What NVD LIMITED does

NVD LIMITED, trading as National Vehicle Distribution (NVD), is a family-owned finished vehicle logistics (FVL) provider founded in 1980 by the Boland family and headquartered at Southampton in the United Kingdom, with operational roots in Ireland. The company runs a fleet of 150+ trucks across Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe, operates 75 hectares of secure compound storage capable of holding 35,500+ vehicles across sites at Ringaskiddy (Cork), Baldonnel (Dublin), Rosslare (Wexford), Southampton, Bristol, Royal Portbury Docks, Birtley and Swindon, and runs purpose-built Vehicle Preparation Centres plus an ISO-accredited Accident Repair Centre at Baldonnel. Its stated service offering is the three pillars of outbound vehicle logistics — transporting, storing and enhancing vehicles for OEMs and dealers prior to end-customer delivery.

NVD's core technology stack is operational rather than AI-driven: bespoke Kerridge IT system (introduced 1999), Inform CPS integrated system (2015) for real-time P&L, GPS telematics fitted to all transporters, the NVD Customer App (industry-first real-time tracking plus pre-delivery service ordering on iOS and Android), a UK-first Online Quotation and Order System, and a QuickSight business-intelligence reporting suite launched in 2024. The company uses EDI integrations with customers that reduced admin time by 35% and achieves 85% load automation through internally developed Flow concepts.

Commercial revenue is generated primarily through transaction-fee pricing on transport movements (dealer-to-dealer, rental fleet, auction, OEM distribution), managed-services charges on compound storage, and transaction fees on vehicle preparation (PDI, repairs, resprays, ply-lining, tow bars), fleet services (de-fleeting, livery, Sortimo racking), car conversions (~1,500 passenger-to-commercial per year), insurance accident repair and, since December 2024, AVILOO-branded EV battery diagnostics. Go-to-market combines enterprise direct sales to OEM and dealer accounts (Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, Tesla, Jaguar Land Rover, Kia, plus 2025 adds BYD, Chery and Lotus), rental-fleet relationships (Sixt, Enterprise, Hertz, Europcar, Budget, Northgate, Thrifty), and insurance partnerships (Allianz, Aviva, RSA, AIG, FBD), with a self-serve online quotation channel and the NVD Customer App as product-led engagement tools. The business is privately held with no external institutional shareholders and remains under Boland family control, with Andrew Boland as Chairman & CEO, John Boland as CEO, Tom Minnock as COO, and Andrew Boland Jr as Head of Finance since January 2023.

Name

NVD LIMITED

Legal name

NVD Limited

Website

https://nvd.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NVD LIMITED is a family-owned UK and Irish finished vehicle logistics provider, transporting, storing, and preparing vehicles for automotive OEMs, dealership groups, rental fleets, and insurers via a 150+ truck fleet, 75 hectares of compound storage, and the NVD Customer App.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Finished Vehicle Logistics

NAICS

General Freight Trucking (4841)

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro primary industry

Finished Vehicle Road Carriers (Car Haulers/Auto Transport) (TLADAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vehicle Processing Centers (PDI, Accessory Fitment, Quality Checks) (TLAHACAB), Automotive Parts Distribution Centers (Aftermarket/OEM) (TLALAEAG)

Keywords

• Finished vehicle logistics
• Vehicle transportation services
• Vehicle storage and compound
• Vehicle preparation services
• Automotive fleet logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Southampton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Transportation and Logistics Services: Core revenue stream from transporting vehicles for OEMs and dealers using fleet of 150+ trucks. Services include dealer-to-dealer transfers, rental fleet movements, auction movements, and full UK/Ireland coverage operating 7 days per week.
2. Vehicle Preparation Services: Comprehensive vehicle preparation including repairs, resprays, PDI checks, vehicle upgrades, tow bar fitting, ply-lining, and full fit-outs. Services provided at dedicated Vehicle Preparation Centres.
3. Storage and Compound Services: State-of-the-art secure vehicle storage at facilities in Ringaskiddy (Cork), Baldonnel (Dublin), Rosslare (Wexford), and UK locations. 75 hectares capacity storing over 35,500 vehicles.
4. Insurance Repair Services: Accident repair centre at Baldonnell providing automotive repairs for major insurers and vehicle importers. Full claims management services.
5. Fleet Services: Fleet services including custom livery, equipment fit-out, de-fleeting, ply-lining, Sortimo system installation, and vehicle conversions.
6. EV Battery Testing Services: AVILOO battery testing services for BEVs and PHEVs providing State of Health assessments through strategic partnership.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

NVD is a finished vehicle logistics provider that transports, stores and prepares vehicles on behalf of automotive OEMs, dealership groups, rental fleets and insurers. Core services span dealer-to-dealer and auction movements, secure compound storage at facilities in Ireland and the UK, pre-delivery inspection (PDI), accident repair, fleet fit-out (livery, ply-lining, tow bars, Sortimo systems) and passenger-to-commercial car conversions, all supported by real-time GPS tracking and the NVD Customer App.

Product overview

NVD LIMITED operates as a Finished Vehicle Logistics (FVL) provider offering a one-stop-shop suite of services for automotive OEMs, dealers, and fleet customers. The core product portfolio is anchored by the NVD Customer App (real-time vehicle tracking and pre-delivery service ordering) and an Online Quotation and Order System, supported by three pillars of physical logistics services: Transport & Logistics (fleet of 150+ trucks), Storage & Compound Solutions, and Vehicle Preparation. Additional add-on services include Fleet Services (custom livery, de-fleeting, ply-lining, Sortimo systems), Car Conversions (passenger-to-commercial conversions), Insurance/Accident Repair Services, AVILOO EV Battery Testing (via AVILOO partnership), and Centralised PDI Services. In 2024, NVD established the NVD Convertor as a new UK business unit. The company operates across Ireland and the UK, with facilities in Dublin, Cork, Rosslare, Southampton, Bristol, Birtley, and Swindon.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NVD Customer App Industry-leading mobile and desktop application allowing customers to track vehicles in real time along every step of the delivery route, and to order pre-delivery services including PDI checks, compound storage, ply-lining, tow bar fitting, pre-delivery fuelling, and more. Available on Google Play and Apple App Store.
• Online Quotation and Order System UK-first online vehicle logistics booking platform enabling auto dealers, vehicle rentals, auction houses and anyone needing to move multiple vehicles to get instant quotes, enter pickup/delivery details, and book and pay for vehicle movements entirely online with automatic discount application on discounted routes.
• OEM / Distributor Services Full-range OEM and distributor services including vehicle transportation and logistics, storage and compound solutions across facilities in Ireland (Ringaskiddy/Cork, Baldonnel/Dublin, Rosslare/Wexford) and the UK, and vehicle preparation services including repairs, fleet services, de-fleeting, upgrades, tow bar fitting, ply-lining and full PDI checks.
• Dealer Transport and Logistics Services
• Vehicle Preparation Centre
• Fleet Services
• Car Conversions
• Insurance / Accident Repair Services
• AVILOO EV Battery Testing Independent EV battery health testing service available in Ireland through a strategic partnership with AVILOO GmbH (world market leader in independent battery testing for used EVs and PHEVs). Includes FLASH Test (3-minute TÜV/CARA certified results) and PREMIUM Test (comprehensive evaluation under real driving conditions). Used for trade-in valuation, risk reduction, and certified pre-owned EV marketing.
• Centralised PDI Service
• NVD Convertor UK business unit established in 2024, operating within NVD's fleet services division to provide vehicle conversion services in the UK market.

Quantifiable outcome

• Vehicle handling efficiency increased by 45% (1999)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers50 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AVILOO GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024Strategic partnership to provide AVILOO's independent EV battery testing technology (State of Health assessment) in Ireland. AVILOO is the world market leader in independent battery testing for used EV and plug-in hybrid vehicles. Partnership enables NVD to offer FLASH and PREMIUM battery tests providing comprehensive battery diagnostics in 3 minutes, helping dealerships assess trade-ins and maximise profits.
• SortimocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNVD are official agents and resellers of Sortimo products. Can order and fit all Sortimo systems and products to customer specific requirements for commercial vehicles and vans.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves20 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mosolf SE & Co. KG: One of Europe's largest dedicated finished vehicle logistics specialists, providing transport, storage, and preparation services for OEMs. Direct competitor to NVD's pan-European FVL operations, with similar three-pillar service model.
• Wincanton plc: UK-based contract logistics provider with significant automotive sector presence including vehicle transport and storage. Highly comparable geographic market (UK and Ireland) and customer overlap with NVD.
• BLG Logistics (Automobile): German automotive logistics specialist with vehicle transport, terminal operations, and technical services. Direct competitor in European FVL with significant OEM relationships and comparable three-pillar service portfolio.
• GLOVAL: Spanish-headquartered finished vehicle logistics provider offering transport, storage, and PDI across Iberia and Europe. Comparable one-stop-shop FVL proposition to NVD with strong OEM relationships.
• Schnellecke Group: German automotive logistics provider specializing in vehicle transport, sequencing, and value-added services. Comparable in FVL focus and OEM relationship model.

Broad incumbents

• DHL Supply Chain: Global logistics incumbent with automotive industry capabilities including inbound and finished vehicle logistics. Larger scale and broader portfolio than NVD but serves same OEM customer base.
• GXO Logistics: Global contract logistics provider with growing automotive vertical including vehicle handling and PDI services. Overlaps with NVD in OEM and dealer services but broader industry focus.
• CEVA Logistics: Global contract logistics provider with substantial automotive sector capabilities including finished vehicle logistics. Wider portfolio than NVD but operates in overlapping customer and service segments.
• Imperial Logistics (DP World): Africa-headquartered logistics group with European automotive logistics operations. Overlaps with NVD in vehicle transport and OEM services, though broader geographic and industry focus.

Regional players

• Zenith Automotive: UK-Ireland fleet management and vehicle logistics provider offering fleet services, accident management, and vehicle movement. Comparable in UK/Ireland market overlap with NVD's fleet services and dealer business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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