Logistics and Distribution
In the Tees Valley, you are directly connected to local, national and international markets as the area’s reputation grows as a hub for logistics operations. With a fast and efficient road network you can reach a population of 2.7 million in less than an hour by road. Teesport provides links to Europe, particularly Scandinavian and the emerging markets of Eastern Europe and planned expansion at Teesport will increase direct links to China. Durham Tees Valley Airport is one of Europe’s fastest growing freight airports, can accommodate large ad hoc charter flights and has no slot constraints. Rail freight services are plentiful providing connections to all parts of the UK.
Easy Access to Markets
As well as providing excellent road, rail, sea and air links, the Tees Valley is ideally situated for easy access to large centres of population – 2.7m people live within 1hrs drivetime – for quick and efficient delivery of goods. Markets in the North of England, Scotland and even the Midlands can be served quicker and more efficiently from Teesport than from southern ports. In fact, you get to Nottingham and Derby quicker from Teesport than you do from Dover, Felixstowe, Harwich, Portsmouth, Southampton or Thamesport.
Big Names Already Here
Big names in UK wholesale and distribution already here include ASDA, Argos Direct, Aldi and Tesco, with logistics operators including A V Dawson Ltd, LV Shipping Ltd, Bulkhaul ltd, Freightliner ltd, G Stiller (Transport) Ltd.
Skilled and Experienced Workforce
The Tees Valley has an abundance of skilled, committed and readily-available labour on its doorstep. The working age population in Tees Valley is current 405,000 to and it is expected to grow, In addition up to 1.4m people of working age live within 30 miles of Tees Valley centers.
Our five local colleges and two universities currently have 125,000 and 24,000 students enrolled on courses, and with a higher than average proportion of young people entering the workplace with NVQ level 2 and trade apprenticeships the future workforce in assured.
The Tees Valley has excellent training provision, designed to match the needs of the logistics industry, and producing a skilled and experienced workforce. Logistics Excellence North East based in the Tees Valley, is a centre of vocational excellence providing NVQ’s at level 2 and 3 and, with the University of Teesside offer a Foundation Degree for Transport and Logistics.
Readily Available Logistics Sites and Premises
The Tees Valley has a portfolio of sites and premises available immediately suitable for logistics companies , many of which are located on developments specifically earmarked for logistics use, including Faverdale, Wynyard, Teesport and South Tees Freight Park. In addition new opportunities are coming on stream, such as Skylink International Business Park at Durham Tees Valley Airport, which will offer over 2m sq ft of business space to freight companies.
Financial Support and Assistance
Much of the Tees valley is eligible for Grant support and Tees Valley Regeneration can steer you through the grants and assistance available to companies relocating to the Tees Valley. We have helped companies expanding and relocating in the Tees Valley to create and safeguard 2,700 jobs and attract £570 million investment, many of which attracted significant grant support.
Tees Valley Regeneration can advise you on recruitment, skills availability and training support and can identify property and site solutions that suit your business needs. We have excellent links with both public and private organisations in the area and can provide introductions to people who provide the specialist help you need. We can help you build your business case and can show you exactly why Tees Valley is the ideal location for your business.
Tees Valley Regeneration are well connected to the network of specialist organisations in both the public and private sector, that can support your business in the Tees Valley. We can introduce you to organisations who can help you improve your productivity and carbon footprint, organisations to provide training and workforce development, and industry and business-led forums who provide excellent opportunities for networking.
To find out more about what makes Tees Valley the right location for the chemicals industry visit our business relocation section which gives further information about the people, education and training and quality of life in the Tees Valley.
The logistics-friendly location for wholesale and distribution business