Wincanton’s 25 year distribution partnership with food manufacturer Heinz has ended after Leicester-based 3T Logistics won the tender to take over the operation.
The deal will see transport management firm 3T Logistics replace Wincanton on the transport contract from 30 June.
It is expected that Kuehne and Nagel, 3T’s food and FMCG transport partner, will handle the transport element of the deal.
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However Wincanton has retained the warehousing contract on Heinz’s extensive Wigan site. Wincanton has confirmed that the Kraft Heinz transport operation will no longer be run by Wincanton from 1 July 2022.
A spokeswoman said the company expects to be able to offer alternative roles within Wincanton to staff working on the contract.