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Manfreight Celebrates the Grand Opening of Project ARK

by Hannah Power, on

26 Sept 2024

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Last week marked a pivotal milestone in Manfreight’s journey with the official opening of Project ARK—a next-generation warehousing facility located at the heart of Belfast Harbour.

The two-day celebration brought together a distinguished group of family, friends, industry partners, and valued customers to commemorate this visionary development. The event was highlighted by a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Guest of Honour, Irene Slowey, whose presence underscored the significance of this moment in Manfreight’s legacy.

Project ARK: A Vision for a Greener, Smarter Future

Project ARK represents more than a new facility—it is a bold step towards sustainable innovation in logistics. Designed with environmental responsibility at its core, the warehouse features:

A zero-emissions refrigeration system
1,890 rooftop solar panels reducing dependency on traditional energy sources
Kingspan Quadcore Coldstore LEC Panels—the first of their kind in the UK and Ireland—engineered to lower embodied carbon

This facility not only enhances operational capability but also reinforces Manfreight’s long-term commitment to sustainability and climate leadership in the supply chain sector.

A Celebration of Collaboration and Innovation

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all who joined us from across Ireland and the UK to mark this memorable occasion. Your presence made it a true celebration of partnership, progress, and shared vision.

We were especially proud to showcase the contributions of our partners, whose insightful presentations and live demonstrations highlighted the critical role of collaboration in shaping the future of logistics.

Special Thanks to Our Partners

We are grateful to the partners who spoke on the day, sharing their knowledge and vision for the future of logistics, and reinforcing the importance of strong collaborations in achieving success: