Via its Intelligent Real-Time Information System IRIS, GEODIS is now offering online quotations and online shipment bookings. The global supply chain operator enhanced its state-of-the-art e-suite with a fast and user friendly solution for its freight forwarding customers worldwide. Within just a few clicks they can compare rates of different… Read more »
Europa Nottingham Speeding Towards Growth with Record-Breaking Month
The Nottingham team of leading logistics provider, Europa Worldwide Group, has recently celebrated its most successful month in its four-year history, just 6 months after moving into its new, larger offices at Colwick Quays Business Park. The team of seven, which was established when Europa was acquired in 2013, saw… Read more »
British industry needs positive movement to keep trading, says FTA
With less than 300 days to go until the UK leaves the European Union, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) is urging government to take decisive steps to agree the format and parameters of Britain’s future trading relationships with its European neighbours, to ensure that the country can continue to trade… Read more »
Great Britain – Northern Ireland trade deserves better road support, says FTA
The Freight Transport Association (FTA), which represents logistics operators on both sides of the Irish Sea, is calling on the government to prioritise the infrastructure deficit leading to and from Loch Ryan, which handles approximately 45% of Northern Ireland’s trade with the rest of the UK. “Trading conditions are… Read more »
Booming Manufacturing Sector Driving Success for Europa Newcastle
The Newcastle branch of leading logistics provider, Europa Worldwide Group, is celebrating record breaking business growth as it moves into 2018. The team, based at Monkton Business Park in South Tyneside, saw turnover grow by 15% last year, with consignment volumes up by over a third in the same… Read more »
Dalepak rebrands as Cygnia Logistics to support further Growth
Dalepak, the Northampton-based third-party logistics business, has been rebranded as Cygnia Logistics, reflecting the company’s evolution to what it does today, delivering end-to-end fulfilment and packing services to a global audience, as well as its plans for the future. Prompted by a change in ownership and the appointment of… Read more »
Europa tidies up organisational structure to pave way for future acquisitions
As it draws its most successful year on record to a close, leading independent logistics operator Europa Worldwide Group has announced that it will turn its various operating divisions into separate legal entities. The Dartford-headquartered business, which employs 650 staff, announced its ambition to set out on the acquisition trail… Read more »
Freight industry wants to keep Britain trading
Businesses urgently need more clarity about trade & transport arrangements post-Brexit and a well-planned and adequate transition period, if the UK’s trading position is to be maintained, the UK’s leading body representing the logistics sector has told the Commons Committee for Exiting the EU. Speaking before the committee in… Read more »
Freight forwarders call for investment
Ahead of today’s UK Budget, leading trade association, the British International Freight Association, is calling on the Chancellor to do more for the UK’s freight and logistics sector. Robert Keen, BIFA’s Director General says: “The economic outlook in the run up to Brexit remains challenging and there is massive uncertainty… Read more »
GEFCO quadruples staff and doubles turnover at Portbury site
GEFCO UK has grown its staff by fourfold at its Portbury site and increased turnover by 100% following the successful completion of an extensive overhaul project to modernise facilities and enhance the level of technical services provided to customers. The upgrades include expansion to a 40-acre site and the development… Read more »
