What GMA does

GMA Warehousing and Transport Ltd is a privately held UK logistics company founded in 1989 and headquartered in Ipswich, Suffolk, operating from two warehouse sites within close proximity to the Port of Felixstowe and the A14/A12 trunk road corridor. The company provides integrated warehousing, transport, and distribution services, underpinned by 325,000+ square feet of multi-purpose storage capacity (including racked, bulk, hazardous, bonded, and out-of-gauge configurations), a dedicated fleet of 30+ owned vehicles ranging from 7.5-tonne to 44-tonne lorries plus a sub-contractor network, and specialist mechanical handling equipment including 42-tonne reach stackers and forklifts up to 16 tonnes.

The technology layer consists of a warehouse management system providing real-time operational and inventory updates to customers, real-time fleet tracking monitored by a customer services team, and 24/7 CCTV surveillance — conventional logistics tooling rather than an AI or data platform. Service lines include core warehousing, nationwide distribution across England, Scotland, and Wales, project cargo handling for abnormal loads up to 44 tonnes, ETSF (External Temporary Storage Facility) and HMRC-bonded warehousing for customs-deferred clearance, and specialist storage/handling for hazardous and out-of-gauge cargoes. The company holds FORS Bronze accreditation and is a member of the Road Haulage Association and the UK Warehousing Association.

GMA operates a direct sales, quote-based revenue model targeting enterprise customers in import/export, freight consolidation, manufacturing, and retail supply chains. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and contracts are negotiated bilaterally, with revenue generated from storage fees, handling charges, transport tariffs, and project cargo engagements. The customer base shown on the company's own materials is anchored by long-tenured enterprise accounts (notably KWL Logistics, 20+ years, and NVO Consolidation). The firm has 11–50 employees, no disclosed funding or external ownership, and serves exclusively UK geographies, with no global footprint claim.

Name

GMA

Legal name

GMA Warehousing and Transport Ltd

Website

https://gma-warehousing.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GMA Warehousing and Transport Ltd is a privately held UK logistics company, founded in 1989 and based in Ipswich, providing warehousing, road haulage, project cargo handling, and ETSF/bonded storage to import/export, manufacturing, and freight customers from facilities near the Port of Felixstowe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Warehousing and Logistics Services

NAICS

General Warehousing and Storage (49311), Warehousing and Storage (493), Transportation and Warehousing (48-49)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Contract Warehousing / Dedicated Warehousing (Dry) (TLALAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bonded Warehousing & Customs Storage (Dry) (TLALAAAF), Hazardous Materials & Regulated Goods Storage (Non-Refrigerated) (TLALAAAG), Container Stuffing/Unstuffing & Depot-Based Value-Added Services (TLALAJAM)

Keywords

• Warehousing services
• Road haulage transport
• Project cargo handling
• Bonded warehousing
• Pallet distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Ipswich

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Warehousing Services: Provides secure, flexible warehouse storage across 325,000+ sq. ft. of multi-purpose storage facilities. Services include indoor/outdoor storage, bonded warehousing, ETSF facilities, and handling of hazardous, bonded, and out of gauge cargoes. Revenue generated from storage fees, handling fees, and specialized services.
2. Transport and Distribution Services: Dedicated fleet of vehicles and trailers ranging from 7.5 ton to 44-tonne lorries, providing collection and distribution services throughout England, Scotland, and Wales. Includes specialized haulage, abnormal loads, heavy haulage, and next day pallet distribution.
3. Project Cargo Services: Specialist handling of abnormal loads up to 44 tonnes including loading and lashing requirements for shipping lines, collection and delivery, and coordination of complex heavy haulage project moves.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

GMA Warehousing and Transport Ltd provides integrated logistics services including secure multi-purpose warehousing (325,000+ sq. ft. across two sites near Felixstowe), dedicated road haulage and nationwide distribution (England, Scotland, Wales) using a fleet of 30+ vehicles from 7.5 to 44 tonnes, specialist project cargo and abnormal load handling up to 44 tonnes, and HMRC-approved ETSF and bonded warehousing for customs-flexible storage.

Product overview

GMA is a logistics and supply chain solutions provider offering an integrated portfolio of warehousing and transport services. The core offerings include: Warehousing Services (325,000+ sq. ft. of secure storage across two facilities near Felixstowe port), Transport & Fleet Services (dedicated fleet of 26T rigids, 44T arctics, and various trailers ranging 7.5T to 44T), Distribution Services (nationwide coverage across England, Scotland, and Wales), Project Cargo Services (handling cargo up to 44 tonnes including abnormal loads), Storage and Handling Services (specialist equipment including 42-tonne reach stackers and forklifts up to 16 ton capacity), and ETSF & Bonded Warehousing (customs-approved storage facilities). The company operates as a single unified logistics platform combining storage, handling, and road transport capabilities for end-to-end supply chain management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Warehousing Services

Named customers2 records

Segments3 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

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Road Haulage Association (RHA)coreOthersGMA is a member of the Road Haulage Association, operating the highest service standards as per association requirements. The RHA provides industry representation and sets standards for road transport operations.
• United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA)coreOthersGMA is a proud member of the United Kingdom Warehousing Association, Britain's leading trade organisation for the warehousing sector. Membership demonstrates commitment to operating the highest service standards in warehousing and distribution.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• MGL Group: Regional UK road haulage and warehousing provider serving similar enterprise customers with general warehousing and distribution services; comparable in scope but operates in different UK regions.

Broad incumbents

• XPO Logistics (UK): Global contract logistics operator with significant UK warehousing and road transport capacity; a broader incumbent competitor for multi-site contract logistics and distribution work.
• Wincanton: One of the largest UK contract logistics and warehousing providers with a national multi-site network; broader scale but offers overlapping road transport and warehousing services to similar enterprise customers.
• DHL Supply Chain (UK): Global 3PL's UK arm providing contract warehousing, road transport, and customs-bonded facilities; competes with GMA for enterprise import/export and contract warehousing contracts at a wider scale.
• Culina Group: Large UK contract logistics and warehousing operator with ambient and temperature-controlled facilities; overlaps with GMA's general warehousing and distribution business for retail/manufacturing customers.
• Eddie Stobart Logistics: UK-listed road haulage and warehousing provider with nationwide network; overlaps with GMA's distribution and warehousing services but at materially larger scale.

Direct peers

• Uniserve: UK-headquartered freight forwarder and contract logistics provider with road haulage and warehousing capabilities serving import/export customers, directly comparable to GMA's integrated model.
• Maritime Transport: Major UK container haulage and warehousing operator headquartered near Felixstowe with a comparable mix of road haulage, container storage, and contract warehousing for import/export customers.
• Pentalver Transport: UK container haulage and storage specialist operating extensively at and around Felixstowe port, offering similar transport, container storage, and depot-based services directly comparable to GMA's core offering.
• Davies Turner: UK freight forwarder with integrated warehousing, road haulage, and customs/bonded facilities; comparable in offering multi-modal logistics including road transport and storage for import/export flows.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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