Construction and DIY

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Construction & DIY at a glance

Global reach

We have 175 UK operating centres, with a team of 5,000 logistics professionals covering 120 countries worldwide.

Shipping

We ship over 200,000 containers of sea freight a year and 6 million kg of air freight a month.

Capacity

We have a fleet of more than 20,000 delivery vehicles and 2 million sq ft of warehousing space.

Compliance

We understand the need for strict on-site health and safety measures, proven through our comprehensive training regimes and FORS accreditation.

Delivery

EV Cargo have extensive experience delivering construction and DIY materials, be it delivery to wholesalers or building sites, therefore we have a range of vehicles and highly trained drivers to cater.

Warehousing

No matter the shape, size or weight of your product, short or long length of term or amount of space required, we can provide a range of flexible solutions and locations to match your needs.

Building your business

When it comes to construction, we leave the bricks and mortar to you. Instead, we excel in building supply chains, designed to give you the edge in increasingly demanding, regulated global markets.

Like every other aspect of our service, EV Cargo’s construction logistics solutions provide the perfect blend of quality, cost, flexibility and standardisation – allowing you to concentrate on the challenges of running your business and fulfilling the needs of your customers.

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Accreditations

EV Cargo hold the FORS accreditation to help improve performance in safety, fuel efficiency, economical operations, and vehicle emissions.

Flexible Storage Support

Our On Demand Warehousing platform can offer short term support for your projects, regionalising segments to improve efficiency and service.

Fast, agile and cost effective final mile

Through our Pallet Distribution, Courier and Full-Truck services, you can have your product delivered to site within 24 hours of order.

Global delivery

Our multi-modal approach means we can send your consignment by air, road, rail or ocean, depending on your needs and timescale.

Frequently asked questions about Construction and DIY

What PPE do you have on board your vehicles?

High vis, hard hat, safety glasses and safety boots.

What kind of goods do you carry?

We carry various products including insulation materials, plaster, plaster board, cement and bulk bags. We also carry a lot of aluminium products.

Can you guarantee secure warehousing?

We hold AEO accreditation for supply chain security, and our eCWMS warehouse inventory management system is designed to manage all warehousing activities for wholesale, retail and eCommerce.

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Solid foundations

We offer an entire range of end-to-end services, which can be specifically modified to meet your requirements. Not only do we have a worldwide, multi-modal transport network, we have the cutting edge technology to back it up and the expert teams in place to guide you every step of the way.

Our highly efficient warehousing and distribution service allows late cut-off times with time definite, same-day or next-day deliveries to dealers, distributors or even on site. And if you work with substantial volumes, warehouse automation can offer significant benefits for your business in terms of reducing labour costs and minimising product damages.

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