New depot to unlock untapped import and export opportunities for the Marlborough region.

May 2024

The opening of KAM Transport’s new 6000m2 depot at 40 Waters Avenue, Burleigh in Blenheim will provide Marlborough food and wine producers with previously untapped import and export opportunities.

KAM Transport, part of the Preston Corp Group, is a family owned and operated New Zealand company who have been a key player in Marlborough region’s transport and logistics industry for 10 years. KAM’s ‘can-do’ attitude, modern fleet of vehicles, and well-equipped warehousing facilities sees them providing innovative and tailored distribution and storage solutions, for products ranging from meat, aquaculture, and frozen goods to fresh produce and bulk farm seed.

South Island Branch Manager Jack Erasmus said the new depot will expand their services to help ease distribution out of the region for local businesses, as well as complementing the existing services and transport providers already established in the area.

“We noticed there was an opportunity to help Marlborough’s successful businesses with more avenues of distribution via easy access to three of New Zealand’s key ports,” Mr Erasmus said.

“Marlborough can be a tricky area to move product out of. With a modern depot now based in Blenheim, backed by our highly skilled and experienced team with a proven track-record, this has all changed.”

Mr Erasmus said KAM can shift a large volume of product south and across the Cook Strait, catering to almost anything that fits in a shipping container with their multi-functional logistics hub and state of the art equipment.

“We’re an MPI Registered Company and have CCA, RCS, and Transitional Facility accreditations, meaning we can provide solutions for the distribution challenges many businesses face in the Primary Sector.”

With 8000m2 of yard area, KAM’s Blenheim branch will be able to efficiently handle almost any large-scale, bulk transport requirement for its diverse range of customers.

Mr Erasmus said its 15 locally based staff are excited to hit the ground running for its community and look forward to seeing what other opportunities they can provide for the local economy.

“We’re excited to see what this will lead to in the Marlborough area and to explore further employment opportunities for our community as the business continues to grow.”

The official launch was held on Wednesday 1 May, with the depot in operation later that month.