CASE STUDIES
CASE STUDY - LOCAL PORT
Client’s requirements:
During winter, when temperatures drop, our client requires a gritting service to ensure safe vehicle access and movement around the whole of their Port site to ensure a safe 24/7 operation. Our gritting services encompass the whole Port including the main passenger terminal, cargo terminal, cruise terminal, access roads, holding lanes and piers. A snow clearance service is also required in the event of snowfall at the Port.
Services provided to address the client’s needs:
Our gritter remains at the Port throughout the winter period. We monitor daily temperatures and weather conditions and contact the Port when temperatures drop below zero. When gritting is required, we attend the site at a time agreed with the Port, ensuring we have the salt applied as close to the time of any ice formation. During periods of snowfall, we monitor the conditions at the Port ensuring we attend to clear snow using tractors with snow ploughs as required.
CASE STUDY - EUROTUNNEL UK TERMINAL
Client’s requirements:
Our client requires safe access for vehicles within the Eurotunnel UK Terminal during cold periods.
The client also requires snow clearance of all platforms to ensure vehicles can safely board the trains during periods of snowfall.
Services provided to address the client’s needs:
When the forecast dictates freezing conditions, our team attend the site and apply non-corrosive de-icing solution to access points across the site.
Whilst snow ploughing, our tractors also apply a de-icing spray to the platforms to aid the melting of snow and ensure the safe movements of vehicles onto the trains.
CASE STUDY - DESIGNER OUTLET SHOPPING CENTRE
Client’s requirements:
Our client requires a gritting service to maintain safe access for visitor and delivery vehicles when temperatures drop below zero. Access to the car parks is only possible when the shopping centre is closed. Snow clearance is also required in the event of snowfall to ensure safe access to the shopping centre.
Services provided to address the client’s needs:
We monitor weather conditions across Kent and the South-East on a daily basis, notifying the client of potential risks in their area and confirming whether our services were required so that we can grit their site or clear away any snow before their staff and customers arrive. In the event of snowfall, we provide a snow clearance service using tractors fitted with snow ploughs. This snow clearance is followed by gritting to aid the melting of any snow or ice that the snow plough cannot reach.