Woodland Group, an independent UK global freight forwarding and supply chain specialist, has announced its expansion into providing logistics for food and beverage companies.

Ireland is leading the way in Europe as the largest net exporter of dairy ingredients, beef and lamb in Europe with Ireland exporting €10.5bn worth of drink and beverage goods in 2015 to 120 countries.

Kevin Brady, managing director of Woodland Group in Ireland, commented: “Ireland’s continued growth in the food and beverage sector is evident in the increasing export volumes. There is a growing need for competent logistic solutions that can enhance established trade routes and help penetrate emerging markets.

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“Woodland Group is well poised to fulfil this need with a strong, flexible global network that has the skilled workforce to support our customers.”

Established by Kevin Stevens in 1988, Woodland Group provides a full range of logistic options including ocean freight, airfreight, European distribution, value added services, contract logistics, UK distribution, warehousing, fulfilment, 3PL, supply chain management, reverse logistics and customs consultancy.

The company has 550 staff and annual turnover in the region of £125m.

Photo: Kevin Brady (right) and Sean Kirby (left), MD of Woodland Logistics UK, with soccer legend Kevin Keegan