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UK logistics and supply chain: companies to watch

19 UK companies in order of what public sources say they did between 1 Aug 2026 and 29 Oct 2026: funding, hires, launches, jobs, filings and mentions. Open any company to see the evidence and where it came from.

Updated 2 November 2026, and every month. Get this list's monthly update by email. How the lists work, including what counts and what doesn't. Each company's score is out of 100.

Top 10 1 to 10

  1. 1
    HIVEDhived.spaceScore 33

    HIVED runs an electric-vehicle parcel delivery network offering same-day, next-day and two-day delivery, built for ecommerce brands. It operates depots in and around London, Bristol, Southampton, Brighton and Redditch.

    • 17 roles posted since 1 Aug, about 6 per 100 staff
    • Named in 1 of 60 AI-assistant answers

    What it may be in the market for

    Our reading of the evidence above, not something the company has said.

    1. May need depot and fleet management software, such as labour planning, driver scheduling and vehicle tracking tools, as it adds depots and hires operations managers and coordinators across several sites.moderateOperations and supply chainSeventeen roles have been posted since August, most of them operations managers, coordinators and fleet staff across five depot locations. The adverts stress labour planning, driver capacity and vehicle utilisation, which suggests the company may look for tools to run this at scale.Who would buy it: Chief Operating OfficerWhat could help: Workforce and labour planning software, driver management and scheduling platforms, fleet and vehicle management systems, depot sortation and scanning equipmentBased on: 17 roles posted since 1 Aug, about 6 per 100 staff, 27 Oct 2026; role posted: Operations Manager, 22 Oct 2026; role posted: Operations Manager, 20 Oct 2026; role posted: Operations Manager, 18 Sep 2026; role posted: Fleet Administrator, 27 Oct 2026; role posted: Fleet Coordinator, 14 Oct 2026; advert for Operations Director, posted 18 Aug 2026; advert for Sr Operations Coordinator (Day), posted 22 Oct 2026
    2. May need developer tooling, routing and mapping data, and telemetry or monitoring services, as a Series B is funding growth in its engineering teams building driver-facing systems.moderateEngineering and productThe backend engineer advert says a $42M Series B is going largely into engineering. Its roadmap covers last-metre navigation, smarter routing, driver telemetry and lost-parcel tracing, which may need external data and platform services.Who would buy it: Chief Technology OfficerWhat could help: Mapping and geocoding data, route optimisation software, telemetry and observability platforms, cloud infrastructure and data toolingBased on: advert for Mid-Level Backend Engineer (Driver Squad), posted 6 Oct 2026; role posted: Mid-Level Backend Engineer (Driver Squad), 6 Oct 2026
    3. May need depot fit-out, relocation and site safety services, as the East London depot moves from Silvertown to Rainham.tentativeProperty, offices and facilitiesThe Operations Director advert makes the relocation a core accountability, including site readiness and keeping operations running through the move. Health and safety auditing is also named as a site duty.Who would buy it: Chief Operating OfficerWhat could help: Warehouse fit-out and racking, removals and relocation services, health and safety auditing and compliance software, EV charging installationBased on: advert for Operations Director, posted 18 Aug 2026; role posted: Operations Director, 18 Aug 2026
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  2. 2
    Healthxchangehealthxchange.comScore 32

    Healthxchange supplies aesthetic and pharmacy products, including injectables, skincare and devices, to clinics and medical professionals in the UK and Ireland. It also offers clinic software and an online store service for clinics.

    • 10 UK roles posted since 1 Aug (11 in all)

    What it may be in the market for

    Our reading of the evidence above, not something the company has said.

    1. May need health and safety, fire safety and site security systems and services for its pharmacies and a new distribution site, as the advert for a facilities and safety manager suggests.moderateProperty, offices and facilitiesThe advert covers audits, risk assessments, fire testing, CCTV, access control and incident logging across London, Manchester, Reading and the regional distribution centre, to meet MHRA and GPhC standards. A new Midlands distribution site is also mentioned, which may add to the need.Who would buy it: Chief Operating OfficerWhat could help: Health and safety management software, fire and security servicing, CCTV and access control, compliance audit tools, and incident reporting tools.Based on: advert for Facilities and Safety Manager, posted 5 Oct 2026; advert for People Partner - Employee Relations, posted 26 Oct 2026; role posted: Facilities and Safety Manager, 5 Oct 2026
    2. May need HR case management and workforce tools for multi-shift teams, as the hire of an employee relations lead for a new Midlands distribution site suggests.strongHR, people and payrollThe advert describes casework across shift teams, agency and temporary labour, and projects on integration and TUPE. A new controlling owner was notified in August, which may add to the change workload.Who would buy it: People DirectorWhat could help: HR case management systems, workforce and shift scheduling tools, agency labour management, and employment law advice and training services.Based on: advert for People Partner - Employee Relations, posted 26 Oct 2026; role posted: People Partner, 26 Oct 2026; New controlling owner at Companies House: Halo Bidco Limited (notified 27 Aug 2026)
    3. May need brand campaign, performance media and analytics tools and services, as the Obagi brand manager and Medik8 category roles suggest.moderateMarketing and brandThe Obagi advert stresses ROAS, integrated campaigns, clinic and direct-to-consumer channels, and a team across paid media, CRM and PR. The Medik8 role tracks promotional performance and supplier funding.Who would buy it: Marketing DirectorWhat could help: Paid media and CRM tools, marketing analytics and attribution, promotion and trade funding tracking software, and creative and PR agency services.Based on: advert for Brand Manager - Obagi Skincare, posted 13 Oct 2026; advert for Assistant Category Manager - Medik8, posted 28 Sep 2026; role posted: Brand Manager, 13 Oct 2026; role posted: Assistant Category Manager, 28 Sep 2026
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  3. 3
    Culina Group Limitedculina.co.ukScore 28

    Culina is a UK supply chain business offering contract logistics, transport, and chilled and fresh food logistics, alongside FMCG, retail and international freight services. It sells to businesses that need warehousing, fulfilment and transport.

    • CEO appointment reported
    • Named in 3 of 60 AI-assistant answers
    • Named by 1 news or web source since 1 Aug

    What it may be in the market for

    Our reading of the evidence above, not something the company has said.

    1. May need international freight and customs management software, plus overseas haulage and forwarding partners, following the launch of an international division.moderateOperations and supply chainA new international division reported in October suggests the company may be building freight capacity beyond the UK. That may call for systems and partners to handle cross-border movements.Who would buy it: Managing Director, InternationalWhat could help: Freight forwarding and customs software, transport management systems, cross-border carrier and haulage partnerships, trade compliance toolsBased on: Motor Transport: Culina launches international division as it reshapes business…, 21 Oct 2026; its own homepage
    2. May need systems integration and shared platforms to bring the business together under one brand, based on the reported brand unification and rebrand.moderateIT and infrastructureReshaping the business after a rebrand, with a new CEO appointed, suggests operations that once ran separately may be brought onto common ways of working. That may mean consolidating IT, data and customer-facing systems.Who would buy it: Chief Information OfficerWhat could help: Systems integration services, warehouse and transport management platforms, data consolidation and reporting tools, IT consolidation servicesBased on: Motor Transport: Culina launches international division as it reshapes business…, 21 Oct 2026; CEO appointment reported, 26 Oct 2026; its own homepage
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  4. 4
    Constellation Cold Logisticsconstellationcold.comScore 28

    Constellation Cold Logistics provides cold storage and value-added logistics for food supply chains. It operates 43 storage facilities across 10 European countries and describes itself as Europe's leading independent cold storage provider.

    • Acquisition reported
    • CEO appointment reported

    What it may be in the market for

    Our reading of the evidence above, not something the company has said.

    1. May need warehouse management and systems integration software to bring the newly acquired Norwegian business onto its network, suggested by the August acquisition of Impruv Logistics AS.moderateIT and infrastructureAdding a Norwegian operator to a network of 43 facilities in 10 countries means joining up inventory, billing and temperature records. The acquisition suggests the company may look for tools to do this.Who would buy it: Chief Information OfficerWhat could help: Warehouse management systems, integration platforms, cold chain temperature monitoring and reporting software, and data migration servicesBased on: Acquisition reported, 4 Aug 2026; its own homepage
    2. May need integration and post-merger support services after the Norway acquisition and the change of CEO in September.moderateStrategy, M&A and integrationA new chief executive arriving weeks after a deal suggests the company may review its strategy and how it integrates acquisitions. This could create demand for outside advisers and programme tools.Who would buy it: Chief Executive OfficerWhat could help: M&A integration consulting, programme management tools, and market and due diligence research servicesBased on: Acquisition reported, 4 Aug 2026; CEO appointment reported, 23 Sep 2026
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  5. 5
    Buffaload Logisticsbuffaload.co.ukScore 22

    Buffaload Logistics runs a temperature controlled transport network for the food supply chain, using refrigerated vehicles. It describes itself as a supply chain services group combining logistics, infrastructure and other solutions.

    • CEO appointment reported
    • Staff rose from 284 to 339 in the year to Dec 2025, in its Companies House accounts

    What it may be in the market for

    Our reading of the evidence above, not something the company has said.

    1. May need transport management and fleet efficiency software, such as route planning and temperature monitoring, as headcount grows and a new chief executive is reported.moderateOperations and supply chainStaff rose 19% in the year to December 2025 and a CEO appointment was reported, which may bring a fresh look at how the network is run. The homepage stresses efficiency and sustainability, which suggests interest in tools that measure and cut cost and emissions.Who would buy it: Chief Operating OfficerWhat could help: Transport management systems, route optimisation, refrigerated fleet telematics and temperature monitoring, emissions reporting toolsBased on: its own homepage; Staff rose from 284 to 339 in the year to Dec 2025, in its Companies House accounts, 30 Dec 2025; CEO appointment reported, 26 Oct 2026
    2. May need HR, payroll and recruitment or onboarding tools after staff grew from 284 to 339 in a year.tentativeHR, people and payrollA 19% rise in headcount adds load on people processes, especially for a driver and warehouse workforce. A leadership change may also prompt a review of supporting systems.Who would buy it: Head of PeopleWhat could help: HR and payroll software, driver recruitment and onboarding platforms, training and compliance trackingBased on: Staff rose from 284 to 339 in the year to Dec 2025, in its Companies House accounts, 30 Dec 2025; CEO appointment reported, 26 Oct 2026
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  6. 6
    Torquetorque.euScore 21

    Torque provides ecommerce fulfilment and flexible freight services to business customers. It has around 1,500 staff and was reported as acquired by an affiliate of H.I.G. Capital in September 2026.

    • Named in 6 of 60 AI-assistant answers
    • Named by 1 news or web source since 1 Aug

    What it may be in the market for

    Our reading of the evidence above, not something the company has said.

    1. May need integration and value-creation support, such as post-deal planning, performance reporting and operational improvement tools, following the reported acquisition by an affiliate of H.I.G. Capital.strongStrategy, M&A and integrationNew private equity ownership of a business of around 1,500 people suggests a period of reviewing costs, systems and growth plans. Owners often bring in outside advisers and tools to support this.Who would buy it: Chief Executive OfficerWhat could help: Management consulting, operational improvement services, performance reporting and planning software, and integration project management tools.Based on: Insider Media: 1,500-strong fulfilment services firm snapped up by affiliate of H.I.G.…, 30 Sep 2026; Reported as acquired: H.I.G. Capital Completes Acquisition of Torque - H.I.G. Capital -…; Reported as acquired: 1,500-strong fulfilment services firm snapped up by affiliate of…
    2. May need finance reporting, consolidation and budgeting software, as well as audit and treasury services, after the reported sale to H.I.G. Capital.moderateFinance and accountingA change of owner usually brings new reporting requirements and funding arrangements. The reported sale suggests the finance function may need to meet investor expectations.Who would buy it: Chief Financial OfficerWhat could help: Financial planning and reporting software, consolidation tools, audit and tax services, and treasury and debt management platforms.Based on: Insider Media: 1,500-strong fulfilment services firm snapped up by affiliate of H.I.G.…, 30 Sep 2026; Reported as acquired: Birketts advises the shareholders of Torque on sale to H.I.G.…
    3. May need warehouse and fulfilment technology, such as warehouse management systems, automation and freight visibility tools, as it pursues growth under new owners.tentativeOperations and supply chainIts homepage positions it as an ecommerce fulfilment and freight specialist. New investment following the reported acquisition may fund efficiency and capacity upgrades.Who would buy it: Chief Operating OfficerWhat could help: Warehouse management software, warehouse automation and robotics, freight and transport management systems, and carrier integration tools.Based on: its own homepage; Insider Media: 1,500-strong fulfilment services firm snapped up by affiliate of H.I.G.…, 30 Sep 2026
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    • MentionsNamed by 1 news or web source in the windowReport a problemInsider Media, 30 Sep 2026: 1,500-strong fulfilment services firm snapped up by affiliate of H.I.G. Capital
    • AI assistantsNamed in 6 of 60 AI-assistant answersReport a problem"Which British logistics and supply chain companies have raised significant investment or made acquisitions in the last few months?": 6 of 6

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  7. 7
    Astute Groupastutegroup.comScore 17

    Astute Group is a franchised electronics distributor that supplies hard-to-source and high-reliability electronic components to businesses. It also offers global procurement, supply-chain management and component engineering support.

    • CEO appointment reported
    • Staff rose from 374 to 408 in the year to Dec 2025, in its Companies House accounts

    What it may be in the market for

    Our reading of the evidence above, not something the company has said.

    1. May need external strategy, market research and planning support, as a new CEO was reported in September 2026 and headcount grew 9% in 2025.moderateStrategy, M&A and integrationA new chief executive often reviews markets, priorities and operating plans. With staff up from 374 to 408, the company may look for outside analysis and planning tools to back those decisions.Who would buy it: Chief Executive OfficerWhat could help: Strategy consulting, market intelligence subscriptions, business planning and performance reporting softwareBased on: CEO appointment reported, 8 Sep 2026; Staff rose from 374 to 408 in the year to Dec 2025, in its Companies House accounts, 31 Dec 2025
    2. May need event, lead-capture and meeting-booking services, as the homepage promotes a stand at electronica in Munich in November 2026 and invites visitors to book meetings.moderateMarketing and brandThe company is putting visible effort into the show, so it may buy stand-related services and tools to capture and follow up leads. The homepage also pushes memory and storage shortages, which suggests campaign content around supply.Who would buy it: Head of MarketingWhat could help: Trade show lead capture tools, event marketing agencies, meeting scheduling software, email and campaign automationBased on: its own homepage
    3. May need supply-chain risk, sourcing and inventory visibility tools, as the homepage stresses shortages in memory and storage and securing customers' supply chains.tentativeOperations and supply chainIts offer centres on finding scarce stock and managing procurement, so tools that improve stock visibility, supplier checks and traceability may support the service. Headcount growth also suggests more transactions to manage.Who would buy it: Chief Operating OfficerWhat could help: Inventory and demand planning software, supplier risk and counterfeit-detection services, traceability and quality-testing servicesBased on: its own homepage; Staff rose from 374 to 408 in the year to Dec 2025, in its Companies House accounts, 31 Dec 2025
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  8. 8
    Emerge | Global Logistics Solutionsemergeglobal.co.ukScore 16

    Emerge Global provides logistics services, including warehousing, fulfilment, international freight forwarding and transport, for e-commerce and manufacturing businesses.

    • Staff rose from 194 to 253 in the year to Dec 2025, in its Companies House accounts

    What it may be in the market for

    Our reading of the evidence above, not something the company has said.

    1. May need warehouse and transport management software as headcount grew 30% in the year to December 2025 while it runs warehousing, fulfilment and freight services.tentativeOperations and supply chainGrowing from 194 to 253 staff suggests more volume and more sites or shifts to coordinate. Running warehousing, fulfilment and freight together may mean tools to track stock, orders and shipments are under strain.Who would buy it: Chief Operating OfficerWhat could help: Warehouse management systems, transport management and freight forwarding software, shipment tracking and integrations with e-commerce platformsBased on: Staff rose from 194 to 253 in the year to Dec 2025, in its Companies House accounts, 31 Dec 2025; its own homepage
    2. May need HR, payroll and workforce scheduling tools after staff numbers rose 30% in a year to 253.tentativeHR, people and payrollA fast-growing workforce in warehousing and logistics may mean more onboarding, rota planning and payroll complexity than manual processes handle well.Who would buy it: Head of PeopleWhat could help: HRIS, payroll, time and attendance, shift scheduling and employee onboarding softwareBased on: Staff rose from 194 to 253 in the year to Dec 2025, in its Companies House accounts, 31 Dec 2025
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  9. 9
    Starlinks Globalstarlinks-global.comScore 16

    Starlinks Global is a cross-border delivery company serving eCommerce retailers, which says it offers low rates of lost, undeliverable and 'where is my order' parcels.

    • Staff rose from 57 to 81 in the year to Dec 2025, in its Companies House accounts

    What it may be in the market for

    Our reading of the evidence above, not something the company has said.

    1. May need more tracking, parcel-visibility and carrier-integration software, as headcount grew 42% while it promotes very low lost and undeliverable parcel rates.tentativeOperations and supply chainGrowing from 57 to 81 staff suggests rising parcel volumes, and its homepage rests its pitch on delivery performance. Keeping those figures steady as it scales may mean investing in tooling to monitor them.Who would buy it: Head of OperationsWhat could help: Parcel tracking and delivery-visibility platforms, carrier and customs integration software, warehouse and sortation systems, and delivery performance analytics.Based on: its own homepage; Staff rose from 57 to 81 in the year to Dec 2025, in its Companies House accounts, 31 Dec 2025
    2. May need HR, payroll and onboarding software, as staff numbers rose 42% in the year to December 2025.tentativeHR, people and payrollAdding around 24 people in a year suggests a business outgrowing informal people processes. Tools for onboarding, contracts and payroll may be worth a look at that size.Who would buy it: Head of People or Finance DirectorWhat could help: HRIS and payroll platforms, applicant tracking and onboarding tools, and employee engagement software.Based on: Staff rose from 57 to 81 in the year to Dec 2025, in its Companies House accounts, 31 Dec 2025
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  10. 10
    Expect Distribution Ltdexpectdistribution.comScore 12

    Expect Distribution is a UK logistics provider offering contract logistics, warehousing, fulfilment and distribution, including Amazon consolidation. It serves sectors such as FMCG, pharmaceutical, healthcare, breweries, manufacturing and construction.

    • Named in 1 of 60 AI-assistant answers
    • Named by 1 news or web source since 1 Aug

    What it may be in the market for

    Our reading of the evidence above, not something the company has said.

    1. May need cross-border transport and customs support, and warehouse systems that handle Irish shipments, after news that it is supporting a customer's expansion into Ireland.moderateOperations and supply chainA trade press report says the company will support a customer's move into Ireland, which suggests new routes and cross-border paperwork. That may call for tools and partners to manage the extra volume.Who would buy it: Operations DirectorWhat could help: Customs brokerage and cross-border freight services, transport management software, warehouse management software, and vehicle or trailer leasingBased on: Motor Transport: Bradford haulier Expect Distribution to support Powersheds' expansion…, 10 Sep 2026
    The evidence (2)
    • MentionsNamed by 1 news or web source in the windowReport a problemMotor Transport, 10 Sep 2026: Bradford haulier Expect Distribution to support Powersheds' expansion into Ireland
    • AI assistantsNamed in 1 of 60 AI-assistant answersReport a problem"Which UK freight forwarding and haulage companies are expanding fastest?": 1 of 6

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Strong momentum 11 to 19

  1. 11
    Cardinal Global Logisticscardinalgl.comScore 10
    • Named in 6 of 60 AI-assistant answers
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    • AI assistantsNamed in 6 of 60 AI-assistant answersReport a problem"Which UK logistics and supply chain companies are growing fastest right now?": 3 of 6
      "What are the fastest-growing logistics companies outside London, in places like the Midlands, Manchester, Leeds and Glasgow?": 2 of 6
      "Which UK freight forwarding and haulage companies are expanding fastest?": 1 of 6

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  2. 12
    Howard Tenenstenens.comScore 10
    • Named by 1 news or web source since 1 Aug
    The evidence (1)
    • MentionsNamed by 1 news or web source in the windowReport a problemMotor Transport, 16 Sep 2026: ​Project Jolt trial inspires Swindon haulier Howard Tenens to expand electric fleet
      Motor Transport, 18 Sep 2026: Howard Tenens said it had more than halved its carbon footprint in just five years while continuing to grow its operations.

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  3. 13
    The Reed Boardall Groupreedboardall.comScore 10
    • Named by 1 news or web source since 1 Aug
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    • MentionsNamed by 1 news or web source in the windowReport a problemMotor Transport, 19 Oct 2026: Reed Boardall boosts electric truck deliveries threefold with ultra-fast charging, research reveals

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  4. 14
    Keycraft Globalkeycraftglobal.comScore 5
    • Staff rose from 60 to 61 in the year to Dec 2025, in its Companies House accounts
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  5. 15
    McPherson Ltdmcpherson.ltd.ukScore 4
    • Director appointed: Grant Harrison Mcleod
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  6. 16
    HGV Direct Ltdhgvdirect.co.ukScore 4
    • Director appointed: Simon John Smedley
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  7. 17
    Birchall Foodservicebirchallfoodservice.co.ukScore 4
    • Director appointed: Steven Leslie Chadwick
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  8. 18
    Airbox Fulfilmentairboxfulfilment.comScore 2
    • Named in 1 of 60 AI-assistant answers
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    • AI assistantsNamed in 1 of 60 AI-assistant answersReport a problem"Which UK third-party logistics and fulfilment companies are growing fastest?": 1 of 6

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  9. 19
    BJS Home Deliverybjshomedelivery.comScore 2
    • Named in 1 of 60 AI-assistant answers
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    • AI assistantsNamed in 1 of 60 AI-assistant answersReport a problem"What are the fastest-growing logistics companies outside London, in places like the Midlands, Manchester, Leeds and Glasgow?": 1 of 6

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