Ambitious logistics operator Europa Worldwide Group has today (01.06.18) announced that it has acquired the specialist part and full load operator, Continental Cargo Carriers. Privately-owned Europa, headquartered in Dartford, has bought Oostende headquartered Continental Cargo Carriers (CCC) which started its trailer freight activities in 1983. Europa’s Managing Director, Andrew Baxter,… Read more »
Europa Motoring Towards Bumper Year
The UK’s largest independent freight forwarder, Europa Worldwide Group, is tracking ahead of forecast with turnover expected to reach around £200m by the end of the year as the business marks five years since it was acquired by current Managing Director Andrew Baxter. Since then, the business has doubled… Read more »
Freight forwarders still suffering from Felixstowe problems
Responding to a statement by the owners of the port of Felixstowe that its recently introduced new terminal operating system (TOS) is now ‘stable’, Robert Keen, Director General of the British International Freight Association (BIFA) said: “Our members still face significant problems at the port with shipping lines cancelling calls;… Read more »
A match made in Malta for Europa Road
The small island nation of Malta has become the latest addition to Europa Road’s product range with the announcement of a new weekly service between its capital Valletta, and Europa’s £30m 1hub facility in Dartford, the UK’s largest European groupage hub. Malta is the second farthest destination on Europa… Read more »
Bernard Hunter Mobile Cranes rolls out new industry maintenance standards for mobile crane operators
Edinburgh based, Bernard Hunter Mobile Cranes Ltd has recently completed installation of an industry leading, roller brake tester for mobile cranes. The equipment, manufactured by VL Test Systems Ltd, represents the first of its type in the UK, operated by a civilian company. The installation of heavy duty roller brake… Read more »
Modulift Beams Lift and Travel With Mooring Lines
Bridon-bekaert Ropes Group supplied a pair of Modulift spreader beams with a series of sheathed spiral strand mooring lines manufactured at the former’s Neptune Quay facility in Newcastle, UK for Bluewater Energy Services. Seven 40t units in total are bound for the Aoka Mizu, a Floating Production Storage and Offloading… Read more »
Crystal Palace FC announces partnership with Royale International
Crystal Palace F.C. is delighted to announce a multi-year global partnership agreement with Royale International, a global logistics brand headquartered in Hong Kong, making them the Official Logistics Partner of the Club. The partnership will provide an opportunity for Royale International to showcase their products and services to a global… Read more »
DP World Southampton reaches new heights
Two brand new giant quay cranes, some of the biggest in the UK and almost as tall as the London Eye, will take up position at Southampton port’s container terminal this week (Wednesday, 4 and Thursday, 5 July). The new cranes are part of a major investment by terminal operator… Read more »
Europa Invests Heavily in Italian Operation
Europa Road, a dedicated division of leading independent logistics operator Europa Worldwide Group, has invested heavily in its Italian operation over the last four years since the business was acquired by new Managing Director Andrew Baxter. In the previous year (2017) Europa Road saw growth in its UK paid consignments,… Read more »
Cefetra plans Scottish expansion with Forth Ports
Following an extensive review and consultation with its customers, leading agricultural specialist Cefetra Ltd has today announced the signing of a long- term contract with Forth Ports Ltd to use the Port of Rosyth. Rosyth’s location and logistical links to the motorway network, make it ideally suited to supply allareas… Read more »
