Meachers Global Logistics, one of the UK’s leading independent providers of transport and logistics services has announced it has purchased yet another 12 tractor units at a price tag of over £750k, 25 trailer units at a price tag of nearly £500k and will take delivery of five more tractor units later this year to total nearly £2m in investment.
The investment by the Southampton and Derby based business, will provide the Company with significantly increased capacity to supply its current growing operation across both locations.
Meachers has taken delivery of both Volvo DHs’ and new DAF’s, which significantly strengthens its fleet. The purchase follows Meachers Global Logistics recently securing a number of high profile contracts as well as extending existing contracts. The vehicles will be predominantly based out of the Southampton facility which has grown in staff members yet again at the start of the year.
Jamie Terris, Meachers Global Logistics, Fleet Director said: “We have experienced a strong period of growth already in 2019 and this is reflected in our fleet replenishment programme. The move reflects a desire to strengthen and grow our fleet and this strategy is expected to produce significant operational benefits to the business.” Meachers Global Logistics is one of the UK’s leading independent providers of logistics services. For 60 years, the company has built an enviable reputation by providing customers with complete solutions to their Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing, Distribution, Logistics and Contract Management requirements.
