Kellogg’s sends more goods by boat

KELLOGG’S is increasing the volume of products it sends down the Manchester Ship Canal.

The Trafford Park-based company has struck a new deal with the canal’s operator, Peel Group, which it believes will contribute to an 85% cut in supply chain road miles.

The cereal manufacturer said the move would mean 40,000 fewer road miles and will reduce carbon dioxide emmissions by 61 tonnes this year.

The US-owned group said 2,500 20-foot containers will be used between the company’s distribution hubs in Manchester, Spain and Ireland this year. It did not say what the existing figure is.

It will also use Peel’s on-demand warehouse service at the Port of Liverpool where it will be able to store up to 7,000 pallets.

Paul Blears, export freight operations manager at Kellogg’s, said: “We are working closely with Peel Ports to activate the increasing opportunities for waterborne transport. By reviewing our supply chain strategy and integrating waterways we are seeing our sustainability goals come to life.”

Paul McCoy, business development manager for Containers and Barge at Peel Ports said: “The Manchester Ship Canal is the UK’s largest inland seaway. The shuttle service makes an important contribution to the UK’s carbon footprint reduction targets by delivering waterborne goods right to the heart of the country, and it is great to see a world-class company like Kellogg’s capitalising on its benefits.”