Barker and Stonehouse switches to Teesport

[Whickham]

Barker and Stonehouse switches to Teesport

Furniture retailer Barker and Stonehouse has appointed Middlesbrough-based PD Ports to manage the handling and distribution of its international products.

A selection of cabinet, bedroom and upholstery ranges will now come into Teesport, Middlesbrough, instead of Southampton, before being distributed to the company’s eight stores from Nottingham to Newcastle.

PD Ports business development director Geoff Lippitt said: "We are delighted that Barker and Stonehouse has recognised the benefits of using Teesport to import their northern bound goods.

"This strategy, known as portcentric logistics, is changing the face of UK logistics. As a result it places growing emphasis towards Teesport as a key logistics and distribution hub for goods destined north of Birmingham."

Barker and Stonehouse managing director James Barker added: "Our loyal regional customer base is the reason we’ve been able to trade for over 65 years. We like to champion local industry whenever possible and by partnering with PD Ports we’re supporting jobs within the community."

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