Wincanton sees high level of haulage activity amid coronavirus pandemic
“Logistics are crucial for most of our customers and for the country in general," Wincanton said in a trading update.
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Wincanton PLC is a leading British supply chain solutions company. The group provides business-critical services including storage, handling and distribution, high volume e-fulfilment, retailer ‘dark stores’, two-person home delivery, fleet and transport management and network optimisation for many of the UK’s best-known companies. Wincanton is active across a range of markets including food and consumer goods, retail and manufacturing, e-commerce, the public sector, major infrastructure, building materials, fuel and defence. With almost 100 years’ heritage, Wincanton's 19,600-strong team operates from more than 200 sites across the country, utilising 3,500 vehicles.
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“Logistics are crucial for most of our customers and for the country in general," Wincanton said in a trading update.
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