The operator’s latest consignment includes its first two 44-pallet double-deck trailers and four more Eurorail (round rail) single-decker trailers, for transporting hanging pork.
The new twin-deck trailers are claimed to offer a 10% uplift in capacity over standard double-deck trailer designs, which DFDS Logistics Belfast general manager Michael Houston says is ideal to service a regional distribution centre in Stoke-on-Trent operated by Nisa group.
Meanwhile, the Eurorail trailers have been designed for DFDS’s contract with Karro Food Group – with the system allowing pork to be moved on rails from the factory in Cookstown and onto the trailer, then back off again, with minimal manual handling.
“Gray & Adams is a long-standing supplier to our business and we rely on it for any temperature-controlled transport equipment requiring a bespoke design,” comments Houston.
“The 44-pallet trailers are a first for our business [and] the fact that we can now carry more pallets per trip has allowed us to increase efficiency, while also reducing our fuel costs and … carbon emissions,” he continues.
“We’ve used the pork hangers before, but these are a more modern version incorporating several enhancements, including the manufacturer’s latest aerodynamic panel cappings, which contribute to fuel efficiency.”