News - 25 January 2010
Brakes uses continental rail freight
Brakes is once again leading their industry, as the first foodservice company to use rail freight to transport fresh produce from Spain into the UK for Pauleys, its fresh produce specialist. Brakes intends to extend the service to other European regions and product categories if the service is successful.
Brakes is totally committed to reducing their carbon footprint and minimising the impact its business has on the environment. The scheme will not only benefit the environment by reducing CO2 emissions of Brakes continental logistics but will also have a positive commercial impact by speeding up deliveries helping increase product freshness. Brakes is working in partnership with Eddie Stobart Rail Freight as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to reducing its road food miles. Sean Negus, Brakes, product supply director commented, “Brakes decision to use the Stobart Rail Freight Service was inspired by the need to reduce food road miles and increase the speed of deliveries from the continent to ensure the optimum freshness of produce. The first delivery was seamless with the cargo arriving half a day quicker than using traditional road haulage.”
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