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    Sky's the limit for XPO with AgustaWestland helicopter contract

    2015-10-07T10:43:00Z

    XPO Logistics has been tasked with transporting eight Lynx helicopters between Brazil and the UK on behalf of AgustaWestland.The helicopter company has been commissioned by the Brazilian Navy to replace their engines, navigation systems, display consoles and mission avionics.XPO, said to have a long-standing relationship with the company, will handle, ...

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    Asda picks Bandvulc for fleet tyre management contract

    2015-10-07T09:48:00Z

    Asda has chosen Bandvulc for a new long-term agreement that will see the retread specialist manage the retailer’s tyre supply for its HGV and Dot.com fleets.The new agreement, an extension of an existing relationship, sees Bandvulc and Tyre Maintenance combine to deliver products, services and administration for Asda's vehicles across ...

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    Gist wins Morrisons primary deal and extends flower contract

    2015-10-02T15:10:00Z

    Gist has won one new contract and extended another with retailer Morrisons and flower supplier Dutch Flower Group respectively.The operator has signed a new, annual primary distribution deal with Morrisons, delivering Indian and Oriental ready meals from producer Noon to Morrisons’ DCs around the country.The operation will be based at ...

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    Ceva lands £33m Continental contract

    2015-09-29T16:01:00Z

    Ceva Logistics has signed a new warehousing and distribution contract with Continental worth more than $50m (£33m). The five year contract will see Ceva manage the tyre manufacturer’s 21,000m² warehouse, including the receiving, storage and dispatching of around three million tyres every year. It will also transport the company’s tyres ...

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    Maritime signs new Procter and Gamble distribution deal

    2015-09-29T09:12:00Z

    Maritime Transport has won a distribution contract with Procter and Gamble. The contract will see Maritime transporting goods from three P&G DCs to retailers across the country, with a central operation at the haulier's Northampton depot.Maritime MD, distribution, Dave Boomer said: “We are really pleased to have been awarded this ...

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    XPO Logistics' contract with St Austell Brewery extended

    2015-09-25T17:27:00Z

    St Austell Brewery has renewed its UK distribution contract with XPO LogisticsFrom its Avonmouth facility, XPO Logistics transports products from St Austell Brewery's manufacturing site and Cornish DC in St Columb, to consolidation depots and regional DCs across the country.XPO Logistics' high service levels, national network and supply chain expertise ...

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    DHL replaces Wincanton in My Local supplier deal

    2015-09-24T11:57:00Z

    DHL has taken over transport and distribution from Wincanton for the former Morrisons convenience store estate. The 140 M Local stores were sold at a £30m loss to entrepreneur Mike Greene, who insisted the new stores, rebranded as My Local, will succeed where Morrisons’ failed.DHL provides logistics for Nisa stores ...

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    B&Q teams up with Microlise to boost home delivery reliability

    2015-09-23T10:00:00Z

    B&Q is working with Microlise to improve its home delivery service by using telematics to anticipate and combat problems. The DIY retailer has selected the telematics software for 185 home delivery vehicles, run by BRS, which will allow real time monitoring of loads out for delivery.If any problems arise, or ...

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    XPO gobbles up Bernard Matthews contract renewal

    2015-09-17T11:50:00Z

    Turkey farmer and supplier Bernard Matthews has renewed its storage and distribution contract with XPO Logistics for a further three years. Under the terms of the contract, XPO manages the food company’s national frozen storage facility and product distribution.Additionally, the operator handles seasonal fresh and frozen storage and distribution of ...

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    XPO Logistics can take the heat with extended Kidde Safety contract

    2015-09-10T15:09:00Z

    XPO Logistics has renewed its warehousing and distribution contract with fire safety equipment manufacturer Kidde Safety for a further two years.Under the terms of the contract, XPO will continue to run the manufacturer’s logistics operation, including the storage and distribution of products such as smoke alarms, fire extinguishers and fire ...

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    Young's Seafood and Reed Boardall strengthen ties

    2015-09-08T16:12:00Z

    Reed Boardall has secured a contract with Young’s Seafood for the collection, storage and delivery of its foodservice business.The frozen business has been spun out of Reed Boardall’s chilled operation for Young’s, as well as its short-notice, third-party storage for Young’s site Pinney’s of Scotland.Chris Law, logistics manager for Young’s ...

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    Hermes wins Poundland home delivery contract

    2015-09-04T10:12:00Z

    Hermes has won Poundland’s new home delivery contract, after the single-priced retailer said it planned to trial an online shopping system earlier this week.The contract will see Hermes provide delivery of the more than 2,000 products available in the retailer’s online store over a 4-5 day delivery period.While there is ...

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    Acumen scoops Mini delivery contract from BMW Group

    2015-08-28T08:18:00Z

    Coventry-based automotive logistics provider Acumen Automotive Logistics has won a three-year contact with BMW Group UK for the delivery of finished vehicles to dealers.The contract, which involves delivery of Mini cars from BMW’s Oxford plant to dealers in an area extending from The Wash in the east to North Wales ...

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    DHL keep NHS Supply Chain deal in return for greater savings

    2015-08-26T11:12:00Z

    DHL Supply Chain has won a two year extension to its NHS Supply Chain contract and has been set a target to deliver £300m of savings by October 2018, operating in a more transparent manner.The NHS has awarded the two year extension to DHL after an NHS review ...

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    DHL Supply Chain secures Orio UK contract

    2015-08-25T15:48:00Z

    DHL Supply Chain has won a deal to provide a next day delivery service for Saab parts supplier Orio UK.DHL will work with Orio at its new parts distribution centre in Hatfield to ensure Orio UK meets its guarantee on free overnight deliveries on all orders placed before 2pm by ...

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    Bibby Distribution's safety and sustainability record secures Saint-Gobain Isover renewal

    2015-08-25T15:08:00Z

    A two year deal between Saint-Gobain Isover and Bibby Distribution will extend a partnership that has run since October 2010, with new measures to be put in place to further increase safety, sustainability and efficiency.Saint-Gobain Group's insulation division Isover will utilise Bibby for a further two years to provide distribution ...

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    XPO Logistics boosts Radius's delivery capacity

    2015-08-24T14:45:00Z

    XPO Logistics (formerly Norbert Dentressangle) has extended the reach of Radius Systems’ supply chain to include daily distribution service to Ireland and Northern Ireland, after it signed a five year contract with the piping manufacturer earlier this year.The process will increase the delivery frequency of pipe fittings from twice weekly ...

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    SD Parr contract is cherry on the cake for Walkers Transport

    2015-08-19T11:04:00Z

    Walkers Transport has been appointed main haulier for SD Parr in a deal that will see it move around 2,000 pallets per year for the glaced fruits and bakery products distributor.Leeds-based Walkers secured the contract with Barnsley-based SD Parr after a competitive tender and will be responsible for storing and ...

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    DHL's Tradeteam extends Bibendum PLB Group contract

    2015-08-18T10:30:00Z

    DHL's Tradeteam has renewed its partnership with Bibendum PLB Group for a further ten years. Tradeteam will continue to manage the warehousing and distribution of the company's wine, spirits, beers and soft drinks to customers throughout England, Wales and Scotland.The contract, said Bibendum, will provide long-term supply chain stability as ...

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    Panther pounces on end-to-end BSH contract

    2015-08-11T16:36:00Z

    Panther Warehousing has signed an exclusive contract with manufacturer BSH Home Appliances, which will see it provide an end-to-end service for more than 1,000 orders a week. This will include managing all of BSH’s UK orders, handling customer booking calls, collecting the goods from the manufacturer and trunking them up ...