# Wincanton extends its relationship with Morrisons

- Link: https://www.directorstalkinterviews.com/wincanton-extends-its-relationship-with-morrisons/412833931
- Published: 2020-06-18T07:36:26+01:00
- Author: Amilia Stone

**Wincanton plc** (LON:WIN), the largest British third-party logistics company, 
has announced that it has successfully extended its relationship Wm Morrison Supermarkets
PLC.  Morrisons has awarded Wincanton the management of their transport and VMU 
operations at Willow Green, Bridgwater, which will commence later this year.  This
substantial contract extension will involve the TUPE transfer of over 250 colleagues
from the existing provider to Wincanton. In addition, Morrisons and Wincanton will
partner to improve logistics activities and service to Morrisons stores.

In 2019, Morrisons awarded Wincanton the management of three transport and five 
VMU operations through its fleet management business, Pullman Fleet Services.  This
initial contract involved the TUPE transfer of over 550 colleagues from Morrisons
to Wincanton in order to service sites at Gadbrook, Wakefield and Stockton (transport
and VMU) and Latimer and Sittingbourne (VMU).   

> **Craig Taylor, Logistics Director, Morrisons commented:** “We are pleased to 
> be expanding our relationship with Wincanton, who have shown strong commitment
> to Morrisons and embraced our plan for logistics.  We look forward to an exciting
> future together.”

> **James Wroath, CEO of Wincanton, commented:** “In these challenging circumstances
> affecting businesses across the UK, we are delighted to build upon our reputation
> for excellent implementation and quickly extend the scope of Wincanton’s much 
> valued partnership with Morrisons.”

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