Temperature-controlled transport is a key part of our operation. We provide specialist frozen, chilled and ambient distribution, supported by modern temperature-controlled vehicles, monitoring technology and trained personnel.

From individual consignments and pallets through to dedicated and full-load movements, our operation provides customers with a controlled, dependable and traceable service from collection through to final delivery.

Our capabilities include:

• Frozen distribution
• Chilled distribution
• Ambient distribution
• Multi-temperature movements
• Live temperature monitoring
• Temperature recording and reporting
• Dedicated temperature-controlled vehicles
• Secure and traceable delivery

Operating from our centrally located Antrim depot, we provide daily collection and delivery services throughout the province. Our fleet and experienced team allow us to handle everything from individual cartons and pallets through to multi-drop distribution, dedicated vehicles and full loads.

Services include:

• Daily Northern Ireland distribution
• Next-day services
• Same-day services where available
• Timed and premium deliveries
• AM delivery options
• Multi-drop distribution
• Tail-lift deliveries
• Dedicated vehicles
• Full and part loads
• Specialist and out-of-gauge freight
• ADR and hazardous goods

Alongside our Northern Ireland distribution operation, Rea Distribution provides transport solutions connecting Northern Ireland, Southern Ireland and Great Britain.

Our own fleet supports regular and dedicated full-load movements between Northern Ireland and Great Britain, while our established transport partners extend our capability throughout Southern Ireland and Great Britain.

This provides customers with a single point of contact for freight moving throughout Ireland and Great Britain.

Our own fleet is supported by established freight and pallet network partnerships, extending our distribution capability throughout Northern Ireland, Southern Ireland and Great Britain.

This gives our customers access to a wider distribution network for consignments that do not require a dedicated vehicle or full-load movement.

By combining our own Northern Ireland distribution operation with our partner network, we can coordinate individual pallets, part loads and larger freight movements throughout Ireland and Great Britain.

Our Freight Management service extends Rea Distribution’s capabilities beyond our own fleet and domestic distribution network. Through established transport and logistics partners, we can coordinate freight movements throughout Northern Ireland, Southern Ireland, Great Britain, Europe and worldwide, providing customers with one point of contact for the management of their transport requirements.

Whether it is a single pallet, part load, full load or a more complex movement, our team can source, coordinate and manage the appropriate transport solution from collection through to final destination.

Our Freight Management capabilities include:

• Ireland and Great Britain freight movements
• European road freight
• Full and part loads
• Palletised freight
• Import and export movements
• Worldwide freight solutions
• Cross-border transport coordination
• Specialist and out-of-gauge movements
• End-to-end shipment coordination
• Single point of contact throughout the movement

The objective is simple: one relationship for multiple transport requirements, allowing our customers to use Rea Distribution to manage freight whether the destination is within Ireland, Great Britain, Europe or further afield.

Technology is an integral part of how Rea Distribution operates. Our continued investment in transport management technology connects our customers, operations team, drivers and transport partners throughout the delivery process.

Our systems provide visibility from order receipt through to final Proof of Delivery, helping to reduce manual administration while giving customers faster access to accurate consignment information. Customer systems can also be integrated directly with our transport platform, allowing consignment information to transfer electronically and reducing the requirement for manual order entry.

Our technology capabilities include:

• Automated order integration
• Customer portal access
• Real-time consignment status
• Electronic Proof of Delivery (ePOD)
• Live delivery and ETA information
• Automated email and SMS notifications
• GPS-supported vehicle visibility
• Digital communication between operations and drivers
• Electronic signature capture
• Photographic delivery and exception records
• Discrepancy and exception capture
• Customer-specific reporting
• Electronic data exchange
• Integration with customer systems
• Partner and pallet network integration
• KPI and performance reporting