Woodside Logistics Group’s new partnership with Palletforce bolsters operations in Northern Ireland and Ireland.
- Woodside joins Palletforce, handling operations in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
- The group operates nearly 300 vehicles, enhancing customs clearance and simplifying processes for Palletforce.
- The partnership aligns with Woodside’s values of trust and service excellence, ensuring operational advantages.
- Palletforce and Woodside aim to open new trade opportunities with a competitive advantage across the Irish Sea.
Woodside Logistics Group, based in Ballynure, Northern Ireland, has become the latest member of the Palletforce network. This strategic move allows Woodside to manage Palletforce’s operations across both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, strengthening the network’s reach in these key regions.
The group boasts a fleet of nearly 300 vehicles and 850 trailers, supported by a workforce of 670 employees. Established in 1967 by Robert and Ian Woodside, Woodside Logistics has grown to offer a wide array of services including general haulage, car transportation, bulk powder and liquid logistics, alongside customs services and global freight forwarding solutions.
Simon Woodside, the managing director of Woodside Distribution, oversees the division dedicated to the movement of palletised freight between UK and Irish markets. This division will operate with Palletforce branded, double-deck trailers and a fleet of rigid vehicles, streamlining freight movement across the region.
Palletforce has commended the new partnership, highlighting how it will enhance customs clearance and simplify operations, giving its members a competitive edge in shipping freight across the Irish Sea. This collaboration is expected to offer significant benefits to both Woodside and its customers, building on a shared ethos of trust, service excellence, and efficient delivery.
Simon Woodside expressed enthusiasm for joining the network, noting the family business’s alignment with Palletforce’s commitment to customer care and service quality. He emphasised that their focus on simplifying customs clearance processes will offer Palletforce members a market-leading solution, opening up new trade opportunities across Ireland.
Investment in additional vehicles, the expansion of cross-dock facilities, and the recruitment of staff to boost customs clearance and customer service resources underscore Woodside’s commitment to this partnership. This operational enhancement aims to leverage Palletforce’s extensive network and expertise to the advantage of Woodside’s operations.
Mark Tapper, CEO of Palletforce, praised Woodside as a market-leading freight transport business known for its customer-centric approach. He expressed confidence in the partnership’s ability to streamline processes, improve depot communication, and boost trade, ensuring members and their customers benefit from Woodside’s market expertise across Ireland.
The collaboration between Woodside Logistics and Palletforce is poised to enhance logistics operations and expand trading opportunities across Ireland.
