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Brett Marsh Transport can now de-van import containers and load out export containers for customers thanks to the implementation of a new Risk Management Program. The program was implemented when the company recently built a dedicated cool store on its premises, which it is leasing to client Bakels. Brett Marsh Transport now also offers HPMV container cartage, permitted to take weights up to 60 tonnes, meaning larger capacity loads for clients. The new services are indicative of the growing demand from import – export clients, says company director Brett Marsh. Brett Marsh Transport was founded in 1990 by Brett and wife Leonie, both familiar with the industry having had parents involved in the transportation business. The company, based at Tauriko, just south of Tauranga, now runs 30 units. The purpose-built 5800 m² company headquarters, comprising offices, workshop, wash bay, covered freight loading area and a warehouse/ and cool store with freezer storage facility, is located on a 12000 m² site. Brett Marsh Transport’s services include line haul and general cartage and a multi-temperature refrigerated delivery service distributing customers’ chilled and frozen consignments nationally and internationally and designed to meet requirements for the transport of temperature critical consignments. The company also offers refrigerated container transportation from single to multiple containers. The fleet also includes skelly trailers that have integrated generators fitted for
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REFRIGERATED CONTAINER TRANSPORT LINE HAUL & GENERAL CARTAGE NZ MARKET/PRODUCE CARTAGE CHILLED/FROZEN CARTAGE
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WE HAUL dispatcher@marshtransport.co.nz www.brettmarshtransport.com Phone 07 543 4728 Fax 07 543 4673 refrigerated containers, which is used predominantly to service the kiwi fruit and avocado markets with AVOCO being a major client. Brett Marsh Transport transports produce around the country from pack houses to local markets and Auckland and Tauranga ports nearly every day of the week. The company offers market runs to Auckland, Palmerston North, Wellington, and Christchurch and can tailor options to meet customer requirements.
Brett Marsh Transport is supported by modern logistics technology. For example an integrated GPS system tracks each refrigerated container to its destination. Smart environmental policies are an integral part of the business and all plant and equipment, processes and materials are used in a way, which minimise any adverse effects on the environment, says Brett. In addition BrettMarsh Transport recycles as much as possible,
ensures vehicle maintenance gives top performance and fuel efficiency, offers efficient driving techniques training programmes to all drivers and plans routes to reduce the excess gas emissions. Brett says this also creates cost efficiencies for clients creating a win – win situation. The company employs an in-house technician to ensure the fleet is always ready to go – a vital component of the business, which relies heavily on trust, reliability and timeliness. Presenting a professional image is also important and a wash bay operator cleans the trucks between shifts with the drivers also regularly carrying out their own cleaning. Vehicles are all beautifully painted in the company colours and logo. Brett Marsh Transport is still a heavily family run business with Brett and Leonie even controlling the administration side of the business in-house. They say this gives them greater control and also allows for the all-important personal touch as they deal directly with clients themselves. They both credit their talented team as a key factor in the success of the business, which has gown 50% in the past two years. “The team at Brett Marsh Transport pride themselves on providing superior services,” says Brett. “The business has thrived from solid foundations and has grown with the support of our fantastic drivers and staff.
We plan to continue our reputation of excelling beyond the competition.”