Unipart offers lead logistics provider service

Unipart has launched a major new lead logistics provider (LLP) service to help clients avoid supply chain disruptions caused by events such as Brexit, Covid and the Ukraine conflict.

The company said the launch is aimed at businesses looking for a single, trusted and independent LLP to provide resilience, productivity and sustainability across the supply chain.

The LLP service offers a bespoke platform which provides real-time visibility and control to manage each customer’s supply chain.

Unipart Logistics, whose customer base includes Jaguar

Land Rover, Airbus, Sky and NHS Supply Chain, said it has invested “significantly” in the development of its LLP proposition, including a dedicated team of specialists in operations, business development and data analytics.

Ian Truesdale, Unipart Logistics MD, said: “Until the last few years, we had had a reasonable amount of supply chain stability, but more recent events have changed this and we are now in a period of immense geo-political uncertainty.

“Our LLP proposition is a natural extension of the services we already provide to many of our customers. The launch of the LLP offering is an important part of our own growth plans, but also has the potential to accelerate the growth of our customers.”

Kelvin Lord Group heaps praise on new Globetrotters

Kelvin Lord Group has leased two new Volvo FH 6x2 tractor units after being consistently impressed with the OEM’s product offering.

Supplied by Thomas Hardie Commercials, the vehicles come with a Globetrotter XL cab, a 33-litre fridge, microwave and coffee maker, full leather upholstery and dual armrests for driver comfort.

They join a fleet of 28 HGVs at the Oldham firm, 23 of which are now Volvos.

Director Kelvin Lord said: “Time and time again we have found that Volvo’s product performance, reliability and fuel economy are second to none.

“We’re fully confident that these two new FHs will live up to this high reputation.”

He added: “Our drivers all put in their fair share of hard graft and then some, so it’s only right they are given the right tools to make their lives easier.”