Cargo Express, a transport, warehousing, and logistics management company based in the West Midlands, has experienced an impressive period of growth recently, resulting in huge developments to its fleet, workforce, and services. Cargo Express service companies located around the world with their fast and reliable, ground, sea, and air freight solutions.
Firstly, the rapid growth has meant that Cargo Express has been able to invest an impressive £2 million into an already extensive fleet, bringing in more vehicles to allow the service of more clients at any one time. It has also diversified its collection, allowing for greater flexibility with non-standard loads.
Most recently, Cargo Express received two of the four new DAF CF 18-tonne vehicles they ordered, which have cantilever tail lifts to help significantly simplify the loading and unloading of goods. The other two vehicles are expected to join in the near future, further improving Cargo’s impressive road transport track record.
These two trucks will be used predominantly in the UK, operating out of their warehouses in the West Midlands to carry out same- and next-day delivery services. It is likely that they will also be used for cross-border, continental deliveries in the future, too.
Secondly, Cargo Express has been able employ new staff across the business, resulting in an expansion of both sea and air freight services and growth in the customs department.
In fact, the logistics firm recently achieved AEO (authorised economic operator) accreditation, which is granted directly from HMRC in recognition of secure and trustworthy businesses within the supply chain.
The AEO accreditation gives accredited logistics companies a more streamlined customs experience, reduces the risk of theft due to a lower risk score, and allows them to benefit from trade agreements with the EU, Japan, China, the USA, and more.
As a result of Brexit, UK-based companies are unable to benefit from the Free Movement of Goods. However, Cargo Express recently acquired an ATA Carnet, which essentially acts as a passport for the transport of heavy goods, allowing them to streamline the exportation process to other countries that are part of the ATA Convention.
This document provides Cargo Express an opportunity to avoid paying unnecessary duties or VATs and helps them avoid lengthy customs checks. It is valid for any number of trips within a 12-month period, which is useful for any clients who need to make several small, repeated shipments.
This documentation is required for any exports that will be returning to the UK within a 12 month period, which could include display materials for international exhibitions, commercial samples for business meetings, or professional equipment.
Additionally, Cargo Express has expanded its warehousing offering to include “pick & pack” and stock control services to its clients, giving them greater and more fine-tuned control of their logistics package.
Cargo Express is also DVSA accredited to prove that the whole company is committed to meetings driver and vehicle safety standards. The accreditation requires the logistics provider to constantly provide data straight to the DVSA and, in turn, makes it less likely that their vehicles will be stopped for inspections.
Lastly, Cargo Express was part of a government trial that has tested the use of longer semi-trailers for more than eight years. The trial itself ran for 11 years, and the trailers, which are 2.05 metres longer than standard-sized trailers, will now be approved for use on UK roads. Acquiring more of these trailers was part of the initial £2 million investment into the Cargo Express fleet.
To find out more about the services Cargo Express offer, visit their website.
