County Armagh-based logistics company Manfreight has expanded its warehousing capacity in Northern Ireland with the £9m acquisition of a 100,000 sq ft facility in Belfast.
Manfreight, which has its headquarters in Craigavon, operates across the UK, Ireland, and mainland Europe, providing provides warehousing, distribution, and supply chain solutions.
The newly acquired warehouse at 122–126 Duncrue Street will operate as an ambient storage facility for dry freight, complementing Manfreight’s chilled site at Belfast Harbour and its temperature-controlled operation in Skelmersdale, England.
The purchase, part-financed by Danske Bank, forms part of Manfreight’s strategy to expand its BRCGS-accredited warehousing network across the UK and Ireland.
This investment is also in response to growing demand for flexible storage and distribution solutions, supported by end-to-end digital tracking that provides customers with complete visibility from collection through to delivery.
Chris Slowey, Manfreight managing director, said: “The key to Manfreight’s success is our ability to combine speed to market with scalability and highly bespoke levels of service across every sector we operate in.
“This warehouse acquisition has been driven by demand from customers who want one continuous line of data in their supply chain.
“We own and operate our own fleet and acquiring this facility means we can continue to maintain full control over our distribution, transportation and storage of our customers’ goods. We are grateful to Danske Bank for their support on this latest step in our journey.”
Mark Brown, Danske Bank business acquisition manager, said: “Manfreight is an ambitious local business which is continually investing in its end-to-end logistics offering to its customers.
“Danske Bank is pleased to be able to support Manfreight with its growth strategy and we look forward to seeing the business continue to thrive and expand its services.”
