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Palletforce maintains Europe links despite Brexit

EV Cargo’s Palletforce network said it was able to maintain its European services despite the ongoing post-Brexit challenges thanks to the support it has given to help members prepare. It set up a Brexit Taskforce, held online webinars and provided weekly Brexit Bulletin updates. Due to the nature of the mixed-load model, pallet networks are experiencing some of the most complex customs issues. It added that, unlike some other networks, Palletforce has a ... [+]

Palletforce Sets Record Volumes

Palletforce Sets Record Volumes EV Cargo’s Palletforce has just set new weekly and daily records for network volumes after successfully implementing a range of measures and member support to protect and grow its business amidst the COVID-19 challenges. Last week Palletforce volumes hit an all-time high with the network handling over 100,000 ... [+]

Palletforce appoints world rally star as International Brand Ambassador

Palletforce has appointed a top world rally driver as one of its international brand ambassador for 2019 as part of the plan to grow its global brand and services. Palletforce, part of the EV Cargo group, has partnered with Northern Ireland rally star Kris Meeke in his quest to challenge ... [+]

Palletforce’s Michael Conroy to head EV Cargo

Palletforce chief executive Michael Conroy is to head the Express segment at EV Cargo, the logistics business created by consolidating six UK logistics firms by private equity investor EmergeVest in November 2018. Clyde Buntrock from Allport Cargo Services will oversee Global Forwarding while Adjuno chief executive Craig Sears-Black will ... [+]

Palletforce’s global strategy pays off

Palletforce has reported a 45% increase in European volumes after it extended its coverage from eight to 24 countries in the past 12 months and launched a global service focusing on Asia earlier this year. European development director Mark Tabor (pictured) has spearheaded improvements in tracking consignments, proof of delivery and ... [+]

Palletforce goes global

The Palletforce network is to set up a new global distribution service, connecting its members in the UK and Europe to worldwide markets and with a specific focus on Asia. Palletforce Asia Services is a strategic collaboration with forwarder and supply chain management Allport Cargo Services (ACS), a Palletforce member. The ... [+]

Palletforce sees success in Europe

The Palletforce network has increased its European volumes by 65% during 2017 and has added express services to Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Romania in January this year. While the weakened Pound has been a contributory factor in UK exports, Palletforce also cites investment, including new services and improved consignment ... [+]

Princess Anne opens Palletforce superhub

Palletforce’s new £50m SuperHub in Burton-upon-Trent was officially opened by the Princess Royal on 5 October It is part of a £65m investment by new owners EmergeVest since it acquired the network in 2015. The Princess Royal was greeted by dignitaries including the Lord Lieutenant and High Sheriff of Staffordshire, before ... [+]

Royal sea of approval for new Palletforce hub

Princess Anne will officially open Palletforce’s new £50m SuperHub on Thursday 5 October, exactly eight years after cutting the ribbon on the original distribution hub at the company’s Burton upon Trent site. The 620,000 sq ft custom-built facility is the largest of its type in Europe and is capable of ... [+]

Palletforce to open Midlands superhub

Palletforce network has unveiled plans for a £50 million SuperHub at its Burton upon Trent headquarters. The 620,000sq ft facility will be the largest drive-through distribution centre in Europe and will have warehousing, 450 truck parking spaces and will allow faster turnaround and extended delivery windows. It will have a ... [+]

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