LOGISTICS
Schmitz Cargobull’s temperature-controlled trailers suit Australian summers Schmitz Cargobull built a reputation as one of Europe’s leading transport solution providers before entering the Australian market. Food & Beverage Industry News reports. Hawke Logistics (pictured) is a good case study for the benefits of using Schmitz Cargobull’s temperature-controlled trailers to transport food and beverage products.
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railer and logistics company, Schmitz Cargobull, has been supplying the global food and beverage industry with tailored trailers for more than a century. Since its inception, the company has produced more than 46,000 trailer units every year with approximately 15,000 of those being transport cooling units that are utilised in the food and beverage industry. Schmitz Cargobull has built its reputation as a source for companies that need to freight perishable food and drinks from one
location to another safely. The company has a focus on sustainability and many of its products are designed to limit environmental impacts while also helping to increase transport lines. A series of awards for trailer innovation in 2021 also demonstrates Schmitz Cargobull’s commitment to always trying to improve its offerings to the market. The company designs semi-trailers especially for beverage transport with suitable load securing equipment, which offers time-related benefits
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because of their side opening and closing mechanisms. The height of the semi-trailers means there is plenty of room for products, which leads to economic efficiency. Schmitz Cargobull CEO, Andrea Schmitz, said the changes the company has been making recently to its offerings were the result of market forces. “Our industry is currently undergoing some major changes, demanding a great deal of flexibility and innovation
from us,” said Schmitz. “During this transformation, Schmitz Cargobull is strategically expanding its role as a digital leader at all levels of the trailer market. As a reliable and innovative company, we make sure that sustainability is closely tied to our products and processes. “I am confident that – together with our staff, customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders – we will work hard to actively shape and advance this transformation.” One example of the company’s
