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Rising fuel costs are exposing inefficiencies that stable markets hide. But the biggest cost in logistics is rarely the transport rate itself - it's everything around it. Here's why cost-to-serve, not rate negotiation, is where the real savings sit.
The latest additions to the Willmotts fleet are now out on the road, featuring the latest Mercedes-Benz ProCabin technology and a fresh new look.
We’re pleased to announce the opening of our new 65,000 sq ft warehouse and operating depot in Chippenham, strengthening our logistics network across the South West and increasing total warehousing capacity to over 500,000 sq ft across eight regional sites.
Bonded warehousing has become a strategic advantage for drinks brands facing rising costs, tighter margins and increasing regulatory complexity. This article explores how compliant, well-managed bonded storage supports cash flow, improves control and reduces risk across the supply chain.
Explore how Willmotts has evolved over a century of change in logistics, expanding from regional haulage to national warehousing and distribution.
We are delighted to have been awarded a grade of AA+ in a recent BRCGS Audit of our warehouses.
We are delighted to announce that we have been selected as a finalist for the esteemed Best Warehouse Operation Of The Year Award. This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, as well as our unwavering commitment to excellence in all aspects of our operations.
Additional 60 trailers within a short space of time, which Tiger facilitated as a long-standing supplier for Willmotts. Whilst half of this batch are standard-height curtainsiders, the others come in at 4.7 metres, to cater for the end user’s variable cargo sizes.
We are excited to introducing our new fleet of DAF Trucks. These new XG models show our continued commitment to driving a modern and industry-leading fleet.
Willmotts Case Study on Warehousing
Willmotts Transport ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 Re-Certification
Willmotts are delighted to support The Lily Foundation annual get-together
We are helping to reduce our carbon footprint by helping offset new trailers through the planting of trees
Willmotts Tranport announced as a Motor Transport Awards 2023 Finalist
Defibrillators save lives and Willmotts were happy to donate some replacement single use pads for the defibrillator in the nearby village of Stoke St Michael.
Cyber Essentials Re-certification
Our newest Scania s500 having the Willmotts' livery applied, ready to be added to the expanding Willmotts' fleet.
Providing transport to art installations from This Is Loop
Delivery of Willmotts’ new Scanias
Construction time-lapse of our new warehouse
Willmotts case study with Sarsen Stone
Christmas tree collection in support of Dorothy House Foundation
We were recently interview by BBC Points West about theft of goods and fuel.
We are featured in the December issue of the Transport and Logistics International Magazine
We are delighted to welcome Scott Ellis from the BBC to our Westfield site
Our new 7.5t Mitsubishi Fuso will be joining our Palletforce Network fleet to carry out small taillift deliveries & collections.
And here it is! Presenting the finished Willmotts double deck trailer ready to be collected to join our pallet network fleet.
Many of our employees have served in the forces previously, before transferring their skills to the transport industry.