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Transporting Dangerous Goods: Essential Parts of your Checklist

When transporting dangerous goods, it is vital to consider every aspect of their journey to the customer, from appropriate packaging to high levels of safety training your staff members must receive. We at Welch's Transport have curated this helpful...

Fuel Surcharge June 2022

Welch's Transport Ltd = 16.34% Calculated from the price of our last bulk bunkered fuel delivery at any of our sites, minus our cost base price of fuel at £0.86, multiplied by 30% as the is the percentage of our overall cost base which fuel is...

Fuel Surcharge May 2022

Welch's Transport Ltd = 17.37% Calculated from the price of our last bulk bunkered fuel delivery at any of our sites, minus our cost base price of fuel at £0.86, multiplied by 30% as the is the percentage of our overall cost base which fuel is...

Fuel Surcharge April 2022

Welch's Transport Ltd = 20.93% Calculated from the price of our last bulk bunkered fuel delivery at any of our sites, minus our cost base price of fuel at £0.86, multiplied by 30% as the is the percentage of our overall cost base which fuel is...

Fuel Surcharge March 2022

Welch's Transport Ltd = 9.69% Calculated from the price of our last bulk bunkered fuel delivery at any of our sites, minus our cost base price of fuel at £0.86, multiplied by 30% as the is the percentage of our overall cost base which fuel is...

Fuel Surcharge February 2022 [HGV & Parcels]

Welch's Transport Ltd = 7.12% Calculated from the price of our last bulk bunkered fuel delivery at any of our sites, minus our cost base price of fuel at £0.86, multiplied by 30% as the is the percentage of our overall cost base which fuel is...

Fuel Surcharge January 2022 [HGV & Parcels]

Welch's Transport Ltd = 7.12% Calculated from the price of our last bulk bunkered fuel delivery at any of our sites, minus our cost base price of fuel at £0.86, multiplied by 30% as the is the percentage of our overall cost base which fuel is...

Fuel Surcharge December 2021 [HGV & Parcels]

Welch's Transport Ltd = 7.04% Calculated from the price of our last bulk bunkered fuel delivery at any of our sites, minus our cost base price of fuel at £0.86, multiplied by 30% as the is the percentage of our overall cost base which fuel is...

Fuel Surcharge December 2021 [HGV & Parcels]

Welch's Transport Ltd = 7.04% Calculated from the price of our last bulk bunkered fuel delivery at any of our sites, minus our cost base price of fuel at £0.86, multiplied by 30% as the is the percentage of our overall cost base which fuel is...

Fuel Surcharge November 2021 [HGV & Parcel Carriers]

Welch's Transport Ltd = 9.59% Calculated from the price of our last bulk bunkered fuel delivery at any of our sites, minus our cost base price of fuel at £0.86, multiplied by 30% as the is the percentage of our overall cost base which fuel is...

Fuel Surcharge October 2021

The fuel surcharge applicable to all freight for delivery on or after 1st October 2021 is 5.14%

Fuel Surcharge September 2021

The fuel surcharge applicable to all freight for delivery on or after 1st September September 2021 is 3.73%

What is Third Party Logistics and How Does it Work?

For many small-to-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), managing stock and shipping processes whilst maintaining an efficient manufacturing process can be a challenge. That is why so many businesses are choosing to employ a third-party logistics provider...

What is Shipstar?

What is Shipstar? Shipstar, established in 2021, offers a comprehensive third-party logistics (3PL) service for businesses of any size and in any industry. We understand that for many smaller businesses, juggling all aspects of running a...

Fuel Surcharge August 2021

The fuel surcharge applicable to all freight for delivery on or after 1st August 2021 is 4.21%

Fuel Surcharge July 2021

The fuel surcharge applicable to all freight for delivery on or after 1st July 2021 is 4.22%

Fuel Surcharge June 2021

The fuel surcharge applicable to all freight for delivery on or after 1st June 2021 is 3.17%

Fuel Surcharge May 2021

The fuel surcharge applicable to all freight for delivery on or after 1st May 2021 is 2.60%

New Trailer Day

Today we took delivery of our new Hazchem Double Decker in full orange livery, we caught a few snaps before our Driver Trainer took it out for a test drive and got it weighed at the local weighbridge. The LST Trailer is an extra 2 meters longer...

Fuel Surcharge April 2021

The fuel surcharge applicable to all freight for delivery on or after 1st April 2021 is 2.40%

Fuel Surcharge March 2021

The fuel surcharge applicable to all freight for delivery on or after 1st March 2021 is 2.37%

Choosing the right pallet storage for your business

Pallet storage is a material handling solution designed to help efficiently store materials across multiple rows and levels. There are hundreds of storage facilities and warehouses across the UK, so it is important to find warehouses that can...

How important is backloading in transport?

What is backloading? In the competitive industry of haulage, the importance of utilising every solution has resulted in an intricate system of backloading, sometimes referred to as backhauling. Backloading is the practice of planning trips around...

Fuel Surcharge February 2021

The fuel surcharge applicable to all freight for delivery on or after 1st Feburary 2021 is 1.50%

Fuel Surcharge January 2021

The fuel surcharge applicable to all freight for delivery on or after 1st January 2021 is 1.18%

Are you ready for Brexit

After the year we have already had we must prepare ourselves for another challenge in the form of Brexit and the end of the current transition period between the EU and UK. While there is still much speculation as to whether the two parties can...

3 benefits of groupage transport

In today’s industry, customers and business approach us with a wide variety of distribution needs. Here at Welch Transport, we provide a groupage service that prioritises customers’ needs with how much space they need for their distribution. This...

Why you should hire a semi-low loader to transport your goods

Semi-low loaders are being used increasingly across the UK for the transportation of a wide variety of goods. At Welch, our variety of step frame and low loaders offer many advantages when it comes to moving your heavy loads across the country....

How pallet delivery could transform your distribution process

What is pallet delivery? Nowadays, the need for efficient, fast delivery across the country is paramount for buineses owners across the country. With an abundance of information online, finding details about what pallet delivery is and how it can...

5 things to know before transporting an abnormal load

Transporting abnormal loads requires knowledge, planning and expertise. With heavier, wider and longer loads, there are many more safety factors which must be considered. At Welch Specialist Movements, we are experts in the transportation process...

Will a factory relocation benefit your business in 2021?

There are many things to consider when planning a factory relocation: the location of your new site, the best time to move and of course, how to move your factory equipment. But the biggest question of all is going to be, will a factory relocation...

3 things you should consider when choosing your haulage company

Choosing the right haulage company to transport your goods can be a tricky decision. A haulage company can make a huge difference to your entire transport operation, so it’s important to find a company that offers a quality service in specified time...

Fuel Surcharge December 2020

The fuel surcharge applicable to all freight for delivery on or after 1st December 2020 is 0.55%

3 things to know about the transportation of dangerous goods

As a leading transportation management company, Welch Transport provide reliable transportation of hazardous goods across the country. With our ADR regulated fleets and drivers, our customers can rest assured that the storage and transportation of...

When to consider a specialist moving company

Moving goods can be a delicate job, especially if the items are fragile or of a high value. However, by partnering with a specialist moves company, you can relax knowing your cargo is in safe hands. Understanding your specialist product Truly...

Fuel Surcharge November 2020

The fuel surcharge applicable to all freight for delivery on or after 1st November 2020 is 0.00%

Fuel Surcharge October 2020

The fuel surcharge applicable to all freight for delivery on or after 1st October 2020 is 0.00%.

Fuel Surcharge September 2020

The fuel surcharge applicable to all freight for delivery on or after 1st September 2020 is 0.00%.

Fuel Surcharge August 2020

The fuel surcharge applicable to all freight for delivery on or after 1st August 2020 is 0.00%.

Fuel Surcharge August 2020

The fuel surcharge applicable to all freight for delivery on or after 1st August 2020 is 0.00%.

Fuel Surcharge July 2020

The fuel surcharge applicable to all freight for delivery on or after 1st July 2020 is 0.00%.

Fuel Surcharge June 2020

The fuel surcharge applicable to all freight for delivery on or after 1st June 2020 is 0.00%. The fuel surcharge for July 2020 will be updated during week commencing 29th June.

Fuel Surcharge May 2020

The fuel surcharge applicable to all freight for delivery on or after 1st May 2020 is 0.00%. The fuel surcharge for June 2020 will be updated during week commencing 25th May.

Fuel Surcharge April 2020

The fuel surcharge applicable to all freight for delivery on or after 1st April 2020 is 0.00%. The fuel surcharge for May 2020 will be updated during week commencing 27th March.

Fuel Surcharge March 2020

The fuel surcharge applicable to all freight for delivery on or after 1st March 2020 is 1.74%. The fuel surcharge for April 2020 will be updated during week commencing 30th March.

Fuel Surcharge February 2020

The fuel surcharge applicable to all freight for delivery on or after 1st February 2020 is 2.00% The fuel surcharge for March 2020 will be updated during week commencing 24th March.

Fuel Surcharge January 2020

The fuel surcharge applicable to all freight for delivery on or after 1st January 2020 is 3.52% The fuel surcharge for February 2020 will be updated during week commencing 27rd January.

Fuel Surcharge December 2019

The fuel surcharge applicable to all freight for delivery on or after 1st December 2019 is 2.97%. The fuel surcharge for January 2020 will be updated during week commencing 23rd December.

Festive Period Opening & Transit Times

That time of year is fast approaching, so please find below our Opening and Transit times for the end of December, beginning of January 2020. Please click your local depot: Duxford Depot Bedford Depot For any further information please...

Fuel Surcharge November 2019

The fuel surcharge applicable to all freight for delivery on or after 1st November 2019 is 3.12%. The fuel surcharge for December 2019 will be updated during week commencing 25th November.

Delivering to Southern Ireland - Post Brexit

Now it looks certain that we will leave the EU on the 31st October, we have been working to ensure that there are systems in place to ensure a smooth transition and deliveries to Southern Ireland reach their destination as expected. There are 3...

Fuel Surcharge October 2019

The fuel surcharge applicable to all freight for delivery on or after 1st October 2019 is 4.14%. The fuel surcharge for November 2019 will be updated during week commencing 28th October.

Fuel Surcharge September 2019

The fuel surcharge applicable to all freight for delivery on or after 1st September 2019 is 2.99%. The fuel surcharge for October 2019 will be updated during week commencing 23rd September.

Fuel Surcharge August 2019

The fuel surcharge applicable to all freight for delivery on or after 1st August 2019 is 3.15% The fuel surcharge for September 2019 will be updated during week commencing 26th August

Fuel Surcharge July 2019

Due to a continued decrease in bulk fuel prices the fuel surcharge for July 2019 being 2.39%. The fuel surcharge for August 2019 will be updated during week commencing 29th July 2019, further information can be found on our Customer Portal.

It's a 'Gold' Adventure

We were made aware of FORS by various websites, TFL, and some of our suppliers. Once we started to investigate the scheme, we thought that this would be the perfect opportunity to prove and show our commitment to managing WRRR Work Related Road...

On the Road to Gold

With all the rain last week we are delighted to share this ray of sunshine or should I say GOLD with you, it’s official that our St Ives Sepot have been awarded their gold accreditation from FORS. Our other depots are close of their heels and we are...

Fuel Surcharge June 2019

Due to a slight decrease in bulk fuel prices the fuel surcharge for June 2019 being 3.39%. The fuel surcharge for July 2019 will be updated during week commencing 24th June 2019, further information can be found on our Customer Portal.

Fuel Surcharge May 2019

Due to a slight increase in bulk fuel prices the fuel surcharge for May 2019 being 3.80%. The fuel surcharge for June 2019 will be updated during week commencing 27th May 2019.

Fuel Surcharge April 2019

Fuel going into Q2 has seen fuel prices drop slightly, resulting in the fuel surcharge for April 2019 being 2.91% The fuel surcharge for May 2019 will be updated during week commencing 29th April 2019.

Welch's are Moving to Bedford

Welch’s Transport Ltd is a medium-sized, family owned transport company which operates across Cambs, Essex, Herts and Beds. Whilst our Henlow depot has served us well over the past 60 years, in order to accommodate the Groups continued growth plans...

Fuel Surcharge March 2019

Q1 of 2019 has seen fuel prices creep up slightly, as such the fuel surcharge for March 2019 will be 3.29% The fuel surcharge for April 2019 will be updated during week commencing 25th March 2019.

Fuel Surcharge February 2019

The price of fuel continues stay quite stable nhe new year, as such the fuel surcharge for February 2019 will be 2.70% The fuel surcharge for March 2019 will be updated during week commencing 25th February 2019.

The Welch Group & Brexit

Brexit will no doubt affect all business in some way. In order to get ahead of its impact, here's how we're approaching March 29th..... The Welch Group & Brexit

Why not take a look at our Facebook page of which has been running succesfully for some time now, from here we share with you latest products, news, moves and so much more. In addition to our recent projects we like to add/offer any advice or...

Fuel Surcharge January 2019

The price of fuel continues to fall into the new year, as such the fuel surcharge for Janaury 2019 will be 2.55% The fuel surcharge for February 2019 will be updated during week commencing 28th January 2019.

Welch's Achieve Silver FORS

Welch's are pleased to announce that after passing their audit on the 13th December 2018, they are now FORS Silver compliant. What is FORS The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) is a voluntary accreditation scheme for fleet operators...

Fuel Surcharge December 2018

The fuel surcharge applicable to all freight for delivery on or after 1st December 2018 is 3.00%. The fuel surcharge for January 2019 will be updated during week commencing 24th December.

Fuel Surcharge November 2018

The fuel surcharge applicable to all freight for delivery on or after 1st November 2018 is 5.10%. The fuel surcharge for December 2018 will be updated during week commencing 26th November.

Fuel Surcharge October 2018

The fuel surcharge applicable to all freight for delivery on or after 1st October 2018 is 4.75% The fuel surcharge for November 2018 will be updated during week commencing 29th October. The BIX Bunker Index has this to say about the...

Fuel surcharge increases to 4.26%

The fuel surcharge applicable to all freight for delivery on or after 1st September 2018 is 4.26% The fuel surcharge for October 2018 will be updated during week commencing 24th September

Fuel surcharge increases slightly to 3.86%

The fuel surcharge applicable to all freight for delivery on or after 1st August 2018 is 3.86% The fuel surcharge for August 2018 will be updated during week commencing 27th August

Amazon Guidelines Update - Jul '18

Welch's are always working to ensure that our customers are up to date with our Amazon Preferred Supplier guidelines and processes. We have just updated our Amazon 'Best Practices' Guidelines so please take a look to ensure you are consigning and...

The lighter side of work

If ever you wondered what the Welch folk like to do at a weekend, here's a snapshot: Have a little read of our press release for the Palletline Awards Event 2018.

Fuel surcharge reduces for July 2018

The fuel surcharge applicable to all freight for delivery on or after 1st July 2018 is 3.63% The fuel surcharge for August 2018 will be updated during week commencing 23rd July

Fuel surcharge amended down from 4.7% to 4.12%

The fuel surcharge applicable to all freight for delivery on or after 1st June 2018 is 4.12% The fuel surcharge for July 2018 will be updated during week commencing 25th June

Double bonus for Palletline, its members and its customers

During our 16 years (1994-2010) with Palletways, we worked alongside many other hauliers and Reason Transport always stood out as a top-quality member with which we had a good relationship. We're thrilled that Reason Transport has decided to...

Amazon works hand-in-hand with Palletline

Following the Motor Transport article in January of this year which predicted a new era in the Palletline-Amazon relationship, we are proud to give you a preview of the new hub facility at Coventry - the very first of its kind to have a dedicated...

Fuel surcharge increases to 3.2%

The fuel surcharge applicable to all freight for delivery on or after 1st May 2018 is 3.20% The fuel surcharge for June 2018 will be updated in week commencing 28th May

NEW - Kato CR-200Ri Mobile Crane

20 tonnes lifting capacity 28 metre boom 4.0 Metre to 5.8 Metre Fly Jib 37 metre maximum hook height Built to last - KATO's Industry leading Quality & Reliability

Fuel surcharge increases slightly to 1.95% for April 2018

The fuel surcharge applicable to all freight for delivery on or after 1st April 2018 is 1.95%. (The previously published rate of 1.6% was not based on the correct buying price for March. Please accept our apologies). This is calculated as...

Fuel Surcharges decreases to 1.53% for March 2018

The fuel surcharge applicable to all freight for delivery on or after 1st March 2018 is 1.53% This is calculated as follows: Latest fuel purchase price: £0.951 pence per litre minus base rate of £0.90 pence per litre = £0.051 pence...

COMING SOON - NEW ARRIVAL

We at Welch's Crane Hire are excited to share the news with you that we will be taking delivery very soon of our new Kato CR-200Ri mobile crane. 20 Ton Capacity City Crane 28 Metre Main Boom 4.0 Metre to 5.8 Metre Fly Jib Luffing from 7...

Fuel surcharge increases to 2.33% for February 2018

The fuel surcharge applicable to all freight for delivery on or after 1st February 2018 is 2.33% This is calculated as follows: Latest fuel purchase price: £0.9778 pence per litre minus base rate of £0.90 pence per litre = £0.0778...

Amazon suppliers to benefit from Welch's membership of Palletline

Palletline's service levels to all customers are industry-leading but with its status as preferred supplier to Amazon FC's and a relationship with the retail phenomonon which has strengthened over the past six years, we have the potential to take a...

Tree of Life Encounter

Transported all the way from Italy and made from a 42 ton block of Italian marble, the completed sculpture weighed 5250 kg and was installed at Woolf Institute yesterday. With the use of 25/35 versa lift, our 2 tonne Mitsuibishi forklift, LTM...

Tree of Life Encounter

Transported all the way from Italy and made from a 42 ton block of Italian marble, the completed sculpture weighed 5250 kg and was installed at Woolf Institute yesterday. With the use of 25/35 versa lift, our 2 tonne Mitsuibishi forklift, LTM...

Fuel Surcharge increases to 2.10% for January 2018

The fuel surcharge applicable to all freight for delivery on or after 1st January 2018 is 2.10% This is calculated as follows: Latest fuel purchase price: £0.970 pence per litre minus base rate of £0.90 pence per litre =...

Chair And Chair Alike

Line Magazine (Palletline's internal, quarterly publication) pages 8 & 9 and page 10 from its November 2017 issue - an insight into the "networked" minds of both Trevor Ellis and Jim Welch as they both begin to adjust to their new positions.

Fuel Surcharge increases to 1.98% for December 2017

Next months fuel surcharge will be: Current Fuel Surcharge = 1.98% (December 2017) Due to the price of bulk fuel continuing to rise the fuel surcharge for December will be 1.98%

Sixty Years Young and hard as nails!

20 years ago, we took on the restoration of one of our old units from the 1950's. It's testament to the quality of the original truck and the quality of the restoration work that it still looks and goes as well as it did when we first bought it from...

Fuel Surcharge remains at 1.4% for November 2017

Next months fuel surcharge will be: Current Fuel Surcharge = 1.4% (November 2017) Due to the price of bulk fuel remaining high the fuel surcharge for November will remain at 1.4%

Jim Welch becomes Palletline's new Chairman

Welch's became a member of Palletline in 2010 in order to better serve its customers. Jim was appointed non-exec director in 2012 and chaired the Remuneration Committee from 2013; these two roles have given him a great insight into how Palletline...

Fuel Surcharge increases to 1.4% for October 2017

Next months fuel surcharge will be: Current Fuel Surcharge = 1.4% (October 2017) Due to the price of bulk fuel increasing the fuel surcharge for October has risen to 1.4%

Welch's Transport supports global safety and sustainability

For two weeks at the end of July and the beginning of August, Welch's Transport proudly took the impressive Iveco Stralis artic unit on demo to support an intiative born out of The Transport Association's (TA) desire to give something back to the...

A glimpse at Brian Sharpe - Welch Group Historian & Archivist

An interview with Brian Sharpe who's been collating the Welch Group history and archives for the past four years. Clik A link to the past to see the short interview

Fuel Surcharge increases to 0.4% for September 2017

Next months fuel surcharge will be: Current Fuel Surcharge = 0.4% (September 2017) Due to the price of bulk fuel increasing the fuel surcharge for september has risen to 0.4%

Welch's Long Servers take a 'punt' on the weather

It’s already two years ago since those employees with 10+ years of service and their respective partners gathered at Duxford Imperial War Museum for a great afternoon of fine food and liquid refreshment followed by a wander through the...

Fuel Surcharge Remains at 0% for August 2017

Next months fuel surcharge will be: Current Fuel Surcharge = 0% (August 2017) Thanks to bulk fuel purchase prices remaining low the fuel surcharge for August will remain at 0%.

Fuel Surcharge Reduction in July 2017

Next months fuel surcharge will be: Current Fuel Surcharge = 0% (July 2017) Thanks to a reduction in fuel purchase prices the fuel surcharge for July will remain at 0%.

Truck Bashin' 2017

Now normally, in our industry, a truck BASH is something we do our very best to avoid by training and coaching our drivers but on this occasion, on one weekend in June, at a Rugby club in Nuneaton, this kind of Truck Bash is just the sort of thing...

Fuel Surcharge Reduction in May 2017

Next months fuel surcharge will be: Current Fuel Surcharge = 0.42% (May 2017) Thanks to a reduction in fuel purchase prices the fuel surcharge for May will drop to 0.42% from 0.59%

Fuel Surcharge Reduction in April 2017

Each month our fuel surcharge amount will be posted on the news pages of our Transport Website and also in our online customer portal eTransport. Current Fuel Surcharge = 0.59% (April 2017) Thanks to a reduction in fuel purchase prices the...

"The signs are good!"

For the last 2 weeks our Neil Smith and our 26t rigid hiab has been going round the Moto Services to assist with the installation of digital advertising signs, daytime or night time you will see him onsite holding the sign place whilst our client...

Fuel Surcharge as of 1st March 2017

Current Fuel Surcharge = 1.49% (March 2017) Whilst we traditionally review our customer’s rates on October 1st each year in addition we also have a well established monthly fuel surcharge mechanism which tracks the current price of fuel. This...

Fuel Surcharge as of 1st March 2017

Each month our fuel surcharge amount will be posted on the news pages of our Transport Website and also in our online customer portal eTransport. Current Fuel Surcharge = 1.49% (March 2017) Whilst we traditionally review our customer’s rates...

HGV Apprenticeship Open Day

To find the first apprentices of 2017, Welch's Transport Duxford opened its door this Saturday to welcome the potential applicants. Greeted by Jim Welch himself the applicants and some parents, were taking on a tour of the Duxford transport depot...

Welch's help bring home a piece of history

Wrtten by Chris Welch - Commercial Director - Welchs Transport Ltd Last summer I was lucky enough to be part of the team from our Specialist Movements Division to travel to France to bring back a piece of WWII history... and not just a piece of...

A Sunny Countryside Evening

There is nothing better than support your local community, so when we were asked to assist with the donation and lifting of this 40ft container we of course said 'yes', working hand in hand Welchs Specialist Movements and Welch's Crane Hire...

Welch's Transport Tackling the Driver Shortage the Old Fashioned Way

The transport industry has been in the headlines heavily this year regarding its driver shortage, mounting training costs and the adverse effect all this is having on the UK Supply chain. There is a national truck driver shortage, estimated to be...

ATF Lane Open Wednesdays

Come book an appointment, our ATF lane is now open all day every Wednesday. Either book your vehicle in and run it through our test lane yourself, or take the hassle out of the whole process and drop it off earlier in the week and we will pre-MOT...

What do UKAS Accreditations Mean for a Business & its Customers- A Welch Group Case Study

Welch’s Transport continues its pledge of continuous improvement by challenging itself to operate at the highest possible standard. Not content with the comfort which comes with many years of audit by the same accreditation body, Welch’s Transport...

New Duxford Site Recognised by Palletline

Palletline was thrilled to announce the relocation of longstanding member, Welch's Transport Ltd to a multimillion pound, purpose-built facility in Duxford, Cambridgeshire. Demonstrating its commitment to excellence, Welch's Transport has...

Pedal power puts safety in the driving seat

No! This isn't Welch's Transport's latest, environmentally-friendly service offering. Despite how it looks, it's actually our recognition that pedestrians and cyclists share the same roads we use to collect and deliver your goods and in doing so,...

Proud Sponsors!

Welch’s Specialist Movements/Crane Hire are proud to announce that for the 2014/15 football season, we are now the official sponsors of the Under 11’s St Ives Rangers White Sox Football team. We would like to wish them all the luck and success...

Henlow Depot recognised for consistently high standards

Welch's Transport has been a Palletline member since choosing to leave Palletways in 2010, attracted by Palletline's values of high service levels and continuous quality improvement. While Palletline has been repeatedly recognised by winning...

Welch's Transport Nominated again for Network Awards

We’ve been counting down to the Palletline awards dinner for some months now but it’s finally less than a week away. It’s always a great night. We thought we’d share the awards shortlist before the evening so that Depots and staff across the...

A Long History of Industry on the New Welch’s Site….

Pre-Construct Archaeology Ltd (PCA) has just finished a five week excavation on the new Welch’s depot site at Moorfield Road, Duxford. The most significant discoveries were six pottery kilns dating to the first few decades after...

Appointed Person

When the Crane Hire division was relocated to St Ives everyone involved had to up their game and work hard to learn new skills in a short space of time. Martin Burgess taking his Appointed Person qualification was the first of many steps taken to...

And the Winner is ......

The Palletline Excellence Awards take place at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel on Saturday 8th February and the anticipation and excitement are growing. Here is a list of the depots who have been shortlisted for our prestigious awards: Now...

Welch’s Transport and Ardex continue to build their relationship

ARDEX UK LTD – WORLD BEATING QUALITY Ardex UK Ltd of Haverhill, Suffolk has agreed to renew its original two-year contract with Welch’s Stapleford depot by extending the deal for a further three years until December 2015 ...

Palletline & Welch's delivers aid for Sierra Leone Ebola crisis

We are extremely pleased to announce that three Palletline members have gone the extra mile and played a huge part in helping in the fight against the Ebola virus outbreak in Western Africa. Welch’s Transport, Masters Logistical Services and...

New Premises for The Welch Group

Since the 1940's/1950's The Welch Group of businesses has had its main operating centre in Granta Terrace, Stapleford and London Road, Great Shelford. The original business was developed here by the late Gordon Welch, the grandfather of Jim and Tony...

Welch's Transport re-invests for the future

First up, the technical bit for you sharp-eyed colour buffs: After three family generations of trading in non-specific but Cambridge city-themed “Blue & Cream”, Welch’s Transport has settled on a new blue for all its new additions to the fleet,...

Welch’s Transport opens new CPC Driver Training Centre

Welch’s Transport Ltd has long recognised the need for increased professionalism in the haulage industry; since 2001 we have employed our own driver trainer to ensure that all drivers who wear a Welch’s uniform meet or exceed the expectations of our...