Our fab four consist of two straight-frame trailers and two double-deck trailers. The straight frames will be used to fulfil new daily contracts for business customers, while the double decks will be used to service our Palletways network freight into their network hub at Fradley Park, Lichfield, Staffordshire each night.
The new trailers rolling into International Forwarding Ltd (IFL) come hot on the (w)heels of our brand new Volvo FH Aero truck, which arrived in April, and a 12-tonne DAF truck, which landed in February. Together they form part of an ongoing commitment to investing in IFL’s future.
IFL Sales Director Andy Grubb said: “IFL is committed to our future growth and to enhancing our service capabilities so that we can continue to provide a top-tier service to our clients.
“Our ongoing investment also aligns with the broader industry trend of logistics companies upgrading their fleets and facilities to meet increasing demand, improve efficiency, and reduce environmental impact.
“Modernising our transport and warehousing operations keeps us well-positioned for success in the competitive freight forwarding sector.”
Meet the mega fleet
The Ecodek mega trailer is a particularly welcome addition. This specialised double-deck trailer offers several operational benefits, primarily focused on increasing efficiency, reducing costs, and improving safety.
Ecodek’s advantages:
- Larger load capacity, due to increased height
- Fewer trips to hub needed
- Multi-deck configurations – allows for optimal loading without stacking pallets and maintains the integrity customers’ goods
- Aerodynamic design – the sloping roof reduces air resistance and drag, reducing fuel consumption (reports cite by up to 12%)
- Twin track load restraint system – for improved load control
- BPW Eco Drum brake – for consistent braking and a greater degree of safety
- Five-year warranty
Andy Grubb added: “Big thank you to Dan Spiers and all the Allports Group team at Fradley Park for bringing the Ecodek to fruition. And also to Lawrence David for our new straight frame trailers. Having a well-maintained fleet presents a professional image to clients, which in turn helps us to win new business and build a reputation for reliability.”
REQUEST A FREIGHT FORWARDING QUOTE
For a competitive quotation on IFL’s UK and European freight forwarding services, or our Birmingham-based warehousing storage and logistics, contact our team:
- Tel: +44 (0)1675 434690
- Email: enquiries@internationalforwarding.co.uk
