Neill & Brown Global Logistics

What Neill & Brown Global Logistics does

Neill & Brown Global Logistics is a fourth-generation, family-owned freight forwarding and logistics company headquartered in Hessle, East Yorkshire, founded in 1917 in Hull. It serves importers, exporters, manufacturers, and retailers across the UK, Europe, and worldwide through an integrated portfolio of services: UK and European road and rail freight, international air and sea freight forwarding, palletised distribution via an exclusive partnership with the UK's leading pallet network, specialist abnormal-load and caravan transport, bonded and non-bonded warehousing spanning over 200,000 sq ft across Hessle and Hull (Marfleet), and in-house customs clearance. The company operates a fleet of 40+ vehicles daily across the UK and Europe and supports cross-border execution through the International Forwarding Association (IFA) network of 50+ independent European forwarders plus partners in the USA, India, Hong Kong, and Japan.

The technology platform centres on a Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Traffic Management System (TMS) with real-time wireless tasking, customer web portal access for stock and shipment visibility, and API/EDI integration into customer ERP and WMS systems. Quality and regulatory credentials include ISO 9001:2015 certification, AEOF (Authorised Economic Operator - Full) status from HMRC, and memberships in BIFA, RHA, UKWA, CBA, and CEFIC, with SQAS and DGSA compliance for chemical and hazardous cargo handling. Named customers include Nippon Gohsei (now Mitsubishi Chemicals Group), Siemens (Green Port Hull wind energy), Soanes Poultry, and Arronbrook.

The business model is primarily transaction-based: freight forwarding, warehousing, pallet delivery, abnormal-load transport, and customs documentation are billed per shipment, per pallet, or per storage unit under quote-based pricing with no publicly disclosed rate cards. Go-to-market is sales-led, with a dedicated account management team handling enterprise customers across manufacturing, retail/e-commerce, energy/renewables, pharmaceutical, automotive, and food and beverage verticals, supplemented by a website Quick Quote self-serve funnel and inbound phone/email sales. Leadership comprises CEO Peter Brown (third generation, 60 years' service), Managing Director Carl Andrew (joined 1990, appointed MD in December 2025), Finance Director Paul Allon, Commercial Director Dominic Yeardley, and Portable Movements Operations Director Stuart Dean.

Name

Neill & Brown Global Logistics

Legal name

Neill & Brown Global Logistics Group Ltd

Website

https://neillbrown.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1917

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Fourth-generation, family-owned UK freight forwarder and 3PL founded in 1917, headquartered in Hessle near the Humber ports, providing road, rail, air and sea freight forwarding, warehousing (200,000+ sq ft), pallet distribution, abnormal-load transport, and in-house customs clearance for manufacturers, retailers, and energy customers across the UK, Europe, and worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (48423), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412)

akta.pro primary industry

Project & Heavy-Haul / Oversize Road Forwarding (Permits/Escorts) (TLACACAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Manufacturing & Heavy Industry (TLAIALAK), Power Generation & Grid Equipment Transport (Transformers, Turbines) (TLADAGAK), Lifting, Rigging & Crane Services (Onsite/Offsite) (TLAIAKAG)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Warehousing and distribution
• Customs clearance services
• Pallet delivery network
• Abnormal load transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Kingston upon Hull

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: International freight forwarding services including air freight, sea freight (containerisation), road transport, and rail freight. Services cover import and export, full or part-container load. Revenue generated through transportation fees based on cargo type, volume, destination, and transport mode.
2. Warehousing and Storage: Over 200,000 sq ft of fully racked storage facilities in Hull and Hessle. Services include stock control, fulfilment, bonded and non-bonded solutions, pick & pack, and onward distribution. Revenue generated through storage fees and handling charges.
3. Customs Documentation: In-house customs clearance services ensuring smooth import and export processes. Dedicated team handles documentation, compliance, and regulatory requirements. Revenue generated as part of comprehensive logistics packages.
4. Pallet Delivery: UK palletised freight distribution through exclusive partnership with UK's leading pallet network. Daily collections and deliveries. Revenue generated through per-pallet or weight-based pricing.
5. Abnormal Loads Service: Specialist logistics for oversized cargo including caravans, portable buildings, wind turbine parts, and industrial equipment. Includes crane-mounted vehicles capable of lifting units up to nine tonnes. Revenue generated through specialized transport fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Neill & Brown Global Logistics is a fourth-generation family-owned logistics provider operating from Hessle, East Yorkshire. The company delivers integrated freight forwarding by road, rail, sea and air; bonded and non-bonded warehousing and distribution across 200,000+ sq ft of storage; UK pallet network delivery; specialist abnormal load transport for caravans, modular buildings and renewable energy components; and in-house customs documentation for importers, exporters, manufacturers and retailers moving goods within the UK, across Europe and worldwide.

Product overview

Neill & Brown Global Logistics is a comprehensive logistics provider offering an integrated suite of services built around its core freight forwarding, warehousing, and transport capabilities. The company operates through several interconnected service pillars: UK and European Logistics (road and rail freight), Air and Sea Worldwide Logistics (international freight forwarding), Warehousing and Distribution (200,000+ sq ft of storage), Pallet Delivery (UK pallet network), Abnormal Loads Service (specialist caravan and oversized cargo transport), and Customs Documentation (in-house clearance). Supporting these are technology platforms including the Warehouse Management System (WMS) for stock control and the Traffic Management System (TMS) for transport planning, both capable of integrating with customer systems via API and EDI. Quality Assurance and Environmental Credentials provide governance and sustainability support across all operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• UK and European Logistics Collection and distribution of part and full loads by road and rail across the UK and Europe, situated close to the Humber ports. Services cover urgent and non-urgent shipments, foodstuffs, machinery, chemicals and hazardous goods for importers, exporters, manufacturers and retailers.
• Air and Sea Worldwide Logistics International freight forwarding via airfreight and deep-sea containerisation, covering import and export, full or part-container load, supported by offices and partner network across the globe including USA, India, Hong Kong and Japan.
• Warehousing and Distribution Over 200,000 sq ft of fully racked storage in Hull and Hessle with stock control, fulfilment, bonded and non-bonded solutions, pick and pack, and onward distribution for customers across the UK, Europe and worldwide.
• Pallet Delivery UK-wide palletised freight distribution through exclusive partnership with the UK's leading pallet network, with daily collections and deliveries and local electric vehicle deliveries in Hull and surrounding areas.
• Abnormal Loads Service Specialist transportation of caravans, portable buildings, modular units and oversized cargo throughout the UK, Europe and worldwide, with dedicated escort services and crane-mounted vehicles capable of lifting units up to nine tonnes.
• Customs Documentation In-house customs clearance services ensuring smooth import and export processes, with a dedicated department handling documentation, declarations and regulatory compliance under AEOF Full authorisation by HM Revenue & Customs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 200,000+ sq ft of fully racked storage capacity
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Koring Freight Forwarders B.V.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2013Dutch logistics partner offering daily service between UK and Holland. Part of expanding European partner network.
• Eurogroup S.A.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2013Greek logistics partner covering operations in Greece. Strengthens European logistics services.
• Nellen & QuackminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2013Turkish logistics partner based in Istanbul. Expands coverage in emerging markets.
• Nippon Transport CorporationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2013Japanese logistics partner based in Osaka. Expands global network in Asian markets.
• UK's Leading Pallet NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2013East Yorkshire's exclusive partner to UK's leading pallet network. Enables daily collections and deliveries throughout UK.
• Nippon Gohsei (now Mitsubishi Chemicals Group)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Joint development of 60,000 sq ft laboratory, manufacturing, storage and distribution facilities at Marfleet Environmental Industries Park. Neill & Brown occupies 40,000 sq ft to store and distribute Soarnol product to customers throughout Europe. Partnership created 13 new jobs.
• World Trade Centre Hull & HumbercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Official private sector partner of World Trade Centre Hull & Humber. CEO Peter Brown serves as director of WTC board. Partnership focuses on developing international trade opportunities and promoting Humber region globally.
• Lincolnshire Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2011Fifth patron of Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce. Provides international trade expertise and represents sector-specific international trade chamber.
• International Forwarding Association (IFA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partner and member of IFA, a network of 50+ independent small and medium-sized forwarders throughout Europe. Neill & Brown hosted the 63rd IFA Meeting in Hull with 100 delegates from across Europe. Managing Director Carl Andrew serves as spokesman for IFA's New Members Group.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Wincanton: UK's largest contract logistics specialist with warehousing, transport, and added-value services across retail/manufacturing; comparable in offering integrated 3PL to enterprise shippers.
• Eddie Stobart Logistics: UK-focused road haulage and contract logistics provider with own fleet and warehousing; competes head-to-head on UK palletised distribution and European road freight.
• Culina Group: Culina operates road transport, warehousing (including ambient and chilled), and freight forwarding in the UK, comparable to Neill & Brown's integrated offering with strong FMCG/retail exposure.
• Pall-Ex Group: UK palletised distribution network of which Neill & Brown is an exclusive East Yorkshire partner; direct overlap on pallet delivery, the service Neill & Brown has won Pall-Ex awards for.
• Uniserve Group: UK-headquartered freight forwarder with European road, sea, and air services; comparable mid-market scale and customer profile in manufacturing and retail.
• Aramex (UK operations): Global logistics provider with UK freight forwarding, warehousing, and customs offering comparable scope to Neill & Brown's full-service stack but at greater scale.
• DG International: UK freight forwarder providing European road, air, and sea services plus warehousing; comparable UK mid-market peer across standard freight forwarding lines.

Broad incumbents

• DHL Freight: Global road, air, and ocean freight forwarder operating extensive European road network; competes with Neill & Brown on European full-load forwarding but at vastly greater scale.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest integrated logistics providers with road, sea, air, customs, and contract logistics across all industries; benchmark incumbent competing for the same enterprise shippers.
• DB Schenker (UK): Major global freight forwarder and contract logistics operator with deep UK footprint across European land transport, air/ocean forwarding, and warehousing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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