Pall-Ex Group Environmental – Pallet Distribution Doesn’t Need to Cost The Earth
Pall-Ex is committed to providing customers with a trusted, efficient and cost-effective palletised freight distribution service. The UK pallet network model initially devised to provide cost-effective final-mile logistics solutions, also reduces the environmental impacts of goods distribution. Read more about our Environmental policies here. If you would like to
Pall-Ex Group International – Your International Delivery Solution
Pall-Ex offers a comprehensive range of International services to support your customers overseas requirements.
Our established international service operates in over 30 different countries and our dedicated European transport team can help find the best overseas solution for you.
Our service
Pall-Ex Group Network Service – Delivering Service Excellence
Pall-Ex Group continually develops a comprehensive range of integrated services which proactively respond to the challenges and opportunities encountered by our customers.
Established over 25 years ago, our UK networks, Pall-Ex UK and Fortec have grown substantially, providing customers with reliable, innovative and cost-effective services,
Pall-Ex Group Technology – Cutting-Edge Technology Solutions
Strengthen your business with cutting-edge technology solutions
Pall-Ex’s IT strategy is to develop a high quality operational system that captures accurate and relevant information which can be cascaded to all stakeholders.
Pall-Ex Group has unveiled Nexus, its in-house developed logistics management
About Pall-Ex Group – Achieving Excellence Together
East Trans have teamed up with Pall-Ex Group, who specialise in the efficient distribution of palletised freight consignments throughout the UK, Europe and beyond.
Pall-Ex Group is a leading UK and European palletised frieght distribution network, connecting independent hauliers through an award-winning, shareholder-owned model. The
PALLEX
On the 6th October 2025 East Trans will be moving our Pallet Network services to PALLEX and are proud to be joining them as a Shareholder Member.
We have grown 42% in our Pallet Network side of our business over last 18 months here at East
Pallet Dimensions for our new PALLEX business from October 2025
We are pleased to announce the new Pallet Range effective from the 6th October for our customers using our PALLEX service.
With the new Micro Pallet up to our Full Pallets, we are sure that this will add value for our clients.
44 Tonne Operations
In 2024 East Trans covered 25,000 loads with our own dedicated 44 Tonne Operation, supported by our Curtained-sided and Skeletal Trailer Fleet.
Our full load department covered Curtain-sided Palletized full loads, container full load movements and full load Groupage Trailers. These also operated to FORS
New Electric Counter Balance Forklift
East Trans’s first fully Electric Mitsubishi Counter Balance Forklift joining the Fork Lift Fleet.Whilst we have operated Electric Reach Forklift Trucks & Gas Counter Balance Forklifts this is the start of our journey to a fully Electric Warehouse Forklift Fleet.A big thank you to Malcolm
East Trans FORS Silver Accreditation
East Trans are pleased to confirm we have been accredited with the FORS Silver Standard for another year!
A big thank-you to all our dedicated East Trans team for helping us achieve this.
Next stop, Gold!
If
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Founded more than 30 years ago, East Trans has the experience and resources to provide a reliable, cost effective and comprehensive logistical service to companies throughout the United Kingdom and the immediate European continent. Please see our new 2023 drone video of the
Driver Success! East Trans in-house training scheme reaches new heights
Congratulations to Aidan Barratt who has recently achieved his HGV Class 1 driving licence.
Aidan started with East Trans back in Summer 2019, he entered the fleet driving one of our 26 tonne Rigid vehicles, performing local runs into Grimsby and the surrounding areas.
East Trans embraces new driver handbook technology
In an effort to move away from paper-based processes, East Trans has digitised its driver communications with The Driver Handbook smartphone app and dedicated content management system, TDHConnect.
With the aim of moving the business forward by introducing new technologies, East Trans signed up to The
Another success for the East Trans Train to Gain Scheme
A huge congratulations to Martyn Ashford who has recently completed the East Trans Train to Gain Scheme. 🌟🙌
Martyn started driving with us two years ago & since excelled in many parts of the organisation. Starting his journey on a Class 2 Rigid we are proud
Our Growing Fleet
East Trans are proud to continuously develop our transport services further as part of our one-million-pound investment program that was first introduced in 2019. In 2022 we have a number of new Scania’s, Mercedes and DAF’s joining the fleet.
SCANIA
In 2019
The HESTAL CargoMaster strap lift system revealed
After previous investment, we are proud to announce the arrival of our brand new curtain-sided trailers to the East Trans fleet.
Each are covered in new East Trans livery and fully equipped with the HESTAL strapping system, designed specifically to aid with load securing.
Brand new Mitsubishi Fork Trucks join fleet
East Trans have expanded its fleet with brand new Fork Trucks for our Warehouse groupage operations.
The fleet consists of brand new Mitsubishi Fork Trucks.
East Trans invests in HESTAL CargoMaster Strap Lift System
East Trans gets smart with their new Curtain-Sided and Rigid Safety Strapping Systems.
The HESTAL CargoMaster strap lift system has been specifically designed to aid with load securing. The new strapping system enables positioning and fastening of the restraining straps without mounting the trailer.
East Trans introduce Transporean to the business
East Trans introduce Transporean to the business.
TRANSPOREON provides cloud logistics software for efficient transportation management. Save time, reduce transportation costs and gain transparency optimizing your supply chain processes.
East Trans now offering Groupage and Consolidation Services
Since 2018, East Trans has built additional facilities to further grow the Groupage and Consolidation Services within our warehousing operation.
Our first new client is now on board and we are consolidating and distributing goods throughout our facility.
This includes supporting the importation and exportation of manufactured and hazardous cargoes
East Trans now offering Pick and Pack Facilities
East Trans now offering Pick and Pack facilities within our warehousing operation.
In 2020 we extended our operation with a new client in sustainable energy solutions, helping support the wind farm sector across the globe.
East Trans Pick and Pack first Warehouse Venture.
East Trans have won first significant new contract with a leading medical supplies company requiring secure, high-quality warehousing and reliable distribution across the UK. It is East Trans’ first move into “pick and pack” logistics – a growing market driven by consumers and businesses favouring the speed and convenience
Cleethorpes Town Football Club
East Trans sponsors Home Shirt
CTFC are delighted to announce a 5 year deal with local Haulage, Distribution and Warehousing giants East Trans sponsoring the Home shirt.
Paul Hickling MD,(pictured) said ‘ We are delighted to continue our link with Cleethorpes Town, a real success story, we employ local people
New East Trans Warehouse for 2017
East Trans have completed construction on the new 52,000sq.ft high bay warehouse and canopy at Immingham.
The warehouse is situated on the land adjacent to East Transportation’s current facility on Trondheim Way, Stallingborough. The build will include the creation of an additional access point off Netherlands Way, designed to integrate
Updates to our social media profile
Following on from our recent success on Twitter, we’ve decided to add to our social media profile. We are now on
Here you will find regular day to day details of our reload options. Here is a link to our LinkedIn profile Click Here for our LinkedIn profile
Also here is a
WELCOME TO OUR NEW WEBSITE
Welcome to our new website, we hope you like our new content and the information inside which follows a request from our MD Paul Hickling for a more up to date website to make it more user friendly for our visitors whilst also moving forward with a new design which we





















