Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Logistics Solutions in Darlington
Established in 1955, George Allinson Transport is a family-run logistics company combining traditional values with modern innovation. Our expertise spans regional transport, national haulage, and specialist supply chain solutions, supported by a fleet of 120 vehicles and 250,000 sq ft of warehousing. We prioritise safety, efficiency, and sustainability, holding ISO 9001 certification and multiple industry awards. Our team works in partnership with clients to deliver tailored logistics solutions, from single pallets to oversized industrial components.With depots across the UK and a focus on continuous improvement, we support businesses in sectors including retail, manufacturing, and automotive. Our commitment to the North-East community and the UK economy underpins our approach to helping clients reduce costs and environmental impact. We offer free logistics benchmarking consultations to demonstrate our confidence in delivering value. Our technology-driven systems provide real-time inventory management and order tracking, ensuring transparency and reliability for clients nationwide.
Services
Transport
Warehousing
Order Fulfilment
Logistics Consultancy
Container Storage
Details
- Year established: 1955
Highlights and features
- We are a family-run business with 65+ years of logistics expertise.
- Our modern fleet and 250,000 sq ft warehousing ensure scalability.
- ISO 9001 certification guarantees quality management standards.
- We offer free logistics benchmarking consultations for cost optimisation.
- Award-winning safety record with industry-recognised accreditations.
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
- FORS
- Road Haulage Association
Services
Transport
Our transport services cover regional and national routes with a modern fleet of 120 vehicles and 250 trailers. We handle diverse cargo, from single pallets to oversized industrial components, ensuring timely and secure delivery. Our strategic depot locations across the UK enable efficient access to major ports and logistics hubs.
Warehousing
With 250,000 sq ft of flexible warehousing, we offer hi-cube racking and real-time inventory management. Our facilities support barcoding, batch tracking, and online stock visibility, tailored to sectors like e-commerce and manufacturing. Services include temperature-controlled storage and just-in-time inventory solutions.
Order Fulfilment
Our order fulfilment solutions integrate with real-time tracking systems for e-commerce and retail clients. We manage picking, packing, and dispatch at scale, supporting same-day shipping and returns processing. The system breaks down data to item level for precise stock control and customer reporting.
Logistics Consultancy
We provide free benchmarking consultations to optimise logistics costs and efficiency. Our experts analyse order profiles to identify savings and redesign supply chains for long-term flexibility. This service is tailored to businesses seeking cost control or operational scalability.
Container Storage
Specialist container storage and handling services cater to importers and exporters. Facilities near Port of Tyne and Teesport enable seamless cross-docking and customs clearance. We manage containerised cargo for industries requiring secure, climate-controlled storage and onward transport.
Questions
What logistics services does George Allinson Transport offer?
We provide transport, warehousing, order fulfilment, container storage, and supply chain consultancy across the UK.
Is George Allinson Transport ISO certified?
Yes, we hold ISO 9001 certification for quality management systems.
Do you offer free logistics consultations?
Yes, we provide free benchmarking consultations to help reduce your logistics costs.
What industries do you specialise in?
We serve retail, manufacturing, automotive, food packaging, and industrial sectors with tailored logistics solutions.
What areas do you cover?
Our services span the UK, with depots in County Durham, Yorkshire, Cambridgeshire, Gloucestershire, and Liverpool.
