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Belgium-born transport and logistics titan , Sitra Group , has gone from strength to strength over the past few years . With over six decades of experience and a leading-edge fleet of specialized transportation vehicles , the company is primed for an even bigger year in 2024 . Driven by a passion to deliver the best possible service to its clients , Sitra Group ’ s asset portfolio and operational footprint is set to expand further in the coming months , as General Manager for the UK , Michael Candela- Reyes , begins : “ Sitra Group was founded in 1962 . Over the years , we have grown rapidly , and the company now operates from 11 EU countries and 12 UK sites . We work with our own fleet of 1050 trucks , and over 2500 trailers , and those numbers are always going up . We ’ ve made several asset investments this year , with more on the horizon .
“ We recently received delivery of a brandnew fleet of 100 DAF trucks . We ’ ve had a long partnership with DAF , and their vehicles are second-to-none . Like us , they have a long heritage in the transportation sector . We decided to invest in these vehicles , as we tend to update our fleet every two years as part of what we call the ‘ regeneration program ’, which is a total of 200 new trucks regenerating our fleet every year . This helps support the continued growth of the business and keeps our technology up-to-date .
“ In addition , the company recently invested in a collection of 80 new refrigeration trailers . This will help bolster our operations , as it allows for extra capacity within our network . Effectively managing growth means consistently updating our offering with state-of-the-art equipment , as this gives our team the tools they need to provide the best possible service . With the new fridge trailers , we have been able to support existing customers and even draw in new business ,” he continues .
With its industry-leading fleet of vehicles , Sitra Group provides transport and logistics solutions to food product retailers and suppliers across Europe . As Michael details : “ We specialize in transporting all food products with our three main verticals . These are bulk powder trailers and containers , liquid bulk trailers and containers , and finally , Frigo trailers , which allow us to load + 25 C to – 25 C . We have a reach across all the EU , including France , Germany , Spain , and Italy . This means we can transport goods to and from a variety of regions . In addition , we have a customs team based in Dover , UK , where we also operate an ambient temperature and frozen warehouse . As the company has grown , we now also boast an established secondary storage facility in Bromborough under our Abbey Logistics unit .”
Strategic synergy
It ’ s more than just fleets and facilities that ensure Sitra Group ’ s position as an industry leader . The company ’ s impressive heritage provides its people with the connections and know-how to always be the best . As Michael discusses : “ We are one of the longest standing competitors in our industry . With 62 years of experience under our belt , it ’ s hard to match our level of expertise . We also have strong , longterm working relationships with many of our customers . We ’ ve never let them down before , and we won ’ t start now . We ’ ve also invested in the right equipment , and today boast one of the most refined collections of specialist vehicles and machinery in the transportation industry . Additionally , we take a unique approach to customer relations , always seeking to find solutions and go the extra mile .”
The company made waves in October 2023 , with the announcement of its latest acquisition . “ Sitra Group acquired Abbey Logistics Group six months ago . This was a major step forward for the business , and
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