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Multimodal 2016 – NEC – Birmin
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ow in its ninth year, Multimodal continues to grow and for the 2016 event, a 12% growth in exhibitors was achieved, which generated an enhanced attendance. Hall 3a at the NEC Birmingham hosted the only event for the UK and Ireland freight and transport sectors that covers all aspects
of the supply chain from rail, sea, road and air.
Combilift Further modifications to its Straddle Carrier have seen the Monaghan headquartered company’s global customer base extend beyond container handling for this product. John Scott explained that the latest Straddle Carrier, which is much cheaper than a reach stacker, is ideal for bulk steel movements for example
Coyne Transport Of Irish descent with Mayo roots, Coyne Transport run by Paul and Patrick Coyne is now in its third generation. Operat ing out of Liverpool, the firm specialises in HazChem haulage and has BOC Gases Ireland among its customers. Depos are located at Belfast, Dublin, Heysham and Warrenpoint.
Cronus Logistics Providing an Irish Sea gateway through the ports of Bristol, Warrenpoint, Cardiff and Dublin with door-to-door logistics, Cronus operates is own vessels with regular departures in each direction for all types of haulage and has invested heavily in steel and bulk handling.
Dachser/Johnston Logistics Leading German international logistics provider Dachser has expended rapidly across the UK with a new logistics centre in Northampton to back up its depots in Rochdale and Dartford. Its Irish agent Johnston Logistics has benefitted from this growth too.
DB S chen ker/ Redhead International Since the takeover of UK and Ireland transport company Redhead International, it’s upwards and onwards at DB Schenker, with new customers gained, while its logistics schedules have improved from the synergies achieved.
Dennison Trailers Premiered at the NEC was the latest evolution of its new Gooseneck Low Ride Height Sliding Bogie Skeletal Trailer, built to UK customers’ specification and livery. Dennison’s speciality in this area has seen growth in Northern Europe, especially Germany and Denmark.
Jigsaw/Nolan Transport Awa rd w i n n i ng Jigsaw exhibited at Multimodal for the sixth year in a row. Th is company fi nds the event beneficial in meeting new and existing customers. Its Irish agents, Nolan Transport (Wexford) and Montgomery (Newtownabbey) were also present.
Le Shutt le E u rot u n ne l L e Shuttle Freight is anxious to attract more business from Irish international road haulage operators to the English/France u nde r s e a l i n k . Additional security systems are in place with improved facilities for transiting traffic.
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Jarlath Sweeney and Leonard Allison were there for Fleet Transport and sister publication Handling Network, reporting from the stands that have an Irish interest.