At Maurice Ward Group, we believe that reliable road transport requires continuous investment. By regularly modernising our European road fleet, we can maintain the performance our customers depend on while supporting more sustainable road transport.
At the end of July, Country Managers from across the UK & Benelux region came together at our local office in Antwerp for their second regional meeting.
Maurice Ward Bulgaria team recently attended the Bulgaria–Brazil Business Forum in Sofia, where business and institutional representatives explored new opportunities between the two countries. Trade reached approximately USD 750 million in 2025, nearly 20% higher than the previous year, with growing potential across technology, renewable energy, infrastructure and innovation.
Growing with our customers means growing where they need us most. As demand for reliable air, ocean, road and customs solutions continues to rise, Maurice Ward Group is proud to open a new office at Balder Alle 3, Gardermoen, on 1 August 2026, staying in the same strategic area, close to Oslo's main international gateway.
Recently, Maurice Ward Budapest took part in PharmaLog 2026, organised by NavigátorVilág. Pharma Account Manager Gábor Flórián represented Maurice Ward & Co. in an expert panel on pharmaceutical air freight, sharing practical experience and highlighting our expertise in this specialised sector.
On 15 July 2026, the UK–India Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement came into force. Trade between the two countries was worth approximately £48 billion in 2025.
Maurice Ward Ireland continues to strengthen its commitment to quality, compliance, and operational excellence through the successful renewal and achievement of important industry certifications.
From 1 July 2026, new EU legislation will implement new requirements for international transport operations using light commercial vehicles (LCVs) between 2.5 and 3.5 tonnes.
As one of Europe’s key maritime gateways, the Port of Hamburg plays a central role in international supply chains. Supporting cargo flows through this major hub, our German customs team ensures that shipments moving through Hamburg are handled with efficiency and full visibility.
The German port system has recently transitioned to a new release process known as Secure Release Order (SRO). SRO is a new digital, PIN-free, mandatory process for import container releases at major German seaports: Hamburg, Bremerhaven, and Wilhelmshaven, introduced to prevent container thefts and smuggling.