About C&D South West
At C & D South West we have logistics and distribution heritage spanning three generations,meaning you are assured of on-time deliveries.
Lorna Hammond, the Managing Director of C&D, is the third generation leading C & D, providing quality transport and logistics services and has followed in her father’s & late Grandfather’s footsteps. The Hammond Family were Shareholder founder members of the Palletforce network, today operating as a founding member depot alongside over 100 other members across the UK.
We offer experience, expertise and local knowledge but, additionally, continually invest in our business to ensure we have a modern fleet of reliable vehicles, well trained staff and efficient back-office administration systems.
We aim to be flexible, moving loads from single pallet consignments through to full loads, not just in South West England but across the UK, Europe and beyond.
Our value added services enables a 24/7 operation so you can contact us at your convenience; our online track and trace facility, allowing you to pinpoint your consignment at any time. Our warehouse and storage facilities allows for totally flexible solutions for moving goods into and out of the West Country.
We are Part of the Palletforce Network
We are a founder member of the PalletForce network, one of the fastest-growing palletised distribution networks in the UK.
With over 100 depots with a combined fleet of over 3000 vehicles and 4 million sq ft of warehousing, C&D South West and PalletForce handles thousands of pallets every night.
The concept of our network means we offer streamlined processes with significant efficiency savings over conventional methods of distribution. Our customers benefit from competitive prices, reliability of service, whilst the impact of the environment is substantially reduced.
Furthermore, as one of the only a few South West logistics company expanding its storage, distribution and fleet you’ll know that your expansion plans will be in safe hands at C&D South West. We encourage all businesses to discuss with us there distribution and pallet delivery needs. Then with the right planning strategy and pricing we can produce a full solution specifically designed to meet your budget requirements.
Here’s how we create peace of mind haulage
We are committed to providing you with pricing advantages
Our business partnership will be founded on risk free trading
Our teamwork and ethics means service excellence to the client
We are committed to providing you with value for money
We provide a user friendly technology platform
We are committed to providing you with pricing advantages
Our business partnership will be founded on risk free trading
Our teamwork and ethics means service excellence to the client
We are committed to providing you with value for money
We provide a user friendly technology platform
Who we help
Business Owners and
Directors
Transport, Logistics and Warehouse Managers
Procurement and General Managers
We often work with the following sectors
Pallet Distribution for the Retail Sector
Food & Drink Pallet Distribution
Distribution for Manufacturing
Distribution for Engineering Companies
Wholesale Distribution
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a cost to use your service?
There are no membership costs or hidden fees when using C & D South West. You simply pay for the shipping costs on the freight you move. To set up an account, please click here.
What can I ship?
What if my goods are not on a pallet?
We can offer a palletisation service for adhoc consignments that may not be palletised for collection. To request a quotation regarding this service, please click here.
What Warranties/Insurance do I have for my shipments?
All consignments benefit from free goods-in-transit insurance, for more information regarding insurance on your freight please see our Terms & Conditions. If our standard insurance does not meet your required level of cover, please contact us regarding additional insurance as this can be offered.
If my goods are lost or damaged, what do I need to do?
In line with our Customer Service Charter we aim to provide the highest quality service to all clients, however should the situation arise where goods are unfortunately lost or damaged in transit please contact your account manager or our customer service team as soon as possible to report this so we can investigate & process accordingly.
What are C&D operating hours?
Our operation runs 24 hours a day, Monday to Friday. Until 12.00 on a Saturday and closed on Sundays. If you have a request outside of our working hours please contact us and we will respond as quickly as we can.
What's the best number and email to contact C&D on ?
Our main contact number is 01460 64701 and the fastest way to reach us, however if you prefer to email please click here so your enquiry can be directed to the relevant department.
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