Warehousing and fulfilment
3PL and fulfilment
What they do
Third-party logistics and fulfilment firms such as GXO and Wincanton, and thousands of smaller operators, run warehouses around the clock, where hi-vis, warm layers and clear ID keep every shift safe and recognisable.
What they order
When they order
Peak from Black Friday to Christmas, January returns.
Warehousing and fulfilment
Retail and grocery distribution
What they do
Supermarket and retail distribution centres move huge volumes every night, with large shift teams, temporary staff at peak and a need for one uniform standard across sites.
What they order
When they order
Peak season, new sites.
Warehousing and fulfilment
Cold chain and food distribution
What they do
Chilled and frozen warehouses and food distributors work in cold stores, so padded jackets, thermal layers, gloves and beanies are essential kit.
What they order
When they order
Winter, summer peaks for chilled food.
What they do
Hauliers, from family firms to national fleets such as Maritime Transport, keep drivers on the road day and night, with branded polos, softshells, flasks and power banks for the cab.
What they order
When they order
Winter kit from October, new drivers.
On the road
Parcel and courier networks
What they do
Parcel and courier networks such as DPD, Evri and DHL dress thousands of drivers and sorters, with branded hi-vis and weatherproof layers that customers recognise at the door.
What they order
When they order
Peak season, new depots.
On the road
Postal and last-mile delivery
What they do
Royal Mail, local couriers, cycle couriers and last-mile delivery firms work in every weather, so waterproof layers, hi-vis and gloves matter as much as the logo.
What they order
When they order
Peak season, winter weather.
What they do
Rail freight operators and terminals work trackside and in yards, where hi-vis to the site’s standard and warm layers are part of daily life.
What they order
When they order
Winter works, new contracts.
Ports, air and borders
Ports and freight terminals
What they do
Ports such as Felixstowe, Southampton, Dover, Holyhead and Belfast Harbour run 24 hours a day, with dock workers, drivers and visitors who all need to be seen.
What they order
When they order
Winter, new berths and contracts.
Ports, air and borders
Freight forwarding and customs
What they do
Freight forwarders and customs brokers mostly work in offices, with smart branded kit for client meetings, trade shows and the occasional site visit.
What they order
When they order
Trade shows, client events.
Ports, air and borders
Air cargo and ground handling
What they do
Air cargo handlers and airport ground teams work airside, where hi-vis, ID and weatherproof layers follow strict airport rules.
What they order
When they order
Summer holiday peak, winter.
Fleet, moves and skills
Fleet, vans and leasing
What they do
Fleet managers, van hire and leasing companies keep vehicles running, with ice scrapers, torches and power banks for every vehicle and branded workwear for workshop teams.
What they order
When they order
Winter weather from October.
Fleet, moves and skills
Removals and storage
What they do
Removals and storage firms carry customers’ belongings, so a smart, branded T-shirt or polo and tough gloves build trust on moving day.
What they order
When they order
Spring and summer moving season.
Fleet, moves and skills
Driver training and logistics skills
What they do
Driver trainers, forklift instructors and logistics apprenticeship providers bring new people into the industry, with starter packs for every learner.
What they order
When they order
National Apprenticeship Week in February, September starts.