Logistics giant XPO has expanded its partnership with sustainable stainless steel provider Outokumpu in the UK, into its fourth decade.
Outokumpu Stainless Steel, which handles both coil and plate products, uses XPO Logistics to transport its loads, which include large, heavy coils or flat sheets of stainless steel.
XPO Logistics attributed the contract extension to its “high levels of care, efficiency in dealing with all client requirements, and the shared values of sustainability have been the core foundation of such a long-standing partnership.”
As part of the expanded contract, XPO Logistics has replaced six of Outokumpu’s specialist fleet, augmenting its current dedicated bespoke fleet solution. XPO Logistics’ LTL pallet network will continue to support this when necessary.
While most of the transport requirements of Outokumpu’s Sheffield-based service centre are in the UK, XPO Logistics also transports stock to and from Europe via its Connect Europe solution. This dedicated cross-border option includes international transport and customs brokerage services.
Outokumpu also uses XPO Logistics’ Co2e dashboard to monitor and continually improve its environmental performance.
Dan Myers, XPO Logistics managing director, UK and Ireland, said: “Outokumpu is a valued, longest-standing customer whose values we share. Extending our partnership is a testament to our mutual dedication to sustainable innovation and operational excellence.”
Billy Race, Outokumpu’s UK operations manager, said: “Sustainability is at the heart of our business and integrated in our strategy.
“We have set ambitious targets and are continuously looking for ways to further improve our operations.
“Our approach reflects both the importance of sustainability and the possibilities it offers.
“With XPO Logistics as our trusted partner, we don’t have to explain our sustainability ethos because they share it.
“We are thrilled to continue our partnership into its fourth decade and to continue working towards an even greener operation.”
