Logistics firm wins multi-million pound beverage contract

Andy Humpherson

Ashby-based logistics firm Jigsaw, part of the EV Cargo group, has won a multi-million pound contract with the world’s largest independent beverage bottler.

The multi-year transport and distribution agreement with Refresco is the Leicestershire company’s biggest contract to date.

The deal will see Jigsaw transport 200 million cases of soft drinks each year from 10 UK manufacturing and distribution sites direct to customers and warehouses.

Alongside a core fleet of more than 50 vehicles, Jigsaw will have an on-site logistics presence at two key manufacturing sites with 45 staff moving across to the Jigsaw network under TUPE.

Jigsaw’s managing director Andy Humpherson said: “Securing the Refresco transport contract is a huge business win for Jigsaw and EV Cargo and a major milestone in our history.

“Our client offering has developed over the years and, as part of EV Cargo, we’re more than capable of competing with the large multinationals at the top of the managed transport sector. Working seamlessly with our partner hauliers, we will deliver significant added value and continuous improvement for Refresco by driving efficiency across its transport operations.”

Heath Zarin, EV Cargo chief executive, added: “Leveraging the combined strength of EV Cargo allows our operating companies to enhance their customer proposition. We have an ambitious growth strategy and have grown Jigsaw’s revenue base more than 2.5 times in the last 18 months. Our success in securing this important customer relationship is a further testament of our ability to provide integrated, technology-enabled solutions to the world’s leading brands.”

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