Logistics group ramps up European operations after new deal
MIDLANDS-based logistics business Pallet-Track is set to significantly expand its global service offering.
The Wolverhampton firm is going to open up its delivery service to 56 countries for the first time after servicing the UK exclusively for the last 10 years.
From Monday (April 13), the 80 members of the firm’s pallet network will be able to move their consignments into Europe. The move follows the signing of a major partnership deal with international supply chain specialists Hellmann Worldwide Logistics UK.
The new alliance, which was formed last year, represents a significant step forward for both businesses – offering Pallet-Track access to a mature European network and providing Hellmann with further penetration of the UK market.
Since the agreement was signed, Pallet-Track has received thousands of inbound European pallets into its 276,000 sq ft distribution hub in Wolverhampton on a daily basis.
Now, hundreds of consignments of European-bound freight will be dispatched directly to the continent.
Mark Pulford, Logistics Director at Pallet-Track who negotiated the deal with Hellmann Worldwide said with such a significant step, it would be calling ion the resources of its entire network to promote the new service.
Jodi Raphael, General Manager of Road Freight for Hellmann Worldwide Logistics UK, said: “Since we signed the agreement last year, our partnership has worked seamlessly, allowing Hellmann to capitalise on growing its presence in the UK. Now we are working on generating synergies for our two businesses in Europe and we’re confident that the relationship with Pallet-Track will only enhance our service levels.”
Nigel Parkes, founder and Managing Director at Pallet-Track, said: “We have enjoyed a fantastic year, not just with the signing of the deal with Hellmann and appointing 14 new shareholder members, but also the opening of our London and southern hubs to reduce capacity in Wolverhampton in readiness for the forthcoming business growth.
“It has been a win-win for both businesses. The partnership will significantly increase our volumes, give us multi-modal access to the key markets of Europe, and it has already granted Hellmann the UK reach it required.”
