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Issue 7 2013 Freight Business Journal Celebrating in style: Woodland
The Essex-based Woodland Group celebrated its 25th anniversary in style, with a summer ball held at the historic Banqueting House in Whitehall, central London. Long-standing clients and supporters were
invited to the black tie gala dinner, which took place on September 28. They were welcomed by Woodland Group
founder Kevin Stevens, and mingled with a number of famous faces from the world of sport including England cricket captain Alastair Cook. Formed in July 1988
by Kevin Stevens, Woodland has grown
from a
small operation with a single office in Basildon
to a company that turns over more than £120m a year, employs close
to
600 staff and serves thousands of customers. In its 25-year history, Woodland has developed a truly international business, with customers and partners all around the world. It has a network of offices in the UK and in the US.
Operating a number of specialist divisions,
Woodland moves freight of all kinds on every continent. Its customer base includes many household names as well as much smaller firms. Over the years, Woodland, which remains
privately-held, has won multiple prizes at the British International Freight Service Awards, including the air freight, special services and training and staff development awards. Kevin Stevens, who remains the company’s
chairman and chief executive officer, paid tribute to those who had contributed to the success of the Woodland Group. He said: “At this time of reflection, special
mention must go to our early clients - many of whom, including our very first customer, remain with us today.”
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