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Companies managing the movement, storage and distribution of goods, including haulage, freight, warehousing, couriers and supply chain operators.
Published 14/04/2026

Asset Governance in Logistics

Logistics companies manage fleets, handling equipment, warehouse infrastructure, and technology across highly distributed networks. Asset governance is essential to control total cost of ownership, meet insurance obligations, schedule preventative maintenance, and demonstrate compliance with transport regulations. Assets are continually moving, making manual tracking almost impossible without a dedicated register.

Example Assets

AssetApprox. ValueOwnershipLocationInsurance Consideration
HGVs, Vans & Trailers£15,000–£150,000 per vehicleFleet ManagerOn the road, depots, customer sitesFleet policy – vehicles often added/removed without update
Pallet Trucks & Handling Equipment£300–£10,000Warehouse / Depot ManagerWarehouses, loading baysHigh volume – rarely individually registered or insured
Warehouse Racking & Shelving£10,000–£500,000 per installationOperations DirectorFixed at warehouse sitesCovered under property – damage often not tracked
Scanning & Handheld Devices£500–£3,000 eachIT / OperationsAcross depot networkIT policies – high loss rate without asset tagging
Refrigeration Units (TRUs)£8,000–£30,000Fleet ManagerAttached to trailersSpecialist cover – often not linked to trailer asset record



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