About Us

We have been delivering innovative logistics, eCommerce and supply chain management services since 1988.

Today, we are the leading independent supply chain business with locations across the USA, UK, Asia, mainland Europe, and Ireland, trusted by our partners, suppliers, clients, and Woodlanders for our purposeful approach to building strong, innovative solutions that future-proof businesses and grow partnerships built on integrity.

Over the years, our people have earned a reputation for being reliable, honest, hard-working, solutions-driven, and fast to react. Guided by our purpose to create opportunity and deliver sustainable supply chains, we believe in effective collaboration built on trust and a desire to continuously improve and strive for excellence to deliver sustainable growth for all Woodland stakeholders.

Every Woodland Group team member shares the same determination to deliver quality and value to our customers. We pride ourselves on being easy to do business with, cutting through the noise to find effective solutions that facilitate easy and future-proof processes for Woodlanders and clients alike.

Thanks to our cutting-edge technology and digital investments, our own fleet of vehicles with dedicated teams delivering best-in-class road freight solutions, own warehouse offering worldwide, in-house air, ocean, road, rail and customs specialists across the globe, and sustainability experts offering sustainable supply chain solutions of tomorrow, we deliver an integrated approach to continued development and global growth.

We Care. We Connect. We Deliver.

Woodland Group has grown by listening to our clients’ needs. We continuously challenge ourselves and our teams to innovate and adapt, provide expert solutions, and create opportunities for clients, team members, partners, and communities. We pride ourselves on being easy to do business with, cutting through the noise to find effective solutions that futureproof your business.

We react quickly, create agile working environments that foster and are built on respect, and go the extra mile to create relationships that provide successful growth for all. We remove obstacles and use our expertise to make things simple, delivering space to focus on what is important.

Our independence gives us an agility that sets us apart. We are not afraid to try new things and find innovative solutions where others may not be looking. We like to learn, and share our learnings, and strive to think outside the box to deliver solutions that make a positive difference and encourage growth.

We are honest with one another and our clients; We are not afraid to discuss issues and won’t promise anything we cannot deliver. We know that to truly make a difference we need to deliver excellence consistently.

We don’t rest on success, nor do we give up when things get tough. We create systems and processes that provide consistent support to deliver longevity. We focus on being part of the solution and believe in respecting each other, our communities, and the wider world

We make sure that the systems we use are as flexible and effective as we are, and continuously invest into developing and adapting the latest technology to create streamlined and agile supply chain management processes that are future-proof; delivering digital capabilities to provide you with full visibility and control through the best business connectivity infrastructure available.

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1988

Woodland formed

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1991

Opened New York (USA) office ​

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1991

Appointed by FedEx Trade Network

Marking the start of Woodland’s US expansion

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1993

ISO9001 (BS5750) accredited across all sites

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1994

Founded Bookbridge

(which is now Woodland’s specialist print & publishing department)

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1995

Boston, MA (USA) office opened​​​

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1995

Acquisition of Durable Freight

Marking the start of Woodland’s European services

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1996

London Heathrow (UK) office opened ​

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1996

IATA (UK) accredited

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1997

Newcastle (UK) office opened​

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1997

Dublin (IRE) office opened ​

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1997

IATA (USA) accredited

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1998

Woodland opens up Far East services

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1998

Manchester (UK) office opened

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1999

Chicago, IL (USA) office opened​

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2000

Los Angeles, CA (USA) office opened ​

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2002

Coggeshall warehouse acquired

New Woodland UK HQ ​

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2003

‘Top 100 fastest growing businesses’ recognition

Woodland recognised in ‘Top 100 fastest growing businesses’ by Deloitte & Touche in the Independent on Sunday ​

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2004

Woodland Entertainment formed ​

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2005

CMR Logistics formed

Now Woodland Logistics

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2006

BIFA award winner ‘Training & Staff Development’ ​

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2006

Millon International acquired ​

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2006

Atlanta, GE (USA) office opened​

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2006

Acquisition of MAT Transport assets

Resulting in the opening of a Hull location

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2007

DFT (CAA) listed agent

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2009

CTPAT accredited (USA)

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2010

Woodland HQ moved to Chelmsford​, UK

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2010

Kearny, NJ (USA) office opened ​

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2010

IATA accreditation (IR)

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2012

Sunday Times recognition

Woodland recognised in Sunday Times International Track 200 of ‘fastest growing businesses’ ​

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2012

BIFA award winner ‘Airfreight Services’ ​

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2014

Hong Kong office opened​

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2015

BIFA award winner ‘Supply Chain Services’ ​

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2016

Courier Elite acquired ​

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2016

LA (USA) warehouse opened​

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2016

US customs brokerage division formed​

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2017

AEO accredited (UK)

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2018

Dewsbury (UK) site opened​

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2018

Coventry (UK) fulfillment site opened​

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2019

Chicago (USA) warehouse opened​

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2019

Elizabeth, NJ (USA) warehouse opened​

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2021

Doncaster (UK) carbon-conscious distribution site opened​

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2021

AEO accredited (IR)

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2021

Launch of first distribution facility in Rotterdam, Netherlands

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2021

Woodland Online is launched​

Our original digital supply chain management platform.

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2021

Marks Tey (UK) fulfillment site opened​

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2021

ISO14001 accredited

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2021

FORS Silver accredited

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2021

Worldwide Book Services acquisition

Woodland acquires 50% of the UK’s largest print and publishing logistics company.

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2022

Second Doncaster (UK) carbon-conscious distribution site opened​

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2022

Bronze EcoVadis sustainability accreditation ​

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2022

2021 Carbon Reports and future commitments published​

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2023

Inaugural Woodland Sustainability Report published

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2023

Gold EcoVadis sustainability accreditation

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2023

BRCGS certified across UK warehouses

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E2E and The Independent recognize Woodland Group as part of top 100 British businesses

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2023

BIFA award winner 'Sustainable Logistics and Environment' and 'Ocean Services'

Partnerships

We are proud to be able to support a number of partners that share our values and commitment to positive community impact models, and lean on us to provide expertise, time, resources and the power of our collective Woodlanders to aid the work they do.

The Panathlon Foundation

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The Panathlon Foundation benefits the lives of thousands of young people with disabilities and special educational needs every year. The foundation works with disadvantaged young people to give them the opportunity to take part in competitive sport across England and North Wales. Woodlanders actively get involved in events to raise money for and awareness of Panathlon’s work and impact.

In 2022, the UK’s largest event of its kind, Ride London, saw Woodland participants start in London to take on the challenging 100 miles riding towards Braintree before returning to the capital, finishing at Tower Bridge. We are proud to support the Foundation’s all-important work of providing opportunity to young people with disabilities and special educational needs across the UK to express themselves, connect, learn, and feel empowered through competitive sporting events.

In 2022 alone, Woodland raised a total of $39,691.50 across a range of activities and events in support of Panathlon.

Merchants Quay Ireland

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Woodland Group are proud to have partnered with MQI to help improve the lives of the vulnerable in Ireland.

As part of the collaboration, we provide:

  • Free warehousing
  • Free domestic transport
  • Fundraising support through Woodland Group Ireland’s network
  • Communications and creative support to MQI’s marketing team

Neopolitan Lighthouse, Chicago

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Neopolitan Lighthouse provides support services to victims of domestic violence to assist them in achieving and maintaining self-sufficiency and self-reliance. Every year, Woodland Group and in particular Woodland Group’s Chicago team, support the charity with much-needed funds and resources.

Essex County Cricket Club

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Woodland Group is a proud, long-standing partner of Essex County Cricket. Our close-knit relationships with the local cricket grounds, teams, players, fellow partners, and related charitable organizations enable us to deliver strong support.

Chelmsford Rugby Football Club

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Since joining the list of well-respected partners of the Chelmsford Rugby Football Club in 2011, we have been supporting this local club run by volunteers in its facilitation of the sport to children of all ages, aided by passionate staff support at matches and behind the scenes by everyone at Woodland.

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