Border Express has announced the opening of its brand-new depot located in Cranbourne West, Victoria.
The new facility replaces Border Express’ existing site in Dandenong as its operational hub for Victoria’s southern and eastern areas.
Boasting a 40-per-cent increase in floorspace and the latest safety technology, the depot is strategically positioned in a major growth corridor – a prime location which not only enhances Border Express’ operational capabilities but also aligns with its commitment to better serving its pickup and receiver base.
The new depot measures in at 20,000 square metres, a substantial increase from the company’s previous 12,000-square-metre facility.
It features raised docks, a bulk layout tailored to Border Express’ needs, one-way traffic flow, pallet racking and larger staging areas.
These enhancements, Border Express claims, will translate to improved operational flow, reduced congestion and increased productivity.
“This state-of-the-art facility marks a major milestone in our growth journey, enhancing our operational efficiency and capacity in Victoria’s Southeast region,” a Border Express spokesperson said.
The new depot offers ample parking space for 35 doubles, singles, rigids and prime movers, facilitating smooth operations and easy accessibility for Border Express’ fleet.
In addition, it is expected to ensure job security and stability for the next decade.
“With seating for more staff members, our new office space accommodates for more employees than our current setup,” the spokesperson said.
“This expansion not only supports our growing team but also creates opportunities for individuals to step into leadership roles within the new site.”
The increased floor space will allow Border Express to handle larger volumes, redesign boundaries for more efficient service coverage and enhance linehaul capacity.
Moreover, the new location opens doors for the company to explore automation in sortation processes, adopt sustainable practices such as solar energy utilisation and waste diversion, upgraded security features and improved safety by separating material handling equipment from personnel through raised docks.
“This expansion not only supports our revenue growth objectives but also reflects our commitment to providing reliable and sustainable logistics solutions,” the spokesperson said.
“With 20,000 square metres of space, raised docks, improved traffic flow, and sustainable initiatives like solar energy, we’re ready to take things to the next level.”
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