Distribution and Transportation of goods

Effective distribution is pivotal in maintaining competitiveness and meeting evolving consumer expectations. Transport is the backbone of distribution.

Bartholomews undertake palletised distribution via their sister company, Churchill Freight Services. With a fleet of over 70 articulated vehicles operated by, this, along with our Pall-Ex membership, Churchill Freight Services are able to provide an efficient, flexible and first-class service on palletised deliveries and collections across the UK.  Having in-house resources is invaluable in managing customers’ peak periods, ensuring special instructions are followed through and any delivery challenges can be communicated quickly and easily.

For carton deliveries, we partner and integrate with a number of leading courier companies including Royal Mail, DPD and Arrow Logistics to provide UK, European and Worldwide parcel deliveries covering everything from small packets to oversized and two-man delivery freight. This enables us to use the most cost-effective solutions to fulfil our customers’ distribution requirements and means our customers can benefit from the economies of scale generated by our combined freight volumes.