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Logistics UK names Tesco the Rail Business of the Year
Business group Logistics UK has named Tesco the Rail Business of the Year at its annual Logistics Awards, held at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge on Thursday 7 December 2023.
Tesco constantly reviews its transport network to ensure that the most efficient mode of transport is being used, and champions the use of rail within the industry. Operating nine services daily, Tesco’s rail service connects the company’s distribution centres to each area of Scotland, England and Wales, as well as suppliers’ locations to ensure a full mode shift. 5.5 million cases of FMCG products are moved every week by rail in a Just in Time supply chain which has removed over 2,000 movements from the road every week.
“The judges were highly impressed by the scale and ambition of the Tesco rail operation,” said David Wells OBE, Logistics UK’s Chief Executive.
“They were also impressed by Tesco’s advocacy and energetic attempts to expand the use of rail, and how it dovetailed into the company’s decarbonisation strategy.
“I would like to congratulate Tesco on its win; it truly is ‘the best of the best’ in the rail sector.”
Logistics UK’s Logistics Awards 2023 recognise and celebrate the companies and individuals who have made a significant contribution to the logistics and supply industry over the past 12 months and who excel in their fields.
The awards were sponsored by headline sponsor Visku and organisations including Brigade Electronics, Port of Dover, R2C Online, Howard Tenens Logistics, Endava, Bridgestone Mobility Solutions, DHL Supply Chain, Logistics UK Fuel Solutions and Logistics UK Recovery.
For the full list of winners, please visit www.logistics.org.uk/logistics23
Published On: 14/12/2023 15:30:00
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