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NHS Supply Chain Awards LSP Contract

Posted on by David Priestman

NHS Supply Chain has awarded the contract for the management of its logistics services to GXO. The company will be taking over the contract for storing and delivering healthcare products to the NHS on behalf of NHS Supply Chain from October this year, when the current outsourced Logistics Services Provider’s contract expires. The contract is for an initial period of seven years, with a possible extension of up to 36 months.

NHS Supply Chain chief executive officer, Andrew New said: “We’re pleased to announce GXO as the new service provider for our logistics services. Running our eight distribution centres across England and keeping our significant fleet of more than 300 delivery vehicles on the road is a key part of what we do to supply the NHS with more than 35 million healthcare products every year. We’re an important part of the healthcare system, ensuring the NHS can put patients first. As well as running our normal logistics services, looking forward to the future, we will be developing our logistics services with GXO to best meet the growing needs of the NHS.”

“We are extremely proud to have been selected to serve the NHS as its new logistics partner,” said Gavin Williams, managing director, GXO UK & Ireland. “Combining our sector experience with the technology expertise that supports many of the UK’s leading businesses will optimise the NHS’s logistics services for healthcare providers and taxpayers. We are committed to an excellent quality of service to hospitals and patients at home, increasing productivity and supporting our NHS so that it can focus on patients, its ultimate priority.”

GXO will be contracting with Polar Speed to provide NHS Supply Chain’s Home Delivery Services. There will be a transition period over the next few months to ensure a smooth handover of sites and teams from the current logistics provider to GXO and Polar Speed, ensuring the NHS continues to receive the service it needs.

The role is to source, deliver and supply healthcare products, services and food for NHS trusts and healthcare organisations across England and Wales. Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL) is the company at the heart of NHS Supply Chain. It provides oversight and operational management for NHS Supply Chain and its service providers. SCCL is the legal entity through which NHS Supply Chain undertakes its procurement services and transacts with customers and suppliers. Whilst its shares are owned by NHS England, SCCL is a separate organisation.

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New Logistics Concept Delivers Faster, Reduces Emissions

Posted on by David Priestman

With the help of Movianto, a service provider specialising in pharmaceutical and healthcare logistics the American medical device company Cook Medical implemented a new logistics and distribution concept in the UK. “This has enabled us to shorten delivery times for our customers and reduce our carbon footprint at the same time,” says Eamonn Barry, Director of Customer Support and Distribution, EMEA at Cook Medical.

Cook Medical had previously served the UK market directly from Germany, where the company operates its own European distribution centre in Baesweiler near Aachen. From there, orders of British customers were flown to the UK and then delivered nationwide. “Cook Medical is now using our warehouse in Bedford as a national logistics centre and from here can deliver significantly more orders during the next day than before,” says David Evans, Managing Director of Movianto UK. “To this end, we ensure a continued supply of devices for customers, which Cook Medical can call off for delivery the next working day.”

Movianto packs the customer’s orders in special cardboard boxes with Cook branding. In order to minimise the volume during transport and to reduce waste, a number of 17 packaging sizes are kept in stock.

The products are stored at controlled room temperature in Movianto’s multi-user warehouse in Bedford. If stocks need to be replenished, this is done by road. Before, the goods had been flown from Baesweiler into the UK. “Because now there are stocks in two warehouses, namely in Bedford and in Baesweiler, the ability to deliver has increased,” says Evans. “If one warehouse was unable to deliver, the other would step in.”

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DHL Supply Chain Continues Partnership with VW Slovakia

Posted on by David Priestman

DHL Supply Chain, one of the world’s leading providers of contract logistics services, has announced the extension of its long-standing partnership with Volkswagen Slovakia. The collaboration, which began in 2010, was contractually agreed for the next five years after a successful selection process. DHL Supply Chain’s thus strengthens its position as a key logistics partner to the automotive industry.

Under the new agreement, DHL Supply Chain Slovakia will continue to provide intra-company logistics services for the Volkswagen Slovakia plant in Bratislava, including supplying production lines at the plant. Leveraging extensive experience in automotive logistics, DHL Supply Chain will support the production facility in maintaining the highest production standards.

Full range of logistics services under one roof

The Volkswagen Slovakia plant in Bratislava, spanning an area of more than two square kilometers, produces eight models under four different Volkswagen Group brands. DHL Supply Chain provides comprehensive internal logistics solutions for the plant, including freight management, receipt of production materials and material handling, packaging management, and the delivery of components at the right time and in the right quantity based on individual production cycle cadence. With over 2,400 employees on site, DHL’s logistics experts ensure a smooth process, making an important contribution to production efficiency.

“The extension of our partnership is confirmation of the reliability and quality of the services we provide,” says Peter Benda, Business Unit Director at DHL Supply Chain Slovakia. “Our role is to understand the needs and requirements of our partner and work together to develop optimal logistics solutions and innovations, which include automation and digitalization. We are delighted to continue supporting Volkswagen Slovakia with our expertise in intra-company logistics and look forward to further successful collaboration.”

“In these extremely challenging times, when we face global supply chain shortages, having a reliable and flexible logistics partner is more important than ever. I believe that together we will be able to overcome all current and future challenges,” says Juraj Mráz, Head of Logistics at Volkswagen Slovakia.

The partnership in Slovakia is just one part of a broader cooperation between DHL Supply Chain and Volkswagen in various markets, making DHL Supply Chain one of the key logistics partners to the automotive industry.

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40% of Shippers and 3PLs to Invest in Transportation Technology

Posted on by David Priestman

Descartes Systems Group, a global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, released the results of its 8th Annual Global Transportation Management Benchmark Survey of over 630 companies. The study shows that 40% of the shippers and logistics services providers (LSP) surveyed are planning to invest in transportation technology to prepare for industry and regulatory changes. For top financially performing companies where senior leadership view transportation as a competitive weapon, this number rose to 44% compared to 32% for poorer financial performers.

In terms of areas of focus, for the 7th consecutive year, real-time transportation visibility held the top spot for greatest transportation IT investment. Visibility was cited as the priority technology investment by 36% of respondents and was closely followed by order management at 35% in the 2nd spot. Jumping into the 3rd spot, fleet routing was noted by 29% of respondents as an important technology investment, compared to being 8th in 2023. Carrier sourcing continued to decline as an IT investment area for the 3rd year in a row, cited by only 20% of respondents and landing in the 10th spot in the capabilities rankings.

“This year’s study once again shows a correlation between business performance and management’s perception of the importance of transportation, as companies that place a higher strategic value on transportation realize stronger financial performance and growth,” said Mike Hane, Director, Product Marketing, Transportation Management at Descartes. “Top performers continue to take more aggressive actions to grow and expand delivery options for customers, which requires increasing technology investments such as visibility and order management. By contrast, poorer performers are more focused on cost cutting and are 10X less likely to expect growth greater than 15% annually than top performers, according to study findings.”

Descartes and SAPIO Research surveyed 630 participants representing the logistics community (i.e., brokers, forwarders and third-party logistics providers) and shippers (i.e., manufacturers, distributors and retailers) from a wide variety of industries. The goal was to understand how companies view the role of transportation management; uncover which capabilities, technologies and competitive strategies/tactics are having the greatest impact on transportation operations; and provide an outlook on future transportation IT investment.

Respondents were based in the United States, Canada and in Western Europe.

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Milestone for Autonomous Heavy-Duty Truck Commercialization

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Inceptio Technology, developer of autonomous driving technologies for heavy-duty trucks, announced that heavy-duty trucks powered by the Inceptio Autonomous Driving System and its Truck Navigate-on-Autopilot (T-NOA) capabilities have surpassed the significant milestone of 100 million kilometers in safe commercial operations, reinforcing Inceptio’s global leadership in the commercialization of autonomous trucks.

This achievement underscores how L3 and L2+ autonomous heavy-duty trucks have been successfully deployed across the line-haul logistics sector, including express delivery, less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation, as well as contract logistics. This also reflects the significant value that autonomous trucks offer logistics operators.

Accelerating the Adoption of Autonomous Trucks Across the Line-Haul Logistics Sector

Inceptio-powered trucks surpassed 50 million kilometers of safe commercial operations in August 2023. Building on this success, the company expanded the number of compatible truck models and surpassed the 100-million-kilometer mark by the end of April 2024.

Inceptio’s Autonomous Driving System covers 83% of China’s national highways connecting 7 major economic zones. Over the course of the 100 million kilometers, a total of 1,864 drivers safely used Inceptio-powered L3 and L2+ trucks in their daily operations.

Current customers include all the top logistics companies in China such as ZTO Express, YTO Express, STO Express, JD Logistics, and SF Express. Inceptio has also established an extensive footprint across the contract logistics segment including cold chain, automotive, beverages, and fast-moving consumer goods among many others, serving global brands like Budweiser and Nestlé. Inceptio’s autonomous driving technology caters to a diverse user base — from big logistics companies to small fleets and individual operators.

Inceptio has partnered with several leading Chinese truck manufacturers to pre-load mass produced trucks with the Inceptio Autonomous Driving System. These partnerships have expanded the number of trucks Inceptio powers and include popular models from Dongfeng, Sinotruk, Foton and Liuqi that are available in both 4×2 and 6×4 axle configurations to meet the diverse needs of the line-haul logistics sector.

Paving the Way for Greater Commercialization

Over the course of 100 million kilometers, Inceptio has demonstrated how its autonomous driving technology and its T-NOA capabilities are paving the way for greater commercial deployment across the line-haul logistics with safer, more efficient, and profitable operations.

The majority of the routes large express delivery companies in China use exceed 500 kilometers in length. Two drivers are commonly assigned to each traditional truck on these routes and take shifts driving in order to minimize fatigue and ensure safety when meeting tight shipping schedules. Inceptio’s solution makes driving much less physically and mentally exhausting as it handles more than 90% of the journey. Express delivery companies have been able to significantly reduce the number of drivers per truck and labour costs on these same routes as a result. On routes ranging from 500 to 1,200 kilometers, Inceptio has realized a direct shift from two drivers per truck to one, resulting in a significant 40% to 50% reduction in labor costs. On routes that exceed 1,200 kilometers where an autonomous truck relay model has been deployed, a traditional assignment of 6-8 drivers per three trucks has been reduced to 5. Likewise, a traditional assignment of 8-10 drivers per 4 trucks has been reduced to 6, resulting in a substantial decrease in labour costs and improved driver satisfaction.

The benefits are equally strong for contract logistic companies, both large and small. Huatai Logistics for example, a contract logistics company specializing in automotive parts transport on routes that average 1,500 kilometers, has seen its driver-to-truck ratio decrease from two to one by using Inceptio-powered trucks. Combined with a reduction of 3-5 liters in fuel consumption per 100 kilometers, total cost of ownership per kilometer decreased by 7-15%. The stellar safety record and enhanced driving comfort offered by autonomous trucks improved fleet-attendance rates significantly and increased monthly kilometers per truck by as much as 10%.

Some individual operators have also seen increases of 10-20% in monthly kilometers per truck and 2,500-5,500 RMB in monthly net income due to the fundamental improvement of safety and driving comfort offered by Inceptio-powered autonomous trucks. The fuel-saving benefits of autonomous trucks are particularly attractive for individual operators.

Leveraging Data Assets to Enhance Inceptio’s Autonomous Driving Technology

Inceptio leverages its powerful, data-driven R&D system to rapidly iterate and enhance its autonomous driving technology. This system, which incorporates accurate and efficient data capturing, automated cloud processing, advanced scenario mining, and automatic annotation, allows Inceptio to continuously refine its industry-leading T-NOA algorithm in real-time. This focus on real-world data is a key driver of Inceptio’s competitive edge in the autonomous driving technology landscape.

Julian Ma, founder and CEO of Inceptio Technology, commented, “Inceptio’s autonomous driving technology and its T-NOA capabilities are making significant progress in their commercialization, allowing us to rapidly surpass the 100-million-kilometer milestone after hitting 50 million kilometers only eight months ago. The impact our technology is having on the logistics industry is profound. The commercial deployment of Inceptio-powered autonomous trucks across the line-haul logistics sector is exciting, but what’s truly inspiring is the creativity and innovation our customers bring to the table. This user-driven approach is pushing the boundaries of how these autonomous trucks are used, opening up new ways to deploy our technology. The more data we gather, the faster we will be able to enhance our algorithms and improve our full-stack solution. We will continue working closely with our truck OEM partners to offer even greater safety, efficiency, and profitability to logistics customers.”

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Five-year Logistics Contract Won

Posted on by Keith McKinley

Clothing and fashion brand, Lyle & Scott has selected Davies Turner Logistics to provide third party warehousing, and management of final mile logistics fulfilment and distribution services across the UK for the next five years.

Signing the contract with Lyle & Scott coincided with the opening of Davies Turner’s latest logistics fulfilment centre at Atherstone in the Midlands; its seventh bespoke 3PL facility in the UK; from which Lyle & Scott’s UK storage and order fulfilment requirements will be managed.

The omnichannel contract encompasses all of Lyle & Scott’s business activities across retail and wholesale outlets; online channels; as well as a variety of value-added services such as quality control; and reverse logistics operations.

Emily Stephenson (pictured), managing director at Davies Turner Logistics says: ““Davies Turner is well known for offering retail brands a high degree of logistics service flexibility to support their multichannel operations, providing both the scalability and the customisation they need for their supply chains.

“We have put together a dedicated team to work with Lyle & Scott to optimise management of its inventory and order fulfilment throughout its whole supply chain in the UK so that it can make good on its promises to customers.

“We are looking forward to building a mutually beneficial relationship with the company.”

Andrew Stellakis, director of IT and operations at Lyle & Scott says: “Lyle & Scott was formed in 1874 with the ambition of making high-quality knitted garments focusing on the importance of quality and craftsmanship.

“During a very competitive tender process it became clear that those principles underpin Davies Turner’s logistics operations and have done so since its own formation four years prior to that of Lyle & Scott.

“We were particularly impressed about the visibility that Davies Turner offers of the whole supply chain, which will allow stock to be moved from one channel to another and help to keep all Lyle & Scott’s outlets supplied. Our willingness to sign a five-year contract is a clear demonstration of Lyle & Scott’s confidence in Davies Turner Logistics ability to meet our challenging logistics fulfilment and distribution requirements across the UK.”

Stephenson concludes: “The new contract and the new property marks the next step in Davies Turner’s ongoing growth of our 3PL supply chain management business and we look forward to welcoming other businesses to join Lyle & Scott at our latest fulfilment centre.

“The new multi-user hub is a fully Customs-bonded facility, with 140,000 sq ft of warehousing, incorporating a high bay fully racked area, as well as four 35,000 sq ft mezzanine floors for order fulfilment operations.

“As one of the first occupants, Lyle & Scott is showing that it understands Davies Turner’s belief that such facilities enhance its capacity to deliver logistics fulfilment services to businesses seeking to outsource their supply chain management requirements.”

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How can the Logistics Industry Unlock its True Potential?

Posted on by David Priestman

Transportation and the logistics industry serves as the lifeblood of today’s modern economy, binding together businesses, streamlining supply chains, and championing eco-friendly initiatives on the path to achieving net-zero emissions. However, it also harbours the potential to disrupt these pivotal strategies if they are not managed appropriately, writes Transporeon CEO Stephan Sieber.

Nowadays, many industries have seamlessly embraced (and thrived from incorporating) digitisation into their businesses. However, transportation has seemingly lagged behind and it has been that way for some time. In fact, the lack of any meaningful evolution predates events such as the war in Ukraine, the energy crisis, and even the pandemic. Yet, these events have only highlighted the importance of seamless transportation to continue delivering goods globally. So why is it being neglected?

In the current landscape, numerous inefficiencies mar the transportation market. Idle assets, empty runs, static capacity, unwarranted waiting times, and isolated operations cast a substantial shadow on economic prosperity. In addition, the lack of investment in digitisation perpetuates administrative burdens such as manual labour overload, emotionally driven decision-making and a scarcity of actionable insights. And, compounding these issues is the looming ecological threat of untracked and unrestrained CO2 emissions. At both micro and macro levels, there’s no denying that transportation appears sluggish in adapting to the demands of our reality.

However, it’s not all bad news and there are an array of solutions available to help reverse this trend. For instance, synchronising transportation with the world by leveraging digital solutions to usher in efficiencies that positively impact the economy, businesses, and the environment can continue to thrive. This transformation of transportation hinges on three fundamental components…

Enterprises must unite and work stronger together to unlock operational benefits. For example, there’s no reason for trucks to travel hundreds of empty miles when a similar truck, equipped for the task, is more than likely unloading nearby. It’s time for shippers and carriers to forge connections with one another, establish common business standards, foster collaboration and embrace a platform that facilitates network-wide interoperability.

Connecting shippers, load recipients, service providers, brokers, forwarders and asset-based carriers is integral to creating a collaborative transportation community. By adhering to common standards and promoting interoperability, all stakeholders can uncover new business opportunities while achieving economies in their operations. This spirit of collaboration will grant the transportation market the resilience and agility – both critical components, as highlighted in the 33rd Annual State of Logistics (SoL) report.

The era of Excel spreadsheets, manual searches, and endless route and rate browsing have become now relics of the past. This inefficient administrative burden is burning through valuable resources and failing to deliver optimum outcomes. Now is the time for enterprises to pivot from mere data collection and embark on the process of generating transactions with the data at their disposal. Automated, data-driven decision-making within a collaborative and interconnected network, leveraging historical patterns, real-time data, and future predictions, will enhance transportation operations.

Finally, in the logistics business, having real time insights are vital to success. This allows the business to control multiple ongoing operations, whether that entails monitoring CO2 emissions, accessing spot rates, evaluating capacity, or receiving transport ETAs. Equipped with these real-time insights and the ability to act upon them, logistics companies can anticipate future developments, swiftly address issues, and assert control over operational efficiency.

The past two years witnessed a rush for outcomes at nearly any price, a trend likely driven by necessity rather than desire. Nevertheless, this approach threatens the industry’s sustainability unless addressed.

In conclusion, synchronising transportation with the world requires a shift in approach and mindset – a challenge which spans the entire industry. It’s clear that only through the implementation of digital tools, adoption of a culture of collaboration, automation of the decision-making processes, and the harnessing of real-time insights, can the necessary steps be taken in establishing the connectivity and interoperability required to bring logistics businesses together. The time for change and digitisation is upon us and companies should look to modernise their infrastructure or risk getting left behind.

Emons Group Celebrates its 80th Anniversary

Posted on by David Priestman

Emons Group BV, a third party logistics provider based in the Netherlands, will celebrate its 80th anniversary on September 15th, at the event location Inspyrium in Cuijk. The event, called ‘Futuring Emons’, will be attended by customers and partners; an opportunity to look ahead into the future of logistics in general and the Emons Group in particular.

The topics that will be discussed include the use of AI in the logistics sector, the financial aspects of logistics, sustainability, and the approach of continuous learning to enhance drivers’ professionalism, and will end with a networking drink and a walking dinner.

Keynote speakers will be, among others, Jan Peter Balkenende (former Dutch prime minister), Robert Doornbos (former Formula One racing driver for the Red Bull team), and Rob van den Biggelaar (ING Sector Banking).

“Over the past 80 years, we have grown from a small family-owned business to a leading international freight company. Now, we are proud to celebrate this milestone. With this event, we want to express our gratitude to our customers, partners and employees for their support and share with them our vision for the future of the company. Without losing sight of the past, because our roots are the foundation on which these 80 years of success have been built, we are more than ready to step into the future and cover new, alternative routes,” said Daan Emons, CEO.

Founded in 1943, the Emons Group, headquartered in Milsbeek with 600 employees, has grown into a leading international company with locations in the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic. The company includes three branches: Van Huët, Emons Cargo | 2WIN, and Hofmans respectively specializing in glass, general cargo, and champost logistics and recycling.

Road Network from Singapore to China

Posted on by David Priestman

Equipped with industry-leading Internet of Things (IoT) security features and infrastructure, the Geodis Road Network is integrated with major air and sea ports and offers multimodal options to meet customer needs for agile and flexible supply chains.

Geodis, a global leader in the transport and logistics sector, is driving its growth in Asia with strategic investments in its capabilities and infrastructure in the region. The company has expanded its Road Network from Southeast Asia (SEA) to China – solidifying its position as a leader in providing secure day-definite, cost-efficient and environmentally-friendly solutions connecting Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and China.

The Road Network features advanced IoT technology and equipment for transporting goods securely for the High Tech, Semiconductor, Automotive, Engineering, Retail, and Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sectors. Investments have also been made to increase service frequency and to enhance its capabilities with dedicated customs brokerage and trade compliance teams at major border crossings to facilitate the seamless movement of goods. The Road Network integrates with major air and sea ports to offer customers a variety of multimodal options to meet the challenges of today’s fast-moving environment and their need for agile and flexible supply chains.

The Road Network to Shenzhen will officially launch on 23 August 2023 and will subsequently be extended to Hong Kong, and in the near future to Indonesia, connected by an inter-modal road-sea service.

In recent years, trade between ASEAN and China has grown rapidly, underscoring the significance of logistics in facilitating trade. Road freight has become one of the fastest-growing modes of transport in the ASEAN freight market with Thailand and Vietnam looking to invest further in infrastructure to support cross-border trade. The Road Network will enable GEODIS to access the expanding logistics sector in Asia Pacific, projected to reach US$4.5 trillion by 2029 with an anticipated growth of 5.24% from 2023 to 2029.

“ASEAN and China are two of the fastest growing economies in the world. As the region remains poised for growth, GEODIS sees the extension of our Road Network to China as an opportunity to enhance our multimodal solutions and connectivity across major air hubs and seaports to give customers greater flexibility and reliability. We have made significant investments to our security, infrastructure and capabilities to ensure a safe and efficient flow of goods for our customers. Ultimately, we want to provide them with a competitive advantage to grow their business,” said Onno Boots, Regional President and CEO of GEODIS Asia Pacific and Middle East.

Recognizing the need for high security, GEODIS has made significant investments into advanced IoT security equipment and processes to safeguard high-value shipments throughout the Road Network. With GPS-tracked, sensor-equipped containers, prime movers and trailers, the Road Network is monitored 24/7/365 by a professional command centre, providing real-time, end-to-end visibility of shipments actual locations. Customers can access automated updates of shipment milestones including border crossings via GEODIS’ freight management solution.

The Road Network will be equipped with industry-first truck safety and driver assistance features such as brake assist, stability control assist, hill hold assist and driver fatigue monitoring, to ensure utmost safety of people, vehicle and cargo.

GEODIS also targets heightened economic, operational and environmental performance through high-utilization double-deck container loading, and reduction in carbon emissions through their fleet of new prime mover trucks. Last year, GEODIS added to their fleet seven new Mercedes-Benz Actros prime movers, equipped with the latest in security and safety technologies.

The completion of the GEODIS Road Network from Singapore to China is part of the company’s continued investment to boost its capabilities and infrastructure to match their customers’ growth in the Asia Pacific region.

New Brewery Logistics Contract

Posted on by David Priestman

Howard Tenens Logistics are pleased to have been awarded a new contract with Beavertown Brewery. The two companies have enjoyed a positive relationship since the beginning, with both sides recognising the mutual value delivered.

Founded in 2011, Beavertown Brewery is an award-winning brewery based in London, UK. With a commitment to quality and creativity, Beavertown produces a range of unique and exciting beers, like Neck Oil that have won critical acclaim and a loyal following.

The partnership between Howard Tenens Logistics and Beavertown Brewery began when they recognised a need to extend their operational footprint. The Beavertown Brewery team visited Howard Tenens Logistics site in Swindon and immediately felt that the ethos of the company matched their own, making it the right fit. Being a family-owned business offers a strong sense of commitment and dedication with a deep investment in success. Howard Tenens Logistics place high value on building and maintaining relationships with customers and this has proven successful with Beavertown Brewery. The recent acquisition of Beavertown Brewery by Heineken further highlighted the need for a logistics partner who could provide unique and scalable solutions to support their growth. Howard Tenens Logistics, with over 4.5 million square foot of warehouse space and a proven track record in the food and beverage industry, was well-positioned to deliver on this requirement.

Being a family-owned business with over 70 years of experience in the logistics industry, Howard Tenens Logistics has a focus on innovation, sustainability and offers a range of logistics solutions, including warehousing, transport, and value-added services.

Environmental sustainability was one of the key considerations for Beavertown when selecting Howard Tenens Logistics. The level of commitment to sustainability demonstrated by Howard Tenens Logistics was unparalleled, with initiatives such as CNG and HVO vehicles that helped reduce carbon footprint. These efforts were complemented by their targets of achieving Net Zero by 2045 and reducing annualCO2e emissions by 20% by 2030. These goals aligned with Beavertown’s own values, making Howard Tenens Logistics an ideal partner for them.

John Davis from Beavertown Brewery commented: “During the tender process, we were struck by the culture and values of Howard Tenens Logistics. We felt it was a perfect match for our company, as they were forward-thinking, innovative, and environmentally aware, and a family-oriented business. We have had a very positive experience with our working relationship.”

Cost effective solutions for businesses are a top priority at Howard Tenens Logistics. This commitment to excellence is reflected in the services offered at their site in Swindon, which is where Beavertown Brewery operates from. The Swindon site provides support for UK-wide distribution, with inbound support from Enfield and onwards to key delivery points. Howard Tenens implemented a wet bond on site during Beavertown’s onboarding, and since then, they have renewed their BRCGS certification, achieved a level 5 food hygiene rating and is currently going through Soil Association auditing.

Jamie Hartles, Chief Executive Officer of Howard Tenens Logistics added: “We are proud to have been selected by Beavertown Brewery for our commitment to innovation, sustainability initiatives and our overall ethos. Our successful working relationship is a testament to the mutual value that is delivered here at Howard Tenens Logistics. We place a high value on building relationships with our customers and we are happy to continue our relationship with Beavertown. We certainly look forward to delivering exceptional logistics solutions to drive both our businesses forward.“

The working relationship between Howard Tenens Logistics and Beavertown Brewery represents a commitment to a shared vision of growth. Both companies look forward to continuing their collaboration and exploring new opportunities to improve their operations and deliver the highest level of service to their end customers.

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