Amco
AMCO is a UK-based third-party logistics provider founded in 1983, offering warehousing, freight, e-commerce fulfilment, and customs services to enterprise and mid-market customers across retail, automotive, e-commerce, and regulated VMS verticals from its Redditch headquarters.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1983
- HeadquartersRedditch, United Kingdom
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Amco does
AMCO (legal entity CBW Resources Ltd, trading as AMCO Group) is a UK-headquartered, privately held third-party logistics provider founded in 1983, operating from Redditch, Worcestershire as a subsidiary of SG International Holdings Ltd (SGIH), a diversified conglomerate that is itself part of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed Super Group. The company runs four integrated service pillars: logistics transport (Time-Critical, UK, European, and International multimodal freight), warehousing and distribution anchored by the purpose-built 110,000 sq. ft. AMCO Park facility (25,000 pallet capacity, 24/7 operations, HMRC-authorised bonded), e-commerce fulfilment with platform integrations to Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento, Amazon, and TikTok Shop, and customs support covering clearance, declarations, transit documents, and duty deferment accounts.
The technology stack centers on a Warehouse Management System (WMS) providing real-time inventory visibility, automated picking instructions, barcode scanning verification, batch and expiry tracking, and live multi-channel inventory sync. Operational delivery runs through an owned fleet of 73 vehicles (including a recent £2M investment in 12 Mercedes Actros trucks), three Midlands facilities, a Polish operation (Am-Trans), and a global partner network. Compliance infrastructure includes BRCGS (AA), DVSA Earned Recognition, ISO 14001, Planet Mark, IATA Cargo Agent status, and BIFA membership, with customs team members BTEC-qualified in Import & Export Customs Procedures.
Commercially, AMCO operates a sales-led B2B motion targeting enterprise and mid-market customers in retail (Tesco, ASDA, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Boots, Baylis & Harding), automotive (HepcoMotion, unnamed global OEM), e-commerce brands, and regulated VMS suppliers. Revenue is generated through transaction fees on freight and fulfilment orders, usage-based charges on warehouse storage and pallet positions, and professional services fees for customs brokerage. Pricing is opaque to the public and delivered via bespoke quotes rather than rate cards, with 230 employees across the AMCO operation and approximately 1,040 employees in the broader SGIH group.
Amco firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Amco
- Legal name
- CBW Resources Ltd
- Website
- https://amco-group.co.uk
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1983
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- AMCO is a UK-based third-party logistics provider founded in 1983, offering warehousing, freight, e-commerce fulfilment, and customs services to enterprise and mid-market customers across retail, automotive, e-commerce, and regulated VMS verticals from its Redditch headquarters.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Amco industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Logistics and Warehousing Services
- NAICS
- General Warehousing and Storage (493110), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)
- SIC
- Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Repair, Refurbishment & Warranty Return-to-Depot (RMA) (TLAAALAL)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Inland Container Depots (ICD) / Inland Ports (TLALAJAB)
Keywords
Where Amco is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Redditch
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
Amco business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Logistics & Transportation Services: End-to-end global logistics services including time-critical logistics, UK logistics, European logistics, and international multimodal freight solutions. Revenue generated through freight charges, haulage fees, and fleet utilization.
- Warehousing & Distribution: Warehouse storage (bonded and non-bonded), pallet distribution, pick-pack-fulfilment, and distribution centre operations. Revenue based on storage volume, pallet positions, and fulfilment activity.
- Customs Support Services: Customs clearance, customs declarations, transit accompanying documents, bonded warehousing, duty deferment account management. Revenue from customs service fees and compliance handling.
- E-Commerce Fulfilment: FBA prep services, direct-to-consumer fulfilment, subscription box fulfilment, kitting, bundling, and reverse logistics. Revenue from per-order fulfilment fees and value-added services.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Custom quoted services based on customer requirements |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
Amco product offering
Product offeringCore offering
AMCO provides end-to-end global logistics, warehousing, customs clearance, and e-commerce fulfilment services to industrial and commercial clients. Its operations centre on the purpose-built AMCO Park facility (110,000 sq. ft. HMRC-authorised bonded warehouse with 25,000 pallet capacity in Redditch) supported by an owned fleet of 73 vehicles and a global partner network spanning air, sea, and road freight.
Product overview
AMCO provides a unified logistics and supply chain services platform built around integrated warehousing, transport, and customs capabilities. The core offering centers on AMCO Park (110,000 sq. ft. bonded facility with 25,000 pallet capacity and 24/7 operations), which supports the company's four logistics service pillars: (1) Transport & Logistics covering Time-Critical, UK, European, and International freight; (2) Warehousing & Distribution providing bonded and standard storage plus nationwide distribution; (3) E-Commerce Fulfilment including pick/pack/ship, returns handling, and FBA Prep services integrated with Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento, Amazon, and TikTok Shop; and (4) Customs Support encompassing clearance, declarations, ENS filing, and duty deferment. The Supply Chain Management service layer ties these together with JIT/JIS capabilities primarily serving automotive, retail, FMCG, and pharmaceutical sectors.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- AMCO Park: The company's primary purpose-built warehousing facility located in Redditch, Worcestershire, offering bonded storage, distribution, and logistics services.
- Am-Trans
Products and services
- Time-Critical Logistics Door-to-door time-sensitive logistics services for urgent commercial and industrial deliveries requiring guaranteed timing windows.
- UK Logistics Domestic road haulage and freight services across the United Kingdom, providing speed, efficiency, and reliability for commercial and industrial sectors.
- European Logistics Comprehensive and flexible road freight services across European destinations, operated directly and via the Am-Trans Poland operation.
- International Logistics Global multimodal freight solutions including air, sea, and land transport for international shipments, coordinated with global partner network.
- AMCO Park Warehousing Facility Purpose-built 110,000 sq. ft. warehousing facility in Redditch, Worcestershire, offering bonded and non-bonded storage with 25,000 pallet capacity and 24/7 operations.
- Bonded Warehousing Services HMRC-authorised customs bonded warehouse allowing storage of imported goods with duty and import VAT payments suspended until release for UK sale or re-export.
- UK Distribution Centre Strategic Midlands-based distribution hub offering short and long-term storage, pallet distribution, full and part loads, contract distribution, milk runs, and e-commerce pick, pack and fulfilment.
- E-Commerce Fulfilment Pick, pack, ship, returns handling, and value-added services for online retailers, integrated with major e-commerce platforms.
- Customs Clearance Expert customs brokerage services handling import and export documentation, ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations.
- Customs Declarations Preparation and submission of customs declarations for international trade, including Entry Summary Declarations (ENS) for EU-GB imports.
- Duty Deferment Account Financial service allowing deferred payment of customs duties and import VAT to improve cash flow for importers.
- Supply Chain Management End-to-end supply chain management including forecast/planning, purchasing/procurement, inventory management, transport, warehousing, and distribution with JIT/JIS capabilities.
- FBA Prep Service Fulfilment By Amazon preparation services including barcode labelling, kitting, bundling, shrink-wrapping, FNSKU labels, expiration dates, and suffocation warnings to Amazon FBA standards.
- Reverse Logistics Returns processing and management services including receiving, inspection, restocking, refurbishing, sustainable disposal, refund/exchange handling, and customer communication.
Quantifiable outcome
- 30-60 days cash flow improvement by deferring duty/VAT until release
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use Amco
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Amco technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration5 records
Feature5 records
Amco partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.
- Global International Logistics PartnerscoreAMCO harnesses a truly global network of international partners ensuring local knowledge and expertise. These logistics partners work alongside AMCO's own multilingual international team where 15 different languages are spoken in-house, providing worldwide logistics coverage.
- HMRC (Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs)coreAMCO operates as a Gov.UK bonded and certified operator with HMRC authorisation, providing bonded warehousing services that allow customers to defer duty and VAT payments under customs control.
- Baylis & HardingmajorAMCO manages seasonal influx for Baylis & Harding, handling up to 300 containers from China, storing products in bonded warehouse, and distributing to major UK retailers including ASDA, Boots, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, and Tesco during Christmas season.
- BIFA (British International Freight Association)coreBIFA is the British International Freight Association, the leading trade body for the logistics sector. AMCO's customs team completed BTEC qualifications recommended by BIFA, developed with input from HMRC.
- IATA (International Air Transport Association)coreAMCO is accredited as an official IATA cargo agent, authorising the handling and management of air cargo shipments including dangerous goods, specials, express, premium, and consolidated freight.
- Planet MarkcoreAMCO achieved Planet Mark certification with support from Tre Office, demonstrating measurable progress in reducing carbon footprint and commitment to environmental stewardship. Planet Mark certifies organisations transitioning to net zero.
- Tre OfficeminorTre Office provided support for AMCO's Planet Mark certification process, assisting with sustainability measurement and certification.
- WRAP UK (Waste and Resources Action Programme)minorAMCO aligns sustainable waste management options with WRAP UK best practices for responsible disposal of unsellable goods and environmental sustainability.
- Hope 4minorAMCO partners with Hope 4 charity supporting orphans in and around Ukraine, addressing poverty, providing clean drinking water to children, and supporting young women at risk of human trafficking.
- E-commerce Platforms (Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento, Amazon, TikTok Shop)coreAMCO's WMS integrates with major e-commerce platforms including Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento, Amazon, and TikTok Shop, providing automated order import, real-time inventory visibility, and error-free order flow.
- Am-Trans (Poland Operation)coreAm-Trans is AMCO's trusted operation based in Poland, expanding European reach and reinforcing commitment to excellence in transport and logistics services across Europe.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Amco competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- DHL Supply Chain UK: Global contract logistics leader offering warehousing, fulfilment, and transport across all major UK verticals — comparable to AMCO's full-service 3PL offering but operating at materially larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
- CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL (CMA CGM-owned) offering contract logistics, freight management, and supply chain solutions across UK, Europe and globally — directly comparable to AMCO's integrated warehousing/transport/customs model, but at much larger enterprise scale.
- Geodis: Global logistics provider offering contract logistics, freight forwarding, and distribution in the UK and Europe — overlaps with AMCO's warehousing, freight forwarding, and supply chain services as part of Geodis' broader portfolio.
- Kuehne+Nagel: Global freight forwarder and contract logistics provider with strong UK customs, air/sea freight, and contract logistics capability — comparable to AMCO's international logistics, IATA-accredited air freight, and customs clearance services but with global network scale.
Direct peers
- Wincanton: Largest UK-focused 3PL offering contract warehousing, transport, and e-commerce fulfilment across retail, FMCG, and industrial verticals — directly comparable to AMCO in service mix and UK enterprise customer base, though materially larger scale.
- Yusen Logistics: Global 3PL with strong UK presence offering contract logistics, forwarding, and automotive supply chain solutions — overlaps with AMCO's automotive JIT/JIS, international freight forwarding, and contract distribution services.
- EVRi: UK parcels and fulfilment network serving retailers and DTC brands with integrated collection, warehousing, and returns — comparable to AMCO's e-commerce fulfilment and reverse logistics services for UK retail customers.
- Whistl: UK fulfilment, parcels, and door-drop media provider serving enterprise retail clients with warehousing, distribution, and returns capabilities — overlaps directly with AMCO's UK retail distribution and e-commerce fulfilment lines.
- Pall-Ex Group: UK and European pallet distribution network serving retailers and manufacturers with palletised freight and warehouse services — directly comparable to AMCO's pallet distribution and contract distribution services from its Midlands base.
Emerging players
- Huboo: UK-based e-commerce fulfilment specialist serving DTC brands with multi-channel fulfilment and returns processing — comparable to AMCO's e-commerce fulfilment line, particularly around Shopify/Amazon integrations and reverse logistics.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Amco social profiles
Digital presenceAmco compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance7 records
Amco financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Amco leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Amco subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries6 records
Amco funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Amco M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Amco
What does Amco do?
AMCO provides end-to-end global logistics, warehousing, customs clearance, and e-commerce fulfilment services to industrial and commercial clients. Its operations centre on the purpose-built AMCO Park facility (110,000 sq. ft. HMRC-authorised bonded warehouse with 25,000 pallet capacity in Redditch) supported by an owned fleet of 73 vehicles and a global partner network spanning air, sea, and road freight.
Is Amco a public or private company?
Amco is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Amco founded?
Amco was founded in 1983. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Amco based?
Amco is headquartered in Redditch, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Amco make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Logistics & Transportation Services are the primary driver. The others are warehousing & Distribution, customs Support Services and E-Commerce Fulfilment.
Who are Amco's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are DHL Supply Chain UK, CEVA Logistics, Geodis and Kuehne+Nagel. Direct peers are Wincanton, Yusen Logistics, EVRi, Whistl and Pall-Ex Group. Huboo is listed as an emerging player.
Does Amco have an API?
No public API is recorded for Amco.
What industry is Amco in?
Amco's product category is Logistics and Warehousing Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAAALAL, Repair, Refurbishment & Warranty Return-to-Depot (RMA), with a secondary code of TLALAJAB, Inland Container Depots (ICD) / Inland Ports. Its NAICS code is 493110 and its SIC code is 4220.