Immediate Transportation X Play It Green: Introduction
We’re pleased to welcome Immediate Transportation Co. to the Play It Green community.
Founded in 1914, Immediate Transportation is one of the UK’s oldest privately owned logistics companies. Still led by the Mantel family, with offices nationwide, they offer multimodal freight, warehousing, and customs solutions built around reliability and personal service. With a reputation for handling complex logistics, the business supports clients large and small across the UK and beyond.
The company is integrating sustainability across its operations, including a top industry standard for safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible transport. Now they have joined our Climate Positive Workforce. Meaning weekly sustainability education, monthly nature repair, and ongoing support on their path to net zero.
They’ve also chosen to support Young Lives vs Cancer, donating 10% of their subscription to help children and families in need. We recently caught up with Director Michael Mantel to hear more about his family business, why sustainability matters, and what the future holds for Immediate Transportation.
Please, tell us a little about Immediate Transportation
Immediate Transportation Co. is a family-run logistics and freight forwarding business with roots dating back to 1914. Over the past century, we’ve evolved from a small local carrier into a trusted provider of global transport solutions. Today, we offer a comprehensive range of services including air, sea, road, and rail freight, as well as pallet distribution, warehousing, and secure storage.
Our strength lies in our personal approach, flexibility, and commitment to getting the job done, no matter the size or complexity. With a dedicated team and a customer-first mindset, we continue to deliver tailored solutions that keep supply chains moving efficiently across the UK, Europe, and beyond.
Why is sustainability important to Immediate Transportation?
Sustainability is essential to Immediate Transportation because we recognise the impact our industry can have on the environment and believe we have a responsibility to reduce that footprint. As a company with over a century of history, we’re committed to ensuring a future that’s both environmentally and economically sustainable.
We’re actively investing in greener technologies, smarter route planning, and energy-efficient warehousing, while also encouraging sustainable practices across our supply chain. By taking meaningful steps today, we aim to protect the planet for future generations while continuing to provide reliable, responsible logistics solutions. Sustainability isn’t just a goal, it’s becoming a core part of how we operate and grow as a business.
Why did Immediate Transportation decide to join the Play It Green community?
Immediate Transportation joined the Play It Green community as part of our ongoing commitment to making a positive environmental and social impact. We were drawn to the initiative’s practical, transparent approach to sustainability—helping businesses reduce their carbon footprint while supporting global reforestation and community projects.
Joining Play It Green aligns with our values and gives us a structured way to take action, educate our team, and involve our clients in the journey toward a greener future. It’s also an opportunity to collaborate with like-minded organisations and lead by example within the logistics sector. For us, it’s not just about offsetting emissions, it’s about making lasting, meaningful change.
What does the future hold for Immediate Transportation?
The future for Immediate Transportation is focused on sustainable growth, technological innovation, and continued service excellence. We’re investing in digital systems to enhance visibility, efficiency, and customer experience across our operations from warehousing to international freight. Sustainability will remain a key priority as we adopt greener practices and reduce our environmental impact.
We also plan to expand our service offering and strengthen partnerships across Europe and beyond, ensuring we remain agile and competitive in a rapidly evolving logistics landscape. As a company with over a century of heritage, we’re proud of our past, but we’re equally excited about building a smarter, greener, and more connected future for our clients and our team.
You can contact Immediate Transportation via their website by clicking here.
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Immediate Transportation Director, Michael Mantel
“At Immediate Transportation, we’ve always believed in doing business the right way with integrity, care for our customers, and a responsibility to the world around us. Joining Play It Green is another step in our journey to build a more sustainable future for our industry and our community.”
Play It Green Co-Founder, Richard Dickson
“It’s a pleasure to welcome Immediate Transportation to the Play It Green community. Michael and the team bring over a century of logistics experience and are now backing that up with positive environmental and social impact. Their choice to support Young Lives vs Cancer shows where their values lie, and their commitment to nature repair adds something meaningful to their day-to-day work. It’s great to have them with us.”
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