Our story
Europa Worldwide Group is one of the largest privately owned transport and logistics companies in the United Kingdom.
Formed by Mr Andrew Dare in 1966, Europa was one of the very first transport companies to establish express services into mainland Europe. We began with just daily services to and from Italy, with one office in Barking in Essex and only four staff. Over time we expanded our road routes to cover all of mainland Europe, Eastern Europe and Scandinavia. Our working knowledge of what it takes to make a European Express Network of services really function has established us as an innovator and leader in our sector. Over 50 years since we began, we now employ more than 900 people and have a presence in more than 160 countries across the globe, offering Road, Air and Sea, Showfreight, Warehouse and Contact Centre services as well as our industry-leading road services.
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Focused on value and customer satisfaction
We’re about being transparent, acting reasonably and encouraging family spirit within our teams (just a few of our company values) and we always put our customers first. You can trust us to keep our promises and to do what is right, not what’s easy. Our passion for logistics sets us apart from other transport companies.
Using Europa gives us peace of mind that the delivery into our UK stockists will be handled efficiently and professionally thanks to their proven track record.
Kevin Batley, Managing Director
Our emblem shows “Europa”, a Phoenician princess from Greek mythology, after whom the continent of Europe was named. At first sight of Europa, the God Zeus was instantly overcome by her beauty and grace. He later declared his love for her, fathering her three sons and appointing her the Queen of Crete. The metaphorical meaning of her name is “intelligent and open-minded” which we hope is reflective of our organisation.
A dedicated team with a passion for logistics
We’re about being transparent, acting reasonably and encouraging family spirit within our teams (just a few of our company values) and we always put our customers first. You can trust us to keep our promises and to do what’s right, not what’s easy.
Our passion for logistics sets us apart from other transport companies.