Peterborough Logistics team receives National Award for Excellence

PC Howard

A haulage firm in Kings Cliffe, Peterborough, has received a national award in recognition of its outstanding performance within the UK’s largest and most trusted pallet network.

PC Howard based at Kings Cliffe, which is part of the Palletways UK network, received Palletways’s Platinum Award for operational excellence, presented in recognition of their ability to deliver the highest level of service to the network and their customers over the last six months.

The Platinum Award focuses on Palletways’ core deliverables and operational culture which each member in the network is measured by.

Jasper Sawyer, business development manager, said: “We are delighted to be awarded the Platinum Award as it recognises the very best companies within the Palletways UK network. Achieving Platinum Award status is a testament to the hard work of our staff who go above and beyond for all of our customers to maintain and improve our level of excellent customer service and ensure that our customer's products are delivered in a timely manner. This award demonstrates to our customers that they can expect only the best in transportation and logistics from us.”

Warwick Trimble, network director at Palletways UK, added: “Providing customers with a fast, reliable and efficient service is our top priority, and these awards highlight the dedication of the team at PC Howard who have gone above and beyond to meet the stringent of standards. It has been great to look back at their performance over the last six months and a pleasure to present them with this coveted award.”

PC Howard boasts a range of services including haulage, distribution and warehousing from its sites situated across the golden triangle of logistics including in Peterborough, Corby and Northampton. With close access to the country’s major road networks, the firm uses both its own fleet and the Palletways network to ensure that 90% of its delivery points are delivered within four hours. PC Howard also offers 300,000 sq ft of warehousing giving its customers access to a full pick and pack service as well as container offloads and pallet reworking.

PC Howard currently employs 250 members of staff and boasts a 115-strong fleet of vehicles. It’s one of over 120 independent transport providers that are part of the Palletways UK network, belonging to Imperial, a DP World company. They benefit from shared expertise and resources from within the group to deliver consignments of palletised freight to market faster and more cost-effectively than ever before. The Palletways Group, renowned for its industry-leading IT developments and operational systems, comprises 450+ depots and 20 hub operations, through which it provides collection and distribution services across 24 European countries, including the UK.

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