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Allied Fleet Services becomes Allied Group with £500,000 investment

[ January 13, 2026   //   ]

County Armagh–based customs and compliance provider Allied Fleet Services has announced a £500,000 investment that will create 15 new jobs.

The company, founded in 2017 and with operations across the UK, Ireland, Europe and India, will also rebrand as Allied Group to reflect its evolution into a multi-service customs, compliance and logistics support provider. The business recorded a 45% increase in revenue in 2024 and a further 12% rise in 2025, along with workforce growth from 15 employees in 2024 to 21 in 2025.

The business has also relocated to new headquarters at Edenaveys Industrial Estate in Armagh.

The uplift in revenue has been driven primarily by the expansion of customs and regulatory compliance services, as businesses seek greater support to navigate the complexities of trading in and from Northern Ireland.

Rising demand for accurate and compliant cross border customs support across the UK, Ireland and Europe have also contributed to growth.

The transition to Allied Group brings its core services together under three specialist divisions, with Allied Customs delivering clearance in the UK, Ireland and Europe.

Allied Freight provides freight forwarding and logistics, while Allied CBAM supports businesses as they prepare for the introduction of the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. With importers facing stringent disclosure requirements, increased audit scrutiny and the risk of financial penalties for non-compliance, the new division gives customers guidance and regulatory expertise needed to navigate CBAM.

The group’s founder and Director, Stephen McAneney, said: “Customs and compliance sit at the heart of what we do, and the transition to Allied Group reflects the natural evolution of our organisation as we expand our service offering through our three specialist divisions and strengthen our role in supporting cross border trade across the UK, Ireland, Europe and further afield. Our growth has been driven by diversification and by the trust our clients place in us to deliver compliant, reliable and solutions focused support. As regulatory frameworks continue to evolve, particularly in areas such as customs and emerging mechanisms such as CBAM, our priority is to ensure businesses have the clarity, capability and confidence they need to trade without disruption.”

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