Case Studies
There is nothing we love more than coming up with innovative solutions to help our customers achieve their goals. Below is a small selection of some of our intelligent transport solutions:
Matthews always deliver for us – even when the situation is extremely challenging
Sector: COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
REQUIREMENT: The movement of Covid-19 Vaccines from UK and European hubs to 6 European countries
CHALLENGES: Government level high profile at the start of the rollout. High security, double driver required on all movements, with advanced route planning and police escorts.
SOLUTION: Vast International transport Knowledge, experienced in safe route planning, Highly skilled and engaged workforce.
RESULT: Covid-19 vaccines delivered in full and on time to all markets
SERVICES PROVIDED: Temperature controlled transport, advanced route planning, double driver teams, GPS monitoring 24/7 linked to customer system.
PROJECT MANAGERS: Matthews Head Office Team
Sector: Road Transport Brexit Strategies
REQUIREMENT: the movement of pharmaceuticals from central
Europe into UK storage + onwards delivery to connecting airport
flights
CHALLENGES: flight delays with last-minute destination changes, temperature-controlled storage, consignment tracking
SOLUTION: vast international transport knowledge, temperature
monitoring, GPS locating, Intelligent route planning
RESULT: 100% of consignments reached their intended flights on time
SERVICES PROVIDED: temp controlled transport, temp controlled storage, telematics monitoring, route planning
PROJECT MANAGER: russell.matthews@matthewstransport.co.uk
Sector: PHARMACEUTICALS
REQUIREMENT: transport of controlled drugs
CHALLENGES: safety, customs inspections, ADR haz requirements
SOLUTION: route mapping and strategic planning, TAPA certified trailers, GDP trained drivers and staff , ADR trained drivers, route risk assessments
RESULT: successful and safe delivery of valuable and critical goods
SERVICES PROVIDED: project managed, innovative solutions, road transport, TAPA trailer, GDP, GPS monitoring, telematic temperature
PROJECT MANAGER: Brad
Sector: AIRFREIGHT
REQUIREMENT: large volume of air cargo to be transported from France to GB (onward delivery to USA)
CHALLENGES: Brexit / driver shortage / border crossing / customs
SOLUTION: customs expertise, innovative solution, good driver relations, air cargo trained drivers
RESULT: full consignment of pallets delivered on time, customer deadline and targets exceeded
SERVICES PROVIDED: GPS tracked, road transport, air cargo trained drivers, customs solutions
PROJECT MANAGER: russell.matthews@matthewstransport.co.uk
