June 30, 2026
Maurice Ward Ireland continues to strengthen its commitment to quality, compliance, and operational excellence through the successful renewal and achievement of important industry certifications.
Shannon and Dublin offices have successfully renewed their certification as IAA Approved Hauliers, demonstrating the company’s continued commitment to maintaining the high operational standards required by the Irish Aviation Authority.
Additionally, from 1 June 2026, MW Ireland has officially achieved Good Distribution Practice (GDP) Certification, enhancing its capability to support customers in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, medical device, and diagnostics sectors.
This certification follows a successful audit of GDP in May 2026 where auditors observed the strong quality systems and security controls, regulatory compliance and well-maintained operational processes of Maurice Ward Ireland. The audit also identified and acknowledged the company’s commitment to staff training, documentation management, temperature-controlled transport, and quality assurance practices.
Operating from Shannon and Dublin, Maurice Ward Ireland offers multimodal logistics solutions including air, sea and road freight services, customs support and specialised transport capabilities. The new GDP certification further enhances the company’s capability to deliver compliant and reliable supply chain solutions to customers operating in highly regulated industries.
These achievements reflect the dedication and professionalism of the Maurice Ward Ireland team. We thank all colleagues involved for their contribution and continued commitment to delivering high-quality service to our customers.
The first ever ‘cargo only’ flight was recorded in November 1910 in the USA, using a Wright Model B aeroplane that flew 65 miles carrying a package of silk. The business owner used the pioneering transport more as a PR stunt to celebrate the opening of his store, with the bundle of silk cut into individual pieces and glued onto souvenir postcards.
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.
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.
