DHL UK wins BP deal

DHL has secured a multi-million pound deal to deliver 30 million cases of fresh chill, ambient and secure products to 350 BP retail forecourts within the UK each year.

Rebecca Coles, BP Retail’s supply chain manager, said: “DHL demonstrated high service performance, good cost management and in particular, the ability to manage change. DHL gave us the confidence to undertake massive operational change, working to meet our strategy with innovative distribution solutions.”

DHL highlighted the benefits of collaboration, delivering value and increased transport efficiency through the introduction of a cross-dock operation in Harlow, in conjunction with Nisa-Today’s existing operation.

Perry Watts, chief executive officer of DHL’s retail sector, said: “We’re really pleased to build on our existing relationship with BP in this new area of business. We’re confident that we were able to create real efficiencies along the supply chain through collaboration and by offering a bespoke service to BP.”