XPO Logistics Extends Contract with Maxxium UK for Warehousing and Managed Transport
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NORTHAMPTON, UK - August 28, 2017 - XPO Logistics, a leading global provider of
transport and logistics solutions, has renewed its supply chain contract with
Maxxium UK - one of the UK's leading spirits companies. Maxxium's portfolio
includes some of the world's best-known brands, including The Famous Grouse and
The Macallan Scotch whiskies, Jim Beam bourbon and Courvoisier cognac.
XPO is responsible for all of Maxxium's UK storage at its 125,000-square-foot
logistics facility in Mossend, Scotland, an approved customs warehouse under HM
Revenue and Customs rules. In addition, the agreement covers contract packing of
products for distribution to customers, including major retailers. Transport is
managed by XPO in partnership with regional transport providers to optimize
costs and customer service.
"Having worked with XPO for a number of years, we are confident in the team's
ability to manage the storage and distribution of our brands," said Gary
Thomson, Maxxium business services director. "XPO's flexible warehousing and
distribution solution in Mossend has enabled us to optimize our stock holding
during times of peak demand. This supports our drive to deliver superior service
and excellent execution across our supply chain, placing the customer at the
heart of what we do."
Further flexibility is provided by XPO through a satellite model, with
strategically located warehouses providing additional capacity at peak times.
"Maxxium has been an important customer of ours since 1999 and we're pleased to
continue to support their growth," said Peter Fuller, XPO business unit
director. "The expertise of our dedicated Mossend team is particularly evident
during the three months a year when Maxxium realizes 50 percent of sales. XPO is
proud to provide a class-leading solution for Maxxium and their customers."
About XPO Logistics
XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: XPO) is a top ten global logistics provider of
cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the
world. The company operates as a highly integrated network of people, technology
and physical assets in 31 countries, with over 90,000 employees and 1,435
locations. XPO uses its network to help more than 50,000 customers manage their
goods more efficiently throughout their supply chains. The company has two
reporting segments: transportation and logistics, and within these segments, its
business is well diversified by geographies, verticals and types of service.
XPO's European headquarters is in Lyon, France and its corporate headquarters is
in Greenwich, Conn., USA. www.xpo.com.
Media Contact:
Erin Kurtz, +1-203-489-1586
erin.kurtz(at)xpo.com
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Source: XPO Logistics, Inc. via GlobeNewswire
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Datum: 28.08.2017 - 14:31 Uhr
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