A natural concern for companies is the possible cost implications of the logistics of moving goods to and from the Island. If your company's goods move by one of the national courier companies then there is no cost implication at all, as their rates are the same on the Island as they are on the mainland. If you are moving a large amount of goods by road then the small additional cost is more than compensated for by the cost savings of operating on the Island as a whole.

The key to getting the best logistics solution is to have a fully integrated service. To foster this approach, the Isle of Wight Partnership works in close conjunction with both ferry operators, Red Funnel and Wight Link to ensure that Island companies can access the best package of services, at the right price.

Through the drop trailer operation, a service can be tailored to suit individual requirements, from shipping full or part-load trailers across the Solent, to collecting and delivering trailers on the mainland and the IoW - all to a guaranteed schedule.