Palletways UK has been seen welcoming several parcel companies to its member network, with more firms looking to diversify into haulage and palletised freight to widen their service offering and drive revenue.

Palletways UK report that their partnership with Darcica Logistics has bloomed  in Bicester, Prime Parcel Services (PPS) in Glasgow and Collect2Deliver in Kirkcaldy, with more parcel firms on the horizon to expand into palletised freight with the UK pallet network later this year. 

Warwick Trimble, Network Director, Palletways UK, said:

“The UK saw a huge jump in e-commerce retail during the pandemic. We’ve seen the growing dominance and visibility of online retailers in our homes with the resulting increase in parcel companies to support demand. It’s a natural progression to move into heavy goods vehicles given both sectors are multi-drop with other similarities and transferrable skills.

Anthony Tattersall, Darcica Logistics, said:

“Initially parcels were an opportunity to start my own business, but I wanted to grow and expand into bigger things and develop a successful, sustainable business across all areas of logistics. It’s not a monumental transition as we’re already skilled at routing, managing drivers, vehicle repairs and maintenance. The main challenge is the finance needed for investment in larger vehicles and premises, but on the plus side you gain more commitment through longer contracts, longevity, and security within the pallet network to balance out the risk.”