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NIPPON EXPRESS (U.K.) LIMITED

Company Information

Company Number
01534130
Registered Address
Heathrow 360, 2 Millington Road, Hayes, Middlesex, UB3 4AZ
Status
Active
Employee Count
263
Turnover
£111,488,000
EBITDA
£1,147,000

Additional Details

Website
https://nipponexpress.co.uk/
Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
11 December 1980
Nature of Business
52290 - Other transportation support activities
Industries
Distribution And Delivery
Region
London

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
41 days
Shortest Period:0 days
Longest Period:60 days
Max Contractual:90 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
28%
31-60 Days
59%
After 60 Days
13%
Not Paid Within Terms13%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2021-01-29
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201927 Jan 20204623%56%21%21%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201908 Jul 20194725%56%19%19%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201819 Jul 20184925%51%24%24%

Payment Time Trends

Payment Distribution Trends

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

Standard payment terms are generally 60 days. Some suppliers are paid earlier depending on specific agreement with supplier. A very small number of suppliers need immediate payment. (This is solely due to suppliers circumstances and not related to Nippon Express (UK) Ltd).

Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

N/A

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

90

Dispute Resolution Process

Any query would be raised by department responsible for approving invoice. This would then be communicated to supplier to provide an explanation and determine if the charge needed to be amended.

Other Payment Information

Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?

For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.

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Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?

This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.

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Does this business offer supply chain finance?

This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.

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Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

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During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

No information available

Company Summary

Nippon Express (U.K.) Limited is a logistics company based in the United Kingdom. They provide a wide range of services such as freight forwarding, transportation, warehousing, and distribution.

The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce their environmental impact. They have a sustainability program that focuses on reducing carbon emissions, promoting eco-friendly practices, and implementing green solutions in their operations.

Nippon Express offers a range of products and services to cater to the needs of their clients. They have a global network that enables them to provide efficient and cost-effective solutions for international shipping, air and ocean freight, and customs clearance. They also offer specialized services such as temperature-controlled transportation and project cargo handling.

The key people at Nippon Express (U.K.) Limited include the Managing Director, Mr. Takashi Sugiyama, and the Head of Operations, Ms. Yukari Kawakami. They are supported by a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality services to their clients.

For more information, interested parties can visit their website at www.nipponexpress.com/uk or contact their registered office at Nippon Express House, Horton Road, Colnbrook, Berkshire, SL3 0AT. Nippon Express (U.K.) Limited is a subsidiary of Nippon Express Co. Ltd, a global logistics company headquartered in Japan.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£16,799,944
Net Worth
£25,271,909
Total Current Assets
£47,265,677
Total Current Liabilities
£22,969,262

Company Location

PaymentCheck

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