What ESO Logistics does

ESO Logistics Ltd is a Birmingham, UK-based, privately held logistics provider operating four core service lines from its Halesowen headquarters. Its same-day courier service covers most of the UK with access to a fleet of 1000+ vehicles and a 60-minute collection commitment; its multi-modal freight line integrates air, road, sea, and rail transport for shipments across the UK and Europe reaching 250+ worldwide destinations; its exhibitions and events service provides door-to-stand delivery with on-site support, customs documentation, and vendor coordination for trade shows; and its live fish transport service delivers overnight, APHA-licensed aquatic livestock across the UK mainland through an exclusive partnership with DX Express.

The underlying technology is a logistics management platform that combines real-time shipment tracking and delivery notifications with a self-service online quote calculator that prices six van tiers (small van through Luton curtain side, with optional tail lift) by collection and delivery postcodes and distance. The platform is complemented by out-of-hours support for urgent shipments and an online booking flow for same-day work. The technology footprint is conventional operational software; there is no evidence of proprietary AI, predictive routing, or model-based optimisation.

ESO generates revenue on a transactional, per-shipment basis with quote-based pricing tied to vehicle type, distance, weight, dimensions, and service speed. The go-to-market blends a self-serve online quote system for same-day courier bookings with direct enterprise field sales for multi-modal freight and exhibitions work, and a partnership-led distribution model for the live fish niche. Customers are primarily UK and Irish businesses alongside European freight customers and specialised verticals (aquatics, exhibitions), with a hybrid segmentation approach that includes named mid-market and enterprise customers such as Metropolis, Hydra-Test Ltd, Nemesis Now, Driscoll Brothers Ltd, YV Global, On The Mark Beauty, The Carpco and The Tropco, and TakeOff Studios.

Name

ESO Logistics

Legal name

ESO Logistics Ltd

Website

https://esologistics.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ESO Logistics is a Birmingham, UK-based private logistics provider offering same-day courier services across the UK via a 1000+ vehicle network, multi-modal freight to 250+ worldwide destinations, exhibition and event door-to-stand logistics, and APHA-licensed live fish transport through its DX Express partnership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight and Courier Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation (481212)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

AOG (Aircraft-on-Ground) & Critical Spares Logistics (TLADANAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Shipping Management, Labeling & Carrier Integration (Multi-Carrier) (TLAEACAE)

Keywords

• Same-day courier services
• Multi-modal freight forwarding
• Exhibition logistics services
• Live fish transport
• UK road freight

Headquarters

HQ city

Halesowen

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

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. Same Day Courier Services: Time-critical same-day deliveries across the UK using a fleet of 1000+ vehicles. Revenue generated per delivery based on distance and vehicle type required. Collections available within 60 minutes of booking.
2. Multi Modal Freight Services: Express road freight and multi-modal transport (air, road, sea) across UK and Europe. Revenue based on shipment weight, dimensions, destination, and delivery speed requirements.
3. Exhibitions & Events Logistics: End-to-end exhibition logistics including transportation, on-site setup, customs documentation, and vendor coordination. Revenue generated per event based on scope of services and shipment requirements.
4. Live Fish Transport: Licensed overnight live fish delivery across UK mainland in partnership with DX Express. Revenue per delivery based on shipment size and destination. Services available to holders of pet shop licenses only.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ESO Logistics is a Birmingham, UK-based logistics provider delivering same-day courier, multi-modal freight, exhibition and event logistics, and APHA-licensed live fish transport to businesses across the UK, Ireland, and 250+ worldwide destinations. Services are supported by a fleet of 1,000+ vehicles, real-time tracking, and a self-serve online quote calculator, with collections available within 60 minutes of booking.

Product overview

ESO Logistics is a Birmingham-based logistics company offering a unified portfolio of freight and courier services. The core offerings include: Same Day Courier Service (premium same-day UK-wide delivery with 1000+ vehicles), Multi Modal Freight Services (air, road, sea, and rail freight across UK and Europe with over 250 global destinations), Exhibitions & Events (comprehensive exhibition logistics from door to stand), and Live Fish Transport (fully licensed APHA-approved live fish delivery via DX Express partnership). Customers can obtain same-day quotes through an online quoting tool that supports multiple van types.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Same Day Courier Service Premium same-day courier service offering fast, reliable, and efficient delivery solutions across most of the UK, with collections available within 60 minutes of booking and a fleet of 1,000+ vehicles.
• Multi Modal Freight Services Multi-modal freight solutions integrating road, rail, sea, and air transportation modes to optimize supply chains and ensure timely delivery of goods across the UK and Europe.
• Exhibitions & Events Logistics Specialized exhibition and event logistics services including logistics planning, transportation management, on-site setup and support, vendor coordination, and real-time communication for trade shows and exhibitions across UK and Europe.
• Live Fish Transport Fully licensed live fish delivery service across the UK mainland in partnership with DX Express, APHA-approved for livestock transport with overnight delivery for the aquatics industry.

Quantifiable outcome

• Collections available within 60 minutes of booking
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DX ExpresscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive partnership for live fish transport services. Both ESO Logistics and DX Express hold the necessary Animal Transport Authorisation via the APHA (Animal & Plant Health Agency), ensuring compliance with all regulations for transporting live fish across the UK. This partnership enables ESO to offer fully licensed overnight live fish delivery across the UK mainland.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• DX Express (DX Network Services): UK parcel and freight carrier that is also ESO's exclusive partner for live fish transport; offers same-day and next-day services with comparable van-type options and B2B customer segments.
• Tuffnells: UK parcel and freight carrier specialising in small-business and SMB shipping with multi-parcel and pallet capabilities, comparable to ESO's courier and multi-modal UK offering.
• Whistl (formerly TNT Post UK): UK parcel delivery and end-to-end fulfilment provider offering door-to-door and B2B distribution, comparable in customer base and mid-market parcel/freight service mix.
• CitySprint: UK same-day courier and same-day delivery network serving enterprises across the UK, directly comparable to ESO's Same Day Courier Service on vehicle types, 60-minute collection promise, and online booking.
• Pallet-Track: UK palletised freight network with partner-depot model; comparable in the multi-modal and freight forwarding portion of ESO's portfolio targeting SMB and mid-market shippers.
• Panther Premium Services: UK same-day courier and scheduled delivery network with a comparable fleet-based van service and enterprise account model targeting time-critical UK shipments.

Broad incumbents

• DHL Express UK: Global integrator with extensive UK same-day, next-day, and international freight capabilities; a broader incumbent whose express UK service overlaps with ESO's multi-modal and courier offerings.
• XPO Logistics (UK): Major UK and European freight, transport, and logistics provider with multi-modal capabilities and dedicated vehicle options, comparable to ESO's enterprise multi-modal freight and European reach.
• FedEx UK: Global integrator offering UK domestic express, international priority, and freight services across air and ground, directly comparable to ESO's international multi-modal freight proposition.

Others

• Eurotunnel/Freight by Eurotunnel partner operators: Cross-Channel freight infrastructure and partner operator ecosystem that enables UK-Europe road freight flows; relevant as a channel/infrastructure peer that ESO's multi-modal service depends on for European transit.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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