cargo-partner, a group company of Nippon Express Holdings, is celebrating a year of transformation at its Basildon, Essex warehouse.
Since cargo-partner acquired the warehouse in April 2024, the facility has evolved into a key logistics and distribution hub serving both the UK and continental Europe. Over the past 12 months, cargo-partner has expanded its team, upskilled its workforce, and broadened its service offerings, solidifying Basildon as a strategic asset in the company’s global operations. Located in a prime position for logistics operations, the Basildon facility now serves as a fully-fledged road and warehouse hub, offering a comprehensive range of solutions designed to support businesses, retailers, and industries across the UK and Europe.
To mark one year since cargo-partner took over the warehouse – and to recognize the synergies and partnership between the cargo-partner and Nippon Express teams in the UK – an anniversary celebration was held at the Basildon site. Attendees included all local cargo-partner colleagues, along with Fergal Keenan, Managing Director of cargo-partner UK & Ireland; Thomas Peklar, Corporate Director Product Management Contract Logistics at cargo-partner; and Steve Williams, Managing Director of Nippon Express UK & Ireland.
Fergal Keenan, Managing Director of cargo-partner UK & Ireland, said: “We’re incredibly proud of the progress we’ve made at our Basildon facility over the past year. The site has transformed into a pivotal logistics hub, playing a crucial role in connecting the UK and continental Europe. It was great to recognize this milestone with colleagues from both cargo-partner and Nippon Express and we’re excited to continue to grow our services, delivering innovative, efficient solutions for our customers.”
A strategic location for efficient operations
The Basildon warehouse, covering 4,460 m², is perfectly positioned to serve as a critical junction for road transport and logistics across the UK and Europe. With easy access to key transport routes and proximity to major ports, it is ideally situated to optimize both local and cross-border supply chains. cargo-partner has implemented a range of new value-added services, making Basildon the go-to hub for companies looking for dependable logistics solutions.
Services and solutions offered at Basildon include:
• Warehouse & Storage Solutions: The 4,460 m² warehouse offers diverse storage options, including dedicated pallet storage, block storage, and small parts storage. With a full-service picking and packing operation, the facility streamlines fulfilment processes for businesses in a range of industries.
• Fulfilment & Distribution: Basildon now plays an integral role in cargo-partner’s UK distribution network, offering nationwide delivery with optimised lead times, specialised services for high-demand areas such as Amazon fulfilment and inner London post codes, as well as full-service fulfilment for e-commerce and retail orders.
• European Gateway: With cargo-partner’s established pan-European network, the Basildon warehouse facilitates seamless import and export services across Europe, including groupage, part load, full load, and express van services.
• Value-Added Services: Basildon has become a one-stop solution for clients with value-added services such as re-packing, re-labelling, customized packaging, assembly, transshipping, cross-docking, and customs clearance. Additionally, the SPOT platform offers real-time tracking and inventory management, providing full transparency and visibility for customers.
