Facing COVID-19: The haulage company delivering medical supplies and food

A County Durham haulage and freight company has pivoted to delivering medical supplies and food products during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Transport & Warehouse Solutions, based in Chester-le-Street, has joined forces with local logistic companies delivering food and medical supplies to distribution centres throughout the UK.

Paul Barker, the founder of the company, provides a general haulage and freight service throughout the UK and internationally, but started delivering essential supplies when other businesses had to temporarily close.

Paul commented: “This is a challenging time for all businesses, and the pandemic has stopped many services in their tracks, but it hasn’t stopped the need for the delivery of much-needed food and medical supplies throughout the country.

“I can’t gain access to any of my customers’ premises to carry out training and clients that require cargo movements throughout the UK and Europe are on shut down until further notice, so it makes complete sense to put myself to good use and help others during, and beyond this pandemic, while also maintaining some revenue for my business.”

“As a small start-up I was able to respond quickly to the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has affected entire industries and has changed how businesses everywhere operate.

“Transforming and pivoting to a new direction is the only way many companies will survive.”