TPS Global Logistics are a leading global logistics service provider for e-commerce and time-critical cargo industries.
The company was formed by Managing Director Matt Smith in 2003 and moved to Kent with the first warehouse opening in Rochester, back in 2007. Since then, the company has gone from strength to strength.
“Our ecommerce storage and fulfilment services have more than doubled over the last five years,” Matt says. “Having the M20 and M25 on our doorstep has enabled us to travel the length and breadth of the UK as well as crossing to Europe quickly, giving us the advantage of delivering goods easily on domestic and international trade routes.
“Being close to London has the advantage of being able to meet with UK based and international clients and agents, using our efficient public transport network quickly and easily.”
When TPS outgrew its three Rochester warehouses, Locate in Kent assisted the business with the property search for a warehouse in Aylesford, near Maidstone. They took on the refurbishment, adding racking, mezzanines, secure storage facilities and offices. The result: a first-class fulfilment distribution hub in Kent.
“Locate in Kent assist with our property search and provided us with some great business contacts as well as potential new customers thanks to introductions to international company who may require our services,” Matt says. “This has helped us to continue growing our business within the county and secure new business.”
In 2021 TPS expanded operations into a second Aylesford warehouse and now has over 140,000 sq. ft of storage space, 13 Loading bays and 90,000 sq. ft of secure yard space. Their fleet of 12 vehicles and trailers are based on-site and can be on the M20 within minutes.
“With the expansion of facilities in Kent our business has grown, we’ve added services and increased our employee head count, “Matt adds. “We’ve found recruiting in Kent gives us access to a large and diverse pool of talent and enabled us to build an award-winning successful apprenticeship scheme.
“Our location has contributed to the growth of our export turnover, giving us new business opportunities. Kent and the South-East is a hotbed for entrepreneurs and start-ups as well as large corporate businesses, it also has a healthy manufacturing community. British products are valued overseas, and ‘Made in Britain’ can still command a premium with consumers. Kent based companies benefit from the region’s strategic location.”
TPS has won the prestigious Queen’s and then King’s award three times for its export services, with MD Matt Smith invited to become an Export Champion by the Department of International Trade for six years running. In this role he shares his export advice and expertise with UK businesses looking to expand overseas sales or embark on their export journey.
“Being based in Kent has worked for us, we’ve been trading for 22 years, and we are proud of our services and team.”
