IRELAND\\\


As the Irish economy grows stronger, so the demand for in-night


and early morning


delivery will increase, says BDA Logistics Innovation managing director Kevin Turner. BDA operates nightly flights


into Dublin from central Europe via Birmingham, using its own freighter aircraft, with goods then being transported through the night by road throughout Northern and Southern Ireland. Turner says that currently, and early morning services


in-night delivery


in Ireland


are relatively rare, with few companies offering pre- 8am and pre noon options, particularly outside the pharmaceutical sector. “The


Irish market and


economy are strengthening,” he says, “and with that will come greater demand for in-night


deliveries. At


and early morning the moment,


there aren’t many companies offering this service, but this is one area where there is huge potential. “Maintenance of materials


handling equipment is an area where demand for bespoke express deliveries looks set to grow. Companies who can tailor a service to the client’s exact needs, with a late pick- up point and a guaranteed early delivery time, will be in a strong position – especially if they are able to find the right blend of speed and cost for customers. “The ability to deliver direct


to engineers, using a secure key control and pick-up / drop off service throughout Ireland, will be a huge bonus.” One sector which currently


does benefit from tailored early morning deliveries


is


agriculture, he continues. Seasonal demands mean farmers are often working


against the clock; if equipment breaks down, it needs to be repaired fast. Suppliers bringing in


replacement parts from their European storage depots look to have them either at the dealership or in the field – literally - as quickly as possible, preferably before the start of the next working day. A further


challenge, said


Turner, is the size of the parts themselves. Some can be nuts and bolts carried in a jiffy bag, but others can be significantly larger


and heavier. Freight-


only aircraft such as BDA’s ATR- 72 provide BDA with exactly the right aircraft for the job. “Companies who can offer


a late pick-up point in Europe and a market-leading early delivery time will be in a strong position as the economy grows,” adds Turner. “Delivery before the start of the next working day is not the norm


at the moment in Ireland, but things will not stay that way for long.” BDA has a hub at Dublin


Airport plus a satellite office in Cork, with a fleet of vehicles


operating out of Dublin to all areas of Ireland, with BDA- employed drivers, using state of the art GPS tracking and allocation systems. BDA Logistics Innovation has


been shortlisted for an Irish Logistics and Transport Award in the Client and Supplier Collaboration section, for its partnerships with Suzuki, CLAAS and KUHN.


Issue 2 2017 - FBJ


15 Time-critical deliveries set for take-off


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