Taking Melbourne by Storm - Mainfreight opens new branch in Melbourne's northern suburbs

MELBOURNE, Australia - Feb. 28, 2016 - PRLog -- Mainfreight's new Melbourne supersite combines Transport and Logistics operations on the one 11 hectare development.

Rodd Morgan, Australian General Manager, notes “our investment in first class facilities enables our team to provide innovative and high-quality freight services for our customers. The consolidation in Epping of our existing north and west Melbourne sites will support our future growth expectations and fulfil our needs in the delivery of our full spectrum of logistics and freight operations.”

The 20,00m2 logistics space includes substantial hard stand for container loading and unloading, temperature controlled areas, food grade compliance 1000m2 cool room facility and a  2,100m2 mezzanine deck

Connected by a covered breezeway, the 16,500m2 freight facility is fitted with 7 docks and provides premium access for B-Doubles and other large vehicles to control the efficient and effective handling of freight.

Location

The site is strategically located in Melbourne’s high growth northern suburb of Epping where we will be able capitalise on the location’s access to main arterial roads and freeways and connection to north eastern seaboard cities.

Compliance, Safety and Training

The new super-site also houses Mainfreight's national training facility. The training team will ensure the Mainfreight team is equipped with the skills to deliver the safest and highest quality supply chain services.