JHP Transport

What JHP Transport does

JHP Transport Lanark Ltd is a privately held UK logistics company founded in 2007 and headquartered in Lanarkshire, Scotland. The company operates four integrated service lines: Heavy Haulage (specialist transport and heavy lift for abnormal loads and oversized cargoes), Refrigeration Haulage (temperature-controlled distribution for chilled, frozen and ambient goods), Ambient Haulage (temperature-monitored transport for ambient goods), and Storage & Distribution (third-party warehousing and order fulfillment). It employs 51-100 staff and runs a modern fleet of Scania, Renault, and DAF vehicles equipped with GPS/GSM telematics, on-board CCTV, temperature sensors with alarm monitoring, and driver behavior tracking systems covering million miles annually, delivering services across the UK and parts of Europe.

The company generates revenue through transaction-fee pricing on haulage contracts and managed services for warehousing, with quote-based B2B pricing structured as multi-year contracts. Its go-to-market is enterprise field sales with dedicated account management, evidenced by long-term relationships with named enterprise customers including Unilever and FFF (displayed as partners) and multiple testimonials confirming 10+ year service partnerships. The customer base spans food and beverage, heavy industry, and retail/distribution verticals, with temperature-controlled logistics as the primary focus alongside complementary heavy haulage capabilities.

Technically, JHP Transport's fleet telematics platform combines GPS receivers with electronic GSM devices installed in each vehicle to provide real-time location, movement, status, and driver behavior data to the central transport office. The system includes automated fleet reporting, temperature sensors linked to alarms, and CCTV for blind-spot elimination and cargo security. The company is independently owned and founder/management-controlled, with no disclosed institutional investment, no funding rounds, no M&A activity, and no subsidiaries. Leadership includes Managing Director Charlene Welch and Director Jim Prentice, supported by an operations team managing transport planning, compliance, accounts, HR, and night operations.

Name

JHP Transport

Legal name

JHP Transport Lanark Ltd

Website

https://jhptransport.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

JHP Transport is a privately held UK logistics company founded in 2007, offering temperature-controlled haulage, heavy haulage, and warehousing services across the UK and Europe for B2B customers in food and beverage, heavy industry, and retail.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (48423), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412), Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage (493120)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Trucking (No Local) (4213), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLADAHAG

Chilled / Fresh Transport (Refrigerated)

Transportation & Logistics/Freight Transportation (Air, Maritime, Rail, Trucking)/Refrigerated & Temperature-Controlled Freight Transport

Keywords

• Temperature controlled haulage
• Heavy haulage services
• Refrigerated transport
• Warehousing and distribution
• Logistics services

Headquarters

HQ city

Douglas

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Temperature Controlled Haulage: Temperature-controlled transportation services for chilled, frozen and ambient goods throughout UK and Europe. Revenue generated per shipment based on distance, load type and temperature requirements.
2. Heavy Haulage Services: Specialist heavy transport and heavy lift services for abnormal loads and oversized cargoes. Project-based pricing for complex logistics requirements.
3. Warehousing and Distribution: Third-party warehousing and distribution services with order accuracy track record. Storage fees plus distribution charges for businesses throughout UK and Europe.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

JHP Transport is a B2B logistics and transportation company providing temperature-controlled haulage for chilled, frozen and ambient goods, specialist heavy haulage for abnormal loads and oversized cargoes, and integrated warehousing and distribution services throughout the UK and parts of Europe. Services are delivered via a modern fleet of Scania, Renault and DAF vehicles equipped with GPS/GSM telematics, CCTV and temperature sensors, supported by on-site warehousing facilities near Glasgow.

Product overview

JHP Transport operates as a logistics and transportation company offering a unified suite of temperature-controlled distribution services. The portfolio consists of four core service lines: Heavy Haulage (specialist transport for abnormal loads and heavy lift with integrated consulting and marine services), Storage & Distribution (warehousing and third-party logistics with order accuracy tracking), Ambient Haulage (temperature-controlled transport for ambient goods with sensor monitoring), and Refrigeration Haulage (chilled and frozen goods distribution across the UK and Europe). These services are delivered through a modern fleet of Scania, Renault, and DAF vehicles equipped with GPS tracking, telematics, and CCTV systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Refrigeration Haulage Temperature-controlled distribution for chilled, frozen and ambient goods throughout the UK and Europe, delivered using JHP Transport's large fleet of refrigerated vehicles with real-time temperature sensors and alarm alerts for fluctuations beyond the desired range.
• Ambient Haulage Temperature-controlled transport for ambient goods with state-of-the-art trailer control systems and temperature sensors linked to alarms for continuous monitoring throughout the haul.
• Heavy Haulage Specialist heavy transport and heavy lift services for abnormal loads and oversized cargoes, including transport consulting and marine services, operating throughout the UK and Europe with an experienced project management team.
• Storage & Distribution Third-party warehousing and distribution services with a high order accuracy track record, skilled warehouse employees, and key performance measures for each project, based near Glasgow with access to all major UK transportation routes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Consistently excellent service standards maintained over 10+ year customer relationships
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• FFFminorOthersFFF logo displayed in Our Partners section of website
• UnileverminorOthersUnilever logo displayed in Our Partners section of website

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• DHL Supply Chain (UK): Global contract logistics incumbent with extensive UK ambient and temperature-controlled warehousing and transport. Competes with JHP for the same enterprise contracts but at much larger scale.
• XPO Logistics (Europe): Major European less-than-truckload and truckload provider with UK presence. Competes with JHP for general and specialised freight but across a far broader network and customer base.

Direct peers

• NFT Distribution: UK specialist in heavy haulage, abnormal loads and project logistics. Highly comparable to JHP's Heavy Haulage service line and similar niche, project-based commercial model.
• Howard Tenens: Privately held UK logistics group providing temperature-controlled transport, warehousing and container transport. Comparable to JHP in service mix and ownership profile.
• Turner Price: UK-based temperature-controlled haulier specialising in chilled and frozen distribution for retail and food service. Closest direct comparable to JHP on service profile, fleet-led model and UK customer base.
• Culina Group: One of the UK's largest temperature-controlled logistics and warehousing groups, operating ambient, chilled and frozen transport alongside shared-user warehousing. Directly comparable to JHP on service mix, customer verticals and UK-wide footprint.
• Wincanton: UK-listed contract logistics provider with large-scale ambient, chilled and frozen transport plus warehousing for grocery and consumer goods customers. Comparable to JHP in target verticals and integrated transport-plus-warehousing model.
• Gist: UK temperature-controlled supply chain specialist serving grocery and food service customers with integrated transport and warehousing. Comparable to JHP on cold-chain capability and enterprise food customers.

Regional players

• RH Freight: UK-based road haulage and logistics provider operating across the UK and into Europe. Comparable to JHP as a UK SME-scale general and specialist haulier competing for similar mid-market contracts.
• DFDS: Northern European logistics and ferry operator with significant UK road logistics after acquiring Eddie Stobart. Comparable on cross-Channel UK–EU transport flows and temperature-controlled capability, though primarily serving routes into continental Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jhp-transport-lanark-ltd
• Xx.com/jhp_ltd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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