Craib

A long standing brand in the North East of Scotland, widely known for a reliable transport solution. As part of the Gregory Group since 2018, this reliability now extends across the entire UK.

Reliability at our core

We are Scottish people doing business with Scottish people. We know the challenges our location and weather bring and we know how to handle them.

We work with some of the most time sensitive industries, from delivering to oil rigs to distributing food and drink, and every customer receives the same reliable supply chain solution.

Whilst reliability is essential, so too are efficiencies. Our team of experts constantly review your logistics solution to ensure you benefit from the very best routes to market and operate as effectively as possible. This leaves you to focus on your core business, while we take care of your logistics.

Our services

With reliability central to everything we do our customers have complete peace of mind that their products and equipment will arrive on time and in good condition.

Transportation

We've been moving and delivering goods for our customers since 1983. We are extremely good at consuming the challenges faced by businesses in Scotland and with this understanding and familiarity comes the ability to deliver a consistently strong logistics solution every single time.

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Specialist haulage

From supporting the oil and gas industry with emergency supplies for an oil rig, to transporting logs out of a forest, we are experts in building unique transport solutions. Our wide range of fleet and experienced team will ensure you receive the most efficient solution possible.

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Pallet Networks

We are one of Scotland's largest pallet network carriers. Working with the pallet network hubs across the UK, we can collect your pallets in Scotland and deliver them anywhere in the UK. Whether you need to send one pallet or have regular consignments, we can help.

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Storage & warehousing

Through our wider network with Gregory Group we have access to over 20 warehouses across the UK. That's over 2,000,000 sq ft of ambient, temperature controlled, and bonded storage space to ensure you benefit from the most efficient logistics solution possible.

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Who we are

We are a team of people who build relationships. Many of our customers have been with us for decades because we take the time to learn their business and in turn, deliver a logistics solution that works as their business evolves.

Our people know how to deliver quality logistics solutions. And they know how to navigate the terrain, distance, and weather that Scotland brings.

We care about what we do and care about the products and supplies we carry.

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Our history

Craib began as two independent businesses but in the 70s George Craib and Aberdeen Road Runners Ltd merged to become ARR Craib. Covering the North East of Scotland, they provided haulage and courier services to the paper and oil & gas industries.

In 2008 George Craib retired which prompted a Management Buy Out (MBO). One year later the business joined the Palletline network bringing a new avenue of work to the company.

2018 saw Craib become part of Gregory Group. With a £50 million turnover and 275 vehicles, this was a significant acquisition and one that further strengthened both brands.

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Part of the Gregory Group

In 2018 ARR Craib was acquired by Gregory Group - a logistics business which originated in the South West of England. Craib is now one of three Scottish business which is part of Gregory Group and we each maintain our recognisable brand colours.

Combined, we are able to provide logistics services to business all over the UK - from the Highlands of Scotland to the tip of Cornwall.

You could always expect a high quality logistics solution from Craib, but today, by joining forces with other powerhouses in this industry, we now have greater scale. We can accommodate your fluctuations in demand and have fleet and people to call upon whenever needed.

Testimonial

While service and performance are what we measure, it’s important not to undervalue the people. Service is bound together by people. We’re always looking at what the optimum network is and how we can improve the cost to serve, and we collaborate tightly on this. It’s a real partnership.

Ross Watson, Supply Chain Director, BrewDog

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