Refrigerated Haulage for UK and Europe

7 November 2024

Refrigerated Roadways: Navigating the Journey of Chilled Goods Across Europe

In the heart of Broughton Transport, where we blend the strength of large-scale logistics operations with the care of a family-run company, lies our commitment to seamlessly bridging the corridors of the UK and Europe. This is especially apparent when it comes to the logistics of transporting refrigerated food.

Refrigerated food transportation is a vital link in the chain of global food supply.

Let us take you on a journey of what it means for a refrigerated lorry to travel the landscapes and borders of the European Union delivering food, ensuring fresh produce reaches its final destination in perfect condition.

Refrigerated Haulage

Transporting refrigerated food

Starting Strong: Loading the Fleet

Our journey begins at a client’s loading bay or farm, depending on the produce. And in this scenario, we’ll take you on the journey from UK to EU. (Although we transport refrigerated food all over the EU and UK).

Each product destined for European shores is meticulously loaded into one of our advanced refrigerated vehicles. Thanks to cutting-edge technology, we maintain precise temperature control, ensuring that whether it's fresh dairy or delicate fruits, your goods are preserved at their optimal freshness.

Like every aspect of our food logistics business, this initial phase reflects our devotion to quality and environmental mindfulness.

Crossing the Channel: Navigating Logistics

With goods secured and temperatures stabilised, our trucks head toward the border ferry crossing - a point of passage from the sprawling British landscapes to the unique geographies of Europe.

At Broughton Transport, we leverage automated systems for customs clearance, easing the bureaucratic burden for our clients and ensuring that each journey, whether into France or onward to the wider EU, is smooth and timely.

On the European Highways: Efficiency Meets Precision

Once across the English Channel, our lorries navigate through an intricate network of roads, reaching destinations across the varied terrains of the European Union. Our drivers, trained in efficiency and customer care, use our GPS systems to optimise each route, reducing travel times while cutting down on fuel consumption.

This not only guarantees promptness but aligns with our commitment to decrease our carbon footprint because we believe in being stewards of our environment for future generations.

A Family Commitment: Every Stop Counts

Broughton Transport stands out with its dedication to personalised service. While travelling to and from European destinations, our drivers maintain clear lines of communication us and ultimately with clients, providing updates at each stop.

We understand that every delivery is part of a larger picture for businesses - from small cafés in Milan to large supermarkets in Berlin - and we’re proud to play our part with timely delivery of chilled food.

The Final Mile: Delivery to Your Doorstep

Upon reaching the destination country, our refrigerated lorries navigate the final miles with the same care and consistency exhibited throughout the journey. Whether dropping off in bustling urban centres or quiet suburban towns, our team's professionalism and expert knowledge of refrigerated haulage ensures that regardless of the scale of the operation, Broughton Transport remains "big enough to cope, small enough to care."

Sustainable Refrigerated Haulage

In every operation, our family-upheld ethos extends not only to providing excellent service but also to fostering sustainable practices. We are continually investing in more fuel-efficient vehicles and sustainable practices that keep our operations green and our planet healthier.

At Broughton Transport, the passage from field to fork is not just about refrigerated haulage, it’s about maintaining trust through reliable and eco-conscious service.

Whether you represent a large international food corporation or a local European market, our commitment is to ensure that each refrigerated product reaches you with its quality intact and our environmental obligations fulfilled.

Join us as we pave the way for smarter, greener logistics, because at Broughton Transport, your business is our family's business.

Learn more about our Refrigerated Haulage in UK and Europe