Kuehne + Nagel to Manage Logistics for Cooper-Avon

Global logistics service provider, Kuehne + Nagel, has recently been awarded a contract by Cooper-Avon Tyres Ltd to manage the movement of 12,200 tonnes of tyres and raw material over the next year to and from its Melksham facility. A official statement explained that Cooper-Avon will be able to streamline its supply chain, managing the movement of cargo on all trade lanes more efficiently through carrier flexibility, competitive pricing and the re-loading of import containers for export.

“Having gone through an intensive tendering process, I am confident we have chosen the ideal supplier/partner to help us manage our increasingly complex global supply chain,“ says Colin Walker, European distribution manager for Cooper-Avon Tyres Ltd. “Implementation of the new arrangements has gone exceptionally well, as it benefited from the Kuehne + Nagel network of in-country offices. To date, Cooper-Avon is enjoying the anticipated benefits of improved service, operational efficiency and cost savings.“

Peter Ulber, chief executive of Kuehne + Nagel UK and Ireland, comments: “We understand how essential reliability and accuracy of service is for Cooper-Avon to ensure the continual smooth running of its large and busy operation at Melksham, which holds in excess of 600,000 tyres at any one time. With this in mind, we have developed a tailor-made solution to ensure the highest degree of service.“