPING PLC01473 243800www.lombardshipping.co.uk

LONDON CITY BOND LTD0845 498 9918www.lcb.co.uk

LWL DARLINGTON01325 359795www.lwl.org.uk

M KETTLEWELL (MELMERBY) LTD01765 640221www.kettlewellgroup.co.uk

M P STORAGE & BLENDING LTD01642 244125www.mpstorage.co.uk

M T D GROUP OF COMPANIES LTD01708 688 652www.mtdgroup.co.uk

M T S LOGISTICS LTD0844 418 0120www.mtslimited.com

MACINTYRE SCOTT & CO LTD023 8063 4033www.macintyrescott.com

MAGNUS GROUP LTD01473 836600www.magnusgroup.co.uk

MAM LOGISTICS01606 590 088www.mamlogistics.co.uk

MAMMOET FERRY TRANSPORT (UK) BV01928 706700www.mammoetferry.com

MANCHESTER STORAGE (UK) LTD0161 622 3633www.mcrcoldstorage.co.uk

MANCHETTS TRANSPORT01487 822386www.manchettsgroup.co.uk

MAPCARGO INTERNATIONAL01895 432 555www.mapcargo.co.uk


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MARITIME TRANSPORT LTD01394 613 100www.maritimetransport.com

MARKETLINK MARKETINGCOMMUNICATIONS LTD01420 525500www.mmcltd.com

MASONS MOVING GROUP LTD01446 733330www.masonsmovingroup.co.uk

MATSAM LTD01761 232 813www.westsell.co.uk

MCCARTHY HAULAGE LTD01978 664 977www.mccarthyhaulage.co.uk

MCI LOGISTICS01495 272777www.mcilogistics.co.uk

MDA LTD01254 278279www.mdalimited.co.uk

MEACHERS GLOBAL LOGISTICS LTD02380 739999www.meachers.co.uk

MERSEY FORWARDING CO (SHIPPING SERVICES)0151 933 2000www.merseyforwarding.com

MILL LANE COMMERCIALS020 8681 8480

MINI CLIPPER LOGISTICS01525 244710www.miniclipper.co.uk

MIQ LOGISTICS LIMITED01784 480100www.miq.com

MOTORSENSE LTD020 8965 3773www.motorsense.co.uk

MSC UK LTD01473 277822www.mscuk.com

MTEC WAREHOUSING LTD01920 461800www.mtecfreightgroup.com

N W TRADING LTD0151 653 2555

N X LOGISTICS01788 822 017www.nxlogistics.co.uk

NEILL & BROWN GLOBAL LGSTCS GRP LTD01482 644287www.neillbrown.com

NEW HOLLAND BULK SERVICES LTD01469 531102www.newhollandbulkservices.co.uk

NEWARK STORAGE CO LTD01636 680660www.newarkstorage.co.uk

NIDERA LTD01507 464 167www.nidera-uk.com

NIPPON EXPRESS (UK) LTD020 8737 4300www.nipponexpress.co.uk

NORBERT DENTRESSANGLE UK LTD01942 266700www.norbert-dentressangle.com

NOREC LTD T/A HARGREAVES INDUSTRIALSERVICES01469 540620www.norec.ltd.uk

NORISH LTD01284 763464www.norish.com

NORMAN GLOBAL LOGISTICS LTD020 8893 2999www.norman.co.uk

NORTH EAST WAREHOUSING LTD0191 266 5262www.north-east-warehousing.co.uk

NORTH EUROPEAN MARINE SERVICES LTD0191 514 5037www.nems.uk.com

NORTH KILLINGHOLME STORAGE LTD01469 540611www.nkstorage.co.uk

NORTH WEST STORAGE SOLUTIONS LTD01772 336 021www.northweststoragesolutions.co.uk

O R SOLUTIONS 01555 665 959

OCTAVIAN WINE SERVICES LTD01225 810 735www.octavian.co.uk

ON LOGISTICS LTD01827 251222www.on-logistics.co.uk

ONE WORLD LOGISTICS LTD01909 730448www.peppers-warehousing.co.uk

ONWARD HOLDINGS LIMITED01977 614007www.onwardholdings.co.uk

OPTIMA LOGISTICS LTD0161 848 8868www.optimalogistics.eu

ORBITAL FREIGHT LTD01603 300222www.orbitalfreight.co.uk

ORD STORAGE SERVICES LTD01463 870349www.ordgroup.com

OVALWORLD LTD01254 582 735www.ovalworld.co.uk

P B O LTD01932 232 233www.pbologistics.com

P F WHITEHEAD STORAGE LTD020 8684 4507www.pfwhitehead.com

P L TRANSPORT LTD T/A WE MOVE BIKES0845 894 4222www.wmblogistics.co.uk

P N C GLOBAL LOGISTICS (UK) LTD0121 459 6251www.pncgl.com

P S RIDGWAY LTD01382 614500www.psridgway.co.uk

P&O FERRIES LTD01304 872551www.poferries.com

PA PACKAGING SOLUTIONS LTD01733 200609www.pa-packaging-solutions.com

PACKAGING CENTRE01675 431 000www.glopac.co.uk

PACKAGING SOLUTIONS (LEICESTER) LTD0116 244 0220

PACK-IT.COM LTD029 2036 5900www.pack-it.com

PANTHER WAREHOUSING PLC01788 824211www.panthergroup.co.uk

PANTOS LOGISTICS (UK) LIMITED01753 610400www.pantosuk.com

PARAMOUNT GLOBAL SERVICES LTD01325 319 898www.paramountglobalservices.com



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PARCEL2GO.COM01204 384426www.parcel2go.com

PARKER INTERNATIONAL LTD0161 330 7421www.parkerinternational.co.uk

PARKSIDE WAREHOUSING & TPT CO LTD01449 676551www.parksidetransport.co.uk

PAUL DAVIS FREIGHT SERVICES LIMITED0117 965 0066www.pdfs.com

PAUL PONSONBY LTD0121 327 8000www.ponsonby.co.uk

PD PORT SERVICES LTD01469 552700www.pdports.co.uk

PDS (INTERNATIONAL) LTD08709 505981www.pdsinternational.co.uk

PEEL PORTS GROUP0151 949 6000www.peelports.co.uk

PFE EXPRESS LTD0844 800 7600www.pfeweb.com

PHOENIX FREIGHT INTERNATIONAL LTD01268 502900www.phoenixfreight.com

PIGGINS & RIX LTD01674 672827www.rix.co.uk

PLUTUS (UK) LTD0151 207 2465www.plutusuk.com

PMB PALLET EXPRESS LIMITED01159 071 650www.pmb-logistics.co.uk

PORT OF TYNE AUTHORITY0191 455 2671www.portoftyne.co.uk

POTTER LOGISTICS01353 646 703www.potterlogistics.co.uk

PREMIER DISTRIBUTORS LTD020 8624 5555www.premierdec.com

PREMIUM 1st LIMITED01604 492555www.premiumwarehousing.co.uk

PRE-RETAIL SERVICES (UK) LTD0161 339 7328www.preretailservicesuk.com

PRE-RETAIL WAREHOUSING LTD0161 339 9201www.preretail.co.uk

PRESTIGE DISTRIBUTION01403 731613www.prestige-distribution.co.uk

PRL GROUP LTD00353 1 2571400www.prl.ie

PROCAR INTERNATIONAL LTD01784 247407www.procar.co.uk

PROMOLOGISTICS LTD01483 757 990www.promologistics.co.uk

PURLAND HOUSE LTD020 8310 7999

QAS COPAK LTD01592 653 743www.qascopak.co.uk

R G BASSETT & SONS LTD01782 372251www.bassett-group.co.uk

R H CAMBIDGE (STORAGE) LTD01691 682361www.cambidge.co.uk

R I F LOGISTICS LTD01582 475 611www.riflogistics.co.uk

R M S EUROPE LIMITED01405 720707www.rms-europe.co.uk

R P L TRANSPORT LTD01908 318383www.rpltransport.co.uk

R SINCLAIR TRANSPORT LTD01386 41411

R. DRUMMOND (CARRIERS) LTD01501 730 221www.drummond-distribution.co.uk

RAMAGE TRANSPORT LTD0191 257 3050www.relyonramage.co.uk

RARTER LIMITED0113 250 3850www.rarter.co.uk

RASE DISTRIBUTION LTD01673 880000www.rase.co.uk

RCS LOGISTICS LTD01536 446183www.rcslogistics.co.uk

RGF LOGISTCIS LTD0121 783 1100www.richardgaryford.co.uk

RHYS DAVIES & SONS LIMITED02920 810587www.rhysdavies.co.uk

RICHARD JOHNSTON LIMITED01953 888381www.richardjohnston.co.uk

RIX SHIPPING CO LTD01482 338 833www.rix.co.uk

ROB HATFIELD LTD01482 333010

ROFFE’S TRANSPORT LTD01406 351111

ROSELAND GROUP LTD01949 842464www.roselandgroup.com

ROSEWOOD WAREHOUSING & DISTB’N01695 555580www.rosewoodtrucking.co.uk

RYCON SHIPPING & FORWARDINGLIMITED01797 222747

RYGOR GROUP SERVICES LTD01373 855555www.rygor.co.uk

S COOPER & SONS LTD01606 545400www.scooper.co.uk

S H S FREIGHT SERVICES LTD01709 377071www.shsfreight.co.uk

S J BARGH LTD01524 770439www.sjbargh.co.uk

S J BARRICK LTD01469 530345www.sjbarrick.co.uk

S L I LTD0845 368 7000www.sli.co

S P I FREIGHT LTD01932 230 308www.sp-international.co.uk

SAFE CELLARS LIMITED0161 345 4848www.safecellars.co.uk


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SANDBAG LTD0118 950 5812www.sandbag.uk.com

SAVILLE’S FREIGHTS LTD0117 960 0778www.savillesfreights.co.uk

SCALE DISTRIBUTION LIMITED0151 298 2882www.scaledistribution.co.uk

SCHALLENBERG INTERNATIONAL LTD01394 675 339www.schallenberg.com

SCHENKER LTD020 8818 1700www.schenker.co.uk

SDV Ltd020 8559 9911www.sdv.com

SEABOURNE GROUP LTD01784 222 900www.seabourne-group.com

SEABRIDGE FREIGHT SERVICES UK LTD01744 762660www.seabridge.ie

SEABROOK EXPORT SERVICES LTD020 3288 2980www.seabrookexports.com

SEABROOK WAREHOUSING LTD020 8596 7500www.seabrookwarehousing.com

SEAFAST CELSIUS01394 613195www.seafast.com/news/

SEAFIELD LOGISTICS LTD01909 475561www.seafield.co.uk

SECURITY AIR EXPRESS LTD01895 825258www.saelogistics.com

SEKO SYNERGY RETAIL SUPPORT LIMITED0160 441 2290www.sekosynergy.co.uk

SELVIC SHIPPING SERVICES LTD01469 576225www.selvic.co.uk

SERVICE WAREHOUSING0161 725 8020

SET A SIDE STORAGE LTD01179 089 063www.set-a-side.co.uk

SEVEN SIXTY EXPRESS LTD0118 918 6000www.sevensixty.co.uk

SFI LOGISTICS LTD020 8891 8740www.sfi-uk.com

SHAMROCK FOODS LTD00353 1 405 1500www.shamrockfoods.ie

SHEPHERD OFFSHORE LIMITED0191 262 9614www.shepherdoffshore.com

SHIELD SHIPPING LTD01473 716629

SH-I-F-T Ltd01709 857140www.sh-i-f-t.co.uk

SHOREHAM PORT AUTHORITY01273 598100www.shoreham-port.co.uk

SIMARCO INTERNATIONAL LIMITED01376 501110www.simarco.com

SIMMONDS TRANSPORT & WAREHOUSINGLTD01952 236010www.simmondstransport.co.uk

SIMPLE STORAGE LTD01706 716 000www.simplestorage.co

SITOS COMMODITIES (UK) LTD01375 853 633www.cwtsitos.com

SOUTHAMPTON CONTAINER LOGISTICSLTD02380 743510www.sclltd.co.uk

SOUTHAMPTON FREIGHT SERVICES LTD02380 860999www.sotonfreight.co.uk

SOUTHERN STORAGE & TRANSPORT01420 588601www.southern-storage.co.uk

SPATIAL GLOBAL LTD01332 850925www.the-spatial-group.com

SPRING DISTRIBUTION SCOTLAND LTD01506 631875www.springdistribution.co.uk

ST JOHNS HALL STORAGE LTD01986 781694www.StJohnsHallStorage.co.uk

STALKERS TRANSPORT SERVICES LTD01697 73699www.stalkerstransport.co.uk

STAN ROBINSON (DISTRIBUTION) LTD01785 282 501www.stanrobinson.com

STANFORD LOGISTICS LTD01698 712504www.stanford-logistics.com

STANTON GROVE LTD0151 944 4600www.stantongrove.com

STAR TRANSPORT & WAREHOUSING LTD01842 752603www.star-transport.co.uk

STEPHEN SANDERSON TRANSPORT LTD01858 466499www.sandersontransport.com

STILLER WAREHOUSING & DISTRIBUTIONLTD01325 313140www.stiller.co.uk

STIRCHLEY TECHNICAL SERVICES LTD01952 290028www.s-t-s.co.uk

STONE LOGISTICS LTD0161 905 0421

STORAGE UK LTD01324 812914

STOREFAST LTD01474 543010www.storefast.co.uk

STOREFAST SOLUTIONS LTD01474 543 010www.storefast.co.uk

STREAMLINE PICK & PACK 01278 685 400www.streamlinepickandpack.co.uk

SUFFOLK PRODUCE LTD01394 460004www.suffolkproduce.co.uk

SUFFOLK GROUP01502 558 983

SUMITOMO WAREHOUSE (EUROPE) GMBH020 7265 1414www.sumitomo-wh.eu

SUSSEX TRANSPORT LTD01903 751 100www.sussextransport.com

SUTTONS TRANSPORT GROUP LTD01744 811611www.suttonsgroup.com

SW GROUP LOGISTICS LTD01793 523750www.swgrouplogistics.co.uk



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SYNCREON01455 622500www.syncreon.com

T F BOWMAN & SON01775 762700www.bowmanstores.com

T T ASSEMBLY SYSTEMS (UK) LTD01332 814082

T W LOGISTICS LTD01427 614551www.twlogistics.co.uk

TACTICAL FULFILMENT SOLUTIONS01628 533 500www.tacticalfs.co.uk

TAMCHESTER (CHERTSEY) LIMITED01932 567533www.lenpack.co.uk

TEAMSTERS LTD01234 782 999www.teamsters.co.uk

TESAM DISTRIBUTION LIMITED01733 367500www.tesam.co.uk

THE CHATHAM ARCHIVE DCMNT & STGE CO01634 826665www.chathamarchive.co.uk

THE FULFILMENT STORE01788 545555www.tfstore.co.uk

THE GRAIN TERMINAL (IPSWICH) LTD01473 250461www.ipswichgrainterminal.com

THE HAMBLETON GROUP01642 762534www.teessidewarehousing.co.uk

THE LOGISTICS TERMINAL L L P01375 843 269www.tlterminal.co.uk

THE PERFECT FINISH PROCESSORS LTD020 8885 4333www.tpfltd.co.uk

THE STORAGE PLACE LTD0191 438 1616www.thestorageplace.co.uk

THE WIDDOWSON GROUP0116 231 2620www.widdowson-group.co.uk

THISTLE INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT LTD0141 887 6632www.thistleinternational.com

THOMPSON, DAVIS & CO LTD01274 583124

TIGERS GLOBAL LOGISTICS LTD01784 266400www.go2tigers.com

TMG SUPPORT LTD0115 969 4600www.tmgsupport.co.uk

TNT POST UK LTD0776 6247 086www.tntpost.co.uk

TOLL GLOBAL FORWARDING UK01322 621150www.tollglobalforwarding.com

TOMKINSON G G LTD01622 831455www.ggtomkinson.com

TOMY UK LTD02380 663345www.tomy.co.uk

TORQUE RETAIL SERVICES LIMITED0113 263 6444www.torque.eu

TOTAL STORAGE LTD01925 767584

TOYOTA TSUSHO UK LTD01332 696 919www.toyota-tsusho-uk.com

TPF TRANSPORT LTD020 8885 4333www.tpfltd.co.uk

TRACCO LOGISTICS LTD02890 373737www.tracco.co.uk

TRADE COUNTER DISTRIBUTION LTD01449 766629www.tradecounter.co.uk

TRADE DISTRIBUTION LTD01695 722031www.heronandbrearley.com

TRADE STORAGE LIMITED01793 731696www.tradestorage.co.uk

TRANS EUROPEAN PORT SVCS (GB) LTD01482 326856www.teps-gb.com

TRANSACTION INTERNATIONAL LIMITED01844 204200www.transactioninternational.co.uk

TRANSVALAIR LTD01293 618 617www.transvalair.com

TRANSWORLD MARKETING LOGISTICS LTD020 8751 1111www.transworld.eu.com

TSA ADVET LTD01642 714 471www.tsaadvet.co.uk

TTS (SHIPPING) LIMITED01664 410441www.tts.co.uk

TURNERS (SOHAM) LTD01638 720335www.turners-distribution.com

TWT LOGISTICS LTD01443 815020www.twt-logistics.com

TYSON H BURRIDGE LTD01946 830333www.tysonhburridge.co.uk

UNI TRANS LIMITED020 8744 7100www.unitrans.eu.com

UNIDRUG DISTRIBUTION GROUP LTD01773 510123www.udg.co.uk

UNIPART LOGISTICS01865 778966www.unipartlogistics.co.uk

UPS SCS (UK) LTD01924 876100www.ups-scs.com

VDEPOT.NET LTD01603 881700www.vdepot.co.uk

VIAMASTER TRANSPORT LIMITED0113 307 6500www.viamaster.co.uk

VICTORIA GROUP01453 811644www.victoriagroup.co.uk

VIKING SHIPPING SERVICES LTD01757 702688www.vikingshipping.co.uk

VINE INTERNATIONAL020 7062 8788www.vineinternational.com

VINOTHEQUE01375 853777www.vinotheque.co.uk

VITAFLO INTERNATIONAL LTD0151 709 9020www.vitaflo.co.uk

W BAYBUTT LTD01704 892278

W E DOWDS (SHIPPING) LTD01633 779900www.wedowds.co.uk


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W H MALCOLM LTD01505 327123www.malcolmgroup.co.uk

WALKDEN WAREHOUSING LIMITED0161 848 7684

WALKER & SON (HAULIERS) LTD01777 870431www.walker-tuxford.co.uk

WALKER LOGISTICS LTD01488 73848www.walkerlogistics.com

WAREHOUSE HOLDINGS LTD0844 811 7161www.warehousingholdings.co.uk

WAREHOUSEONE DISTRIBUTION LTD01606 869696www.warehouseone.co.uk

WARREN BOARD SALES LIMITED0116 287 0191www.warrenboard.co.uk

WESTFIELDS LIMITED01722 716088www.westfields-storage.co.uk

WHITE ARROW LOGISTICS LTD020 7004 7080www.whitearrowlogistics.com

WILLIAM ALLEN (BOLTON) LTD01942 818888www.allentransport.co.uk

WILLIAM KIRK LIMITED01625 879990www.wkirks.co.uk

WINCANTON GROUP LTD01249 710000www.wincanton.co.uk

WM WHYTE CARGO HANDLERS LTD01346 561 219www.whytecranes.com

WOODSIDE DISTRIBUTION LTD02893 343044www.woodsides.com

WORLD FREIGHT CENTRE LTD0161 848 0066www.worldfreightcentre.com

YAMATO TRANSPORT EUROPE BV01753 764 091www.yamatoeurope.com

YUSEN LOGISTICS UK LTD01604 748 500www.uk.yusen-logistics.com

UKWA members have access to aFREE legal advice helpline

UKWA’s Honorary Legal Advisers - Aaron & Partners LLP - are

happy to discuss a wide range of business related legal issues

from contract disputes to exercising a lien

Call 01244 405577 for a free consultation

For further details of this and other UKWAmember services,

please contact Michael Davison on (tel) 0207 836 5522

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Associate MembersTo find out more about our member's services, contact them direct or visit www.ukwa.org.uk@LOGISTICS REPLY UK020 7730 6000www.replyltd.co.uk

4 LOGISTICS LTD0845 862 1162www.4logistics.com

A E B (INTERNATIONAL) LT01926 801 250www.aeb-international.co.uk

A G PARFETT & SONS LTD0161 429 0429www.parfetts.co.uk

ACCESS UK LTD01977 669930www.theaccessgroup.com

ADVANCED BUSINESSSOFTWARE & SOLUTIONS0121 628 9000www.advancedcomputersoftware.com

AETNA GROUP UK01234 825 050www.aetna.co.uk

AIDC SOLUTIONS LTD01422 399 530www.aidc-solutions.co.uk

AISLE-MASTER LTD00353 47 80400www.aisle-master.com

APEX LINVAR01908 561 222www.apexlinvar.co.uk

ASG SERVICES LTD01925 710923www.asgservices.co.uk

ATLET LTD01844 215501www.atlet.com

AUTOMATED PACKAGING SYSTEMS 01684 891 400www.autobag.co.uk

BESTWAY CASH & CARRY LTD020 8453 1234www.bestway.co.uk

BIRKETTS LLP01473 232 300www.birketts.co.uk

BOOKER LTD01933 371 000www.bookergroup.com

BRIGGS EQUIPMENT UK LTD01543 437800www.briggsequipment.co.uk

BRIT AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER ASSN01353 659187www.bafsa.org.uk

BRITBO LTD0844 484 2240www.britbo.com

BROTHER UK0161 330 6531www.brother.co.uk

CENTRAL SYSTEMS & AUTOMATION LTD0116 282 1800www.central-systems.co.uk

CERAVISION LIGHTING LTD01908 371 463www.ceravision.com

CHALCROFT LTD01553 776543www.chalcroft.co.uk

CHESS LOGISTICS TECHNOLOGY LTD0161 888 2580www.chess.uk.com

CIRRUS LOGISTICS01253 602 920

CITATION PLC01625 415 500www.citation.co.uk

CLYDEBUILT BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LTD0141 847 1920www.clydebuiltsolutions.com

CROWN LIFT TRUCKS LTD0845 850 9276www.crown.com

CSI DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING LTD0800 121 8994www.csidrugsandalcohol.co.uk

DAKOTA INTEGRATED SERVICES LTD0161 776 4009www.dakotais.co.uk

DEMO PROTEZIONI ANTIURTO SRL00 39 0522 262 778www.stommpy.it

DEXTRA GROUP PLC01747 858100www.dextralighting.co.uk

EAGLE COURIERS (SCOTLAND) LTD0845 123 1230www.eaglecouriers.co.uk

FACE CONSULTANTS 01484 600090www.face-consultants.com

FLEXI NARROW AISLE LIMITED0121 557 6242www.flexi.co.uk

FORTMOUNT TRADING LTD020 8201 1205www.fortmount.com

FOUR SOFT UK LTD01623 720 012www.four-soft.com

FREIGHTSAFE020 3239 3138www.freightsafe.com

G N B INDUSTRIAL POWER (U K) LTD0845 606 4111www.gnb.com

GAP PERSONNEL HOLDINGS LTD01978 294 201www.gap-personnel.com

GEMINI DATA LOGGERS (UK) LTD01243 813 000www.tinytag.info

GIDEON HILLMAN CONSULTING LTD01926 430883www.hillman-consulting.co.uk

GOODMAN DERRICK LLP020 7404 0606www.gdlaw.co.uk

HALEWOOD INTERNATIONAL LTD0151 480 8800www.halewood-int.com

HOPPECKE INDUSTRIAL BATTERIES LTD01782 667306www.hoppecke.com


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HORMANN UK LTD01530 513 085www.hormann.co.uk

HULL COLLEGE01482 598 798www.hull-college.ac.uk

HURLINGHAM PROPERTIES01797 260272

ICEACTION LTD020 8684 0756

INFORMA EXHIBITIONS LTD0207 017 6986www.shdlogistics.com

INOTEC BARCODE SECURITY01482 654 466www.inotecbsl.com

INTERCONTINENTAL BRANDS (ICB) LTD01624 256 154www.icbrands.co.uk

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SYSTEMS020 8207 5655www.ibs.net

IRL GROUP LTD01509 217 101www.irlgroup.co.uk

J B MANAGEMENT01332 856 351www.jb-management.com

JAYLINE PRODUCTS LTD01386 854 912www.jaylineproducts.co.uk

JBT CORPORATION0116 264 2250www.jbtc.com

JF HILLEBRAND01708 689000www.jfhillebrand.com

JONES LANG LASALLE020 7087 5200www.kingsturge.com

JUNGHEINRICH UK 01908 363100www.jungheinrich.co.uk

KNAPP UK LTD01844 202149www.knapp.com

L P C INTERNATIONAL LTD01285 640038www.lpcinternational.com

LES FLANAGAN LOGISTICS SERVICES LTD01604 210 000www.flanaganlogisticservices.co.uk

LINDE MATERIAL HANDLING (UK) LTD01256 342741www.linde-mh.co.uk

LINK 510800 1695151www.link51.co.uk

LOGISTIC PARTNERS LTD08450 030 750www.logistic-partners.com

LONDON GATEWAY PORT LTD01375 648 300www.londongateway.com

LUTTERWORTH ECOLIGHTING LTD01455 552 511www.ecolightinguk.com

LUXONIC LIGHTING PLC01256 363090www.luxonic.co.uk

MACS SOFTWARE LTD01455 558228www.macs-software.co.uk

MENTOR FLT TRAINING LTD01246 555 222www.mentortraining.co.uk

M-HANCE LTD0161 406 2300www.m-hance.com

N J G WEALTH MANAGEMENT020 7638 2400www.njgwealthmanagement.co.uk

NETWORK PACKAGING LTD01902 496 666www.networkpack.co.uk

ONTECH SOLUTIONS LTD0845 189 8900www.visionsoftwaresuite.co.uk

OPTIMA WAREHOUSE SOLUTIONS01270 500 777www.optima-ws.co.uk

ORION WEB TECHOLOGIES0844 804 0909www.orionwt.co.uk

PETER LOLE & CO LTD01628 532 613www.peter-lole.co.uk

PROSPECT SERVICES020 8315 1500www.prospects.co.uk

PROTEUS SOFTWARE0121 717 7474www.proteussoftware.com

PSION (UK) LTD01628 648800www.psion.com

PYROBAN LTD01273 466 200www.pyroban.com

REDIRACK LIMITED01709 584711www.redirack.co.uk

S B H01992 780 000www.sbh.co.uk

SHIPSAFE LOGISTICS LTD01394 285 050www.shipsafelogistics.com

STILL MATERIALS HANDLING LTD01392 457 207www.still.co.uk

STORAGE EQMT SAFETY SERVICE LTD01670 736 444www.sess.co.uk

STORAGE EQUIPMENT CENTRE (SEC) LTD0870 241 0872www.sec-online.co.uk

SYNERGY LOGISTICS LTD01509 232706www.synergy-logistics.co.uk

THE PRIVATE HEALTH PARTNERSHIP01274 588862www.php.co.uk

THE RACK GROUP01226 787 488www.therackgroup.com

THINK I T SYSTEMS LTD01332 874 492www.thinkitsystems.net

THORN LIGHTING LTD01388 420 042www.thornlighting.co.uk

TOYOTA MATERIAL HANDLING UK01977 712000www.toyota-forklifts.co.uk

TRANSLIFT BENDI LTD01527 527411www.bendi.co.uk

UNITED LOGISTICS LTD0845 304 7158www.unitedlogistics.co.uk

VOCOLLECT EMA01628 552 900www.vocollect.co.uk



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VOITEQ0844 894 0322www.voiteq.com

WALDECK CONSULTING08450 990 285www.waldeckconsulting.com

WAREHOUSE PLANNING LTD01525 373 140www.warehouseplanning.co.uk

WINDSOR ENGINEERING (HULL) LTD01482 329 996www.windsor-mh.co.uk

XTRALIS (UK) LTD01442 242 330www.xtralis.com

Consultants

ALAN POWELLAssociate Individual 01754 880582

BCCL01379 788 369

HIPWELL CONSULTING07795 098 469www.hipwell-consulting.co.uk

LYNN PARNELL07771 623929www.logisticspartners.co.uk

MARK EDOM 0787 666 7766

MR DUNCAN PANNELL01923 679609

MR G M GRAINGER07802 655377

MR GWYNNE RICHARDS FCILT FIOM

02476 413149www.appriseconsulting.co.uk

MR JONATHAN SEMPLE028 2564 7715www.logis-tactics.com

MR MIKE HODGE01582 760 244www.mikehodge.co.uk

SOLUS ASSIGNMENTS LTD01565 750 791

TED MALEY01525 261 121www.tedmaley.co.uk

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As the third party logistics services sector becomesincreasingly competitive, customers looking for highquality warehousing and a high standard of service – nomatter how large or small their requirement – have thepeace of mind of knowing that companies belonging tothe UKWA have demonstrated the highest standards inwarehousing.

A determination to drive up professional standardsunderpins UKWA’s activities and by joining UKWAa third party warehousing services companydemonstrates its commitment to best practice inevery aspect of its business.

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