One of Europe's largest transport and logistics companies has teamed up with a leading grocery chain to build a new distribution centre, solely for fresh foods.
According to a joint press statement issued, Dutch retailer Albert Heijn is to collaborate with logistics company Norbert Denrtessangle in the construction of what they call a "Shared Fresh Centre" concept.
Albert Heijn hopes that the centre will supply over 900 of its stores and help the company focus purely on getting fresh foods into the customers hands quicker, thus reducing waste.
The press release said that the new Shared Fresh Centre will eventually replace "National Fresh Centres" which operate in Nieuwegein and Utrecht, but that workers in both facilities will be guaranteed their job security.
Herve Montjotin, CEO Norbert Dentressangle said that "we are delighted that Albert Heijn has chosen us as their new logistics partner for the SFC in Nieuwegein. It shows confidence in our expertise, both in our retail industry and temperature controlled logistics. This agreement is in line with our ambition to become a leading supply chain management partner who is able to guide them in their strategic development".
