To meet increasing demand for better logistics support, Celkom Transport has opened a new 50,000ft2 warehouse at its York site that will provide additional 3PL pallet storage and fulfilment options for customers.
Using an existing building that it has fully refurbished to industry specifications, the newly opened facility forms part of a new warehouse division that will facilitate in-bound transportation and fulfilment and improve outbound haulage services as part of a one-stop-shop facility.
Lukasz Komamicki, MD and founder of Celkom, part of the Pallet-Track network, said, “The new space cements our long-term vision for growth. We can now provide a complete commercial offer allowing customers to have full control of their pallets and goods at any one time.
“Importantly, it will facilitate the best service possible by incorporating our haulage division and warehousing groupage within the Pallet-Track network.”
Taking 12 months to renovate, the new warehouse incorporates several sustainable features, including full solar panels on the roof which provide self-generating electricity. Electric forklifts will help move the 2,500 pallets which can be stored inside, supported by LED movement sensor lighting.
Five new jobs have been created as part of the investment, with longer-term plans for growth on the site.
The space will be part of the UK Warehousing Association and will be BRC accredited, meaning that efficient systems had to be implemented to connect the haulage and warehousing divisions.
Stuart Godman, CEO of Pallet-Track, said, “We congratulate Lukasz and the Celkom team on their continued success, which is driving significant growth for their business and the Pallet-Track network.
“As an agile and customer-focused business, we are immensely proud to work with Celkom to provide their customers with a high-quality service, driven by our network and supported with real-time updates through our tracking software.
“Celkom’s investment in sustainable features, such as solar panels and electric forklifts, futureproofs the business and aligns closely with Pallet-Track’s own commitment to carbon neutrality, after becoming a Carbon Certified Business in 2024.”