Transport & distribution

As supply chains become more sophisticated and customers push for smaller, more frequent deliveries to match consumer demand or meet the needs of 'just in time' production schedules, tight controls are required to manage costs and service levels.

Wincanton has responded to these challenges with a comprehensive range of transport services, which cater for local, national and international requirements. We add value and build in flexibility through advanced solution design and supply chain modelling where required.

Customers in a broad range of industry sectors benefit from our expertise in the following areas:

• Regional / International distribution
• International FTL and LTL services
• Groupage services
• Network consolidation
• National distribution
• Liquid / Bulk transport operations
• Temperature controlled or ambient
• Inbound / production logistics
• Port to DC services
• Home delivery
• Removals
• Fleet maintenance
• Aviation refuelling
• Labour agency services

Our services have evolved to adapt to pressures such as road congestion, driver shortages and the EU Working Time Directive.

We can apply sophisticated technology to optimise routes, track consignments and maximise driver and vehicle efficiency. Total visibility is achieved through systems integration so that transport can be managed across multiple depots and across borders.

Fleets and networks are optimised through backhauling and co-ordinating loads across our contracts where possible to eliminate empty running. As well as bringing cost benefits this also helps to minimise environmental impact.