FLX

What FLX does

FLX Logistics is a UK-headquartered, privately-held logistics management company founded in 2016 and operating from Manchester across at least eight UK depots spanning Manchester, Peterborough, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Huthwaite, Tewkesbury, Huntingdon, Warboys, and Alfreton. The company manages a multimodal network of more than 600 vehicles with a broader 1,200-vehicle partnership network covering 8 countries across the UK and Mainland Europe, moving 16,800 loads in 2017 across ambient, temperature-controlled, container, plant/heavy haulage, and agri bulk categories.

The business is organised as a four-division platform: the core FLX ambient logistics brand, FreshLinc for temperature-controlled fresh, chilled, and horticultural supply chain, DirectLinc for national container and specialist transport covering all main ports and rail terminals, and Freshlinc Bulk (FLB) for grain, sugar beet, and cereal haulage. FLX employs modern transport management systems delivering real-time vehicle tracking and POD retrieval, and serves both local independent firms and national blue chip companies on ad hoc or contractual bases, with Tesco confirmed as a named enterprise customer.

FLX generates revenue through two streams: transactional ad hoc logistics services and recurring contractual logistics arrangements, with pricing marketed on a low-overhead, competitive-rates basis although not publicly disclosed. GTM is sales-led, direct B2B across enterprise and SMB segments, supported by website, blog, and organic social presence on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. The company remains privately held with no funding rounds, parent company, or external institutional investors disclosed.

Name

FLX

Legal name

FLX Logistics

Website

https://flxlogistics.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FLX Logistics is a UK-headquartered, privately-held multimodal logistics management company operating 600+ vehicles across 8 countries, serving enterprise blue chips like Tesco and SMBs through ambient, temperature-controlled, container, and agri bulk haulage divisions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Road Freight and Logistics Services

NAICS

General Freight Trucking (4841), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412)

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Refrigerated (Chilled) Freight Forwarding (TLACAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial Manufacturing & Heavy Industry (TLAIALAK)

Keywords

• Ambient logistics management
• Temperature controlled transport
• Container haulage services
• Heavy haulage logistics
• UK freight distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Manchester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ad Hoc Logistics Services: One-time or irregular transport services provided to customers on demand, offering flexibility for varying logistics needs.
2. Contractual Logistics Services: Long-term contractual agreements providing dedicated transport solutions, offering recurring revenue through sustained client relationships.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

FLX Logistics is a UK-based logistics management company providing cost-effective ambient, temperature-controlled, container, and heavy haulage transport solutions across the UK and Mainland Europe. It operates a national network of over 1,200 vehicles and partners, using modern transport management systems with real-time tracking and POD retrieval, delivered on ad hoc or contractual bases. Service portfolio spans four operating brands: FLX Logistics (ambient), FreshLinc (fresh/chilled/horticultural), DirectLinc (container/specialist), and Freshlinc Bulk (agri-bulk).

Product overview

FLX Logistics operates as a platform of logistics brands offering multimodal transport solutions across the UK and Europe. The core FLX Logistics brand provides ambient logistics management, while its divisions include FreshLinc (temperature-controlled fresh, chilled and horticultural supply chain management), DirectLinc (container and specialist transport covering ports and rail terminals), and Freshlinc Bulk (agri bulk services for grain, sugar beet and cereal). Fleet options span high cube ambient distribution, temperature controlled distribution, plant and heavy haulage, and multi-modal container haulage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FLX Logistics (Ambient Logistics Management) Leading ambient logistics management company providing cost-effective transport solutions throughout the UK and Mainland Europe, operating a national network of over 1,200 vehicles and partners. Targeted at national blue-chip companies and local independent firms needing flexible multimodal transport.
• FreshLinc Leading UK and European service provider to retailers, food manufacturers, growers and importers, specialising in total supply chain management of temperature-controlled fresh, chilled and horticultural products across consolidated and full load categories. Uses state-of-the-art facilities and a modern fleet.
• DirectLinc Market-leading national container and specialist transport service covering all main ports and rail terminals, with an inland position enabling direct national solutions on short lead times. State-of-the-art gen set equipped fleet transports fresh, ambient and frozen containers for import and export, reducing food miles and lowering CO2 emissions.
• Freshlinc Bulk (FLB) Bulk services provider for grain, sugar beet and cereal. Merged into the Freshlinc group of companies in 2017 and rebranded in 2018. TASCC and FIAS accredited, operating a modern fleet of Bulk Tippers and curtain siders coupled to state-of-the-art management systems, driving the latest technology into the bulk industry.
• High Cube Ambient Distribution High cube ambient distribution fleet service for transporting ambient goods across the national network.
• Temperature Controlled Distribution Temperature controlled distribution services for fresh, chilled and frozen goods requiring precise temperature management.
• Plant and Heavy Haulage Specialised heavy haulage services for plant and industrial equipment transport.
• Multi Modal High Container Haulage Multi-modal container haulage service for transporting fresh, ambient and frozen containers for import and export, driving efficiency and reducing food miles and CO2 emissions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 600 vehicles providing national and European coverage
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• XPO Logistics: Broad incumbent providing contract logistics, freight, and last-mile services across the UK and Europe. Its UK contract-logistics arm competes with FLX for enterprise retail and manufacturing accounts at scale FLX cannot match.
• DSV A/S: Broad incumbent in freight forwarding and contract logistics, with a significant UK presence following the DB Schenker integration. Competes with FLX in road freight and contract-logistics tenders for European and UK shippers.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Broad incumbent in global freight forwarding and contract logistics with dedicated UK road and contract-logistics operations. It competes for large multi-modal enterprise accounts similar to those pursued by FLX.
• DHL Supply Chain: Broad incumbent 3PL/contract-logistics provider with extensive UK and European operations. Competes with FLX for large multi-service, multi-modal enterprise mandates across ambient, fresh, and container segments.

Direct peers

• Eddie Stobart Logistics: Direct UK road-haulage and contract-logistics peer operating a multimodal fleet (ambient, refrigerated, container) across the UK and Europe. It targets the same enterprise retail and manufacturing accounts as FLX and competes directly on national coverage and pricing.
• Wincanton plc: Direct UK contract-logistics peer serving large retailers and consumer-goods businesses with national distribution and value-added services. Both FLX and Wincanton target the same blue-chip retail/3PL contracts and compete on UK coverage and price.
• Culina Group: Direct UK logistics peer combining ambient haulage with refrigerated distribution (Great Bear) and bulk/food services. FLX's FreshLinc and FLB compete head-to-head with Culina's chilled and agri-bulk capabilities for the same food retail and manufacturer customers.
• Fowler Welch: Direct UK chilled and ambient logistics peer (part of Culina) supplying food retailers and manufacturers with temperature-controlled distribution. It is the closest direct competitor to FreshLinc's fresh/chilled full-load and consolidated service offering.
• DX Freight Services: Direct UK parcels and freight services peer with a national network. While more parcel-heavy, DX Freight overlaps with FLX on next-day B2B freight and small-business logistics in the UK.
• Gist Limited: Direct UK temperature-controlled supply-chain peer (owned by Morrisons) operating a national chilled and ambient distribution network. It overlaps closely with FLX/FreshLinc in fresh-food logistics for major UK grocery customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedIngb.linkedin.com/company/flx-logistics1
• Instagraminstagram.com/flxlogistics1
• Xx.com/FlxLogistics

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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