Energy firm awards logistics contract

DHL will provide logistics support to both businesses from two sites in Thatcham and Glasgow, to provide operations support for the delivery of essential services and sustainable energy solutions. This includes the handling of electrical plant equipment including EV chargers, along with gas network pipes and parts required to build and operate low carbon infrastructure that will enable the net zero transition. 

The new contract will see DHL operations running five days a week for SSE and SGN, while also providing a 24/7 business continuity team across both warehouse and transport, ready to respond to urgent or emergency cases including reconnecting gas and electricity supply. DHL was selected based on the scale and reliability of its operation as well as the breadth of its experience. DHL will be working with both businesses to undertake a strategic review of the inbound and outbound supply chains to identify future efficiencies.

DHL is supporting both businesses with sustainable logistics solutions, including the implementation of route optimisation which enhances efficiency and drives down road miles, reducing emissions and creating a greener final mile.

Providing specialist reverse logistics services, DHL is also supporting SSE and SGN with a circular solution by collecting used equipment, cable and materials containing precious metals that can be recycled and reused. Currently DHL is collecting 14 tonnes of materials per week to be recycled through this service, with a successful recycle rate of 98%.