The Pallet Network is set to exchange contracts on a new hub within weeks. Chairman Richard Eldred says the East Midlands site will retain the drive-through concept.
We are trying to go for a quick exchange of contracts he says.TPN is moving a record 3,500 pallets a night. That record will be obliterated in the run-up to Christmas, he says.
Palletways is to launch a major European expansion drive, new chief executive James Wilson told Motor Transport in his first – and exclusive – interview. Maintaining a strong UK focus, following a refinancing deal with Phoenix Equity Partners, is also crucial to the network’s development plans. “We are in the middle of the planning phase and are looking at a number of different models. We are determined to learn from the experience of UPS and FedEx who copied their US models into Europe, which maybe wasn’t the best way. We are keen to expand but the model needs to reflect the marketplace,” says Wilson. “Palletways has the scale to support a European plan and has a blank sheet of paper so it can reflect the new emerging markets.”
Read MorePall-Ex, the Number One pallet network, has been named by the Institute of Transport Management as European Transport and Distribution Specialist 2004. The recognition comes as Pall-Ex continues to expand its European operations and following the recent launch of Pall-Ex Europe, the pan-European service which offers coverage five nights per week, making it the most comprehensive pan-European distribution service in the pallet sector.
The ITM selected Pall-Ex from a wide range of competitors in the pallet distribution market. “The company stood out because of its proactive approach to the European delivery market,” said Patrick Sheedy, Media & PR Director of the ITM and Chairman of its Transport and Distribution Committee. “This award is a true testament to the years of hard work put in by all at Pall-Ex and I have no doubt that this progress will continue for many years to come.”
Read MorePallet network Pall-Ex has formed a strategic alliance with Hellmann Worldwide Logistics to give its members and customers pan-European coverage.
Pall-Ex has existing partners in Germany, Scandinavia and Spain and has been trunking into Europe on an ad hoc basis. From 2 August, it will offer a scheduled five-nights-a-week service available for quarter, half and full pallets.
THE 1.5 millionth pallet handled by Fortec Pallet, one of the nation’s leading pallet distribution networks, has passed through its Rugby hub.
Phill Vann, night hub manager, was on hand as forklift driver Kelly Slater loaded the 1.5 millionth pallet on to the trailer driven by Alison Stead.
Rod Abrahams, managing director of Fortec Pallet, said: “To reach 1.5 million pallets is a major milestone for Fortec Pallet.
Read More
Post & Parcel Magazine is our print publication, released 3 times a year. Packed with original content and thought-provoking features, Post & Parcel Magazine is a must-read for those who want the inside track on the industry.
