What Speedy Freight does

Speedy Freight (legal entity Puro Ventures Ltd, trading as Speedy Freight) is a UK-headquartered same-day courier and logistics provider founded in 2006 in Knutsford, Cheshire. The company operates through a franchise model with over 60 branches across the UK and Europe and a fleet of more than 4,000 vehicles, offering 24/7/365 dedicated same-day collection and delivery with a stated 60-minute collection guarantee and no co-loading (direct A-to-B transport). Its product surface spans core same-day and next-day courier services, multi-drop and document delivery, freight forwarding, full truck load, customs clearance, import/export, and specialist transport (ADR dangerous goods, temperature-controlled, two-man, white glove, abnormal load, air freight, car transportation, fashion distribution, waste management). Sub-brands Speedy Parcels, Speedy Air, and Speedy Fulfil extend the offering into parcel delivery, international air freight, and eCommerce fulfilment respectively.

The underlying technology is a same-day courier and logistics platform providing real-time tracking, online booking via a service finder, branch network management, and multi-channel customer access (national phone line, branch offices, website). The company holds specialist credentials including AEO customs status, ADR compliance, Cyber Essentials certification, and Carbon Neutral Business certification via Carbon Neutral Britain, and maintains memberships in RHA, BIFA, UKWA, and FIATA.

The business model is asset-light at the parent level, generating revenue through franchise fees and royalties on transaction-based same-day courier work, supplemented by freight forwarding, specialist transport, warehousing, and eCommerce fulfilment. Pricing is transaction-based starting from £35 per same-day job, with variable rates by vehicle type, distance, waiting time, additional drops, and cancellation terms, all administered by local franchise offices. Customers span multiple verticals — retail/eCommerce, construction, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, FMCG, automotive, film, aviation, events, and haulage — with the GTM motion combining franchise-led local enterprise field sales, a national phone-based inside sales line, and a self-serve website channel for SMBs and individuals.

Name

Speedy Freight

Legal name

Puro Ventures Ltd T/A Speedy Freight

Website

https://speedyfreight.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Speedy Freight is a UK same-day courier and 3PL provider operating a 60+ branch franchise network across the UK and Europe. It serves business clients with time-critical deliveries via 4,000+ vehicles and offers specialist transport, freight forwarding, and eCommerce fulfilment services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Same-day courier and logistics services

NAICS

Couriers and Express Delivery Services (4921), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412), Local Messengers and Local Delivery (4922)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Air Courier Services (4513), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro primary industry

Hotshot / Sprinter Van / Straight Truck Expediting (TLADANAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Express / Time-Critical Air Freight (Next-Flight-Out, AOG, Just-in-Time) (TLACAAAD), Expedited / Time-Critical Managed Freight (TLAIAEAH), Airport & Intercity Same‑Day Hand‑Carry / Next‑Flight‑Out (NFO) (TLAAADAL), Expedited / Time-Critical Road Freight Forwarding (TLACACAG), Expedited Cross-Border Ground (USMCA/EU Time-Critical) (TLADANAH)

Keywords

• Same-day courier
• Freight forwarding
• Specialist transport
• ECommerce fulfilment
• Warehousing storage

Headquarters

HQ city

Knutsford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Same Day Courier Services: Primary revenue stream from same-day collection and delivery services. Charges based on vehicle type, distance, and service requirements. No co-loading ensures dedicated vehicles for each job.
2. Freight and Logistics Services: Import/export, freight forwarding, full truck load services, customs clearance, and driver cover services for hauliers.
3. Specialist Transport Services: Temperature-controlled delivery, ADR dangerous goods transport, two-man delivery, air freight, and abnormal load transport services.
4. Warehousing and Storage: Warehouse and storage solutions for freight, providing additional recurring logistics revenue.
5. eCommerce Fulfilment: Speedy Fulfil eCommerce fulfilment service offered through Speedy Parcels brand.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Speedy Freight provides dedicated same-day courier, freight, and specialist logistics services across the UK and Europe through a franchise network of 60+ branches and 4,000+ vehicles. Core offerings include same-day delivery with 60-minute collection, freight forwarding, full truck load, customs clearance, warehousing, temperature-controlled, ADR, two-man, white glove, air freight, and eCommerce fulfilment services. All jobs use dedicated vehicles with no co-loading, operating 24/7/365.

Product overview

Speedy Freight is a 3PL logistics provider offering a comprehensive suite of courier and freight services across the UK and EU. The core offering centers on same day delivery with dedicated vehicles and no co-loading, supplemented by next day, multi-drop, and document delivery services. The company operates a multi-tier portfolio including the Speedy Parcels sub-brand for standard parcel delivery, Speedy Air for international air freight, and Speedy Fulfil for eCommerce order fulfilment. Specialist services include temperature-controlled cold chain logistics, ADR dangerous goods transport, two-man delivery crews, white glove service, and car transportation. Freight offerings encompass full truck load solutions, customs clearance, import/export services, freight forwarding, driver cover, and warehousing. The network spans over 60 branches with more than 4,000 vehicles operating 24/7, 365 days a year.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Speedy Parcels: Parcel delivery service offering parcel delivery solutions.
• Speedy Fulfil
• Speedy Air

Products and services

• Same Day Delivery Core same-day collection and delivery service with collection within 60 minutes of booking, dedicated vehicle, and direct delivery without co-loading for businesses needing urgent shipments.
• Next Day Delivery Overnight courier service for time-sensitive shipments requiring next day arrival.
• Multi-Drop Delivery Optimised route delivery service for multiple stops on a single journey, for businesses needing multi-location distribution.
• Document Delivery Same-day document and paperwork delivery service for businesses.
• Parcel Delivery Speedy Parcels branded parcel delivery service offering standard parcel shipments to businesses.
• Freight Forwarding Service Import and export freight forwarding services with customs support for international shipments.
• Full Truck Load Services Dedicated vehicle services for large consignments requiring full truck load capacity.
• Customs Clearance Service Customs brokerage and clearance services for international freight shipments.
• Import Services UK import services for incoming international freight.
• Export Services UK export services for outgoing international freight.
• ADR Transport Dangerous goods transport service compliant with ADR regulations for hazardous materials.
• Air Freight Fast international air cargo services for urgent shipments, branded as Speedy Air.
• Temperature Controlled Delivery Cold chain logistics for chilled, frozen, or ambient temperature-sensitive goods.
• Two Man Delivery Delivery service with two-person crews for heavy or high-value items requiring additional handling.
• White Glove Delivery Premium delivery service with extra care and handling for delicate or valuable items.
• eCommerce Fulfilment Speedy Fulfil branded eCommerce order fulfilment service for online retailers.
• Driver Cover Replacement driver services for hauliers and businesses experiencing driver shortages.
• Car Transportation Services Secure same-day vehicle delivery and car transportation service.
• Fashion Distribution Specialised courier service for fashion and apparel industry distribution.
• Abnormal Load Delivery Transport service for oversized or irregular dimension loads requiring special handling.
• Waste Management Services Certified waste carrier service for compliant waste transportation and disposal.
• Warehouse and Storage Solutions Freight warehousing services for inventory storage and management.
• National Solutions National courier service offering comprehensive logistics coverage across the entire UK.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60-minute collection guarantee anywhere in the UK
• +3 more outcomes

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Carbon Neutral BritainminorOthersCertification partnership for carbon neutrality. Speedy Freight has been certified as a Carbon Neutral Business by Carbon Neutral Britain, with certification covering office spaces, commuting practices, and owned fleet. Emissions are offset through internationally certified carbon offsetting projects via the Carbon Neutral Britain Climate Fund.
• Road Haulage Association (RHA)minorOthersTrade association membership. Speedy Freight operates under RHA Conditions of Carriage 2020 and maintains membership in the Road Haulage Association.
• British International Freight Association (BIFA)minorOthersTrade association membership for international freight services. Speedy Freight operates under BIFA Standard Trading Conditions for international movements.
• UK Warehousing Association (UKWA)minorOthersTrade association membership for warehousing and storage services. Speedy Freight is a member of UKWA (Membership No. 51160) and operates under UKWA Standard Trading Conditions for warehousing services.
• FIATAminorOthersInternational freight association membership providing global logistics standards and networking.
• Authorized Economic Operator (AEO)minorOthersCustoms certification providing expedited customs clearance for international shipments.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CitySprint: UK's largest same-day courier network with national coverage and dedicated vehicle service, directly competing with Speedy Freight's core same-day offering for enterprise and SME customers.
• DX (DX Network Services): UK courier and parcel network offering secure same-day, next-day and freight services; competes head-to-head with Speedy Freight on document, parcel and dedicated same-day deliveries.
• APC Overnight: UK parcel delivery network using a franchise/partner depot model similar in structure to Speedy Freight, providing next-day and time-sensitive parcel services to SMEs.
• Pall-Ex: UK and European palletised freight distribution network; competes with Speedy Freight's full truck load, freight forwarding and palletised freight services.
• Palletways: European palletised freight network offering express and economy pallet services; directly comparable to Speedy Freight's freight and full load operations.

Broad incumbents

• DPD UK: Major UK parcel integrator with nationwide next-day and timed delivery; a broader incumbent that competes with Speedy Parcels and Speedy Fulfil on volume B2C parcels.
• Evri (formerly Hermes UK): Large UK parcel delivery network focused on e-commerce; competes with Speedy Freight's parcel and eCommerce fulfilment lines as a high-volume incumbent.
• DHL Express UK: Global integrator offering express air and ground services across the UK and internationally; overlaps with Speedy Air, express courier and cross-border freight forwarding.
• FedEx UK: Global integrator providing priority overnight, international air freight and ground services in the UK; competes with Speedy Air and time-critical freight lines.
• Whistl (formerly UK Mail): UK mail and parcel delivery provider with national and end-of-line capabilities; competes with Speedy Freight on document, parcel and distribution logistics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SpeedyFreight
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/speedy-freight-limited

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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