Loading solution reduces delivery trips

The company’s Cornish hub, situated in Redruth, has long been supplying retailers across Cornwall with a wide range of frozen consumables, despatched from Hunt’s headquarters in Dorset. To improve delivery function and streamline the overall logistics process, the company opted to have double-deck racks installed within the vans. 

Operations manager Will Harvey said: "Double racking the vehicles was more conducive to delivering smaller pallet loads, however to effectively load and unload, you need a forklift, and for that, you ideally need a loading bay – which is why we contacted Thorworld."

By creating a mobile working environment in which the forklift could operate - with adequate space to load, unload and manoeuvre, Thorworld Industries gave Hunt’s a bespoke piece of equipment, which combined both yard ramp and platform. As space was at a premium, Thorworld designed its loading bay for outdoor use and storage, and fitted it with integral dock lights.  

"Since installation, we’ve saved a fortune in delivery costs, as our journeys take an average of three hours each way - for which we must pay labour and fuel," Harvey said.