Peak in terms of figures: March

March is a ‘busy peak month’ in our sector, with International Women’s Day and the UK Mother’s Day serving as key drivers of turnover. It turned out to be a very successful month; a month in which all targets for logistics services were met.

An earlier English Mother’s Day and Easter compared to last year contributed to a 20% increase in turnover and a 10.7% rise in volume in March. The month was characterised by a higher volume of work (auction and direct) than in 2025. 

Overall, logistics performance was good in March. However, there were serious logistical disruptions over a two-day period. These had a major impact on our logistics services to buyers and consequently on the supply chain, particularly at our Naaldwijk hub. 

This went well

• Good availability of packaging and trolleys
• High Auction uptime of 99.95%
• Flexible deployment of extra capacity, such as office staff assisting

This could have been better

• During the logistical disruptions, there was a decline in delivery punctuality. Various mitigating measures were taken during and after the disruptions.
   

Forecast for April 
With an early Easter in April and King’s Day on a Monday, in the run-up to Mother’s Day, we expect a workload comparable to the same period last year. 
To handle the expected high volume and ensure logistical reliability, Monday 28 April (the day after King’s Day) has been designated as an extra early auction day.