DB Schenker expands its capabilities with new facility in Glasgow
DB Schenker in the UK and Ireland has expanded its capabilities and capacity in Scotland with the opening of a new facility in Glasgow.
The freight forwarder’s new multimodal site in Hillington Park offers regional customers more than 17,000 sq ft of warehousing and more than 750 pallet positions for storage and pick/pack services.
The site features full camera coverage including its own external yard for devanning and loading containers. It is also ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 compliant and will achieve ETSF (External Temporary Storage Facility) Type A status within the next month.
“Our new Glasgow home offers our customers so much more in terms of warehousing solutions within this modern, highly secure facility supported by our committed and knowledgeable air and ocean team,” stated DB Schenker’s airfreight regional manager North, Debbie McBride.
Leila Currie, DB Schenker regional manager North for ocean freight, added: “The investment in the new Glasgow facility provides a real boost for our customers right across the region and we look forward to continuing to strengthen our offering in a variety of vertical markets including retail, industrial, electronics, automotive, aerospace, foodstuffs and perishables as well as high value and Dangerous Goods.”