Pall-Ex Group

What Pall-Ex Group does

Pall-Ex Group is a UK-headquartered, privately held palletised freight distribution network founded in 1996 and headquartered in Ellistown, Leicestershire. The company operates a hub-and-spoke model connecting 90+ shareholder member depots and over 120 member locations across every UK postcode, supplemented by five wholly-owned subsidiary depots trading as Pall-Ex Logistics. Pall-Ex moves more than 4 million pallets per year in the UK and over 8 million pallets globally, processing 16,000 pallets per night at UK hubs and delivering 40,000 pallets per day across the network. The group also provides international pallet delivery to over 30 European countries through partner networks in Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Romania, Spain and Portugal, and operates storage, warehousing, fulfilment, and 3PL services through the Pall-Ex Logistics brand.

The company's core technology asset is Nexus, a proprietary cloud-based logistics management platform that powers booking, tracking, and freight management across the network. Nexus is extended through integrated modules: NexusETA (AI-powered two-hour delivery window prediction, built with optimisation specialist Optimize), NexusWMS (warehouse management), NexusGo (Android/iOS electronic proof-of-delivery app with what3words and Google Maps integration), NexusAPI (REST integration layer for third-party TMS), NexusCO2 (per-pallet carbon footprint reporting aligned with the company's net-zero-by-2040 commitment), and NexusTMS. The platform-plus-modules architecture is offered to both member depots and enterprise customers via the MyNexus portal.

Pall-Ex generates revenue through four primary streams: per-pallet transaction fees on UK and international distribution, recurring membership subscriptions from 90+ shareholder member depots who jointly own the network, managed-service fees from Pall-Ex Logistics 3PL operations (warehousing, pick-and-pack, container devanning, e-commerce fulfilment), and professional service fees from the CPC Training Academy for driver qualification. The customer base spans SMB shippers, enterprise manufacturers (e.g., Imex Ceramics), e-commerce retailers (e.g., Beyond Retail), freight forwarders (e.g., Delamode, Harbour International Freight), and dedicated verticals such as Amazon Fulfilment Centre deliveries. Pall-Ex is jointly owned by senior management and UK shareholder members, is not PE/VC-backed, and has no public listing; its most recent inorganic move was the 2020 acquisition of Fortec Distribution Network.

Name

Pall-Ex Group

Legal name

Pall-Ex (UK) Ltd

Website

https://pallex.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Pall-Ex Group operates a UK-headquartered palletised freight distribution network of 90+ shareholder member depots and 27 European hubs, moving over 8 million pallets per year. It serves SMBs, manufacturers, e-commerce retailers, and freight forwarders through its Nexus technology platform, member-mediated distribution, and Pall-Ex Logistics 3PL services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pallet Distribution and Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885), Couriers and Express Delivery Services (4921), Support Activities for Transportation (488), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking (No Local) (4213), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

National/Regional LTL General Freight Carriers (TLADAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Interregional/Long-Haul LTL Network Carriers (TLADAEAC)

Keywords

• Pallet distribution network
• Freight forwarding services
• Third-party logistics
• Warehousing and fulfilment
• International pallet delivery

Headquarters

HQ city

Leicester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pallet Distribution Services: Per-pallet delivery charges for UK and international pallet distribution. Network operates under ISO 9001 standard with variety of service options including next day, economy, AM, Saturday, out-of-hours, and time-specified deliveries.
2. Storage and 3PL Services: Third-party logistics services including warehousing (ambient, bulk, external), pick and pack, container clearance, devanning, and e-commerce fulfilment support. Storage available at 120 locations across UK.
3. Network Membership Fees: Shareholder membership programme where depots pay to join and gain access to pallet management technology, brand range of pallet dimensions, and support services including sales and marketing. The network is jointly owned by senior management and UK shareholder members.
4. CPC Training: Certified CPC Training Academy offering one-day courses for drivers to renew their CPC qualification, with weekday, weekend, and remote sessions available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Pall-Ex Group operates a palletized freight distribution network offering UK and international pallet delivery, storage, and third-party logistics (3PL) services. The network comprises 120+ member depots covering every UK postcode and 27 hubs across Europe, coordinated through the proprietary Nexus logistics management platform. Services include next-day, economy, and time-specified pallet delivery, warehousing, fulfilment, bespoke oversized freight, and Amazon freight.

Product overview

Pall-Ex Group operates a platform-plus-modules architecture built around its core Nexus logistics management system. The Nexus platform serves as the central hub, providing cloud-based freight management with complete track-and-trace capabilities. Nexus is extended through multiple integrated modules: NexusETA (AI-powered two-hour delivery predictions), NexusWMS (warehouse management), NexusGo (mobile proof-of-delivery app for Android/iOS), NexusAPI (REST integration layer), NexusCO2 (carbon footprint reporting), and NexusTMS (transport management). Beyond technology, Pall-Ex offers physical logistics services including UK pallet distribution, international European delivery, storage and third-party logistics (3PL), Amazon freight, bespoke/oversized freight handling, and CPC driver training. The company operates under two primary brands: Pall-Ex UK (pallet network with 120+ shareholder member depots) and Pall-Ex Logistics (3PL subsidiary with five owned facilities).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pall-Ex Logistics: Pall-Ex's 3PL brand offering warehousing, storage, and fulfilment services. Operates five subsidiary depots across the south of England in Northampton, Essex, Surrey, Dorset, and Cornwall.
• Nexus
• NexusETA
• NexusWMS
• NexusGo
• NexusAPI
• NexusCO2

Products and services

• UK Distribution Services
• International Distribution Services
• Storage & 3PL Services
• Amazon Freight Service
• Bespoke & Oversized Freight Service
• Fulfilment Services
• Parcel Pallet Service
• CPC Training Academy
• Network Membership Programme
• Corporate Logistics Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 4 million+ pallets moved throughout UK each year
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability2 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• SSAFAminorOthers · 1 January 2024UK's oldest national tri-service military charity partnership. Raised over £33,000 in 2024 through London Marathon places and £27,500 in 2026 for the charity.
• Armed Forces CovenantminorOthers · 1 January 2019Signed Armed Forces Covenant in July 2019, pledging to provide support and employment opportunities to those in the armed forces community.
• Pall-Ex IrelandcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEuropean partner providing efficient and reliable deliveries from UK to Ireland, with daily departures and established network of local hauliers. Hub in Dublin with own domestic network covering entire Republic of Ireland nation.
• Pall-Ex FrancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEuropean partner providing efficient and reliable deliveries from UK to France, with daily departures and network of local hauliers. Covers every region from Northern Normandy to Southern Midi-Pyrénées.
• Pall-Ex ItaliacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEuropean partner for UK to Italy deliveries, with two departures per week and network of local hauliers. Covers destinations including Rome, Milan, Florence and ports such as Venice, Naples and Genoa.
• Pall-Ex RomaniacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEuropean partner with hubs in Sibiu, Bucharest, Bacau and Cluj providing full postcode coverage across Romania. Weekly departures from UK and two departures a week heading from UK to Romania.
• Pall-Ex IberiacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEuropean partner for Spain and Portugal with hubs in Madrid and Barcelona covering every postcode. Weekly departures from UK.
• German Distribution PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThrough Pall-Ex's European network, provides reliable deliveries from UK to Germany with daily departures and dedicated distribution lane. Supports both commercial and residential deliveries.
• Italian Pallet Network S.p.A.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReinforced partnership with Italian Pallet Network S.p.A. for enhanced European pallet distribution services.
• OptimizecoreTechnology or IntegrationTransport optimisation specialists who partnered with Pall-Ex to create NexusETA, providing AI-powered two-hour delivery window technology.
• Combat StressminorOthersLong-time supporter of veterans' mental health charity. Awarded Corporate Fundraising Group of the Year in 2022 for £35,000 raised in 2021.
• Veterans into LogisticsminorOthersGold Patron partnership helping veterans find careers in logistics. Have helped put three veterans through HGV training, supporting their career development after service.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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