Quay Transport Ltd: Company Market Research Report

Company Overview

Name: Quay Transport Ltd

Mission Statement: The principal value of Quay Transport Ltd is embedded in the slogan "Quality is Quay", indicating that quality and safety are core emphases of the company’s operational principles.

Founded By: The company was established by Mr. James Kirkby.

Year Founded: 1920

Key People:

Gary Kirkby, Managing Director: Third-generation owner who assumed control in 2000. He has over 40 years of experience in various sectors of the industry.

Lee Woolrich, Director & Transport Manager: Joined in 2002, with over 25 years of experience.

Mark Wooliscroft, Lead Operations & Administration.

Josh Draper, Operations & Administration.

Lee Roberts, Cost Analyst & Administration.

Dawn Woolrich, Company Secretary & Accounts Manager.

Headquarters: Rowland House, Regent Road, Bootle, Liverpool, United Kingdom, L20 8RB

Number of Employees: No specific number provided.

Revenue: No information is available.

Known For: Specialises in transporting bulk liquids, including hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals, foodstuff, and alcohol, serving both global and UK-based clients. Quay Transport Ltd also provides a wide array of logistics services and is known for quality service for over 100 years.

Products and Services

Products and Services Offered

1. Liquid Transport by Road

Description: Provides comprehensive transport services for bulk liquids using road tankers, ISO tanks, and containers.

Key Features: Handles diverse liquid products including beers, wines, spirits, and chemicals (both hazardous and non-hazardous).

2. Depot Services

Description: Offers multiple depot services including lifting, storage, heating, cleaning, and repairing ISO tanks and containers.

Key Features: 24/7 operations, product heating, truck and trailer wash services.

3. Container Transport by Road

Description: Transports all types of products within 20ft, 30ft, and 40-45ft containers.

Key Features: Adequately equipped to handle various types of liquids.

4. Transport by Rail

Description: Provides intermodal rail services for ISO tanks and containers across UK ports and rail heads.

5. Import & Export Services

Description: Manages customs clearance and freight forwarding.

6. Shipping Services

Description: Offers intermodal shipping services to Europe and the rest of the world for ISO tanks and containers.

Fleet

Tractor Units: Include advanced Volvo and MAN vehicles with cutting-edge technology, satellite tracking, and safety equipment.

Trailer Units: Bespoke trailers for ISO tank and standard container carriage, less than four years old, collaboratively developed with prominent manufacturers.

Recent Developments

New Products/Features: No specific new product launches or new features were mentioned within the available data.

Recent Developments: Under the leadership of Gary Kirkby, Quay Transport modernized by updating the fleet and implementing a Quality Management System certified by ISO9001.

Partnerships: The company has collaborated with UK and European vehicle manufacturers, such as Volvo and MAN, to produce state-of-the-art fleet vehicles.

Note: Certain financial details like revenue and the exact number of employees are not available within the provided data. Further inquiry would be required for a complete financial profile.