Southampton: Peters & May merger creates a new breed of logistics solution

Specialist global logistics company Peters & May has announced a strategic merger with Peters & May Global Logistics to create a new breed of bespoke logistics solution.

The move will enable the Southampton-based company, which has provided specialist logistics and consultancy in the marine sector since 1988, to offer clients a broadened solution across six new divisions: global boat transport, commercial transport, superyacht transport, racing logistics, freight forwarding and automotive transport.

The new-look business will enable the company’s operational teams around the world to focus on specific customer needs and ensure that its high-quality bespoke approach is consistently maintained, no matter whether they are transporting a superyacht, a hovercraft, racing car or hazardous cargo.

Peters & May CEO Dave Holley said: “Our news reflects the increasing buoyancy of the economy which is seeing many companies like ours make strategic investments to support the recovery of the marine industry and other sectors. It also reflects an ongoing global interest in the high-quality personal services that an independent company can provide.

“Broadening our reach and re-structuring the business in this way means that we can offer our high-quality bespoke service to anyone who has freight, a seagoing vessel, vehicle, machine or aircraft that needs transporting internationally, whether by sea, road, rail or air. Our reach is truly global with a port-to-port or door-to-door, cost-effective solution every time.”

Peters & May reported a turnover of over €52 million in 2015. It has wholly-owned offices in the UK, USA, France, Spain, Hong Kong, China, Italy and Germany, with partnership arrangements in Australia, Dubai, South Africa, New Zealand, South America, Belgium and Russia, creating an unprecedented global network for an independent business.