6 | Otago: Icon Logistics REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT T T Russell Fredric Adaptability underpins dynamic firm Icon Logistics provides a complete logistics solution taking care of international imports, customs clearance and MPI biosecurity before moving products to its warehouses and from there ensuring they are dispatched efficiently. 0800 688 11 44 iforklift.co.nz “Proudly supporting Icon Logistics with their forklift requirements and ongoing service & maintenance needs” YOUR INDEPENDENT FORKLIFT SOLUTIONS COMPANY Paperless prestart inspec�on app. Showing you are totally commi�ed to health and safety. SERVICE • SALES RENTAL • LEASING TRANSPORT 24 hour breakdown service Poten�ally Increase your storage capacity from 50 – 100% The ability to progressively adapt in a fast-paced, competitive market has contributed to Dunedin-based Icon Logistics ongoing success and expansion. Chief operating officer Mark McGregor, who has worked in various roles in the transport industry for more than 35 years, sees the company’s role as being a solutions architect. “You’ve got to understand the customer’s business and then work with the customer to create value for both parties.” The company was formed in its current iteration in 2005 after two existing container handling companies merged in 2002. Icon Logistics’ initial operations provided mainly import and export container transportation to customers in and around the Dunedin CBD and in rural areas in North and South Otago. A joint venture was undertaken between Icon Logistics and Southfreight Transport in July 2011 and Storage a subsidiary company of Port Otago, now trading as Icon Logistics Limited. In 2018, the company moved its primary hub from Fryatt Street to Parry Street, with a facility created in consultation with the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI). This joint venture was very successful and in 2019 Dynes Group acquired 100% ownership and merged its Linehaul Dry Goods fleet into Icon which has allowed Icon Logistics to flourish as a one stop shop Logistics Partner, trading under the one identity, employing 60 staff. This is the only high-risk indoor facility in Dunedin, while at Parry Street the company also has a large service yard and storage area to handle large-scale logistics projects. The company has more than 20,000 square metres of fully managed warehousing for all types of products, including food grade storage facilities and, with the latest material handling equipment and secure facilities, its warehouses are safe, efficient and secure. “All of our warehouse premises are fully alarmed, monitored, and include extensive pest control programmes.” T T Scaled up - page 8 Icon Logistics provides a complete logistics solution taking care of international imports, customs clearance and MPI biosecurity before moving products to its warehouses and from there ensuring they are dispatched efficiently. Additional services can include computerised inventory systems and weekly physical stocktakes. “The company is all about investing in infrastructure so we will invest capital where we see it is going to benefit both parties.” Talk to us today, the feature profile experts Phone: 03 983 5500 waterfordpress.co.nz PROFILE YOUR PROJECT... “Part of our strategy going forward is to decarbonise and to digitalise the supply chain.” Despite forecasts of a recession, Mark describes the outlook for this year as very positive. “We’ve got several new vehicles and associated trailer equipment due this year, but the shortage of professional drivers is still a challenge.” “You’ve got to understand the customer’s business and then work with the customer to create value for both parties.”
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