Named Europa Flow, the service was launched in 2021 following an investment of 5.8m euros in Europa Flow.
The DPP service manages Brexit customs formalities with the aim of avoiding paperwork delays and unexpected additional fees. Since it was launched, an average of 10,000 consignments have been shipped from UK businesses to the EU per month.
Carlo Turner, Non-network & Continent Director at Europa Road, believes both Belgium and the Netherlands have shown their market strength amid the notable economic disruption the west has faced in recent years.
“Several things have impacted the trade movements recently. Brexit was certainly a factor, as was the Russia—Ukraine conflict, which disrupted the movement of multiple commodity types, and caused volatile fuel prices throughout 2022. Despite these challenges, Belgium and the Netherlands both have strong, open markets, which have allowed for quick recoveries and prosperous trading conditions.To further strengthen these trade conditions with the frictionless flow of goods into the UK, we are launching Europa Flow in Belgium and the Netherlands.”
Carlo added:
“The [Europa Road] fleets perform up to 22,000 crossings per year on Benelux-UK business, which indicates that trade is looking prosperous despite economic challenges. As we roll out Europa Flow, we are optimistic that it will provide Dutch and Belgian businesses with the resources, technology and stability for them to thrive.”
The company also used the Benelux launch of Europa Flow to promote Belgium and the Netherlands as “excellent gateway alternatives” to France or Germany.
Europa Road in Belgium rebranded in September 2022, moving from its original name Continental Cargo Carriers. Following this, the company expanded further into the EU by establishing a Dutch office in Rotterdam in February 2023.