National freight company Mainstream has opened a major new facility in Cromwell, bolstering its presence across Central Otago with a full-service freight hub.
The 1500 square metre facility helps service the wider Central Otago region with complete linehaul and metro service routes into Queenstown, Wanaka, Alexandra and surrounding areas.
“Our new Cromwell facility brings our full-service operations under one roof, creating seamless supply chain efficiencies for our customers,” the company says.
“The investment in this new facility enables our team to deliver smooth and efficient services to local Central Otago businesses with a delivery time that matches those of the major regions.”
Equipped for both linehaul and metro fleet operations, the site provides a customised service approach and reduces handling time, even during peak periods.
“This site benefits from 30 years of Mainstream’s operational learnings and efficiency design, which accommodates multiple linehaul units for simultaneous loading and de-loading alongside our metro fleet.
“This configuration reduces handling time, and ensures our team can deliver the fastest possible service standard time even at peak load times.”
The design of the hub follows a standardised blueprint used at Mainstream’s Nelson, Hamilton, Palmerston North and Coromandel facilities.
For Cromwell freight hub manager Janal Cumming, the new facility represents a significant milestone for the region.
“I’ve been working in freight and logistics in Central Otago for nearly 20 years and it’s been fantastic to see the recent investment and growth here.
“Personally, I take a lot of pride in the fact that we’re now able to offer a full-service solution to local businesses with delivery times match those of the major regions across the country.”
The site also reflects Mainstream’s sustainability goals, powered by 112 rooftop solar panels which generate enough electricity for the entire facility — including its electric forklifts — and export surplus energy back to the grid.
The site has achieved a Greenstar 5 rating, incorporating water-efficient landscaping, smart lighting systems, and EV charging infrastructure.
