Northern Ireland-based haulier Manfreight has put into service the last of an order of 100 Schmitz Cargobull S.KO Cool semi-trailers, delivering chilled and ambient goods across the UK and Ireland.
Manfreight’s order comprised 60 standard semi-trailers – split equally between single and multi-temperature – and 40 ‘high cube’ reefers with single-temperature refrigeration units.
The latter have an internal sidewall height of 3.2m and are equipped with interior decking beams to facilitate double pallet-stacking.
Refrigerated box-body trailers in the order feature both single and multi-temperature variants of the high-performance S.CU V2.0 cooling unit.
All the semi-trailers feature ferry specification, which includes reinforced landing legs, underrun guards with ferry skids and reinforced Suzie brackets.
As well as uprated lighting, the trailers utilise electronic ramp approach control. They also have dynamic ramp protection and additional buffer protection.
Manfreight has subsequently placed an order for 30 more S.KO Cool semi-trailers and 15 Manchester-made S.CS Fixed Roof curtainsider trailers that will join the fleet in the coming months.
The Portadown-based firm, which works with major retailers and food manufacturers, opened a warehouse facility at Belfast Harbour last year.
Chris Slowey, Managing Director of Manfreight, said: “A key reason we return to Schmitz Cargobull time and again is that the trailers are manufactured as a complete package in house.
“Schmitz Cargobull has full control of its supply chain, which ensures quality and robustness.
“It allows them to fully integrate their excellent telematics from the get-go, and to tightly manage their environmental impact, which as a customer is important to us.”
