Charissa Porter

Knights of Old

Knights of Old is one of the largest privately owned logistics companies in the UK. Established in 1865 the company has grown from a single horse and cart to an experienced and agile logistics partner. With strategically located sites, a diverse fleet of more than 250 trucks and 300 trailers, own network, own training facilities, and a can do attitude at all levels, Knights of Old are positioned to add value to your supply chain. Services include UK, Ireland and European road freight, Air & Ocean, warehousing, BRC food grade logistics, export packing, full loads, same day deliveries, supply chain management, and contract logistics solutions. The group is a member of Partnerlink, a consortium of like minded companies who work together to deliver a seamless logistics service. Training has a key role in the company and in 2014 the group created Merlin Supply Chain Solutions, which runs training courses for the drivers of tomorrow. It has created a pool of professionally trained and inducted drivers who are capable of meeting the expectations of leading logistics companies. Quality accreditations are central to the group's core business values, demonstrating that the company adhere to a measured set of standards and is compliant to all relevant legislation and recognised codes of practice.