The Pallet Network (TPN) has announced the strategic transition of its collection and delivery operations in the Teesside region, transferring activity from its company-owned site, TPN Teesside in Stockton-on-Tees, to longstanding TPN Partner NFS360 Connect, based in Peterlee.

The move forms part of TPN’s continued focus on operational excellence and growth, enabling the business to concentrate on its core strength of running a high-performing, efficient pallet network while creating new opportunities for TPN Partners to drive sustainable regional growth.

By transitioning responsibility for the TS postcode area to NFS360 Connect, TPN is strengthening its commitment to Partner-led service delivery, leveraging local market expertise to enhance customer experience and support long-term, quality volume growth. The move will also see NFS360 significantly expand its operational footprint in the region, effectively doubling the size of its pallet network operation.

NFS360 Connect is a founding Partner of TPN and, as part of Groupe DESLOG, benefits from the support and strength of the wider continental group.

With a growth strategy closely aligned to that of TPN, the business shares the network’s ambition to work more closely with both Partners and customers, making it a natural choice to oversee the Teesside operation.

The new arrangement ensures continuity of service and, with the majority of the current TPN Teesside team transferring to NFS360 Connect, provides stability for customers and TPN Partners alike.

Michael Conroy, TPN Chief Executive Officer, said: “This transition marks an important step for TPN and is aligned to our core strategy around enabling growth and delivering sector-leading excellence.

“It allows us to sharpen our focus on what we do best, operating a successful and efficient pallet network operation, while creating a valuable commercial opportunity for one of our trusted members.

“NFS360 Connect has a long and successful history within TPN, and we are confident its local expertise, market knowledge and shared commitment to service quality will deliver strong outcomes for our membership and customers in the region.”

Michael Banks, NFS360 Connect Managing Director, said: “We’ve built our reputation on reliability, service excellence and delivering for our customers, so it’s extremely positive news that we can now expand our TPN area and substantially increase our operational footprint across the North East.

“This expansion effectively doubles the size of our pallet network operation, driving growth as we support more customers and provide even greater coverage across the region while maintaining the high service standards our customers expect.

“With the support of Groupe DESLOG, our continued investment in people, fleet and infrastructure ensures we’re well positioned to meet increasing demand and support businesses with trusted transport, warehousing and logistics solutions.”

We are proud to highlight the work of TPN Partner, Big G Logistics, who are currently transporting The Longest Yarn exhibition across the UK. This unique project combines creativity, community, and commemoration in a way that has captured the attention of thousands.

The Longest Yarn is a non-profit initiative that uses knitting and crochet to tell the story of World War II. Its flagship installation, The Longest Day, stretches 80 metres, with each metre representing one of the 80 days of the Battle of Normandy. Volunteers from around the world have contributed to the project, carefully recreating uniforms, vehicles, and battle scenes in yarn. The result is a powerful, tactile artwork that brings history to life while honouring those who served.

The exhibition has already been seen by more than 250,000 visitors and continues to travel internationally. Its impact goes beyond remembrance: schools, families, and veterans have engaged with the project, finding it both educational and therapeutic. Donations collected during the tour support veterans and ensure the continuation of this remarkable work.

Transporting such a large and delicate exhibition requires expertise and care. Big G’s role is vital in ensuring that The Longest Yarn reaches communities across the UK safely and on schedule. Their involvement demonstrates not only logistical excellence but also a commitment to preserving heritage and supporting projects that inspire future generations.

We are delighted to celebrate their contribution to this extraordinary initiative. By helping The Longest Yarn reach audiences nationwide, they are playing a part in keeping history alive, stitch by stitch.

At TPN, we’re proud to work with Partners who are making real progress towards a more sustainable logistics industry, and Jays Transport are a brilliant example.

Jays are committed to reducing their environmental impact and improving ethical practices across every area of the business. They’ve set a clear target to reach Net Zero by 2025, with a detailed plan to achieve 3% annual carbon reductions through to 2027, increasing to 5% per year from 2028 onwards.

To turn ambition into action, they have already started exploring greener transport solutions. They’ve trialled the Renault Truck E-Tech D and the FUSO eCanter, putting electric vehicles to the test in real-world operations.

But sustainability at Jays isn’t just about vehicles. They have a Silver rating from Ecovadis for sustainable and ethical business practices, and are continuously improving both their own operations and their supply chain to align with higher environmental and social standards.

Closer to home, Jays are also supporting the Wilder Carbon Honeygar Farm Project, run by the Somerset Wildlife Trust. Located just 9.8 miles from Jays’ Highbridge base, the project is restoring former dairy farmland into thriving wetlands and grazing marshes, helping to lock in carbon and protect local biodiversity.

It’s inspiring to see our Partners taking such proactive steps toward a more sustainable future. By setting clear goals, testing new technology and investing in local environmental initiatives, Jays Transport are helping to drive positive change across the TPN network and beyond.

TPN Partner, Riva South Ltd, is proud to announce that their TPN Operations Manager, Alice Floyd, has successfully completed her Transport and Warehouse Operations Supervisor Level 3 Qualification with the Road Haulage Association (RHA).

This achievement demonstrates Alice’s continued commitment to professional development and excellence within the logistics and transport sector.

As part of this qualification, Alice has also attained her CPC Transport Manager qualification, a key accreditation within the industry. In addition to completing the CPC case study and exam, she undertook a comprehensive logistics project and presentation, which she passed with distinction. Her hard work, dedication, and exceptional performance are a credit to both herself and Riva South Ltd, and they are delighted to see her expertise continue to strengthen their operational standards and service delivery.

At TPN, we are proud to celebrate the achievements of individuals like Alice and the forward-thinking businesses that support them. Riva South’s investment in professional development exemplifies the calibre of Partners that make our network strong. Alice’s success is not only a personal milestone, but also a testament to the shared commitment across TPN to raise standards, nurture talent, and drive excellence in logistics.

We congratulate Alice and Riva South on this outstanding accomplishment and remain dedicated to supporting the growth and success of all TPN Partners.

Just a few months ago, Partners from across the network came together for a high-impact sales training session, delivered by Kennedy Ross, the UK’s top provider.

At TPN, we’re committed to investing in the growth of our people, and our network. As we approach 25 years of The Pallet Network, we want to ensure employees and Partners are in the best position to continue delivering excellence.

Delving into the psychology behind sales, better understanding both ourselves and our customers, and learning how to deliver difficult news in a constructive way made for an insightful and memorable session. It was great to see the trainers engaging everyone in such a positive and effortless way, and the feedback we received proved that the Partners and TPN employees in attendance felt the same way.