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Wincanton backs £762m takeover offer from GXO amid bidding war
Bosses at logistics giant Wincanton have agreed to the latest takeover offer from a US suitor following a battle to buy the firm.
On Thursday, GXO Logistics – a US-based logistics group – r…
According to its latest trading update for Q3, which covers the three months to 31 December 2023, the group delivered a 1.3% year-on-year revenue boost, continued exiting its closed book transport contracts and delivered a ”seamless” operational perfor…
Wincanton, a leading supply chain partner for UK business, has announced that 85% of its logistics vehicle fleet serving Screwfix now refuels with Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), in a bold sustainability initiative to eliminate carbon emissions.
Winc…
Wincanton has secured a five-year contract with UK renewables distributor Segen to oversee its transport and carrier network and transform its warehouse capabilities. The partnership will see Wincanton consolidate Segen’s existing multiple wareh…
Warmer weather is set to brighten Somerset later this week – but showers and cloudy conditions will continue to linger around. The school holidays have had a damp feel to them so far with the mercury struggling to break past 20°C.
However, the Met Offi…
Wincanton has signed a five-year contract with IKEA Ireland to manage the online retail giant’s first customer distribution centre (CDC) in the Republic of Ireland. IKEA products are currently delivered to consumers in Ireland via distribution c…
Wickes Building Supplies is using Aquarius IT’s recently launched Asset Finance system, which works in tandem with its Asset Maintenance software, to help it track costs and monitor fleet maintenance. Wickes’ fleet of over 250 vehicles is leased…
The Prime Minister has hailed logistics as “mission critical to how we live our lives” and encouraged young people to consider a career in the sector. Speaking at a PM Connect town hall event hosted at Ikea’s new Wincanton-operated distribution …
Wincanton staff on a haulage contract for brick maker Ibstock have found themselves without jobs after national haulage firm Bimson won the work and refused to accept TUPE applied. The Unite union has now threatened to launch a legal claim again…
Logistics provider Wincanton saw revenues decline in the first quarter, as economic headwinds hit its general merchandise, consumer and grocery divisions’ volumes. According to its first quarter update to 30 June this year, the group’s revenues,…
Wincanton has been selected as the dedicated supply chain partner for wellbeing brand NEOM Organics. The three-year contract builds on the logistics giant’s growing health, beauty and wellbeing retail efulfilment portfolio, which includes Molton…
Wincanton has extended its contract with defence engineering firm Rheinmetall BAE Systems Lane (RBSL) that sees it supporting the manufacture of Boxer MIV fighting vehicles for three more years. The contract renewal and expansion means Wincanton…
Wincanton and IKEA hosted Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at their new 452,000sq ft distribution centre in Dartford this week, where he described the two company’s expansion as a “huge vote of confidence” for the economy. Located at the former Little…