Jonen Shipping sets sail with TPN

Jonen Shipping has moved from Palletline to Eddie Stobart owned TPN.

A Palletline member since 2007, the haulier said it decided to review its options following territory changes at its former network.

Jonen Shipping, which has a depot in Essex and office in Leicester, has been running for TPN since December.

“There were only three networks we would even consider, but TPN was clearly the best fit for us,” said Jonen Shipping director John Hodges.

“We have worked with TPN for a month now, and the ethos of the hub and members fits well with our own. We’re really happy.”

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Hodges added that it was the Eddie Stobart connection that clinched the deal.

“We are intrigued by the possibilities of network ownership by a major 3PL,” he said. “It brings advantages over private equity finance, not least that Eddie Stobart has a long-term interest in our sector and a commitment to the network.”

Jonen Shipping is covering Enfield, Loughton, Harlow and parts of East London for TPN.

TPN MD Mark Duggan said: “We are delighted to welcome Jonen Shipping to TPN.

“We have a long pipeline of prospective members but we are always looking for the right cultural fit. We want long-term sustainable relationships based on an ethos of excellent customer service.”