Updated press release re Calais

updated 14/09/15 We have recommenced our European operations 

It is with great regret that we have to advise you that : ( 16/08/2105  ~ We are reviewing the situation in light of the calmed down situation out there )
Due to the current uncertainty caused by the situation in France around Calais, Clark trading is suspending our European delivery/collection removal operations 

This is despite taking precautions as previously mentioned

With the Farmers and Ferry workers doing what they are doing
Security issue ( migrant activity ) 

As of the 29/09/15 today was day 24 of operation stack in the last 6-7 weeks, with all diversion port operating at capacity the risk of not reaching Europe is currently too high (on time ) and we are talking days and days of delays not an hour or so . 
This year we have lost 24+ hours on only one van on two trips and that including the last trip where stack wa winding down and cot only a few hours. 
Currently the stack is starting and finish constantly so we are unable to plan.

And that with us using +DFDS Seaways UK via Dunkirk ( but Stack effects all channel bound traffic on both sides ) ( We can not afford to have our vans sat in the stack the cot in delays alone i very hard to off set ) 

Just a few figures to put it in perspective 

Severe delays are affecting travellers on both sides of the tunnel. Operation Stack is due to last all week, with 3,600 lorries queuing on the M20. 

Via +BBC News 

UNDER REVIEW 16/08/2015 
We may recommence our European delivery operations soon 

European delivery faq

Q: What is your preferred route ?
A: Dunkirk- Dover ( +DFDS Seaways UK )
Q Why
A Simple put there are quite a few reasons, to start with the routes are more affordable saving us compared to other cross channel routes ( See our press release to see our fall back plan )enabling us to offer the customer the same delivery at more affordable prices. Secondly the port currently has little to no illegal risk improve load and crew safety. And thirdly our crews prefer the +DFDS Seaways UK  boats ( so we can keep our people happy at the same time which is great )
And with it been closer to the boarder with Belgium we are able to get on to the toll free roads quicker with out having to spend hours on the nationals saving time and money on routes not involving France
Q So you avoid Calais
A Yes Dunkirk is only 19 miles down the coast so even on routes where the return leg put us past it we still go to Dunkirk
Q With Hull have a Ferry terminal about 3 miles from you why don't you ship via Hull
A Cost it is more cost effective to ship via Dover
Q Where in Europe do you cover
A Anywhere in the EU and Switzerland
A no we don't cover Any part of Russia or Turkey currently
A Yes we can/do cover the channel islands , Isle of Mann but be advised the ferry can be quite expensive so that is reflected in the price
Q What country have you either been thru or delivered to to date
A France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland and Italy
Q Which of them have you been in most
A As we sail via +DFDS Seaways UK  and Dunkirk France closely followed by Switzerland
Q How many country have you done in on day ?
A Our record is 6 including the UK on one run wit a motorcycle from Aberdeen to Switzerland



See all our upcoming routes here

Our Latest European Delivery run photo Album

Routes  see all our Upcoming UK and European Routes

UK- France -UK

On the Dunkirk Seaway

 +DFDS Seaways UK 

Longpont Abbey (Abbaye Notre-Dame de Longpont) was a Cistercian monastery, in present-day Longpont, Aisne, France.

It existed from 1131 to 1793, being founded by monks from the abbey of Clairvaux, at the behest of Jocelin of Soissons. There is now a hotel on the site, located in the old Cistercian inn. The roofless abbey church can be visited, along with the better-preserved buildings around the cloister. The original buildings suffered war damage in 1918.

Its monks included Petrus Cantor and John de Montmirail.^[3]

Corcy France near/in the Ritz forest 

# European Road Trip

http://clark-trading.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/our-current-backload-availability.html
I will have real picture from our European Road trip
UK 2 Italy 2 France 2 Hull

Via Dover
For now here are a few from Google

Fact file
@ 2337 miles it is by far our longest route to date (but not Paul's he has in his days driving hgv gone right beyond Naples )
First time the van has left the UK
Travelling by Dover using Dfds

A example of our extensive Stock range

Find me on Ebay:
Did you know that when travelling on mainland Europe that these are a legal requirement.?

And these are just one example of our stock. and as large as our Ebay listings get we have a much more extensive stock range here at Clark trading.for more info please visit the stock page