Derbyshire logistics firm joins £850m group

NFT, an Alfreton provider of temperature-controlled logistics services, is one of six logistics companies which have joined forces to form EV Cargo.

Created by private equity investor EmergeVest, and with £850m of revenue, EV Cargo is the largest privately-owned logistics business in the UK, providing mission-critical supply chain services to a portfolio of leading brands.

EV Cargo is one of the UK’s largest providers of transport, logistics and freight forwarding services and logistics technology – created by consolidation of Adjuno, Allport Cargo Services, CM Downton, Jigsaw, NFT and Palletforce under a new single brand.

All six companies are part of a platform of British logistics firms operated by global investment company EmergeVest.

Each will retain its own identity, and continue to manage supply chains for the world’s leading brands.

Ross Eggleton, NFT chief executive, said: “The moves allows NFT and its customers access to an expanded range of seamlessly-delivered services, creating added value and enhanced competencies under one brand. It’s an exciting period and we look forward to delivering on the opportunities for consolidation and business growth with the strength and financial backing of EV Cargo.”

Heath Zarin, EV Cargo chief executive, said: “We are excited to announce the creation of EV Cargo, bringing together our UK logistics and technology platform into a unified £850 million corporate structure. EV Cargo will continue our existing strategy of delivering mission-critical supply chain services powered by people, technology, innovation and sustainability. By working closer together and creating additional capabilities, we will provide new and existing customers with access to a wider range of leading-edge integrated solutions.”