The new offering provides businesses with a single point of contact for their shipping needs, reducing the reliance on intermediaries and streamlining administrative and operational processes. XPO states that Connect Europe is intended to serve companies of all sizes, making international freight more accessible in a challenging cross-border environment.
According to XPO, Connect Europe will operate through a network of over 150 transport and distribution centres across Europe, backed by a fleet of more than 8,000 trucks and 12,000 trailers. The company reports that its system handles the delivery of over 60,000 pallets per day.
In line with XPO’s sustainability strategy, Connect Europe offers customers the option to use alternative fuels, such as hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), biogas, and electricity. These are provided as part of the company’s Low Emission Sustainable Solution (LESS®) decarbonisation initiative, aimed at reducing carbon emissions from transport operations.
“We recognise that it is imperative for companies to rethink logistics to successfully manage unprecedented volume volatility,” said Emmanuel Arnaud, Senior Vice President of Operations for Europe at XPO Logistics.
He stressed that recent disruptions such as Brexit, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the global sea freight crisis as challenges the new service seeks to address.
“Connect Europe is helping businesses adapt and thrive in terms of speed, traceability, and sustainability,” Arron Kendall, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Europe at XPO Logistics.
He added that the service is designed to simplify and optimise international transport, supporting customer growth through integrated resources and advanced digital platforms.