NIPPON EXPRESS UK LIMITED

Company Details

Registration Number

01534130

Registered Address

Heathrow 360 2 Millington Road Hayes Middlesex UB3 4AZ

Company Status

Active

Employee Count

231

Turnover

£154,171,000

EBITDA

£7,409,000

Additional Information

Company Type

Private limited Company

Incorporated on

11 December 1980

Nature of Business (SIC)

52290 - Other transportation support activities

Industries

Freight and haulage

Region

London

Company Location

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Financial Overview

Cash

£16,799,944

Net Worth

£25,271,909

Last Reporting Period

Filed

29 Jan 2021

Period

01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 2020

Payment Timing

Average Time to Pay

41 days

Payment Periods

Shortest

0 days

Longest

60 days

Max Contractual

90 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 days28%
31-60 days59%
After 60 days13%

Not Paid Within Terms

13%

Payment Features

Payment Codes
E-Invoicing
Supply Chain Finance

Payment Time Trends

12/31/20206/30/202012/31/20196/30/201912/31/20186/30/2018015304560

Payment Distribution Trends

12/31/20206/30/202012/31/20196/30/201912/31/20186/30/2018015304560

Performance Reports History

Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202029 Jan 20214128%59%13%13%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202027 Jul 20204821%58%21%21%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201927 Jan 20204623%56%21%21%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201908 Jul 20194725%56%19%19%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201804 Jan 20195225%53%22%22%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201819 Jul 20184925%51%24%24%

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

Company Review

Trend Analysis

The average time for NIPPON EXPRESS (U.K.) LIMITED to pay invoices has been fluctuating over the past three periods, with a decrease in 2019 followed by an increase in 2020. However, the company has consistently paid a majority of its invoices within 30 days.

Volatility Analysis

NIPPON EXPRESS (U.K.) LIMITED has shown some volatility in their payment patterns, with a decrease in the percentage of invoices paid within 30 days in 2020 compared to the previous two periods. The percentage of invoices paid between 31 and 60 days has also been fluctuating, while the percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days has remained relatively stable.

Summary Analysis

From the data provided, NIPPON EXPRESS (U.K.) LIMITED has an average time of 49 days to pay invoices, with a majority (51%) paid between 31 and 60 days. However, the company has consistently improved in paying invoices within the agreed terms, with the percentage of invoices not paid within agreed terms decreasing from 24% in 2018 to 13% in 2020.

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

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.

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.

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.

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?

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

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