Blockbuster performance sees Europa Road expand into historic Belfast cinema
Europa Road's Belfast team has seen its revenue double since 2023, aided in part by an improving export economy. Recent Government data shows exports from Northern Ireland to the EU increasing by 1.9% throughout 2024. In response to market demand, Europa opened in Belfast in 2018, followed by Dublin in 2022.
Both teams now manage the shipment of consignments between the UK, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and the rest of the EU, with daily services. The team facilitates more than 500 freight departures per month between Northern Ireland and continental Europe via Europa's GBP30m 1Hub facility in Dartford, Kent. James Hammond, Europa Road branch manager for Belfast, said: "We have moved to larger premises to ensure we can continue to make a strong impact and provide market-leading solutions.
"We pride ourselves on offering exceptional customer service which is how we have been able to develop a strong network of customers across the region." Europa's approach to international goods movement for customers based in Northern Ireland is via the UK Landbridge, connecting Ireland to continental Europe via the UK. Europa Road offers customers its Money Back Guarantee.
Launched in 2023, it ensures full refunds for consignments not delivered on time. Hammond added: "This important step is evidence of our success and our clear goals to continue growth. We're focused on solidifying our place as the market leader for European logistics in Northern Ireland.
"This extra space paired with our enhanced leadership structure provides us with the scalability to grow our team further and enhance our services." He continued: "We've seen major growth across multiple sectors, particularly aerospace, polymers and the fitness industry. Our customers primarily export to Europe, so we're proud to service a number of key players across these fields.
"Over the past seven years, we've seen a marked increase in companies independently managing their European imports and exports, and we've adapted to support this shift. Since 2023 alone, our branch revenue has doubled -- a clear sign of the growing demand for our services and the positive position of Northern Ireland post-Brexit." Adrian Redmile, Europa Worldwide Group branch and sales director, commented: "Against a dynamic backdrop, the Belfast team has gone from strength to strength.
This latest step continues our multi-million-pound company investment to support our local branch network.
"I'm impressed to see the Belfast team continue to unlock new opportunities and deliver better services to customers.
This move is a testament to the success of this strong local team, and I look forward to seeing what they achieve in the coming years."