Chemicals

The chemical industry has adapted rapidly to the opportunities and demands of the European Union's expansion. The development of production plants acting as single sources of supply for wider geographic markets combined with Europe-wide or global sourcing mean that chemicals manufacturers are looking to partner with logistics providers who can combine geographic reach with industry expertise and a total commitment to safety and security.

Wincanton provides chemicals companies with collaborative and innovative solutions that ensure high product availability and cost competitiveness which help customers respond to overcapacity and increasing commoditisation without compromising on safety and service.

Services provided by Wincanton to the Chemicals sector include:

• Freight management (management of customer's own and 3rd party logistics and transport assets and cost optimisation across multiple carriers)
• Dedicated and multi-user warehousing
• Distribution both nationally and internationally (of both hazardous and non-harzardous chemical products) including JIT and guaranteed deliveries.
• Intermodal and containerised transport solutions

Value enhancing services are also provided, which include :

• Packaging return and recycling
• Barrel reconditioning
• Innovative vehicle design
• Pumping Services
• Implementation of bespoke software solutions to provide up to the minute reporting on chemical product flows

Chemicals sector clients

	BASF Bostik Dow Chemical DuPont Dow Elastomers Elementis Fuchs Ineos Rohm & Haas Solvay