What R&P Distribution does

R&P Distribution operates as a UK-focused logistics provider trading through BE Warehousing & Transport Limited (the firmographics tag "R&P Distribution" maps to the operating profile of BE Logistics, a Thetford/Suffolk-based transport and warehousing operator). The company delivers an integrated logistics stack spanning six core service lines: Storage (warehousing and inventory balancing), Haulage (UK-wide transport including overnight pallet distribution from £35 per pallet, groupage, full loads, and container transportation from major ports), Fulfillment (eCommerce and B2B order dispatch with 15+ years of operational experience), ETSF (Enhanced Transit Shipping Facility operations at Felixstowe dock including FBA handling, labelling, palletisation, and overnight parcel rates), Customs Clearance (Brexit advisory, AEO/HMRC Gold Seal approval, Birds Authority, CFSP guarantee, T1 discharge, and import duty consultancy), and Same-Day Delivery across East Anglia and the broader UK. Underlying technology includes a full Warehouse Management System integrated with customs/CHIEF inventory-linked and non-inventory-linked port operations.

The company is a privately held UK private limited company (BE Warehousing & Transport Limited) operating as a subsidiary of the Barton Elmore conglomerate, founded approximately in 2008. It runs from a single operational site at Unit 1 TMB Warehouse, Thetford Road, Ingham, Bury St Edmunds (IP31 1NR), with a headcount in the 11–50 band. Its revenue model is transaction/unit-fee based (per-pallet pricing for overnight distribution, custom quotes for complex logistics), sold through a consultative direct-to-customer GTM: phone-led inbound (+44 (0) 1284 412 702), email ([email protected]), website contact form, and lightweight organic social presence (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube). Marketing language emphasises flexibility and "one call" customer service, targeting UK businesses requiring storage, haulage, fulfillment, customs clearance, and time-critical delivery — particularly those navigating post-Brexit customs complexity and eCommerce/FBA supply chains.

Name

R&P Distribution

Legal name

BE Warehousing & Transport Limited

Website

https://rpdistribution.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BE Logistics (BE Warehousing & Transport Limited), trading under R&P Distribution, is a UK-based regional logistics provider offering warehousing, haulage, fulfillment, ETSF port services, customs clearance, and same-day delivery to UK businesses, operating from Suffolk as a subsidiary of Barton Elmore.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Couriers and Express Delivery Services (492110), Warehousing and Storage (493), Local Messengers and Local Delivery (492210)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

Cross-Border Parcel Security, Screening & Compliance (Sanctions/Restricted Goods) (TLACAKAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cross-Border E-commerce Parcel (DDP/Delivered Duty Paid) (TLAAANAD), Parcel Inject / Postal Workshare (Last-Mile Handoff) (TLAAACAJ), Reverse Logistics & Returns Distribution Centers (TLALAEAM)

Keywords

• Warehousing services
• Freight haulage
• Same-day delivery
• Customs clearance
• Logistics fulfillment

Headquarters

HQ city

Thetford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Logistics and Warehousing Services: Revenue generated from logistics services including storage, haulage, fulfillment, ETSF handling, customs clearance, and same-day delivery. Pricing appears unit-based for transport services (per pallet), with custom quotes for complex logistics requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

R&P Distribution provides integrated logistics and warehousing solutions in the United Kingdom, encompassing storage, UK-wide haulage (including overnight UK pallet distribution from £35 per pallet, groupage, full load, and container transportation), eCommerce fulfillment, ETSF port services at Felixstowe, and comprehensive customs clearance with AEO/HMRC compliance. The company operates from a single warehouse facility in Ingham, Bury St Edmunds, offering same-day package delivery across East Anglia and the wider UK.

Product overview

BE Logistics is a logistics and warehousing solutions provider offering a unified service portfolio. The core offering consists of six integrated service modules: Storage (warehousing and stock management), Haulage (UK transport and parcel delivery), Fulfillment (UK e-commerce fulfillment with 15+ years experience), ETSF (Enhanced Transit Shipping Facility with FBA handling and port services), Customs Clearance (comprehensive Brexit-compliant customs services with HMRC approvals), and Same Day Delivery (urgent delivery across the UK). These services work together to provide end-to-end logistics solutions from warehousing through to final delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Storage Warehousing and storage solutions that balance supply and demand for UK businesses, providing practical support including people, skills, resources, and freight handling for short- or long-term needs.
• Haulage UK-wide transport services covering small overnight parcels, same-day requirements, overnight UK pallet distribution starting at £35 per pallet, UK groupage and full load assignments, and container transportation from major ports.
• Fulfillment UK fulfillment services built on 15+ years of operational experience, featuring prompt dispatch, reliable delivery, safe storage, and meticulously planned and organized systems for eCommerce and B2B customers.
• ETSF (Enhanced Transit Shipping Facility) Enhanced Transit Shipping Facility services at Felixstowe dock covering groupage containers, trailer services, eCommerce FBA handling, fulfilment with labelling, palletisation and shrink wrapping, DHL and courier overnight parcel rates, a full warehouse management system, and timed slots.
• Customs Clearance Comprehensive customs brokerage services including Brexit advisory with full HMRC compliance, AEO Approval (HMRC Gold Seal), Birds Authority (Bulk Import Reduced Data Set), CFSP Guarantee Authority, out-of-hours clearance, T1 discharge at UK border, clearance at all UK ports (inventory and non-inventory linked), foodstuff and perishable customs, import duty consultancy, and quota expertise.
• Same Day Delivery Same-day package delivery service across East Anglia and the wider UK, often within hours, for time-critical shipments, last-minute proposals, documents, and urgent parcels.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Eddie Stobart Logistics: UK contract logistics and distribution business with warehousing and transport services. Larger incumbent with overlapping UK distribution and storage capabilities.
• Kuehne+Nagel UK: Global freight forwarder and contract logistics provider with UK customs brokerage and warehousing. Comparable on customs clearance and forwarding services for cross-border trade.
• DHL Supply Chain UK: Global contract logistics and warehousing arm of Deutsche Post DHL with significant UK fulfillment and customs operations. Overlaps on warehousing, fulfillment, and customs clearance but at vastly larger scale.
• Wincanton: UK's largest specialist contract logistics provider offering warehousing, transport, and e-fulfillment. Compares on warehousing and UK distribution services but with a national multi-site footprint.
• Yodel: One of the UK's largest parcel carriers, offering door-to-door parcel delivery including next-day and economy services. Larger competitor with overlapping overnight/economy parcel services and broader network reach.
• Whistl: UK-wide parcel distribution and mail services company serving enterprise and SMB shippers. Provides broader parcel/distribution coverage than BE Logistics and represents a larger established competitor in the same UK delivery market.

Direct peers

• Palletline: UK pallet distribution network specializing in overnight palletised freight with same-day collection capabilities. Direct competitor in the same overnight pallet niche.
• Pall-Ex: UK pallet network providing next-day and economy pallet distribution across the UK. Highly comparable on pallet network model and overnight/economy parcel services.
• Palletways: UK and European pallet distribution network offering overnight pallet delivery, groupage, and freight services. Closest direct analog to BE Logistics' £35/pallet overnight UK pallet distribution and groupage offering, with similar SMB customer base.
• Europa Worldwide Group: UK-headquartered freight forwarder and logistics provider with customs clearance, warehousing, and European road freight services. Comparable mid-sized UK player with similar cross-border and warehousing capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/RandPDistribution

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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