Wednesday 17th November 2010 - Published by Kelly Jackson - Communications Executive
Logistics firm celebrates a decade of service
BIRMINGHAM-BASED logistics firm, Embassy Freight Services (Midlands) Ltd. has outlined its plans for the future, having this month celebrated its 10-year anniversary.
Despite the tough economic climate, the company remains optimistic for its continued growth over the coming years, with extensive plans for the future already in place.
Recent recognition as runners-up in the ‘Best in Logistics’ category at the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce Group Awards, in October, has prompted Managing Director Keith Beresford and Operations Director, Paul Wright, to consider a number of options, including plans to adopt an Apprenticeship scheme at Embassy.
Keith explains:
“Over the past decade, we have found that a mix of youth and experience provides a strong team energy, which works well within an ever-changing working environment”.
“Business is already busy, but with plans now in place to provide logistics software solutions for our clients, so that we can fully cater for the needs of dynamic trades such as food distribution, we are likely to need more hands on deck.”
The new software will allow clients to maintain stock control and place orders directly with suppliers which, it is hoped, will enable Embassy to offer a wider range of customers a more comprehensive logistics service.
Established in November 2000, Embassy has imported and exported by air and ocean an extensive and diverse range of commodities for its clients over the past decade; everything from food to footwear, construction handling equipment to cars and explosives to books. The Embassy Freight global presence offers clients a seamless service throughout its network.
Rapid growth during the first years of trading meant that the company had to relocate several times, taking residence at its current address in Sutton Coldfield during 2005. Continued expansion over the coming years may see another move, but members of the firm have made it clear that they will always remain close to their roots in the North Birmingham area.
