GXO Logistics has renewed and expanded its contract with aerospace and defence contractor BAE Systems in a six year agreement that will usher the partnership into its third decade.
The agreement with BAE Systems follows GXO’s acquisition of Wincanton, which GXO said has strengthened its capabilities and expanded its presence in strategic verticals, including aerospace and defence.
GXO’s dedicated team will provide warehousing solutions and materials handling at BAE Systems’ Scotstoun and Govan shipyards on the River Clyde in Glasgow.
Inbound to manufacturing and outbound volumes will be managed across an estate of warehousing facilities in the Central Belt of Scotland and additional support for inbound and outbound transport operations will be coordinated via GXO’s 4PL Control Tower for defence supply chains.
Integrated technology solutions will provide enhanced visibility and coordination of inventory movements.
“For more than two decades, we have partnered with BAE Systems to deliver innovative, tech-enabled logistics solutions to support their role in strengthening the UK’s defence capabilities,” said Gavin Williams, GXO UK & Ireland managing director.
“Extending our partnership reflects BAE Systems’ confidence in our ability to provide best-in-class solutions and marks an important milestone as the first realisation of GXO’s expanded defence capabilities following our acquisition of Wincanton.”
Jen Blee, BAE Systems manufacturing and facility director for Naval ships said: “This agreement with GXO will help us continue to improve the efficiency of our supply chain and shipbuilding operations as we deliver Type 26 frigates for the Royal Navy.
“Working closely with GXO gives us the flexibility and resilience needed to support this important programme.”
GXO has provided logistics solutions for global aerospace and defence organisations for more than two decades, spanning more than 30 global sites.
