In the dynamic world of modern business, choosing the right warehousing solution is vital.
From our TST Group headquarters in Ballymena, home to over 1 million sq. ft of warehousing including our reliable bonded warehousing services, we offer comprehensive supply chain solutions throughout the UK, Ireland, and Europe. Time and time again, we stand out as the leading choice for businesses seeking to optimise their bonded warehousing and distribution strategies in a post-Brexit economy.
Embracing our bonded warehousing is a strategic decision for businesses aiming for success in today’s challenging economic landscape.
Types of Bonded Warehousing:
At TST Group, we understand the diverse needs of the distilleries and brands we work with and therefore offer two types of bonded warehousing to cater to these requirements:
Trade Facility Warehousing: Ideal for businesses that need a duty suspension environment for goods in active trade or manufacturing processes.
General Storage and Distribution: Perfect for companies looking for a more comprehensive solution, encompassing bonded storage and the distribution of goods.
Both options provide a duty suspension environment, pausing the payment of duty until the point of sale or portability, offering significant financial benefits and flexibility for our customers.
Customs Advantages:
Our bonded warehousing offers the critical advantage of deferring excise duties on alcohol. This financial benefit allows for more strategic and effective financial management, reducing upfront costs and improving cash flow. As a full-service logistics provider, we have in-house customs teams at depots on both sides of the Irish Sea to provide seamless customs clearance services.
Strategic Importance for Industries, Especially Irish Whiskey:
TST Group’s bonded warehousing facility is especially vital for alcoholic beverage industries in Northern Ireland. Especially with Irish Whiskey being a lucrative commodity, our warehousing solutions present an ideal environment for this industry.
Strategic Location and Supply Chain Efficiency:
Our facilities are strategically located near major ports, benefiting from Northern Ireland’s unique positioning between the UK, Ireland, and the EU. This reduces transport costs and lead times and minimises the risk of damage to goods during transit.
Storage Flexibility and Security:
The flexibility of our bonded warehousing solutions supports dynamic inventory management, allowing businesses to adapt swiftly to market changes. High-security standards at our facilities ensure the safety and integrity of stored goods.
Cost-Effectiveness:
Choosing TST Group’s bonded warehousing services leads to direct savings across various aspects of the supply chain. The benefits of deferred duty payments, reduced transportation costs, and minimal risk translate into substantial financial advantages for our clients.
Comprehensive Coordination and Reliability:
Our end-to-end service includes planning, coordination, shipping, and customs clearance, ensuring efficient storage and transportation of goods. Our expertise guarantees on-time, complete, and perfect condition delivery of goods.
As a leading comprehensive solution provider, TST Group combines bonded warehousing with a complete suite of transport services. Our strategic location, expertise in navigating the unique logistics between the UK, Ireland, and deeper into Europe, and our commitment to providing end-to-end solutions make us the preferred choice for businesses seeking efficiency, reliability, and excellence in warehousing and distribution. Partnering with TST Group means benefiting from a streamlined, efficient supply chain tailored to meet the complex demands of today’s markets.
The TST Group was honoured with the ‘Platinum Service Award’, a testament to our exceptional service levels. To qualify for this award, a 99% service level was required for 10 out of 12 months. Impressively, the TST Group surpassed this benchmark, achieving a 99% success rate for 12 out of 14 months.
Furthermore, the TST Group was also the proud recipient of the inaugural ‘Pallet-Track Service Quality Award 2023’. This new award recognises comprehensive excellence in service delivery, not only in terms of robust performance but also in continuous service improvement and substantial contributions to the logistics industry.
The national Pallet-Track network, which fosters collaboration among independent hauliers to enhance freight transportation efficiency across the UK, recognised the significant contributions of its members at the gala event.
The TST Group team received these accolades at the Pallet-Track’s 20th anniversary shareholder gala, hosted at the De Vere Beaumont Estate in Windsor.
Jay Goutoura UK Operations Director, Marie Claire Reid Managing Director & Nathan Baptise Transport Manager, TST Group
Marie Claire Reid, Managing Director of TST Group, who accepted the awards, expressed her delight: “We are thrilled to be acknowledged for our contribution to Pallet-Track. This recognition is a testament to our team’s unwavering dedication and consistent success
Stuart Godman, Chief Executive of Pallet-Track, commended the TST Group: “Congratulations to TST Group for their well-deserved awards and for their continuous, invaluable support to the Pallet-Track network. Our shareholder gala is a perfect opportunity to celebrate the relentless efforts of our network members over the past two decades.”
TST Group, in a significant development, announces its partnership with Pallet-Track, marking a new chapter in its operational capabilities. This collaboration sees TST Group securing the Pallet-Track franchise for Northern Ireland, a strategic move that fortifies the company’s service offerings across Scotland, the United Kingdom, and Ireland.
This collaboration is set to provide a comprehensive range of services, tailored to meet diverse customer needs.
Under this partnership, TST Group is poised to offer an array of delivery options ranging from a box to a pallet – next day to more extended delivery timelines, catering to various requirements across Ireland, Scotland, and the United Kingdom and ensuring flexibility and responsiveness to customer needs.
The integration into the Pallet-Track network allows for an expanded offering of palletised freight collection and final mile delivery services, bridging the gap between the UK and Northern Ireland efficiently.
The partnership is a testament to the commitment of both the TST Group and Pallet-Track to excellence and customer satisfaction, poised to set new benchmarks in the industry.
Liam Reid, CEO of TST spoke highly of the partnership when he said “Our partnership with Pallet-Track represents a pivotal development for TST Group and Pallet-Track. With this partnership, TST Group will now further provide palletised freight collection and final mile delivery services to service both UK and Northern Ireland. We look forward to this winning collaboration.
TST Express, a subsidiary of the TST Group and formerly known as Warley Carriers, has received a Pallet-Track Platinum Award for elite performance throughout 2022.
To receive this award, members of the Pallet-Track network had to achieve at least 99% delivery service for a minimum of 10 out of 12 months of the year. This performance rate takes network KPIs into consideration, including delivery on date and on time and damage rates.
TST Express is centrally located in Birmingham and represents the group as the UK Mainland depot. TST Express has been a shareholder of Pallet-Track since 2017 and handles, on average, approx. 500 pallets per day for the UK distribution network. These results demonstrate the company’s ability to consistently perform at a high level.
Caroline Green, Chief Executive of Pallet-Track, personally visited TST Group to hand over the award on 6th December and had this to say:
“To receive the Pallet-Track Platinum Award, members must have achieved at least 99% delivery service for the network for 10 out of 12 months of the year. This is always a tremendous feat and never more so than in the current year with the challenges you and the membership have faced. The standard of members in Pallet-Track is in itself extremely high and to have achieved this award demonstrates the quality of your organisation. I am hugely grateful to you and your team for the impeccable service you have given to the network and your fellow shareholder members. Well done and congratulations.”
Liam Reid, Chief Executive of TST Group added, “We are very proud to have received this award. The whole distribution team deserves the recognition for their year-round hard work and dedication. Of the 97 Pallet-Track members, only a few are awarded Platinum status, so this is a real achievement to be celebrated.”
Congratulations to TST Group’s Owner, Maire-Claire Reid, who has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Family Business category of the prestigious Institute of Directors NI Awards.
According to the judges, each shortlisted candidate “has a deep understanding of what it means to lead” in common.
Maire-Claire describes having “transport in her blood”. She was just 20 years old when TST was established and having just celebrated her 30th birthday has been instrumental in growing the business over the last 10 years. Today, TST has more than 200 employees and services a range of blue-chip customers.
As well as her many achievements over the years, Maire-Claire has also recently been appointed as the new Vice Chair of the Logistics UK Freight Council in NI, further demonstrating my credibility in the transport industry.
Maire-Claire had this to say about the shortlist announcement: “I am honoured to have been shortlisted for IoD Northern Ireland Family Business Director of the Year. Thank you to IoD and the panel of judges for this recognition.”
The winner will be announced at the award ceremony on 9th December at the Merchant Hotel in Belfast.
We are so proud of Maire-Claire and wish her all the best of luck in the category.
The first 10 of twenty new 2022 SDC curtainside trailers have arrived.
These 4.65m trailers are built to EN 12642-XL quality standard with:
ISO Reg and LED lighting
13 pair deck lashing rings
Easy-access coupling box
Reinforced flooring
GRP toolbox
GRP document holder
Hubometer
Alloy infills
2 rung step
The trailers will be used to support our expanding FMCG operations, particularly in the retail sector.
Maire-Claire Reid explained: “Our working relationship with SDC spans many years and it continues to be a key equipment supplier to us. We have chosen SDC again because the product is the best on the market. As well as a number of new additions to the fleet, there are also replacements for older trailers to fulfil our commitment to our customers of always running fresh kit.”
Recent Comments