DHL Tradeteam has lost the re-tender for its primary logistics partner contract with Stella Artois and Beck’s brewer InBev UK to a combination of KN Drinks Logistics (KNDL), Downton and Hoyer.
Roadtransport.com understands drink distribution will be split in the UK between KNDL and Downton, with the former responsible for the North and the latter for the South of the country, while Hoyer’s Foodlog division will handle domestic bulk beer distribution.
An InBev UK spokeswoman confirms: “Following a scheduled tender review process, InBev UK has awarded its UK primary transport operations to KNDL, Downton and Hoyer.”
The brewing giant will transition from current UK supplier Tradeteam over the next two months. “Our primary focus is to continue our high standard of customer service during this transition period; we do not forsee any disruption of service to our customers,” the spokeswoman adds.
“We would like to thank Tradeteam for its standard of service and contribution to our business.”
Tradeteam was appointed as primary logistics partner in March 2010 after InBev axed its in-house operations.
Gavin Murdoch, Tradeteam MD, says: “As was always the intention, InBev re-tendered its primary distribution contract in 2011 and it is with regret that we can confirm Tradeteam has not been successful in this process.
“InBev and Tradeteam are working together to ensure that all staff and staff representatives are communicated with and are making arrangements to commence the individual and group consultation processes in the locations affected by this announcement.”
Hoyer told Roadtransport.com yesterday that it had begun work on its contract on Monday (15 August) operating from InBev’s Magor, Monmouthshire; Salmesbury, Lancashire; and Mortlake, south-west London breweries.
KNDL and Downton were unavailable for comment.
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