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Logistics
“ With our current head offices located in Maasdijk , Netherlands , we have been operating as a family-owned and run company since our inception in 1985 . Over the years , we have expanded with depots in Poland , Romania , and Austria . Initially focused solely on fruit and vegetable transportation , our services branched out to encompass the transport of horticultural products , shipping supplies , and specialized transport . In 2023 , we relocated our corporate headquarters from De Lier to Maasdijk , where we now reside in a spacious , brand-new , state-of-the-art facility in close proximity to the A20 highway , providing ample space for further expansion . It was not until February 2015 that our UK division was set up , shortly after our head office won a significant contract with a UK supermarket chain . Starting with a modest fleet of five vehicles , we have experienced substantial growth year after year . We now manage 80 vehicles out of our UK head office site at Holbeach and offer our services all over the country . Alongside Sam Bedford , our Operations Director , I am presently in charge of spearheading the UK division ,” he begins .
Solution-oriented approach
Dedicating the rest of our discussion to HZ Logistics ’ UK operations , Matthew elaborates on the range of services the division provides . “ The Holbeach site features a multitemperature warehouse facility and handles a variety of fresh produce , as well as chilled , floral , and horticultural products every day . These goods are subsequently transported to supermarket retailers , food service establishments , or garden centers across the UK . Strategically located in Lincolnshire , near Spalding , our site is in an area that has always been vital for growers who utilize the fertile land of the Fens to cultivate fresh produce and benefit from the local infrastructure , with food production sites all in one place . We are uniquely positioned to handle imported consignments , whether at pallet level or full load , from the European Union ( EU ) through our head office in the Netherlands . Likewise , we extend this same offering and support to the domestic UK , a service that few other UK-based temperature-controlled operators can provide . To address our customers ’ needs effectively , we adopt a solution-oriented approach that includes managing the import and export documentation required for the
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