History Timeline for YDL Transport & Logistics Ltd
Track the history of how YDL became a Leading Logistics Company
1980
Yorkshire Parcels is formed
Yorkshire Parcels is formed
1984
Yorkshire Parcels joins WPS Overnight Parcel Network
Joined WPS Network
1990
Yorkshire Parcels Ltd is Incorporated
Yorkshire Parcels Ltd Incorporates
1992
Yorkshire Parcels Purchase 15,000 sq/ft Site in York
Purchase of 15,000 sq/ft Site
1996
Yorkshire Parcels Joins ‘Hellmann Worldwide’ Parcel and Pallet network
Yorkshire Parcels joins Hellmann network
2000
Business is purchased by Yorkshire Marketing Ltd
The Business is purchased
2001
A new 20,000 sq/ft site is opened for Storage & fulfilment services
Opens 20,000 sq/ft Site
2002
Joins the NCN Parcel network
Joining the NCN Parcel Network
2002
Renamed ‘Yorkshire Distribution & Logistics’ which sees the start of the YDL brand
YDL Brand starts
2003
Joins The UPN Pallet Network
Joins the UPN Network
2004
Wins ‘Best New Depot’ award for UPN
Awarded ‘Best New Depot’ by UPN
2008
Merge with Classic Carriers and rebrand to YDL
Merge with Classic Carriers
2008
Join APC Parcel Network and TPN Pallet network
Joins APC & TPN Networks
2015
Purchase Logistics Teesside Ltd in Darlington
Logistics Teesside Ltd is purchased
2016
Purchase new site in Newton Aycliffe and rebrand from Logistics Teesside to YDL
Newton Aycliffe Site purchased
2019
Join Pallex Pallet network to add to our network portfolio
Joins Pallex Pallet Network
2020
Open a 52,000 sq/ft site in Sherburn in Elmet for expansion of storage services and growth
Opens 52,000 sq/ft Site
2020
Win ‘Northern Depot of the Year’ for the APC network
Wins ‘Northern Depot of the Year’ for APC
2023
Join Fortec Pallet Network
Joins Fortec Pallet Network
2023
Purchase Pass the Parcel Overnight Ltd in Brighouse, West Yorkshire
Purchases Pass The Parcel
2023
Join Fortec Pallet Network in HD and HX area’s from Brighouse depot
Joins Fortec for Brighouse areas
2023
35,000 sq/ft Brighouse Site for Storage & Fulfilment growth. New Pallet Network Operation
Site supporting Brighouse