GMK Logistics launches new transport service to Albury-Wodonga

Flooring specialist, GMK Logistics, has announced a new service to the twin cities of Albury-Wodonga.

The service comes on the back of continuing growth in the border region.

Wodonga itself has undergone a rise in residential housing built over the past 18 months.

Median house prices have increased by an average of 9.2 per cent per annum in Wodonga compared to an increase of 7.1 percent pa in regional Victoria.

Last year, GMK Logistics moved its main depot to Epping which has made the service extremely viable as it is an hour closer to the area in transit time.

At present the service to Albury-Wodonga is active twice weekly with an intention to expand.

GMK Logistics is operating DAF LF 14-pallet curtainsiders with a 12-tonne capacity on the lane.

While the task is predominantly designated for the flooring industry, it does incorporate some other general freight.

The expectation, according to GMK Logistics CEO Sarah Halpin, is that the lane will become a three- to five-day service which will result in a new vehicle being required — ideally a Euro 6 twin-steer DAF.

“It was important for GMK to continue to service our flooring customers as it’s an important part of our business,” she told Prime Mover.

“GMK have had requests to provide this service to the area as there were insufficient carriers who specialise in our Industry.”

GMK Logistics currently provides services for Sommers Flooring Xtra and Sunjan Blinds  in Albury, Middleton Carpets in Wodonga and Choices Flooring in Wangaratta among others.

Halpin said the service is an important part of its network expansion.

“GMK are excited about the prospects and future of watching this lane grow over time,” said Halpin.

“It has also given us the opportunity to put some of our drivers and fleet management through a BFM course.”