Food Distribution Company
Leading service levels provided for our clients requiring ambient and refrigerated transport and storage. When it comes to food warehousing and distributing, safety is our priority.
We are members of, and accredited by:
Our Food Distribution Services
Meeting your need for ambient, chilled transportation and HACCP food storage.
Ambient
High-quality, integrated logistics solutions for many leading and local brands distributed to large wholesalers, supermarkets and small outlets.
Chilled
Kings Transport Services Ltd ensures that perishable goods are stored in food warehouses and shipped in refrigerated transportation, with both facilities following tightly regulated conditions.
Real-time Tracking
Know the whereabouts of your delivery at any given time and accurate estimations of arrival times with Kings Transport.
HACCP &GMP Accreditation
Kings Transport Services Ltd has achieved and governs its food-grade warehouses according to, HACCP & GMP Accreditation against the Global Standard for Storage and Distribution.
Temperature Solutions
Ambient
Chilled
Food Distribution Services You Can Trust
Our extensive network enables us to provide a comprehensive food warehousing and distribution management service covering the whole of the UK and Europe. We provide cost-effective transportation and food warehousing solutions, HACCP, reliable GPS tracking, and over 45 years of experience with our customers.
Whether you need quick shipping or a total supply chain solution, we have the expertise to bring you reliable service that keeps you informed and in control of the movement of your food and drink goods.
Some of the features of using our Food Distribution services:
- UK and European Services
- Ambient & chilled transport & storage
- Next day deliveries
- Timed deliveries and ETA alerts
- Weekend and out of hours deliveries
- Full track and trace system offers full visibility of consignments
- Temperature controlled vehicles (ranging from 30⁰C to -25⁰C)
Ensuring Your Products Arrive In Perfect Condition
Our temperature-controlled vehicles cover temperatures from ambient to cool to refrigerated and frozen to ensure that your products arrive in perfect condition. Here at Kings Transport we are continually investing in and developing market-leading technology to ensure the greatest level of visibility and control of our food warehousing and transportation services and ensure that we meet all the HACCP (Hazard analysis and critical control points) standards.
Ambient
Whether you are looking for a Transport only, or Storage, management and distribution, Kings Transport Services Ltd has the experience and capabilities you can trust. Our GPS-tracked fleet enables us, and you, to know exactly where your delivery is at any given time, giving you confidence in our service. For more information on our fleet and their varying specifications, click here.
Tailored Service
A Foods storage Safety Plan is coordinated with the customer and implemented. Robust tracking services ensure your goods arrive as required and are fully documented. We have experienced management and operations teams who have shared good practices and developed robust processes to ensure that we deliver an efficient, proactive, solution-centred and most importantly safe service time and time again.
Trusted Excellence
Leading Accreditations
We are members of RHA and hold an ISO 9001:2015 accreditation in Quality Management.
FORS Silver Standard
HACCP & GMP Certified
What Our Customers Say
I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for Kieran’s assistance and support thus far. His help has been invaluable, and I truly appreciate his dedication to our work. I wanted to emphasise my enthusiasm for the collaboration we have established regarding UK shipments…
Adrian
Commercial Customer, Essex
…His expertise and professionalism have been evident throughout our interactions, and I am confident that this partnership will continue to flourish in the future. Once again, thank you for your valuable assistance, and I am excited about the opportunities that lie ahead.
Adrian
Commercial Customer, Essex
Our relationship with our local Palletline Member, works really well for our Amazon inbound freight. We can log our requirements into their portal and print our own labels so we can process the goods quickly and efficiently.
Customer Testimonial
UK
We just wanted to say a big thank you to the amazing team who moved us last week. The men worked so hard, were really friendly and made, what is an otherwise stressful process, easy and completely stress-free
Helen & Brad
Hertfordshire
I just thought I would let you know, our recent driver has been amazing! She’s really helpful, knows exactly what she’s doing and is not afraid to help out. Our Warehouse Op has been very happy with the recent pickups and I got to see it first hand myself and I have to agree.
Chris M
Transport Customer, Hoddesdon
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the Palletline team for their amazing dedication and effort, and their outstanding performance in our fixed slot deliveries – we have received lots of positive feedback from across our organisation.
Inbound Operations Team
UK
Our Services
Palletised Freight
As pallet delivery and distribution specialists, here at Kings Transport we can give you your passport to fast and reliable palletised distribution throughout Europe.
Contract Logistics
Bespoke, cost effective method for outsourcing all or part of your corporate logistical solutions and requirements including warehousing and inventory management, transportation and distribution, order processing and more.
Food Distribution Solutions
Leading service levels provided for our clients requiring ambient and refrigerated transport and storage. When it comes to food warehousing and distribution, safety is our priority.
Warehousing & Storage
Over 90,000 sq ft Warehousing throughout Essex and Hertfordshire at highly secure storage facilities. Our UK transport company offers unique solutions to fit each of our customer’s needs and have facilities equipped with full pallet traceability and online stock control.
Customs Clearance ETSF
Customs clearance in the UK and controlled goods can be transferred from the port of arrival to our temporary storage facility pending customs clearance to avoid unnecessary delays or quay rent charges.
Amazon Pallet Partners
Kings Transport are preferred carriers for Amazon, consolidating loads for over 2,000 vendors and delivering daily to 23 UK fulfilment centres with Amazon.
Fleet
Kings Transport operate a fleet of vehicles ranging from articulated Lorries to a 3.5 tonne van, including 7.5 tonne, 18 tonne, 26 tonne curtain sides, flatbeds and boxed vehicles, and provide 24/7 transportation services.
News
Kings Transport acquires Ningbo London under Kings Transport Holdings Limited
Kings Transport Sets Its Sights on Growth With Acquisition of Ningbo London Kings Transport is pleased to announce its acquisition of Ningbo London from Palletline.
Christmas Opening Hours 2023
Tuesday 19th December 2023 Last day for: Palletline service level C (72hrs) collections for pre-Christmas delivery. Wednesday 20th December 2023 Last day for: Palletline service
First Hydrogen vans receive road certification
First Hydrogen, automotive and energy developer, is pleased to announce that its first zero emission light commercial vehicles (LCVs) have been certified legal on British
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Frequently Asked Questions
Our food-grade warehouses are kept at the temperatures required for the specific food items in question. Generally, perishable foods are stored at temperatures between 0-4℃. These would include fruits and meats, for example. Foods that are not perishable can be stored at higher temperatures, anywhere between 10-21℃. These foods may include canned meat, jelly or peanut butter.
To store or transport ambient food means to maintain food at room temperature. Essentially, this is usually done in regard to non-perishable food. That being said, despite non-perishables being mostly immune to degradation over time, there has to be carefully put into how they’re stored in order to keep the product as fresh as possible. Food stored at ambient temperatures must be placed within clean and dry conditions with a good level of ventilation. It also must be kept separate from other foods that may cause cross-contamination.
HACCP is a food management system that identifies and controls any potential hazards that may occur during food storage and production so that they are safe for eating. The system has several steps.
- Hazard Analysis – This essentially details a method to find and/or check for elements of the warehouse environment that may cause harm to the food being stored.
- CCP (Critical Control Points) – This is a procedure to undergo when a hazard is detected, in order to remove the said hazard and ensure that it has not caused any undue change to the food stored.
- Record Taking – Perhaps one of the more critical parts of HACCP is recording all hazards detected and resolved, in order to prevent further damage from happening.
GMP refers less to hazards, and more to maintain a high level of quality across all foods. GMP involves keeping strict procedures when handling and storing food, mostly in the realm of keeping facilities clean and hygienic. It also involves controlling raw materials and ingredients, monitoring production processes and conducting regular quality checks.
By following these, we ensure our food warehouses are always in the best condition it can be.