Review II Multimodal 2022, Birmingham, England

Since 2008, Multimodal has been successfully building a supply chain and logistics community of shippers, retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers, importers and exporters and the suppliers which support them.

Multimodal represents every logistics sector, characterised by key vertical sectors, including agribusiness, chemical, automotive, electronics, FMCG, food & drink, fashion, pharmaceuticals, construction, aerospace, energy, real estate, recycling, paper/ print and perishables, amongst others, covering all modes of transportation, including sea, road, rail, air and inland waterways.

Multimodal’s flagship event is the annual Multimodal Exhibition at the NEC in Birmingham, spanning three days, and Handling Network was present once again to report from the following stands

BRITTANY FERRIES

www.brittanyferriesfreight.com

Over the last 30 years, Brittany Ferries has become the undisputed leader in freight transport across the western Channel. Its state-of-the-art ships operate on a greater variety of routes, and from a greater selection of departure ports, than any other ferry company.

BULLET EXPRESS

www.bulletexpress.co.uk

For over three decades, Bullet Express (Bothwell, Scotland) has provided logistics and storage solutions to customers in the UK, Europe and beyond. Services include nightly trunking to Ireland, England & Wales along with as storage facilities at Baillieston & Glespin that includes consolidation, pick-pack and fulfilment.

Multimodal Exhibition 2022 - NEC, Birmingham 14-16 June

*15th running of the multi-faceted transport and logistics show *Six times larger than when it began in 2008

DENNISON TRAILERS

www.dennisontrailers.com

At its factories in Naas and Lancaster, Dennison Trailers manufactures function built trailers including: skeletals, tippers, platforms, machinery carriers, drawbar trailers and curtainsiders. Dennisons also builds a range of specialist trailers, including the innovative sliding bogie trailers and extendable trailers.

DERRY BROS

www.derrybroscc.com

Derry Bros Shipping (Loughgall, Armagh & Carrickcarnan, Louth), started to prepare for Brexit, setting up Derry Bros Customs Clearance in 2020 offering a range of customs clearance services to more than 200 customers throughout the UK & Ireland. It is now a top 5 UK provider for Trader Support Services.

IRISH FREIGHT SOLUTIONS www.irishfreightsolutions.com

Irish Freight Solutions (Paragon Business Park, Bolton) offers direct transport services from the UK into the Island of Ireland, running direct Irish groupage and full load networks. James Wood, Managing Director was on hand to explain also about its full UK transport services

KRONE TRAILERS

www.krone-trailer.com

The German built Krone Box Liner sliding-bogie container carrier is designed to carry 20’, 30’ 40’ & 45’ containers, two boxes at once or any standard sized tank. Quick-release twist locks also ensure fast and easy handling. It comes with a 10-year warranty against corrosion.

MONTGOMERY TRANSPORT GROUP www.montgomerytransportgroup.com

The Montgomery Transport Group comprises of 4 divisions: Montgomery Transport Ltd - a preferred haulier of freight moving between UK & Ireland;

Montgomery Distribution Ltd - An extensive pallet & LTL distribution network throughout the UK & Ireland; Montgomery Freight Management Ltd & European Express Road Services.

BILBAO PORT

www.bilbaoport.eus.en

The Port of Bilbao is for many reasons, one of the most important transport and logistics centres in the European Atlantic Arc. In addition to its convenient geographical location, it offers a series of advantages, such as:

Docks with draughts of up to 32 metres; Railway connections to its dry port network: Azuqueca (Guadalajara), Coslada (Madrid) and Villafría (Burgos). SAMSKIP

www.samskip.com

Samskip offers pan-European, environmentally responsible combined transport services via shortsea, road, rail and inland waterway routes. Multimodal, high frequency services connect to and from, Germany, France, Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Turkey, Iberia, UK, Ireland, Iceland, Scandinavia, Baltic States, and in Central & Eastern Europe.

SDC TRAILERS

www.sdctrailers.com

Established in 1978, SDC which operated from a small shed in Bellaghy, has grown to be the UK & Ireland’s largest semi-trailer manufacturer, with 4 manufacturing plants, based in Toomebridge, Magherafelt, Antrim and Mansfield. It supplies in the main to leading logistics operators, supermarket chains and hire companies.

SEATRUCK

www.seatruckferries.com

Seatruck is a dedicated freight ferry company on the Irish Sea. Established in 1996, it started with just one vessel, dedicated to filling a gap in the market for a freight operation serving Ireland. “We have come a long way since then, we have remained close to our core customers, the haulage industry, which regards us as a friendly company with huge corporate backing.” said Alistair Eagles, Seatruck CEO.

TIMOCOM

www.timocom.co.uk

Timocom, the German headquartered FreightTech company, with 500+ employees in 40 countries, with offices in Poland, the Czech Republic & Hungary. The IT and data specialist supports customers to achieve their logistics goals by providing smart, safe and simple applications and services.

UKWA (United Kingdom Warehousing Association)

www.ukwa.org.uk

With 700+ members, the UKWA, provides a voice for the industry, helping members to operate safely, legally and profitably, safeguarding industry standards and ensuring their views are represented clearly and effectively to Government. Professional business advice is also provided.