A busy container terminal in South Wales is set to save thousands of pounds in fuel costs thanks to the latest engine technology at the heart of a new Hyster reach truck, supplied by Briggs Equipment.
The leading provider of materials handling equipment has been working with Freightliner Ltd at their Cardiff terminal to develop the most cost effective solution for container handling as the terminal enjoys a significant upturn in business.
Gary Gibbs, Freightliner Logistics Manager explained: “Over the past couple of years we’ve seen an increase in traffic through the terminal and we wanted to improve capacity and efficiency without drastically increasing costs. Fuel economy was a major consideration when it came to replacing our existing reach truck.
“Reliability was also a key consideration as any delays Briggs Equipmentng the facility can cost thousands of pounds and we’ve been particularly impressed by the service support offered by Briggs Equipment.”
Gary said, the fact that Briggs Equipment now has the UK’s largest team of multi-skilled mobile engineers ensuring a rapid response was a significant factor in the company’s decision to remain with the Hyster.
“Briggs Equipment has delivered the ideal solution. As well as providing the support we need, the fuel efficient truck is proving popular with operators thanks to its manoeuvrability, ease of operation and comfortable cab,” he said.
The new RS45-31CH is working at the 25 acre facility in Cardiff and Freightliner Ltd is already benefitting from the truck’s high-tech Stage IIIB compliant diesel engine that offers reduced exhaust gas emissions in addition to savings on fuel.
Mike Parkin, Briggs Equipment’s Port and Terminal Manager, explained: “The engine is slightly smaller than on previous models but the new Cummins QSL9 nine-litre unit, when combined with Hyster’s Intelligent Design criteria is just as powerful, despite being 20 per cent more fuel efficient.”
“Load sensing, a cooling on demand system and variable displacement pumps further improve fuel efficiency as well as productivity.”
The terminal handles around 38,000 containers a year and is looking forward to further growth and a return to a 24-hour operation. Mike says he is looking forward to continuing working in partnership with Freightliner.
“Freightliner is one of the leaders in the UK rail freight industry and this latest contract with them represents our growing strength in an industry that’s vital to the UK’s infrastructure and economy,” he added.
Company Contact:
Scott Bullock
Briggs Equipment
Orbital Way
Cannock
WS11 8XW
T: 01543 430 455
W: www.briggsequipment.co.uk
E: scott.bullock@briggsequipment.co.uk
Freightliner Group Ltd
Freightliner Group is an international rail freight company made up of five subsidiaries and operating across Europe and Australia. Freightliner is the UK’s most reliable rail freight operator, and has continually built on its proven reputation for innovation, flexibility and market-leading customer service.
Freightliner Ltd (FL) moves 81% of all rail borne maritime containers that enter the UK, and transporting 3,000 boxes every day from the UK’s key deep sea ports to inland terminals across the country. Freightliner Ltd is unique in being the only UK rail operator to have its own in house fleet of road vehicles, meaning that it can offer a complete logistics package by taking a customer’s container from port-to-door. Logico, a division of Freightliner Ltd, provides rail space to new markets to promote the movement of freight by rail without long-term commitments and minimum volumes.
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