National refrigerated transport company, Minus 1, has opened a new facility in Minchinbury, New South Wales.
The 20,000-square-metre purpose-built depot features a 10,200-square-metre cold storage facility and multiple temperature chambers.
Also included is a large refrigerated cross dock, 19 recessed loading docks, a freezer with 10,000-plus pallet capacity and chiller and confectionery rooms with 2,000 temperature-controlled spaces each.
The new Minchinbury location aligns with Minus 1’s clear and aggressive growth strategy which will include several additional national infrastructure projects in the coming years.
Minus 1 CEO and Managing Director, Billy Barba, told Trailer the latest site was developed to accommodate recent growth in NSW and future expansion.
“We’ve seen growing demands as the business shifts from transport only services into the 3PL warehouse and logistics space,” he said.
“Sydney is our largest market, and to manage customer demand while maintaining service levels, building a dedicated company-managed site was a must.”
The Minchinbury depot is positioned in a centralised location and within a close proximity to major distribution centres in the area.
It also enables greater access for the fleet’s Performance-Based Standards (PBS) combinations.
“This depot increases our capacity, brand awareness and footprint in Sydney and NSW,” Barba told Trailer.
“Importantly, it provides us with quicker vehicle turnaround times due to the increased number of recessed docks. Better vehicle utilisation will enable continued growth for our transport division.
“Customers will benefit from an increased service offering, access to a market leading food-grade facility for better productivity, higher capacity and an ability to manage seasonal demand.”
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