About Us
We’re industry leaders when it comes to logistics and delivery services. We deliver excellence at every opportunity, backed up by our accreditations and experience in transport.
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Over 50 years of combined experience in the transport and logistics industry
Co-founded by Joe Tait & Stuart Chown, Platinum Transport Solutions is London and the UK’s premier supply chain logistics company.
Our mixed fleet of vehicles, operating from our 80,000-sq ft distribution hub and consolidation centre, enables us to provide customers with complete solutions to their Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain Management, UK Warehousing, Distribution and Logistics transport requirements.
FORS Gold Accredited
We hold the highest standard in fleet and vehicle management.
Industry Leaders
We are the UK industry leader in the provision of self-unloading transport vehicles (MOFFETTs).
Warehouse Facility
80,000 square foot distribution hub situated 45 minutes from Central London.
Senior Management Team
Joe Tait & Stuart Chown – Co-Founders & Directors
As the co- founders of Platinum Transport, both Joe and Stuarts roles are to support the development of the business as well as using their commercial experience in maintaining competitive and cost-efficient working practices.
Both being responsible for directing and implementing a safe and sustainable business strategy across the company using their vast knowledge and experience of over 22 years in the transport industry to drive the business forward.
Abbe Gillen – Accounts/HR Director
Joining Platinum in 2012 working in the HR and compliance side of the business Abbe moved into her financial role in 2016 and has steadily improved and maintained Platinum’s excellent financial status whilst continuing to effectively manage all aspects of HR on a day to day basis. Abbe works closely with all of the Directors to guide the business both strategically and financially into the future on a secure and level footing.
Martin Webb – Operations Director
Joining Platinum in 2019 Martin has recently taken over the role of Operations Director, overseeing the traffic desk and operations team. Martin is also head of compliance, upholding and maintaining all of the FORS accreditations and other industry standards Platinum hold along with being Platinum’s Transport Manager and Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor.
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Fully trained and security-checked drivers.
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Combined years of experience in the transport and logistics industry.
Delivery FAQs
How do you charge?
Our vehicles are charged based on two factors – The mileage covered and the time required to complete the job. Some of our customers find a day rate price suits them better, meaning they can get multiple deliveries completed within a set time.
When do customers pay?
You can pay in advance for your transport or on account (for regular clients - subject to a satisfactory credit check)
What type of goods do you typically deliver?
We deliver anything and everything. From multimillion pound aircraft engines, right down to pallets of sweets.
Are there any goods that you can’t deliver?
There is nothing we cannot deliver. Some items require extra consideration, however, our staff and drivers are trained to handle all types of freight.
How long can you store goods at your warehouse?
Goods can be stored in our warehousing facility indefinitely.
What happens if you break my goods?
All damage claims are covered under the RHA conditions of Carriage 2020 and RHA conditions of Warehousing 2020.
What happens if they arrive late?
Whilst we strive to deliver your freight on time every time, there is a small chance a delivery will be made later than expected due to issues outside of our control. In this instance, we will keep in constant contact with you, advising when delivery will be made.
Logistics FAQs
What does a logistics company do?
A logistics company help provide solutions to move freight from A to B.
What is the role of a logistics company?
The role of a logistics company is to provide a service of moving and/or storing goods for their clients.
Is Platinum Transport Solutions a logistics company?
Yes! Platinum Transport Solutions provides logistical services to its clients worldwide, through the use of land, sea and air providers.
Who uses a logistics company?
Everyone can use a logistics company. From an individual to a multi-million pound business. Anyone who needs to transport something can use a logistics company.
What products do logistics companies deal with?
There are no products that logistics companies cannot deal with through the use of supply chain management.
What is final mile logistics?
Final mile logistics refers to the final step taken to deliver the freight to the client. Platinum Transport solutions offer final mile logistics as a way to keep costs as low as possible for our clients whilst providing the specialist transport required at the delivery point.
Step 1: Goods are sent from the manufacturer to the shipping agent
Step 2: Goods are brought into the UK and are sent to Platinum Transport for consolidation
Step 3: Goods are checked by our warehousing team and are stored in our consolidation centre
Step 4: Goods are stored at Platinum Transport until the client calls them off for final-mile delivery
Step 5: Platinum Transport checks the goods out & conducts the final mile delivery using our specialist equipment
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY ABOUT US
We pride ourselves on achieving the highest level of customer satisfaction with all of our clients. Some of our recent customer reviews speak for themselves.
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Get in touch
Address: Unit 1 Fordgate Business Park, Crabtree Manorway North, Belvedere, Kent, DA17 6AS
Email: info@platinumtransport.co.uk