FreightPod

29/05/2026

Some networking going on here with BNI Leicester Central Pete Shepherd New Pete Martin, Tom Ball & Adam Burrage

28/05/2026

Transport costs going up? Your margins don’t have to go down.

Fuel price increases are hitting businesses hard, but your logistics strategy can fight back.

FreightPod provides smart, cost-efficient commercial logistics solutions designed to reduce transport expenses, optimise delivery routes, and keep your business moving profitably.

Move smarter. Spend less. Deliver more with FreightPod.

👉 Ready to cut your transport costs? Message us today or visit our website to get started.

28/05/2026

Business Networking done properly, every single member of our group go above and beyond to help each other grow. This group is just built different! 💪

Building Business, Building Connections: Another Powerhouse Morning at BNI Leicester Central! 🚀

There is no better way to kick off a Thursday morning than being surrounded by the drive, ambition, and success of our local business community. The room at The Blackbird was buzzing this morning!

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that we are closing in on a massive £2 Million worth of business passed between our members in the last 12 months. That is the power of a strong, committed professional network in action.

A huge well done to this morning’s standouts:

🏆 Best 30 Second Presentation: A brilliant performance by Jon Kirby from Furnley House. He is looking to advise people who have big houses on a hill. If you have any contacts that could help him reach his target, he would love to hear from you.

⭐ Member of the Week: Our newest addition, Sam Lewitt of L&E Electrical Contractors, set the bar incredibly high this week by securing 5 referrals and bringing 3 visitors along! Talk about hitting the ground running.

🤝 Testimonial Spotlight: A fantastic shout out from Lawrence Taylor (Taylor Plumbing & Heating) to Irfan Kahraman (The Cleaning Experts), the kind of quality collaboration that defines our group.

Are you looking to grow your business?

Don’t just take our word for it, come and experience the energy for yourself! We meet every Thursday morning to support each other, share quality referrals, and grow our businesses together.

📍 Where: The Blackbird, Leicester
⏰ When: Every Thursday, 7:00 am – 9:00 am

We would love to welcome you as a visitor next week. Whether you want to expand your network, find new opportunities, or simply sharpen your business focus, you belong in the room with us.

Drop us a message or comment below to grab your seat for next Thursday! 👇

22/05/2026

Why the "last mile" of retail rollout is actually about synchronisation, not just transport.

This week, FreightPod successfully completed the nationwide rollout of new refrigeration assets for a major UK retail chain.

The task? Delivering two oversized, 2-metre-tall, glass-door freezer units to each of the 90 retail sites—stretching from the Scottish Highlands to the South West, and across the Irish Sea to Northern Ireland.

When you are moving high-value, fragile equipment of this scale, the logistics move beyond standard transport; it becomes an exercise in precision coordination.

The Challenge:

Fragility & Scale: These units require specialised handling to ensure the glass and refrigeration components arrive in pristine condition.

National Synchronisation: This was a precision "Just-in-Time" operation. We had to stage the delivery of these 180 units to arrive on-site one day before the installation teams, ensuring fitters could start immediately across all 90 locations.

Global Turbulence & Cross-Sea Transit: Mid-project, geopolitical conflict in Iran caused shipping delays on our supply route from Turkey. Managing this while coordinating cross-sea transit to Northern Ireland added layers of complexity that would have stalled a standard logistics operation.

💡 The Solution: Instead, we used our Leicestershire hub as a Technical Control Tower.

We were able to:

✅ Re-sequence in real-time: We pivoted our national and cross-sea schedule to mitigate the transit delays.

✅ Synchronise Assets & Labour: We ensured each pair of units was staged on-site across the UK and Northern Ireland precisely 24 hours before the fitters arrived.

✅ Maintain Integrity: Our specialised handling protocols ensured all 180 units were delivered damage-free, despite the increased transit distances.

This project proves that the future of retail logistics isn't just about moving freight, it’s about the ability to synchronise complex assets with human labour across the entire UK, even when global supply chains turn chaotic.

Huge thanks to our team for the absolute precision required to keep 90 different installation sites, from the Highlands to Northern Ireland, perfectly staged and ready. 🚛⏱️

Get in touch with me if you have a complex rollout that you need simplifying and completing without the fuss!

Send me an email
[email protected]

18/05/2026

🏆 FIRST TOURNAMENT, FIRST WIN! 🏆

Massive shoutout to the Random Ruckers 7’s for absolutely smashing it at the London International 7s Tournament Series in Oxford!

FreightPod is incredibly proud to be backing the team this year, and what a way to start the circuit. If this weekend was anything to go by, it’s going to be a massive season.

Drop a 🏉 or a 🎉 in the comments to show the squad some love!

Pete Shepherd New Tom Ball FreightPod

13/05/2026

Come get a system demo showing how shippers can save money by connecting with the empty runner network at the Derby expo

Thursday 14th May
10am - 3pm
Pride Park

13/05/2026

Come see us tomorrow

08/05/2026

08/05/2026

FreightPod is exhibiting next week, come along and see how we manage your goods with live system demonstrations!

𝗔 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 – 𝗗𝗲𝗿𝗯𝘆 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼!

We are absolutely delighted and proud to announce that 𝗗𝗲𝗿𝗯𝘆 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶 (Sytner Audi) has officially joined us as an Event Sponsor for the 𝗗𝗲𝗿𝗯𝘆 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼 on 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝘆 at 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘂𝗺.

We are hugely excited to be partnering with such an iconic brand. 𝗗𝗲𝗿𝗯𝘆 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶 is a name synonymous with uncompromising quality and unrivalled customer service. Their commitment to excellence - from providing luxury vehicles to delivering expert aftersales care - ensures that every visitor receives a premium experience that is second to none.

We are also excited to confirm that Colin Harvey (Fleet Manager) and members of the Derby Audi team will be joining us on the day. They will be showcasing a fabulous selection of amazing Audi vehicles, which will be on display right outside the expo entrance at Pride Park Stadium. Whether you are looking for the perfect corporate fleet or your next personal drive, this is a fantastic opportunity to see these world-class vehicles up close.

A massive thank you to the entire team at 𝗗𝗲𝗿𝗯𝘆 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶 (Sytner Audi) for their incredible support. Their ethos and dedication to "uncompromising quality" makes them a perfect partner.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺:
Make sure to stop by their display outside the stadium and meet Colin and the team to discuss how their premium services can support you and your business.

Pre-Register as a 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿 here: https://lnkd.in/emCGXexR