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“ Since then , we have been operating
as a full range freight forwarder , dealing notably with ocean , air , and sea cargo . As a matter of fact , sea freight is the largest part of our operations , accounting for 60 percent of our business . We have grown from strength to strength , increasing our turnover from £ 5 million prior to our deal with Hecny to approximately £ 150 million today . Furthermore , we own our own trucks in the UK , mostly for container traffic ,” he adds .
Just-in-time model
William Bashford , Managing Director of Global Forwarding ’ s Ireland division sheds light on his branch ’ s operations . “ Our Irish business is the smaller and younger of the Global Forwarding family . After opening in 2018 with an office in Dublin , we launched another in 2022 in Youghal , County Cork in the south of Ireland . By splitting our operations into two locations , we are able to
cater to customers in both the north and south of the country . In contrast to our UK division , we export significantly in Ireland , with our business distribution being around 60 percent export and 40 percent import , creating synergies between the two divisions . Before joining Global Forwarding , my background was in the meat industry , as well as in deep sea and short sea transportation . As the pandemic started just two years after our inception , we started in one of the most difficult periods . However , we now operate with a team of ten employees , with support from the UK and our backroom in Cyprus . While we are involved in all aspects of the business , we are particularly focused on doing our own deals with local Irish carriers ,” he says .
Furthermore , Global Forwarding Ireland stands as an expert in refrigerated cargo shipping , cold-chain management and specialized packaging , thereby ensuring its
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Irish owned and operated with over 50 trucks . 175 trailers utilising 5 depots across Ireland . 90 years in business specialising in all things shipping containers . Container transport , storage and repair .
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