Sarah Gorman, National Business Development Manager at Speedy Freight, talks about its tailored logistics solutions, why the furniture market needs specialist support and its commitment to sustainability.
Speedy Freight is a leading UK-based logistics provider, offering end-to-end delivery solutions tailored to businesses across multiple industries, including furniture retail and manufacturing. With a strong commitment to speed, reliability, and professionalism, Speedy Freight specialises in national logistics, international shipping, and stock management. Speedy’s extensive network and dedicated account managers ensure seamless operations for businesses of all sizes, from independent retailers to large-scale manufacturers.
Furniture businesses require specialised logistics support, and Speedy Freight delivers exactly that. “At Speedy Freight, we offer a full suite of logistics services, proudly supporting both small independent shops with single deliveries and managing international 3PL contracts,” Sarah said. “We’re big enough to serve your needs yet small enough to truly care about your business.
“We thrive when we’re fully integrated as your logistics partner, regardless of your size. We have successfully collaborated with various manufacturers and retailers, including companies like Ekornes, where we provide comprehensive support with import services, freight handling, warehousing, and both B2B and direct-to-consumer deliveries. Our service is tailored to align with their brand and client expectations, ensuring timely, service-focused logistics that guarantee products arrive as intended.
“For retailers, we offer a range of solutions including drop shipping and e-commerce support, alongside product handling and delivery. Our expertise primarily revolves around B2B services, while we also cater to direct consumer needs when applicable.”
Speedy Freight has built long-standing relationships with several well-known furniture brands, including aforementioned Ekornes as well as high end retailers, with the company looking to expand further in the sector. “Our e-commerce solutions cater to the growing demand for next-day delivery and support small to large-scale retailers,” Sarah continued. “Having worked with numerous furnishing and homeware businesses, we are eager to expand our presence in the furniture sector.
“We are committed to improving vehicle utilisation and reducing empty journeys, which aligns with our environmental goals. By collaborating with more manufacturers and retailers, we aim to create efficiencies that benefit both your business and the planet.”
With the planet in mind, Speedy Freight takes sustainability seriously and is committed to reducing its environmental impact with significant steps already taken. “We’re a carbon neutral business (since August 2023) and have partnered with Carbon Neutral Britain to measure and offset our carbon emissions,” Sarah said.
“The scope of our Carbon Neutrality certification includes our office spaces across our entire network, commuting practices, and our owned fleet. Through the Carbon Neutral Britain Climate Fund™, Speedy Freight is offsetting our carbon emissions through internationally certified carbon offsetting projects. The projects have been selected based on their direct and indirect impact around the world – not just in carbon offsetting, but also in supporting education, employment and clean water, as well as having a net positive impact on the local wildlife and ecology.
“Our certification as a Carbon Neutral Business by Carbon Neutral Britain is a testament to our dedication to environmental responsibility and we look forward to continuing our carbon offsetting efforts.”
Furthering its environmental commitment, Speedy Freight launched the ‘Routes Planting Roots’ campaign in partnership with the Earth Restoration Service in April 2023. Through this initiative, the company has funded wildflower meadows and tree nurseries in over 30 schools across the UK, contributing to biodiversity and ecological restoration.
“Our branches have funded wildflower meadows consisting of about 100 native wildflowers and tree nurseries of 50 native trees to reforest and reflower school grounds across the UK, in support of the Earth Restoration Service’s goal of planting 50,000 trees and enough wildflowers to attract 20 million insects to the UK by 2030,” Sarah added.
Looking ahead, Speedy Freight has ambitious expansion plans. In 2025, the company will continue its US growth, adding seven new hubs to enhance its international reach. Additionally, the launch of Speedy Air will further strengthen its service offering, ensuring that businesses benefit from an even more comprehensive logistics network.
“This expansion will help us continue to support international businesses and meet the increasing demand for fast, reliable logistics,” Sarah said, adding that the UK market is also a key focus for growth too. “We’re eager to collaborate with furniture manufacturers and retailers to help streamline your logistics operations. We’re offering a free audit and quotation to show how we can best support your business. Let’s talk and find solutions that work for you.”
