“ Our ultimate aim as a business is to become carbon neutral and we see rail as a significant opportunity to help us achieve this .”
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solutions , including climate-controlled , automotive-grade warehousing . Some of the warehousing also has customsbonded status , which provides customers with additional options and flexibilities .”
The firm ’ s world-leading Automotive Metals Store is one such example of a climate-controlled , customs-bonded facility . This 9,500 sq m energy-efficient warehouse boasts a number of innovative solutions to provide optimum storage conditions for automotive metals .
The award-winning warehouse offers direct rail connectivity , ensuring freeport and customs cargoes are delivered safely into a dry environment . This integrated model makes rail even more competitive for the customer by providing increased speed and efficiency , improved customer service , value for money and reduced environmental impact . It also showcases the efficiency of seamless rail connectivity , encouraging more businesses to consider rail .
Charlie said : “ We have invested heavily into our rail operations over the past few years and now operate more than 10km of active rail lines that transport goods from warehouses to quaysides . This provides a seamless , integrated solution for new import supply chains including freeport cargoes .
“ Our recent acquisition of a neighbouring business , Cobra Middlesbrough , gives us additional rail
“ Our ultimate aim as a business is to become carbon neutral and we see rail as a significant opportunity to help us achieve this .”
Innovative – The firm ’ s world-leading Automotive Metals Store .
capacity , allowing us to handle specialist aggregates and minerals and will enable us to diversify and improve efficiencies for our customers .
“ Rail is a particular focus for us with the environmental and efficiency benefits that come with it – this is especially important as we roll out our environmental , social and governance ( ESG ) strategy .
“ Our ultimate aim as a business is to become carbon neutral and we see rail as a significant opportunity to help us achieve this .”
The firm continuously looks at ways to offset its environmental impact . It now installs solar panels and ground-sourced heating as standard on new buildings . It is also in the process of making the switch from diesel to electric plant and motor vehicles .
Charlie added : “ AV Dawson has continually reinvested for as long as it has existed . Our commitment to the environment is the latest phase of this investment programme , and one the business was quietly progressing prior to the recent heightened media and public focus on this subject .
“ The freeport is another area where we see opportunities to invest for the benefit of our customers and our wider community . We have therefore made the strategic decision to gear up for this now and help Teesside sell itself to the world .”
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