by Richard Buckley, Editor, Business Eye

The TR Logistics Group in Belfast, a family owned Independent Logistics business, whose headquarters are located in Belfast Harbour Estate, has won the Specialist Services Award at the prestigious British International Freight Awards (BIFA) held at a gala lunch in London. This is a national award recognised by the Industry, and the TR Logistics Group is delighted to have been presented as the leader in its field.


TR Logistics, has been honoured with this award in recognition of its highly acclaimed Vendor Managed Inventory service. This was specifically in relation to one of their long standing customers whose manufacturing facility, situated in Northern Ireland, has attributed their partnership with TR Logistics and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) as a main factor contributing to their success and competitiveness within global markets.

TR Logistics Group provides VMI and stores product in its warehouses for a high volume of vendors from around the world, delivering just in time to manufacturer’s assembly line.

As part of that process TR Logistics Group arrange the transport of product from International markets and ultimately provide sub-assemblies at one of their bespoke facilities in Belfast Port. Essentially, TR Logistics Group has become a vital link in the manufacturing process for their customer.


In its citation for the award, BIFA said: “The TR Logistics Group detailed a service which went over and above for customers. TR has looked to develop more functionality – thinking outside the box, and beyond the normal offering.”

Paul McKeown, Managing Director of TR Logistics Group, commenting on the award from the BIFA expert judging panel, says: “This is an immensely important recognition from our industry in the UK and internationally for an innovative service that we developed for our customer. This helps support their longstanding focus on productivity for global markets and contributes to the overall competitiveness of a manufacturing operation which makes a huge contribution to the local economy.”

This is important business for us, a service that we have developed and continue to, with our customer, giving them the ability to reduce costs yet retain flexibility. We arrange the import of inventory, assemble and store at our p lant in Belfast for delivery as and when required by the manufacturer. The finished product is also held by TR Logistics Northern Ireland for onward shipment,” he adds.

The TR Logistics Group operates 10 warehouse facilities throughout Northern Ireland and all are bespoke to their customer, product and HMRC requirements.

A pioneer of logistics services in Northern Ireland, TR Logistics has a global presence. Their employee commitment and IT investment allows the company to offer total supply solutions on a 24/7/365 basis which has been recognised with this BIFA award.

TR Logistics Group offers total supply logistic solutions and support for manufacturing NI and to all the Global and Indigenous companies to whom they are reliant.

TR Logistics Group, formed in 1980 by the late Tommy Rodgers, provides comprehensive solutions today, covering air, sea and road freight , general forwarding, warehousing and logistics.

Other expert services provided by the group include bonded warehouses, customs brokerage and extensive consultancy services for exporters and importers. The group have also developed expert in house advisors, to assist Northern Ireland businesses, in preparation for Brexit.

BIFA is the trade association for UK-registered companies engaged in international movement of freight by all modes of transport, air, road, rail and sea. BIFA have approx. 1,500 corporate members.

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