What Aztek Logistics does

Aztek Logistics is a privately held UK logistics provider founded in 2003 by Managing Director Stuart Charter, initially with Prince's Trust backing for a single 7.5-tonne vehicle. The company is headquartered on a 7-acre site in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, and operates six warehouses totalling approximately 150,000 sq ft of BRCGS AA-accredited and Organic Food Federation-certified storage space. Aztek runs a 40+ vehicle FORS Gold fleet spanning 3.5cwt vans to 44-tonne articulated trucks (including a 2025-introduced DAF XB Electric 19-tonne HGV) and manages more than 30,000 pallet movements per month through a combination of its own haulage, contract distribution, and its shareholder membership in the Pallet-Track pallet network.

The company offers six core service lines: Distribution Services (general and contract haulage), Pallet Distribution (overnight via Pallet-Track), Warehousing & Supply Chain Management (3PL with cross-docking, pick-and-pack, container de-stuffing), European Distribution (express full/part loads across Europe), Freight Forwarding (worldwide air, road, courier, customs clearance), and Groupage & Part Load consolidation. Supporting technology includes a bespoke warehouse management system with a client web portal providing real-time stock visibility, satellite GPS tracking on all vehicles, electronic proof of delivery, KPI dashboards, ETA display, and an interactive delivery map. A new Vigocloud transport booking portal was rolled out to clients in 2025.

Commercially, Aztek operates a sales-led B2B model with a credit-account application process, 30-day end-of-month payment terms, and dedicated account handlers for enterprise clients. Customer segments are led by Food & Beverage and General Retail & E-commerce, with additional exposure to Building Services/HVAC (notably an exclusive UK distribution deal with Principal Climate Technologies for Daikin) and Construction. The company is a member of BIFA, UKWA, and RHA, and discloses an ESG policy and carbon-neutral warehouse operations via 482 m2 of rooftop solar.

Name

Aztek Logistics

Legal name

Aztek Logistics Ltd

Website

https://azteklogistics.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Aztek Logistics is a Hertfordshire-based UK 3PL founded in 2003 offering integrated distribution, pallet network, warehousing, European distribution, and freight forwarding services to mid-market and enterprise customers in food, retail, and HVAC sectors from 150,000 sq ft of accredited facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Warehousing and Storage (493), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412), Couriers and Express Delivery Services (492110)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Dedicated Transportation / Private Fleet Outsourcing (TLAIAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pallet Tracking & Pool Management (Wood/Plastic/CHEP-style) (TLAEAMAB), Real-Time Operational Visibility & Exception Management (TLAEAKAC), E-commerce Fulfillment & Omnichannel Logistics (Pick/Pack/Returns) (TLAIAAAD)

Keywords

• Logistics services
• Distribution services
• Warehousing solutions
• Freight forwarding
• Pallet distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Letchworth

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. 3PL Warehousing and Supply Chain Management: Charges for secure short or long term storage, bulk and pallet-racked storage options, cross docking, container de-stuffing/loading, pick and pack, repacking, and contract warehousing. Billed per pallet position or square footage occupied.
2. Haulage and Distribution Services: General haulage using fleet ranging from 3.5cwt vans to 44t articulated vehicles; contract distribution with dedicated vehicles, drivers, on-site traffic management; B2B and B2C delivery for palletised shipments
3. Pallet Network Distribution: Overnight pallet distribution through Pallet-Track shareholder membership; services include next day/economy delivery, AM/PM/time-specific deliveries, collections, European deliveries, Amazon booking facility
4. European Distribution and Freight Forwarding: Express European distribution for full or part loads; freight forwarding including air freight, European road freight, express worldwide courier, customs clearance, storage, export packing, and marine insurance. Charges based on weight/volume and destination.
5. Groupage and Part Load Consolidation: Freight consolidation service reducing delivery costs for customers by combining multiple consignments into single deliveries

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Aztek Logistics is a UK-based third-party logistics provider offering integrated distribution, warehousing, and freight forwarding services. The company operates a 40+ FORS Gold-accredited fleet and 150,000+ sq ft of BRCGS AA-certified warehousing across six sites in Hertfordshire, providing B2B customers with general haulage, overnight pallet distribution via the Pallet-Track network, contract distribution, 3PL storage, European distribution, and worldwide freight forwarding.

Product overview

Aztek Logistics is a Hertfordshire-based logistics provider offering an integrated suite of distribution, warehousing, and freight forwarding services. The core offering comprises six service lines: Distribution Services (general and contract haulage with FORS Gold fleet), Pallet Distribution (overnight delivery via Pallet-Track network), Warehousing & Supply Chain Management (3PL with 130,000 sq ft facility), European Distribution (express full/part loads across Europe), Freight Forwarding (worldwide air, road, and courier services), and Groupage & Part Load (freight consolidation). The company supplements these services with a Customer Web Portal offering online job entry, real-time tracking, KPI dashboards, and proof-of-delivery capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Distribution Services General and contract haulage services fulfilled by a FORS Gold, modern and fuel-efficient fleet, providing round-the-clock logistics with satellite tracking across the UK mainland, Irish and European distribution for B2B customers.
• Pallet Distribution

Quantifiable outcome

• Record month in November 2021 with 34.3% year-on-year increase, reaching 10,000+ pallet movements in one month
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HTC GroupcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Partnership with electric vehicle specialists HTC Group to integrate DAF XB Electric 19-tonne HGV into the fleet; HTC Group provides the vehicle, charger, back office software, and future route planning analysis as part of a one-stop EV solution
• Flexible Power SystemscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Partnership with EV fleet management experts Flexible Power Systems to integrate the DAF XB Electric 19-tonne HGV; provides infrastructure and unique software solutions enabling first electric vehicles to better mesh with operational requirements
• Pallet-Track NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2010Shareholder member of Pallet-Track since 2010; enables overnight pallet distribution across the UK and Europe through a network of 90+ professional haulage companies; provides access to cutting-edge IT solutions, electronic scanning and tracking, 99%+ service levels, and mixed-load efficiencies; won Pallet-Track regional depot award for central and east and Platinum Award for 99%+ service level for 4 consecutive years
• Principal Climate TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive supply chain partnership for UK-wide distribution of Daikin HVAC solutions; manages high volumes of sophisticated Daikin products on behalf of PCT from Aztek's 150,000 sq ft warehouse; requires specialist inventory management and just-in-time delivery across the UK
• Specialist Foods (Pasta Garofalo / Gustalia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term collaborative partnership managing UK storage and onward distribution for Italian pasta imports; Specialist Foods ships 17-tonne containers for distribution to UK retail sector including independent outlets, food wholesalers, and Ocado; relationship described as collaborative partnership driven by cutting-edge communication
• The Source Bulk FoodscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor palletised distribution deal for UK and Ireland business; selected Aztek as logistics partner because of BRC AA Standard and Organic Food Federation certification; zero-waste food and household products franchise with stores across the UK
• BIFA (British International Freight Association)minorOthersMember of BIFA, the leading body representing the UK international freight services industry
• United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA)minorOthersMember of UK's leading trade organisation for the logistics sector; mission to protect and advance interests of members, support business development and promote industry best practice; operates under UKWA terms and conditions
• Road Haulage Association (RHA)minorOthersMember of the only UK trade association dedicated solely to the needs of UK road transport operators; RHA provides advice, information, guidance, research, compliance support, training, legal services and insurance
• NHS East AmbulanceminorOthersDuring COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Aztek offered free warehouse space to receive and store essential PPE for the local NHS East Ambulance to ensure it remained safe and clean until needed to replenish stock levels
• Garden House Hospice CareminorOthersProviding over £10,000 worth of storage and support to Garden House Hospice Care since 2019; storing large amounts of event equipment integral for safe fundraisers; hospice located near Aztek's premises
• Stevenage Community TrustminorOthersProudly supporting Stevenage Community Trust since 2017; resulting in over £9,000 worth of financial support for the charity that provides funding and support to local charities, community groups and families in crisis

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Wincanton: UK's largest specialist third-party logistics provider with warehousing, transport, and contract logistics across multiple verticals. Larger scale and broader service portfolio than Aztek, but overlaps materially on contract distribution and dedicated transport outsourcing.
• XPO Logistics (UK): Global logistics provider with substantial UK contract logistics and transport operations. Overlaps with Aztek on contract distribution and dedicated transport but serves much larger enterprise accounts.
• DHL Supply Chain (UK): Global 3PL with significant UK contract logistics and warehousing presence. Comparable service portfolio to Aztek at far larger scale; competes on enterprise accounts requiring multi-site, multi-country coverage.
• Kuehne+Nagel (UK): Global freight forwarder and contract logistics provider with UK operations. Closely comparable freight forwarding product line (air/sea/road, customs) that competes with Aztek's freight forwarding department.

Direct peers

• Palletways: European pallet distribution network and direct competitor to the Pallet-Track network. Closely comparable to Aztek's pallet-distribution product line, serving the same small/medium enterprise shipper base.
• Pall-Ex: UK palletised distribution network competing with Pallet-Track. Directly comparable to Aztek's overnight pallet delivery service and similar target customer segments in retail and manufacturing.
• Davies Turner: UK-headquartered freight forwarder and 3PL offering warehousing, road, air, and sea freight. Closely comparable mid-market UK 3PL/forwarder profile with BRC-accredited warehouses.
• Eddie Stobart Logistics: UK and European road haulage and contract logistics provider with significant warehousing operations. Direct competitor on contract distribution and palletised freight for retail and industrial customers.
• Panther Warehousing: UK palletised distribution specialist with overnight delivery network. Comparable to Aztek on pallet distribution services, customer base, and 3PL warehousing footprint.
• Menzies Distribution: UK distribution and warehousing specialist serving retail, publishing, and e-commerce with overnight and same-day services. Comparable in customer mix (UK retailers) and pallet-distribution model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AztekLogistics
• Facebookfacebook.com/AztekLogisticsLtd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aztek-logistics-ltd

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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