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In 2010, we are celebrating our 30th Birthday and 30 years of experience in the cross-channel transport industry – time flies...
Birthday celebrations apart, we are looking at 2010 with great optimism. Throughout 2009, despite a challenging economic environment which saw a few large freight forwarding companies go under, we did well, consolidated our presence in the UK – France market, and emerged more focused than ever on customer service, sales and marketing. And 2010 started well, with France Line being shortlisted by the Manchester weekly newspaper Crain’s for its “Book of Lists”... Read More

As you might be aware, France Line is the English agent of 2 French medium-size haulage companies:

Transports Baudouin (79 Niort, 44 Nantes, 72 Le Mans, 91 Fleury -Merogis)
Multi-Transports (69 Lyon, 63 Clermont-Ferrand, 43 Le Puy en Velay)
We backload into France their trailers available every weekday throughout the UK.

On 26 June 2009, Sobia and Marie attended the party Transports Baudouin organised at their depot in 79 Niort to celebrate both their 50th Birthday and the inauguration of their newly refurbished and extended offices (total of... Read More

While the road freight market between the UK and France is coming under increasing pressure, there continue to be opportunities for smaller forwarders that can demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the market, according to Marie Boyer, manager of France Line.

She admits that although volumes are under pressure, but says grounds for optimism remain: "The automotive industry is not doing well, and neither is construction and industries connected to it.

"But we have a diverse portfolio, and other sectors, such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, engineering and... Read More

It's a fact! The transport industry in the UK is still predominantly a man's world. According to APS, in 2007, only 11% of the road transport industry workers were female.

However Manchester based, French Road Freight Specialist, France Line Transport International Ltd is bucking the trend. Its all female team is unique in the industry. Team members, Marie, Jessica, Sobia and Christelle are all bilingual native French speakers who have lived and worked in the UK for a number of years.

A recent independent survey revealed that customers are delighted with the... Read More

Manchester based French road freight specialist France Line has undergone an exciting re-brand. This follows the outcome of an independent survey which revealed outstanding levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty.

The company's new logo, identity and website are the results of a close collaboration between French and English designers and encapsulate the unique relationship that France Line enjoys with both cultures.

France Line Manager, Marie Boyer, commented "This is a very exciting time for us in these gloomy economic circumstances. We specialise in... Read More

'The Anglo-French market doesn't hold any secret for us�. Thanks to its France Line subsidiary, which has been established in Manchester for thirty years, Baudouin transport, which originates in the Niort region, is present on both sides of the channel.

An asset for clients, who profit from a contact in each country, suggests Marie-France Boyer, head of the France Line office. On the English side, we should rather say lady contacts. Owing to the fact that the team in Manchester is 100% female: Jessica, Christelle, Sobia and Marie-France. Four 'unique ladies', aged between 24... Read More

Trafford Park based transport specialist FRANCE LINE has scored highly in a recent customer survey.

The survey, carried out by independent consultant Distinction Marketing Ltd, included manufacturing companies from a range of industry sectors, both in France and in the UK, and also a number of freight forwarders who recognise the benefits and competitive advantages of using a French specialist to handle their freight.

The company decided to undertake the research to help them with their planned re-brand and marketing strategy. France Line Manager, Marie Boyer,... Read More