Services

European Transportation Network

Our European Freight Services are overseen by our Managing Director, Derek Hyde who has 30 years experience and has a ‘hands on’ approach.

We load groupage trailers to European destinations on Tuesdays and Fridays as a minimum (some services are daily). Our partners in Europe schedule trailers to the UK in the same way.

DLH Worldwide ship to the Benelux countries and Germany daily; the services to Italy, Switzerland and Eastern France load on Tuesdays and Fridays, with a weekly service to the Baltic States (Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia) and Russia. Our import service is the same but in reverse. We have facilities for customs clearance at the ports, and on-site at our Manchester terminal.

We operate weekly services to the Baltic States (Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia) which are a transhipment point for freight to Russia, and Belarus.

We have excellent availability of trailers to load express freight and Groupage in the Midlands and North of England, and our full and part load trailers are available to load on any day of the week - to any destination. Trailers to most destinations are driver accompanied for better security, and speed.

If you have freight to Germany, Italy, the Benelux countries, Switzerland, Eastern France, Russia, Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia, we can provide the answer! Call us today on +44 (0)161 848 8001

DLH Worldwide operates 13.6 meter Euroliner trailers, with a volume of 75 cubic meters. Our trucks run at either 38 or 44 tonnes maximum weight, giving a carrying capacity of at least 23 tonnes. These trailers are modern, and of top specification, and most of our trailers are equipped to carry hazardous cargo.

Our network of partners enables us to offer transport facilities close to our customers throughout Europe. All of our facilities, quality of overseas equipment and staff are constantly monitored and reviewed at regular meetings, in order to ensure that we continue to deliver the highest quality of service for our clients.

Movement of Hazardous Substances

We are specialists in shipping hazardous cargo in ways that are fully compliant to IMDG, ADR, and IATA regulations. Many of our clients need to ship dangerous goods all over the world. We have made it our job to look after their shipments.

Our key employees are trained on the transport of hazardous cargo by road and sea, and keep fully informed of new regulations and shipping routes for dangerous goods.

By maintaining a close link with our Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA) who is always available to provide guidance, and with Safety & Security as our number one priority, DLH Worldwide have established an excellent reputation as ‘Problem Solvers’ in the world of hazardous cargo. We are often contacted by other freight forwarders for our expert advice.

A thorough experience of product compatibility and the limitations of the various ferry routes to Europe and Ireland mean that we can provide accurate delivery schedules, and cost effective prices.

Deep Sea Forwarding Services

Our Deep Sea Department is run by Mrs. Heather Barry (Director) who has in-depth experience of global shipping services.

DLH Worldwide ship hazardous cargo all over the world, and have built up a depth of expertise. We have the experience and the most up to date information to handle this complex industry.

Strong relationships with the shipping lines and NVOCC operators help us to identify the best route for your shipments, taking into account your customer’s needs.

We can negotiate the most competitive prices for containers and advise on the selection of the competing services and routes.

A detailed knowledge of LCL (Less than Container Load) services available in the market, means we are able to use our experience to select by transit time and price according to the client’s priorities.

We are meticulous about documentation, and will be more than happy to guide you through the minefield of Letters of Credit.

Warehousing Facilities &UK Distribution

Our modern premises are in the prestigious Trafford Park estate in Manchester. We operate our own trucks for collections and deliveries in the North and Midlands of England. Other areas are served by a network of regional carriers.

DLH Worldwide have a secure yard, and warehouse facilities which has been approved by HM Revenue & Customs as an Inland Clearance Depot, known as ERTS (Enhanced Remote Transit Shed). This means we can unload goods from non-EU countries and customs clear them on-site under our total control.

We load containers for clients and other freight forwarders and NVOCC agents to global destinations. And we also offer pick & pack, sorting and call-off delivery services.

Our warehouse operatives are meticulous in taking care of our customer’s goods, and are all fully ADR trained in product compatibility both in the warehouse and on the vehicle.

Customer Service

The smooth flow of goods across international borders is dependent on effective communication. This is not only good customer service, it is fundamental to the profitable running of a transport enterprise.

All drivers working for DLH Worldwide or its overseas partners can be contacted at any time. Drivers have contact numbers for operations staff, which can be used 24/7. Many trailers have global tracking enabling us to monitor their progress in real time.

Transport is always vulnerable to problems and as such we route our freight in order to minimise the risk of delays due to bad weather, traffic congestion, industrial action and so on. When disruption does occur, our operators will always ensure that the relevant people are informed immediately.

We are happy to incorporate our clients' requirements into our own operation, with dedicated staff for major contracts, including ‘implants’ on-site with our clients.

Health and Safety and Environmental Concerns

Health and Safety are treated with highest priority and we operate with active involvement from professional business advisors on procedures and training.

We are advised by Mentor Health and Safety Consultancy, which provides a 24 hour advice line, compliance audits and a Management Guidance System.

As a trading member of BIFA, we adopt the recommended guidelines for the industry.

DLH Worldwide provides international transport services for blue-chip clients moving hazardous cargo and as such we liaise constantly with our Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser (DGSA) to ensure that we comply with current UK and International safety legislation.

The management of DLH Worldwide shares serious concern for the environment and sustainable use of resources. We are striving to minimise the environmental impact of transporting goods over long distances. By investing in new technology and operating efficiently, we minimise emissions thereby helping to reduce our customers’ carbon footprints.