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Logistics Companies in Edinburgh: 300+ Active Firms (2026)
Logistics companies coordinate freight, warehousing and supply-chain services for businesses across Edinburgh and its metropolitan area.
Procurement and operations teams tend to drive buying in this market, with finance brought in where contracts bundle transport, storage and fulfilment. Edinburgh-based operators sell mainly to business customers that need scheduled collections, routed delivery, stock visibility, and exception handling across central Scotland and UK routes. Engagements range from depot-led service agreements for local shippers to longer-run fulfilment or fleet coordination contracts for mid-market customers. The commercial distinction is usually less about mode and more about accountability: who owns delivery windows, inventory accuracy, customer notifications and the hand-off between warehouse, vehicle and recipient.
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Edinburgh has 333 actively trading logistics firms in this list, a compact local base covering courier work, warehousing, freight coordination and fleet operations. Together they report headcount of 279,236, which points to a market where some locally registered or locally operating entities sit inside much larger transport and supply-chain employers. The practical effect for researchers is a mixed universe: many firms will be depot-scale or specialist contractors, while a smaller set carries the turnover, staffing and procurement profile of national distribution networks.
Operating risk varies by activity rather than by label. Road haulage and courier work bring obligations around vehicle condition, driver scheduling, insurance and proof of delivery; warehousing and fulfilment add goods handling, premises safety, stock control and liability for loss or damage. Edinburgh operators serving central Scotland and wider UK routes also need clear subcontractor terms when shipments move between depots, carriers and customer systems. That creates a market structure in which documentation, audit trails and service-level evidence matter, particularly for customers moving time-sensitive goods.
Edinburgh’s market appears likely to remain split between specialist local operators and larger employers with wider network exposure. Customer expectations tend to move towards better shipment visibility, cleaner inventory feeds and tighter exception management, but many smaller firms still compete on local knowledge, response times and depot proximity. Consolidation pressure may come from buyers wanting fewer carrier relationships and from operators looking to fill vehicle capacity across quieter routes. The firms that adapt most easily are likely to be those already treating route planning, warehouse systems and customer integrations as routine operating infrastructure rather than back-office administration.
333
Active firms
2026
10
Over £5M revenue
Larger-revenue firms
102
Incorporated since 2022
Younger local operators
Key facts
About 3% of the trading cohort reports turnover above £5M (10 of 333 firms) — the rest sits below that revenue band.
30% of the cohort was incorporated since 2022 (102 firms), so a sizeable share is in its first few filing cycles.
Edinburgh logistics work links freight coordination, warehousing and supply-chain support for businesses moving goods through the city and its metropolitan area.
Demand is tied to trade, construction, retail and business services, where delivery reliability and storage capacity shape routine operations.
The market is mixed by operating model: some firms organise freight, some run storage capacity, and others provide broader supply-chain support.
Procurement tends to be operational rather than discretionary, with buyers comparing route coverage, response times, storage needs and fit with existing suppliers.
Top Edinburgh logistics companies
TWG RANDOLPH LTD
Trajectory
4y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides road haulage and logistics services, including freight transport, warehousing, contract logistics, and specialist movements such as crane-assisted deliveries. Also offers installation…
Serves businesses needing haulage, warehousing, contract logistics, specialist movements and installation support, including supply chain and operations teams. Targets commercial clients across the…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 3y
Location
Woodside Logistics Group
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides road haulage and logistics services between Great Britain and Ireland, including full and part-load transport, pallet distribution, vehicle transport, bulk tank freight, freight forwarding,…
Serves SMEs and large enterprises across manufacturing, FMCG, automotive, heavy plant and fashion, plus businesses with UK, Ireland and international supply chain requirements.
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
T.WARD (HOLDINGS) LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides ships agency and freight forwarding services for import and export cargo. Arranges sea, air and road freight, maritime port services, customs clearance, and logistics support, including…
Serves UK businesses and cargo owners needing import/export logistics, customs clearance and freight by sea, air or road, including first-time importers/exporters and firms trading with China, India,…
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -16% CAGR over 4y
Location
Wm. Armstrong's Property Ltd.
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides road haulage and distribution services across the UK, transporting loads from single pallets to full consignments. Offers next-day pallet delivery through the Palletforce network and…
Sells to businesses needing UK-wide freight, pallet distribution and warehousing, from firms shipping single pallets to organisations moving full consignments and requiring storage across the UK…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
PEGASUS COURIERS SCOTLAND LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides parcel delivery and courier services for major logistics carriers, operating multi-drop distribution routes. Recruits and manages delivery drivers and offers driving roles and van options to…
Serves major UK parcel carriers and delivery networks needing outsourced multi-drop parcel delivery capacity, particularly logistics operations teams covering Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern…
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -75% CAGR over 4y
Location
J.B.MCBEAN LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides road haulage and freight transport services, warehousing and storage facilities, and transport-related training including Driver CPC and HIAB courses for logistics and commercial vehicle…
Serves businesses with haulage and warehousing needs, plus transport operators and drivers seeking CPC and HIAB training across Scotland and the UK.
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -22% CAGR over 4y
Location
A Williamson Haulage Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides road haulage and heavy transport services across the UK and Europe, operating HIAB crane vehicles, low loaders, extendable and step‑frame trailers for oversized or heavy loads, and offering…
Serves businesses across the UK and Europe needing transport or storage for heavy, oversized, bulky or sensitive cargo, including machinery, equipment, vehicles and industrial loads.
Financial Health
StableStable · -5% CAGR over 2y
Location
Provides contract logistics and supply chain services including warehousing, ecommerce fulfilment, order processing, reverse logistics, and transportation management. Designs and operates automated…
Serves B2B and public sector organisations needing outsourced logistics and supply chain support, from high-growth companies to global enterprises, particularly in ecommerce, retail, industrial,…
Location
Castlelaw Bonded Warehouses
Trajectory
4y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides HMRC‑approved bonded warehousing for the distilling industry, storing whisky casks on pallets or racking under flexible lease terms. Also offers development services including planning and…
Serves B2B customers in the distilling and spirits industry, particularly whisky distilleries and producers seeking bonded cask or case storage, warehouse leases, or facility development support.
Financial Health
StableStable
Location
Retail Spark Connect Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides magazine and newspaper supply, print management, and retail marketing services for multi-site retailers. Manages in-store POS production, direct mail, promotional merchandise, campaign…
Serves B2B retail and marketing teams at national and regional retailers, multi-site brands and franchise networks across the UK and Europe, especially organisations managing activity across hundreds…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 7% CAGR over 5y
Location
Wm. Armstrong's Ltd.
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides road haulage and logistics services, including next-day palletised freight distribution through the Palletforce network. Transports goods ranging from single pallets to full loads, including…
Serves UK businesses in health and wellbeing, FMCG, publications, food production, dairy and agriculture, and building sectors, including customers with long-term specialist logistics contracts.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 8% CAGR over 4y
Location
J Borthwick Haulage Ltd
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides road haulage and freight transport using a fleet of tractor units, rigid trucks, HIAB vehicles and various trailers. Also offers yard and indoor storage space, and container hire and…
Serves businesses needing UK and international haulage capacity, including tractor units, trailers, HIABs and rigids, plus customers requiring yard storage or container hire.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -9% CAGR over 3y
Location
GOURMET PLACE LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides international freight forwarding services, arranging air, sea and road transport for imports and exports. Handles full and part‑load shipments, break bulk and out‑of‑gauge cargo, and offers…
Serves UK-based importers and exporters, from businesses shipping small consignments to organisations moving full loads, project cargo, vehicles or caravans internationally.
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -66% CAGR over 4y
Location
CASTLELAW BONDED WAREHOUSES (GLENROTHES) LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides HMRC‑approved bonded warehousing for the distilling industry, offering storage of whisky casks and cases on pallets or racking under flexible lease terms. Also provides development services…
Serves B2B customers in the distilling industry, especially distillers needing bonded cask or case storage, warehouse development, bottling plant space, or reconfigured storage facilities.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 123% CAGR over 2y
Location
Newsprinters
Operates newspaper printing and distribution services. Uses full‑colour presses to produce national and regional newspapers and provides logistics, circulation management and delivery to wholesalers…
Serves B2B publishing and media customers, including national and regional newspaper and magazine publishers, plus advertisers booking print campaigns. Also targets publishers needing UK-wide…
Location
Sprintertrans Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 19% CAGR over 4y
Location
Practical Storage Ltd
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed
Location
JBMB LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 19% CAGR over 4y
Location
Ramsay Mounthooly Ltd
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed · 0% CAGR over 1y
Location
Lorisa Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides logistics and international trading services, including product sourcing, air freight forwarding, shipping and logistics coordination, supply chain management, and packaging solutions for…
Serves businesses needing international logistics, product sourcing, supply chain support and packaging, including companies shipping goods globally and seeking freight forwarding or trading partners.
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
BLUE SKY TRADERS LTD
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides procurement and international logistics services, sourcing equipment, supplies, uniforms and food products for organisations. Arranges packing, container shipping and urgent deliveries,…
Serves organisations needing international procurement and logistics, including Pacific island governments and institutions, hospitals, schools, sports teams, telecom operators, importers, and yacht…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 39% CAGR over 3y
Location
STORAGE DEN LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsFinancial Health
StrongStrong · Growing · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
Basil Baird and Sons Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides road haulage and freight transport services, operating lorries to move goods for commercial customers. Handles collection, transportation and delivery of cargo as part of a general haulage…
Serves commercial customers needing road haulage, including businesses requiring freight transport with access to major motorway links.
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed
Location
Michael Gorsky Logistics And Transportation Ltd
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
GOLDENACRE GROCERY LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSupplies and distributes international food products to retailers, wholesalers and foodservice operators. Provides brand management, private label development, import and customs handling, supply…
Serves B2B grocery and foodservice buyers, including major retail multiples, wholesalers and foodservice operators across the UK and Ireland, plus international food brands seeking UK retail channels.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 21% CAGR over 4y
Location
Gibau Ltd
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak
Location
YOUNG SPIRITS COMPANY LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides contract bottling, labelling and packing services for spirits producers. Offers spirit processing including blending, filtration and reductions, plus cask and goods storage, warehousing, and…
Serves B2B spirits producers, distillers and drinks brands, from small-batch launches to larger established brands, particularly in whisky, gin, rum and premium spirits markets.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 29% CAGR over 4y
Location
Fulfilment Solutions Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 14% CAGR over 4y
Location
ADIONA LOGISTICS LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
FLEXISTORE FRANCHISING LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable · -73% CAGR over 4y
Location
FLEXISTORE LTD.
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · -67% CAGR over 4y
Location
Provides supply chain consulting, planning and logistics services. Designs and manufactures components, manages transportation, warehousing and wholesale distribution, and delivers circular economy…
Serves B2B and public sector organisations needing supply chain and performance improvement support, particularly in automotive, rail and public transport, healthcare, aerospace, defence, technology,…
Location
Global Design & Source Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides design, sourcing, procurement and fulfilment of bespoke merchandise and promotional products for retail and hospitality brands. Manages supplier sourcing, manufacturing, warehousing, stock…
Serves large B2B clients and recognisable brands, especially in retail and hospitality, including marketing, sales and brand teams needing bespoke merchandise, promotional assets and POS materials.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 7% CAGR over 4y
Location
MOOVIN BOX LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StrongStrong
Location
Clerco Ltd
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
OXiGEN Inc Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides a supply chain platform for brands to create, source and distribute branded merchandise. Integrates D2C and B2B web stores, rewards portals and promotional programmes with product sourcing…
Serves B2B brands and retail businesses running merchandise, promotional, eCommerce, distributor, loyalty, reward, gifting and corporate programmes for consumer and business audiences.
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Maltacourt (Scotland) Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides animal and pet transport services, including domestic and international relocation, import and export handling, flight booking, kennelling, veterinary checks, pet taxi transport, and…
Sells to pet owners and businesses needing animal transport, including breeders, wholesalers, importers, animal organisations, conservation programmes and zoos. Serves both B2C and B2B customers,…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 10% CAGR over 2y
Location
Clockwork
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowDevelops and manages businesses operating in the removals, storage and property sectors. Activities include household and commercial removals, trade storage services and property-related operations…
Serves UK businesses and consumers needing removals, storage and property-related services, including trade storage customers.
Financial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
CMC I.T. SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 5y
Location
Bernard Hunter Mobile Cranes Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides mobile crane hire and specialist lifting services for construction and infrastructure projects. Operates a fleet of cranes and equipment, and offers heavy haulage transport, mechanical…
Serves construction, infrastructure, transport, industrial and public-sector clients needing lifting, haulage and metal recycling support across central Scotland.
Financial Health
StableStable · -6% CAGR over 4y
Location
3R Biorecovery Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides liquid waste tankering, industrial waste recycling and organic waste management services. Operates tankers and bulk tippers to transport and treat liquid wastes, and offers sludge…
Serves UK businesses producing organic or liquid waste, including industrial sites, energy generators, food and drink manufacturers and farmers, plus organisations needing tanker, bulk tipper or…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy
Location
Provides returnable transit packaging solutions including rental and pooling of plastic crates, pallets, pallet boxes and insulated containers. Also offers washing, repair and asset management…
Targets B2B supply chain and operations teams at UK businesses, especially in food, fish/seafood, automotive, retail and transport sectors, including large enterprises managing returnable assets.
Location
ANO TRANSPORT LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides trade plate driver services for the legal movement of unregistered vehicles on public roads. Collects and delivers cars between locations for dealerships, auctions or owners, handling…
Serves UK businesses and individuals needing vehicle collection, delivery or legal movement of unregistered vehicles using trade plates.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 14% CAGR over 4y
Location
A&R VICTORY LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy
Location
Goldie Transport Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
ASSURED TRANSPORT SCOTLAND LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 14% CAGR over 3y
Location
JKML TRANSPORT LTD
Trajectory
2y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 1y
Location
SCOT PARK (EDINBURGH) HOLDINGS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 5y
Location
Operates ground transportation services through taxi, private hire car, and coach networks. Manages multiple transport brands and provides black cab services and corporate account transport booking…
Serves business customers needing account-based ground transport, including taxi, private hire, black cab and coach services. Also targets taxi and private hire company owners considering selling…
Location
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How Edinburgh logistics companies work and how to sell to them
What they do
Revenue usually combines contracted services with usage-based charges. Courier and freight operators price by consignment, route, weight, pallet, delivery window or mileage, often with fuel and waiting-time adjustments. Warehousing and fulfilment providers add storage charges, pick-and-pack fees, returns handling and account management. Fleet coordination firms may charge retainers for planning and then pass through carrier or subcontractor costs. The product is partly physical movement and partly operational assurance: documented hand-offs, agreed service levels, shipment status updates and the ability to absorb exceptions without forcing the customer’s team to chase every late parcel or misplaced stock item.
Who they sell to
Buyers are usually shippers rather than consumers: retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, food and drink suppliers, construction-related firms, ecommerce sellers, healthcare-adjacent operators and professional services groups moving equipment or documents. Day-to-day sponsors tend to be heads of operations, logistics managers, warehouse managers and procurement leads, with finance involved where storage, carrier spend and liability sit in one contract. Small courier jobs can start through direct enquiry or referral, while managed fulfilment and multi-route transport often move through supplier comparison, site visits, contract checks and service-level negotiation before a preferred operator is appointed.
What they buy
Most logistics firms tend to spend on systems that reduce manual rekeying between customers, depots, vehicles and accounts. Transport management, warehouse management, route planning, proof-of-delivery, inventory control and customer-notification tools are natural entry points, especially where customers expect status feeds rather than emailed spreadsheets. Back-office needs include billing, purchase-to-pay, CRM, payroll, driver scheduling, HR, insurance administration and management reporting. Physical operations also create demand for vehicle maintenance, telematics, handheld devices, labels, scanning equipment, racking, packaging, security, cleaning, facilities support and recruitment for drivers, warehouse staff and operations coordinators.
Why and how to sell to them
Buying intent often appears when an operator wins a larger customer, takes on a new depot, adds fulfilment to transport, or starts using subcontracted routes that need tighter audit trails. Other triggers include service failures, stock discrepancies, claims disputes, insurance review, driver shortages, leadership change or a customer request for cleaner tracking and inventory feeds. Outbound tends to work better when it attaches to a measurable operating cost: fewer failed deliveries, faster invoicing, less manual customer service, clearer liability evidence or better vehicle utilisation. Generic efficiency claims are less persuasive than showing where the proposed change fits into depot, warehouse and route routines.
How this list is built
Data sources
This list is built from UK Companies House filings, XBRL accounts data, and semantic analysis of each company's public website. Revenue and headcount figures come from the most recent filed accounts; where the company has not filed, values are estimated using a model trained on filed history and peer benchmarks and are labelled as estimates.
Classification
Rather than relying solely on SIC codes, Firmbase classifies each company semantically: the company's website is crawled, an AI model reads what the company actually sells, and the company is placed into the relevant industry and subsectors. SIC codes are used as one signal but not the only one. This means a company that registered under a generic SIC code but pivoted into (for example) fintech is correctly identified as fintech, not as its original SIC category.
Freshness
The underlying company data is refreshed from Companies House continuously; filings appear in the list within days of submission. The curated list ordering is regenerated when the underlying data moves meaningfully (company count changes by more than 5%, a new company enters the top-ranked segment, or the filed-revenue numbers for the top firms change). You can see the last-updated timestamp near the top of the page.
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