020 7622 4414 | aec@aechapman.com | Service Enquiry

Bottle transportation services

We deliver the complete service to the drinks manufacturing industry, sourcing, supplying, and distributing glass bottles across the country. We have provided bottle transportation services to businesses across the UK since 1945, and our combination of experience and forward thinking enables us to give unparalleled service to clients large and small.

Call 020 7622 4414 or email aec@aechapman.com.

Our Distribution Services

AE Chapman branded delivery Lorry

Transportation

We have our own fleet of trucks that can be used for deliveries between 10 and 60 pallets. The main wagon has a payload of 32 pallets (2 layers of 16), when the trailer is attached this adds another 28 pallets (2 layers of 14) giving a total of 60 pallets. A full load can be mixed and will invariably make the delivery more cost efficient, we will also consider a shared load dependent on location.

For smaller orders we use 2 of the UK's leading hauliers both of whom give you the option of following day or economy deliveries. A lot of our customers have restricted access to their sites and need timed deliveries. With our bottle transportation services both our hauliers operate 7.5 tonne vehicles with tail lifts, negating the need for fork lift trucks and will always phone ahead with an estimated time of arrival.

For full loads we can arrange for the stock to be delivered straight from the manufacturer to your site or chosen bottle destination. Where customers have their own transport we can arrange for you to pick up at our warehouse or at various other depots located throughout the UK.

Transport Enquiry

Re-sort, re-pack and re-wrap

Alongside our bottle transportation services, our warehouse team can re-pack, re-sort and re-pack almost any size of pallet. No job is too small as we will consider any quantity of pallets. Booking can be arranged over the phone for this service but please consider the lead time required to get the stock to us when planning the job.

Shrink wrapping

For glass being delivered by haulier or picked up by the customer we provide a £7.50 per pallet shrink wrap service. This is not required on our own vehicles as they have been designed to the exact pallet dimensions, and our drivers trained in glass handling. For haulier deliveries it's compulsory and for customer pick up loads it's optional. We recommend you use this facility as it gives the bottles added protection for the duration of your journey.

Packing Enquiry

Wrapped and packed palates full of glass bottles at distillery

6 wine bottles in cardboard carton

Cartons

We can advise on cardboard cartons and inserts to fit your requirements.

Carton Enquiry

Thames Distillers

We work very closely and share our premises with Thames Distillers. They are also a family business: Charles Maxwell is the 11th generation of his family to become a distiller. Most of their work is based on customers going to them with an idea and a brief of the style and flavour of a product they'd like to make. They have turned many customers' dreams into a reality, and will assist you at all phases of the product's development with full confidentiality.

Open beer bottle with beer flying out

How it works

Get in touch

And let us know what service you are interested in. As experienced glass bottle suppliers, we will be able to help with any aspect of your order.

Quote

We shall come back to you with a competitive quote within hours.

Supply

We will arrange every aspect of your assignment, and your delivery will be on its way on the allotted time and date.

To get a quote please email us or complete our contact form.

FAQs

What are your office opening hours?

Monday to Thursday: 8am – 3.30pm

Friday: 8am – 3pm

Closed on weekends

We are closed on Bank Holidays and during the Christmas period.

What are your warehouse opening hours?

Monday to Thursday: 8am – 3pm (lunch break 12.30 – 1pm)

Friday: 8am – 2pm (lunch break 12.30-1.30)

We are closed on Bank Holidays and during the Christmas period

What are the lead times when placing an order?

If we have the bottle in stock, delivery can take 2-4 working days. Overseas delivery times are available upon request.

If you are placing an order of a bottle we do not have in stock, delivery can take 4-6 weeks depending on the location of where the bottle is coming from and availability of stock.

Do you arrange delivery?

Yes we can arrange delivery with our bottle transportation services, to any location of your choice.

Can we collect?

Yes you can collect your order from us. Please make sure your vehicle is suitable. We will send packing specifications to show weight and dimensions of the pallet.

Where do you deliver to?

On our own transport we cover a 250 mile radius from Clapham, enabling us to deliver to Cornwall and Manchester.

We can arrange delivery anywhere around the world by arranging an external haulier.

Do you reserve stock?

No we do not reserve stock for customers.

Do you offer storage?

Sorry, we do not offer storage. We hold an extremely high quantity stock of rolling stock, therefore do not have the space.

Get a quote today

To arrange any aspect of our bottle transportation services, you can call our helpful team any time during office hours on 020 7622 4414 , or email aec@aechapman.com.

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