Member Spotlight: Countrywide Freight Group
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This week we caught up with the team at the transport company to find out how they’re going further with Chamber membership.
Where are you based?
We are based in Team Valley, Gateshead
How many employees do you have?
We have 240 people in our team!
Give us a brief overview of your business.
Countrywide Freight Group specialises in transport and associated customs between GB and Ireland, both Northern and Southern. From our dedicated depot in Team Valley, we can handle anything from a few cartons up to pallet groupage and full loads. We’ll also carry out of gauge freight, hazardous goods and foodstuffs.
Our in-house customs clearance broker will take the complexity out of post-Brexit customs for you, whilst we deliver your product across the island of Ireland. With customer relationships dating back 40 years+ and next day delivery on our own dedicated fleet, you can be confident that you’re in safe hands with the team at Countrywide Gateshead.
Tell us about a recent business success.
We’ve recently started working with a food & beverage company in the North East whose product falls into a couple of extra-complicated categories in customs terms. Whereas they had previously experienced customs stoppages and delays, as well as endless queries, Countrywide Freight was able to process the transaction smoothly and deliver the goods on time to a happy customer. We’re looking forward to further growth in this sector.
How has being a Chamber member impacted your growth and networking opportunities?
We have only recently just joined the Chamber, but we’re looking forward to exhibiting at the Chamber Showcase at North East Expo this month, after exhibiting at Teesside Expo previously! Plus the chance to meeting as many other members as possible at the upcoming networking events. Thanks to the guidance we’ve received so far from The Chamber, we can already see future partnership opportunities.
Where can we find you?
You can visit our website: www.countrywide-freight.co.uk or on our socials below: