The service we deliver -
we’re told it’s extraordinary

Import, Export, Customs and Logistics

At EPL we are not the biggest logistics company in the UK. So why are some of the world’s most recognised multi-national retailers and distributors choosing to work with us? It’s because we know how to save our clients’ money and the service we deliver – we’re told it’s extraordinary.

We see ourselves as our clients’ logistics expert, and attend to every detail of logistics from factory gate through international ports to anywhere in the UK, EU and Australia, 24 hours a day and 365 days a year.

We have implemented strategic logistics partners into our supply chain providing streamlined, cost effective, safe and reliable distribution globally. Our network allows us to take full control of the supply chain.

Here’s what we can do for your business :

• Transport by Air, Sea, Rail or Road.
• Professional consulting, to ensure you’re gaining maximum benefit for every penny you spend on logistics.
• Worldwide international logistics and freight forwarding – Europe, Canada, USA, UK, India, all Asian Ports including new suppliers from South America and more to come.
• Quarantine clearances and Import Permit submissions.
• Total Warehousing and Distribution of ambient, climate controlled, chilled and frozen goods.
• Handling of all your products, no matter how large or small your purchasing requirement, 
or how complex your distribution channels.
• Project management, when you have critical service levels, diverse products and a complex supply chain to move through.

Sourcing

EPL’s commercial team have extensive experience of NPD and we regularly engage with proactive manufacturing sites to source new and innovative products as required by the client. Our team implements initiatives directed by our clients to source a wide range of different food products from around the world.

We have forged strong relationships and by working closely with our partner factories enables us to source the highest quality products at the lowest overall cost to meet our clients’ bespoke requirements.

Price Negotiation

At EPL negotiating on our clients’ behalf is an everyday task which we do with integrity – enough said!

Private Brand Development

Ideas are the lifeblood of our industry and bring mutual exciting benefits for our clients, our manufacturers and ourselves. Our team have extensive experience of private label brand development. From idea to aisle, we can help to guide you with deep market knowledge and unrivalled category management insight, and have the expertise in-house to work closely with you and use it to your best advantage.