Celebrating its first anniversary in Dublin, Europa Road highlights significant contributions to Irish export efficiency.
- Dublin office opened in response to post-Brexit trade opportunities with an eight-member team.
- The branch supports seamless goods movement with a growing local customer base.
- EU transit times improved by direct shipping routes from Ireland.
- Unique offerings include a money-back guarantee on road consignments in Ireland.
Celebrating its first anniversary, Europa Road’s Dublin office has been instrumental in enhancing export efficiency for Irish businesses since its inception. The branch was strategically established to leverage new trade opportunities arising from Brexit, initially starting with a dedicated team of eight professionals. This team has concentrated on bolstering sales and customer service, thereby assisting local businesses in navigating a complex trading landscape.
Ireland’s position as the UK’s sixth largest trading partner, accounting for 5% of total trade, underscores the significance of this move by Europa Road. Despite the challenging conditions posed by Brexit, Europa’s Dublin branch has seen substantial growth in its customer base. By focusing on facilitating the frictionless movement of goods, the company has played a pivotal role in sustaining robust trade flows between Ireland, the UK, and the broader EU market.
Addressing the logistical challenges posed by post-Brexit customs and border controls, Europa Road has effectively streamlined operations by setting up this new office. Many Irish exporters were opting to ship directly to EU ports to avoid the ‘land bridge’ longer transit routes, which were fraught with delays. The Dublin office serves as a crucial node in Europa Road’s network, aiming to demonstrate that efficient goods movement remains feasible between the UK, Northern Ireland, and the larger EU bloc despite these obstacles.
Jamie Hedgecox, regional manager of Europa Road, remarked on the transitional difficulties faced by businesses in these times, emphasizing the importance of innovative solutions like the Dublin branch in minimizing delays. Adrian Redmile, branch and sales director at Europa Worldwide Group, highlighted Europa Road’s commitment to adaptability in meeting market demands, emphasizing their distinctive offering: a money-back guarantee on road consignments within Ireland, ensuring reliable logistics services for their clientele.
Further expansion efforts include the introduction of the Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) service, Europa Flow, which extends across all daily routes between the Republic of Ireland and the UK. This initiative is a testament to Europa Road’s dedication to enhancing its logistical services and ensuring smooth, efficient trade operations. Additionally, partnerships like the one with Czech freight firm Raben Group are indicative of Europa Road’s strategic focus on reinforcing and expanding its reach within Eastern European markets.
Europa Road’s proactive measures and strategic expansions underscore its pivotal role in advancing Irish-European trade efficiency post-Brexit.
