- Chiller Transport · Industry
Cold Delivery for Supermarkets & Retail
Bulk chilled and frozen restocking between a distribution centre and multiple store locations — sized for pallet volume, not a single delivery van’s worth of stock.
- Multi-store distribution
- Tail-lift loading available
Starting from
AED 480
per day · 3-ton refrigerated truck, driver included
- Up to 22 pallets per run
- Mixed chilled & frozen routes
- Overview
Restocking that scales with your store count, not just your order size
Supermarket and retail cold delivery is a volume problem before it’s a temperature problem — the challenge is moving enough pallets to enough stores on a schedule, without a chilled or frozen product ever sitting warm between the truck and the shelf.
Most retail clients run one of two patterns: a central distribution centre restocking several branches on a fixed weekly schedule, or a single flagship store taking large bulk deliveries directly from suppliers. Either way, the vehicle needs to be sized for pallets, not boxes, and the driver needs to be comfortable working a warehouse dock, not just a street-side drop.
For chains running the same restocking route every week, a monthly contract on a dedicated truck is almost always the better economics than booking day by day.
3–7 ton
Typical truck size
22 pallets
Max capacity
Tail-lift
Tail-lift
AED 480
AED 480
- Why It Matters
What retail restocking actually needs
Pallet-scale capacity
Trucks built for 14 to 22 pallets, not a handful of crates.
Warehouse-ready loading
Tail-lift equipped trucks match dock levellers and pallet trucks.
Mixed-temperature runs
Chilled produce and frozen goods routed on the same schedule, right vehicle for each leg.
Predictable weekly schedule
The same truck and driver assigned to a fixed multi-store route, week after week.
- Right Vehicle
Choosing between a van and a truck for retail restocking
A single small store taking a modest weekly top-up can often work with a 3-ton chiller van. Once you’re supplying more than one location, or the order regularly exceeds 12 pallets, a refrigerated truck is the more efficient choice — one run instead of two or three van trips.
For frozen-aisle stock specifically, a freezer truck holds true sub-zero temperature across the full pallet load, which a van-sized freezer unit isn’t built to sustain at that volume.
- How It Works
Setting up a retail restocking route
1
Share your store list & volume
Number of branches, pallet count per stop, and your preferred delivery schedule.
2
Get matched to the right truck
Dispatch sizes the vehicle to your volume and confirms tail-lift needs.
3
Same route, every week
A dedicated truck and driver run your schedule on a monthly contract.
- Testimonials
What retail clients say
"We restock six branches from one distribution centre every morning. Switching from two vans to one 7-ton truck with a tail-lift cut our loading time in half and dropped the monthly bill."
Maryam K.
Logistics Manager, Supermarket Chain — Dubai
- FAQ
Retail delivery questions
Can one truck cover multiple store locations in a single run?
Yes — multi-drop retail routes are common. Share your store list and typical volume per stop and dispatch will plan the sequence.
Do your trucks have tail-lifts for warehouse loading?
Tail-lift-equipped trucks are available on request. Mention your loading setup when you request a quote.
Can chilled and frozen stock travel on the same truck?
Some vehicles support dual-zone loads. For larger frozen volumes specifically, a dedicated freezer truck holds sub-zero temperature more reliably.
Is a monthly contract cheaper than booking each restocking run separately?
Yes, for a recurring weekly schedule a monthly contract typically runs lower than the equivalent number of daily bookings. See monthly rental rates.
What if a delivery is short-notice due to a stock emergency?
Call our emergency dispatch line — priority routing gets a truck moving fast for urgent restocking.
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