Ikea extends fulfilment contract with logistics firm

Logistics firm Wincanton has been awarded contract extensions by Ikea to operate its customer distribution centres in Medway, Kent and Harlow, Essex, for five and two years respectively.

The Chippenham-based firm said the contract extensions represent continued progress against its strategic focus on its growth markets, particularly in digital and e-fulfilment.

They also, said the firm, demonstrate Wincanton’s ability to capitalise on the shift in consumer purchasing habits that have accelerated during the course of the pandemic.

“This is another important step in our long-standing relationship with Ikea and more evidence of the positive progress we are making in our digital and e-fulfilment business,” said CEO James Wroath.

“We are proud to have supported Ikea in achieving significant volume growth in the past year and these extensions reflect both the success of our partnership and the underlying strength of Wincanton’s broad supply chain capabilities.”