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Rochester, Kent ME2 2BD
Joined September 2013
Proud to support the RHA’s #NationalLorryWeek, celebrating HGV drivers who power the UK economy. This week, we’re showcasing the skills and careers in road transport and logistics. Big thanks to Paul Clouder from Swain Container Solutions for leading Day 3!
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Working in Confined Spaces: Experience Matters! At Swain Group, our team’s expertise ensures every confined space task is safe and efficient. Proud to support #NationalLorryWeek with the Road Haulage Association! Big thanks to Rob Williams and Richard Trice for bringing Day 2
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Proud to support #NationalLorryWeek, highlighting the crucial role HGV drivers play in powering the UK economy. We’re following our drivers, showcasing their skills and opportunities in road transport. Special thanks to Adam Westhead for kicking off Day 1!
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Swain Group Unveils New Name for Express Freight Services Brand Swain Group is proud to announce a significant step in its ongoing journey to streamline and enhance its operations by rebranding the renowned Express Freight Services. This strategic move is part of a broader initiative aimed at creating a more cohesive and unified brand identity across theGroup's diverse operations. Express Freight Services, a respected UK-based container haulier, has been a trusted name inthe industry for over 45 years. Acquired by Swain Group in 2018, it has built a strong reputation for reliability and efficiency. The decision to rename this well-established brand reflects SwainGroup’s commitment to aligning its various divisions under a single, recognisable brand family, whichwill strengthen its position in the rapidly evolving container shipping industry. Commenting on the rebranding, Matthew Deer, Managing Director of Swain Group, said: “The renaming of Express Freight Services is not just about a new name, but about unifying ouroperations under a single, strong brand that represents the values and quality our customers expect. This change marks a significant milestone in our strategy to enhance brand recognition and ensure thatour customers can easily connect with the comprehensive services we offer across all our divisions.” In conjunction with this rebranding effort, Swain Group is also expanding its operational footprint. In addition to its established depots at London Gateway, Felixstowe, and Tilbury, the Group is set to significantly enhance its presence in the Southeast and along the South Coast with a newdepot in Southampton, scheduled to go live in September 2024. These developments underscore Swain Group’s dedication to growth and excellence in the container transport sector. With a focus on creating a more unified brand image and expanding its network of depots, Swain Group is well-positioned to maintain its leadership as a provider ofreliable container transport solutions for years to come. Swain Container Solutions – the new name for dependable and efficient container services.
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Solar & Storage Live 2024 Join us at the UK’s largest renewable energy exhibition @SolarStorageUK on 24-26 September 2024 (The NEC, Birmingham). Meet the #theswaingroup on stand P43 Team David Emslie, Jon Brooks, David Hutchings, David Bratton, Zita Chan, Matt Swain and Matthew Deer #SolarStorageLive #SolarEnergy
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𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 To celebrate we are recognising the great work our apprentices do so today we interviewed Alexander Cheetham, a Workshop Apprentice at our Manchester Depot. Read the full story below; tinyurl.com/Swain-Post #NAW2024
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Busy morning for the @TheSwainGroup on day two of Multimodal. Who’s won a teddy bear? #multimodal2023
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Huge congratulations to the Young Logistics Professional of the Year Award Olivia Kavanagh!! 😀🥳
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Well done to R Swain and sons!
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Lining up already at #multimodal23 ! Join us next week, 3 days of networking and doing business with the supply chain and logistics industry. 300 exhibs, 60+ sessions, 100 speakers For more information and to register: bit.ly/3jviFqq #logistics #networking
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The old and the new @TheSwainGroup
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"If you like doing physical work, an apprenticeship can be the way to go. You get paid while you learn and gain hands-on experience." We speak to Olivia Kavanagh, about her role as apprentice HGV mechanic at @TheSwainGroup: okt.to/0BdT7m #NCW2023 #NationalCareersWeek
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Swain Transport Group makes strategic acquisitions multimodal.org.uk/article/sw… Bravo @TheSwainGroup
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🏆 11 Finalists for the Road Freight Company of the Year Award 🚚 - make your votes count now! bit.ly/3NseSU7 #multimodalwards22 @CulinaGroup @dachser_news @DSV_AS @EVCargo @howardtenes @lkw_walter @Maritime_UK @Pentalver @TheSwainGroup @MalcolmGroup @XPOLogistics
Swain Group signs five-year distribution deal with Brett Landscaping theswaingroup.com/2021/09/sw…
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We are delighted to see @TheSwainGroup exhibiting at #multimodal21 R Swain & Sons is a national #distribution business with vast experience and exceptional capability in general #haulage, crane #operations, special projects and dedicated operations.
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Swain Group achieve Authorised Consignee & Authorised Consignor accreditation. Read the full story: theswaingroup.com/2021/07/au… #shipping #import #export #logistics #services #SupplyChain @VARTAN_CONSULT
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Reservations now being taken for 1:50 scale WSI DAF model trucks in the livery of Kent based operator R Swain & Sons. For flatbed click search-impex.co.uk/shop-now/… For curtain click search-impex.co.uk/shop-now/… or call us on 01332 873 555 for details.
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This week in the Tidal Thames News: @madedotcom, @theswaingroup and @pentalver expansion at @DPWorldUK #LondonGateway, more cruise plans for @forthports #PortofTilbury, Doggett’s Coat and Badge line-up. Get up to date with the #PortofLondon 👉 hubs.la/H0NM0550
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