Princes has expanded its partnerships with Knowles Transport and XPO Logistics to streamline its operations in the UK.
Knowles Transport will provide stock management solutions at the food and drink group’s warehouses in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, while XPO Logistics has been given the contract for the Bradford Warehouse.
The two Cambridgeshire warehouses hold stock produced at the Group’s Long Sutton and Wisbech sites, including Princes tuna and fruit as well as Napolina tomatoes and pasta, while the Bradford warehouse is part of its soft drinks facility in the area.
All three of these Princes warehouses are under long term leases and facilitate 90% of its UK stockholding, representing around 180,000 pallets.
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“The contracts will enable us to streamline ways of working and communications, whilst introducing innovation across our operations,” Princes group supply chain director, Ian Rooney said.
“This change also unlocks broader logistics synergies, providing an opportunity to reduce road miles and support our goal of minimising carbon emissions across the supply chain.”
Knowles Transport managing director, Alex Knowles said that “combining warehousing, co-pack and transport services” enables the company “to fully maximise efficiency and service to Princes.”
“With our relationship now spanning over 20 years, this latest contract is a testament to our positive, solution orientated relationship, which we are delighted develop further.”
XPO Logistics UK and Ireland managing director, Dan Myers added that Princes operation will benefit from its “expertise in grocery warehousing and passion to deliver tangible improvements.”
