PUTTING THE SQUEEZE ON REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT COSTS

Solution

Courier Express’ award-winning same day and next day guaranteed product sample deliveries service provided the ideal solution. With the capacity to deliver a multitude of food and drink products, at varying chilled, ambient and frozen temperatures, the service enabled our customer to increase efficiency throughout their supply chain.

By utilising Courier Express’ network of sites that connect every corner of the UK, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the food manufacturer is able to reach customers nationwide, with deliveries made on time and in perfect condition – an essential requirement given that any degradation of samples could result in a substantial loss of business.

Each vehicle in Courier Express’ extensive fleet, which saw the addition of five new 19 plate 3.5T multi-temperature vehicles in May 2019, integrates modern, temperature sensitive technologies, providing full visibility of temperature-controlled assets throughout the entire journey. While upgraded TRCR 324 12V and ALEX TRCR324 fridge units on new vehicles aid in maintaining the integrity of the produce and ensuring degradation, loss of key stock and ultimately any potential impact on the bottom line is avoided.

The new vehicles also meet new standards due to low emissions of between 207 G/KM and 210 G/KM, ensuring our customers avoid the £100 surcharge applied to older more polluting vehicles travelling into London.

On an ad-hoc basis, when demand calls for it, this leading manufacturer of fresh and natural food can employ Courier Express’ sample delivery service to have product samples delivered daily if required. The dedicated same day delivery service can provide a temperature-controlled vehicle at either of the company’s two facilities within 30-60 minutes, with a point-to-point distribution service ensuring chilled, frozen or multi-temperature consignments arrive at the delivery point on-time, intact and at the optimum temperature.