Cambridgeshire-based haulier, Buffaload, has been awarded a new contract with Co-op, which extends the over 10-year partnership between the pair.
The new five-year contract will now see Buffaload moving ambient products from Co-op’s National Distribution Centre (NDC) in Coventry to 11 of the retailer’s regional distribution centres, which then deliver to local stores in communities in towns, cities and villages across the UK.
With a shared focus on cutting carbon emissions, last year Buffaload significantly invested in increasing its fleet of LNG (liquefied natural gas) vehicles. It’s also committed to utilising bio-LNG, produced locally from food and agricultural waste, in a move that will enable its latest vehicles to reach significant tailpipe emission reductions.
Stuart Rendall, Co-op’s head of logistic operations, said: “Extending and deepening our work with Buffaload is an exciting development. We have a shared history of collaboration and innovation.
We’re focused on serving communities in every postal area of the UK and working round the clock to ensure a resilient and effective supply and logistics operation, enabling shoppers to pop to their local Co-op conveniently for their favourite meals or everyday essentials.”
John Kerrigan, CEO of Buffaload, added: “We’re delighted to extend our partnership with Co‑op by adding ambient logistics to our well‑established temperature‑controlled network.
“This is testament to our long‑standing collaborative relationship with Co‑op, which reaches well beyond logistics, including support for shared charitable partnerships such as Barnardo’s and the role we play in working with Co‑op suppliers to provide carbon‑reduction solutions.”
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