Business Energy for Logistics
Logistics runs to a clock that does not stop, and the energy profile of a depot reflects that. We help distribution and logistics operators review their electricity and gas contracts and compare the options available across their sites.
Business energy for logistics
Distribution operations tend to run early, late or continuously, which flattens consumption across the day and often pushes activity into overnight periods. Add sortation equipment, yard lighting, refrigerated loading areas and — increasingly — depot charging for electric vans and HGVs, and the electricity supply becomes a strategic consideration rather than a background cost.
Round-the-clock shift working
Night sorts and early departures mean lighting, handling equipment and IT run through periods when most businesses are dark.
Sortation and conveyor systems
Automated handling equipment draws steady power during processing windows.
Yard and external lighting
Large external areas need lighting for safe vehicle movements, particularly through winter months.
Fleet charging
Electric van and HGV charging can add a very significant new load and may require a capacity increase at the site.
Chilled loading and staging
Temperature-controlled staging areas and refrigerated docks run continuously where food or pharma is handled.
Electricity and gas requirements
How logistics use electricity
- Sortation systems, conveyors and scanning equipment
- Warehouse and yard lighting including external areas
- Forklift, pallet truck and fleet charging
- Refrigerated staging and chilled dock areas
- Workshop equipment and vehicle maintenance facilities
- Site IT, telematics and security systems
Where gas is typically used
- Space heating across depot buildings and workshops
- Hot water for driver welfare and vehicle wash facilities
Common energy challenges in this sector
Overnight and continuous operation
Consumption spreads across all hours, so the supply profile looks very different from a nine-to-five business.
Electrification of the fleet
Depot charging can outgrow the existing connection capacity, making capacity and future demand part of the energy conversation.
Seasonal peaks
Parcel and retail distribution volumes concentrate sharply around peak trading periods.
Multiple depots
Networks commonly hold a mix of suppliers, contract types and end dates across their sites.
Half-hourly cost elements
Capacity charges and time-of-use costs form part of the bill on larger supplies and need to be compared explicitly.
How Switching Made Simple can help
We are an independent UK business energy broker. For a logistics operator that means a straightforward review of where you are now and a clear picture of what is available when your contract comes up for renewal.
- Review your current energy arrangements, meters and contract end dates
- Explain your renewal options and the timescales involved
- Compare available business gas and electricity contracts across our supplier panel
- Present the options in writing so you can see the terms, not just a headline rate
- Handle the paperwork and manage the transfer once you decide how to proceed
Why review your business energy contract?
If fleet electrification is on your roadmap, the contract review is a good moment to discuss expected demand growth as well as price, so the supply arrangement is not immediately outgrown.
If a business energy contract is left to lapse, the supply usually moves on to out-of-contract or deemed rates, which are set by the supplier rather than negotiated. Reviewing before your end date keeps the decision with you — including the choice of term length and contract structure.
How it works
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Tell us about your logistics operator — your premises, meters and how you operate.
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We review your current energy arrangements, including your contract end dates.
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We compare suitable business gas and electricity options and set them out clearly.
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You choose how you would like to proceed, and we handle the paperwork.
Not sure when your contract ends?
Send us a recent bill and we will confirm your end date, your current terms and what the market looks like for a logistics operator like yours.
Logistics energy questions
Related services
Read more about our business gas and electricity service, our step-by-step guide to switching business energy supplier, or explore renewable energy contracts. You can also browse every industry we work with on our business sectors page.
Ready to review your business energy?
Tell us about your logistics operator and we will review your current arrangements and compare the options available — with no obligation to proceed.