Thames Freeport - Britain's Trading Future

[ 95 ] The final piece of the Briggs Proposition jigsaw is its engineering services provision. Within the ports industry, reducing the possibility of breakdowns and solving any issues is key to avoiding costly delays and congestion. The potential for breakdown is a significant worry for port operators, which is why Briggs has the depth and expertise within its engineer base to make sure businesses keep moving. State-of-the-art technology to meet the demands of a modern freeport Businesses operating with Thames Freeport all have a unique set of requirements and therefore need equipment that is tailored to their specific circumstances. Through Briggs’ experience of working within the busiest UK ports and terminals, the company has developed and shaped its product offering to meet this demand. Strategic partnerships have been established with world-leading equipment manufacturers, ensuring that customers always have the products they need to help their business grow. This is good news for Thames Freeport as Briggs can flex and adapt with businesses as the port evolves and develops its operations. One of Briggs’ exclusive national equipment partners is Hyster, who has a proud history and proven track record of designing and producing machines to work within all industry sectors including ports and terminals. Hyster shares a constant ambition for innovation, with a product range that reflects that mentality. Hyster’s Big Trucks offering, including the container handlers and 18–52 tonne capacity lift trucks, has recently enjoyed a number of new additions and modifications, which simultaneously improves performance and operator experience. The wide range of industry sectors operating under the Thames Freeport umbrella includes the automotive, warehousing, logistics, transport, ports and aerospace sectors, creating a fusion of innovation and trade