Palletways’ fast track to east of Europe

The Staffordshire-based company said the service is the first of its kind to offer the ability to track pallet consignments from collection in the UK to delivery in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

Rachael Alpha, managing director, said: “The addition of the Czech Republic and Slovakia is part of our wider strategy to expand our geographical footprint in Europe and further enhance our customer offering.

“It also reinforces our position as Europe’s largest network for the express distribution of palletised goods.”

She said the group is offering smaller, more flexible consignment sizes in the new service.

The group’s network is made up of more than 300 depots and twelve hubs in 13 countries across Europe. Its distribution network is made up of independent transport companies which share resources to deliver small consignments of palletised freight.

Palletways, founded in 1994, has regional hubs in London, Leeds and Edin- burgh.