Hall’s Group has been busy during May, announcing the acquisition of Brausch Transport as an addition to its cold chain logistics operation.

Based in Auckland and Palmerston North with similar operations in the chilled and frozen freight sector, Brausch Transport will begin trading as part of Hall’s Group from June 1.

The purchase expands the Hall’s Group nationwide cold chain logistics network and comes at the same time as the company begins the roll-out of a significant fleet renewal programme. Hall’s Group was purchased by the Talley’s Group in late 2021.

“We’re excited to be bringing Brausch Transport into Hall’s Group,” says Tonille Crombie, CEO of Hall’s Group.

“Along with our focus on Hall’s fleet renewal, this acquisition builds on our capability to service our customers reliably, and strengthens our national network servicing frozen and chilled freight.

“This acquisition will no doubt be noticed around the industry as a clear direction on where we’re headed as a business and we look forward to the opportunities this new chapter creates.”

Hall’s says the fleet update is progressing well, with a third of the new units now on the road with the order of 55 units – DAF and Scania trucks – starting to arrive in the country.

These trucks represent the 2023 Phase 1 roll-out with approximately 50 more units to arrive at the end of this year and early next year as part of the 2023/2024 Phase 2 rollout.

The new trucks will deliver improved environmental performance with the switch to Euro 6 engine technology achieving an almost 80% reduction in nitrogen oxide emissions while improved fuel consumption leads to significant reductions in CO2 emissions.

Hall’s says the fleet renewal programme also introduces the latest driver comfort features and industry-leading safety technology.