McLanachan Transport Launches State-of-the-Art Facility to Elevate U.K. and European Supply Chain Solutions

As we celebrate our 40th anniversary in business, and in a show of continued commitment to customers, McLanachan Transport Ltd (MTL), a leader in the transportation and supply chain industry, is pleased to announce the opening of our new office and operational warehouse facility at Eurocentral, Motherwell. This strategic expansion marks a significant milestone for MTL, reinforcing our commitment to providing unparalleled, temperature-controlled transportation and ambient storage solutions for customer sectors, including pharmaceuticals and food & drink, throughout the U.K. and Europe.

At a Glance

• Our new headquarters facility boasts extensive office and operational spaces, customer meeting areas, and a comprehensive ambient controlled warehouse to meet our customers' groupage services and cross-docking requirements.
• Part of the company's ongoing significant investment in premises, fleet, systems, and personnel to enhance customer service solutions and relationships.
• A commitment to sustainable business practices, integrating environmental, social, and governance principles into all operations.
• At the core of our strategic plan to strengthen our role as an essential enabler in clients' supply chain operations.

Exploring Our Strategy and Effective Customer Relationships

With 40 years of expertise supporting a vast network of sectors, including Pharmaceutical, food, and drink, MTL has become a trusted name in temperature-controlled transportation management. We build effective relationships, becoming integral to our customers' supply chain. The new facility, nestled in the heart of Scotland's logistical network at Eurocentral, represents MTL's forward-thinking approach to customer service and supply chain excellence. It encompasses extensive office and operational spaces, tailored customer meeting areas, and a comprehensive temperature-controlled warehouse designed to cater to U.K. and European supply chain groupage requirements. The facility's cross-docking capability ensures a seamless transition of goods, underpinning MTL's promise of efficient, secure, and cost-effective transportation and distribution.

"At McLanachan Transport, we understand our critical role in supporting our customers' consignments and end-to-end GDP supply chain operations. Our new facility is not just premises; it's a symbol of our commitment to growth and excellence," says Damian McLanachan, MTL's Managing Director.

Damian continues, "We're investing in all areas of our business: premises, fleet, and systems, and our significant investment strategy, is well underway with tens of millions of pounds already injected into the business in 2023 and continuing throughout 2024. I invite our network and industry partners, including freight forwarders and potential customers, to explore the opportunities a partnership with MTL offers. It's an exciting moment in MTL's history, as we’re celebrating 40 years in business this year – a milestone demonstrating our commitment to the industry and our customers, and a history that evidences we do the right things, so it’s an exciting time for us, and for our customers who will ultimately benefit from our growth and effective transport solutions."

Complex supply chains and cross-border transportation require knowledge, expertise and care. Our processes, systems and people bring confidence to customers, and our temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals and specialist temperature-sensitive product experience place us perfectly to support customers. Now, with the added value of our ambient controlled warehouse and storage solutions, we provide a turnkey GDP cold chain provision to our clients.

MTL - A Business led at every step by its values.

A commitment to sustainability and ethical practices is at the forefront of everything MTL does. Having already established a solid environmental, social, and governance foundation, we continue to integrate these principles with our company values into every facet of our operations. The new facility is not just a hub for logistical operations but a testament to our dedication to sustainable and responsible business practices.

Embracing our Environmental Stewardship Strategy

Our commitment to environmental stewardship is integral to our operations.

Our approach is twofold: minimising our environmental footprint while optimising our customer services for efficiency and sustainability.

Highlights include:

• ThermoKing eco-friendly fridge trailers upgrade programme across our fleet - an Investment of £6m.
• We’re implementing longer overnight boat crossings to minimise mileage and environmental impact.
• Transition to electric management and pool cars, and a 2026 target to be completely electric.
• Installation of on-site electric car charging points.
• We're continually addressing our energy supply and consumption, and our new facility has Solar P.V.
• Our introduction of twenty-two three-phase plug-in points for trailers, reduces fuel dependency.

Our investment, partnerships, and growth reaffirm our position as a transportation and supply chain partner you can rely on, ready to face the challenges of tomorrow and beyond, and we look forward to welcoming you to our new home.

Discover more

• Explore our European Pharmaceutical Cold Chain and Groupage Logistics capability brochure here.
• Gain further insight into our company's Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Framework, by clicking here.

For more information or to explore partnership opportunities with McLanachan Transport, call MTL on 01698 813248 or complete our quick enquiry form below.