Spring 2015
NETWORK NEWS
Page 8
Seamless European
service is a boost for
Frederick R Miller
Frederick R Miller has significantly grown its
pan-European business, regularly shipping pallets
to and from Europe via the network.
Ian Miller, Depot Principal at Frederick R Miller, said:
"We previously operated vehicles in Europe transporting
single pallet to full load consignments of wine into the UK
which became increasingly uncompetitive. The launch
of Palletways into European markets came at the perfect
time for us and provided a regular, cost effective and high
quality service for our customers."
European pallet volumes continue to
soar at Hastings Freight Ltd
Over the last couple of years, pallet volumes at Hastings Freight Ltd have grown significantly - 78 per cent
in 2013 and 66 per cent in 2014. The company is expecting further strong growth this year.
Key to its success has been handling an ever increasing number of European requirements for its clients.
Hastings Freight Ltd is now Palletways' single biggest European inputter to the network. The company is
looking to develop its business into Europe and over the last few years, the sales team has been speaking
to over 3,000 customers about their European services.
Steve Elshaw, Sales Manager at Hastings Freight Ltd said:
"Historically European freight was perceived as incidental
to the overall business of the company but that picture has
now well and truly changed. All our efforts - we have liaised
with some 3,000 businesses about our European services
- are now paying dividends and creating a significant new
revenue stream for the business."
Alan Hastings, Managing Director at Hastings Freight
Ltd, added:
"With the recent launch of Vision 20:20 and the 'Digital
Information Hub', our service offering will be unparalleled
in the industry and we can see no reason why this growth
should not continue."
Ian Miller, Depot Principal at Frederick R Miller
Alan Hastings, Managing Director at Hastings Freight Ltd
Steve Elshaw, Sales Manager at Hastings Freight Ltd