It’s “Lucky 13” for Europa Warehouse

Despite volatile economic conditions recently due to labour shortages and rising costs, Europa Warehouse has secured thirteen new customers and gained over £11m worth of additional revenue, in the past six months.

Spread across its portfolio of three sites (in Dartford, Birmingham, and Corby) Europa has secured new customer contracts from multiple e-commerce and retail sectors, including drinks, packaging, toys, luggage, apparel, industrial and nutrition.

In the 2024 Big Sheds Prospects report, growth in demand for online retail year on year, and an increase in manufacturing-related take up in warehouses, will equate to the need for up to 48 million sq.ft of additional 3PL space by 2027.

Experiencing this demand firsthand, Europa Warehouse, which is the 3PL division of the UK’s largest independent logistics provider Europa Worldwide Group, is providing thirteen new customers – including global eCommerce brands launching in the UK for the first time – with the fulfilment expertise, scalability and flexibility needed to succeed.

The Great British Exchange, a company helping small suppliers into the UK’s leading retailers, is working with Europa’s Birmingham team.

Stephen Fletcher, Chief Operating Officer at Arovo – GB Exchange’s parent company – said: “We approached Europa needing a full-service fulfilment solution; something we could easily integrate our suppliers into, with opportunities to scale up in the future.

“The moment we walked through the doors of Birmingham, we knew we were in a safe pair of hands. The team was enthusiastic, dedicated and open to collaboration, and Europa’s general approach to fulfilment can take the pressure off us, allowing us to invest in growing the brands we work with. The team very much felt like an extension of our team”

Europa’s new customers are utilising the complete mix of warehouse fulfilment services from Europa’s three sites, from shared-user automation to kitting, de-nesting and returns. Common requirements for these brands include the need for an experienced 3PL supplier that would scale to fit their needs, with a customer-centric and collaborative approach.

Dionne Redpath, Chief Operating Officer and Head of Warehouse at Europa Worldwide Group, said: “These new contracts mark the exciting next phase of growth and we’re delighted to have welcomed new brands to the Europa Warehouse family. Our new customers will benefit from our enhanced capabilities and investment in both manual solutions and shared-user automation over the past 18 months.

“The scale of this success shows that the market is very responsive to our value proposition, our scale and ability to meet customer demand.

“Our warehouses are strategically located to have direct access to inbound and outbound onward distribution networks which, when combined with the ability to onboard business quickly, offers our customers a high-quality, futureproofed service and good value for money.”

Europa Warehouse has three warehouses in total, offering over 1million sq. ft. of 3PL fulfilment space. Two are centrally located within the Midland’s ‘golden’ logistics triangle and in all cases, customers have access to our market leading road, air and sea divisions giving us a unique opportunity to manage customers’ end-to-end supply chains.

In addition, its Dartford facility is close to both London for global businesses, some of which are launching in the UK for the first time, and the Dartford Crossing for European goods.

A strategic location is one vital element which is supported by the Europa Warehouse service offer, providing brands access to shared-user automation, market-leading solutions for manual fulfilment, pick and pack, repacking, palletising and compelling storage rates.

Europa Warehouse has higher-than-average racking, narrower aisles and a sophisticated optimised security system in place – guaranteeing brands the surety, protection and reliable storage of goods.

All locations are customs authorised for both Wet and Dry bond, allowing goods to be stored ahead of seasonal peaks without warehouse customers footing heavy duty costs immediately.

Dionne added “In addition to exceptional service levels, approach and location many of the new contracts are utilising additional Europa services, such as road, sea or air freight – ensuring a consistent, seamless approach.

“These entrepreneurial companies regardless of the sector or requirement all want consistency, and high-quality services from a trusted supplier who is passionate about doing the best job for them.”