Wincanton wins five-year contract with Primark

Under the contract, which begins early next year, Wincanton will make more than 50,000 deliveries to 191 stores across the UK each year and deliver "significant" operational efficiencies to the supply chain.

Wincanton and Primark will work to ensure a reduction in carbon emissions, by reducing the distances travelled by HGVs by 15% and increasing the use of alternative fuels.

Chief executive James Wroath said: "This significant contract win will see Wincanton delivering innovative operational efficiencies, reducing carbon emissions and helping Primark better serve their customers throughout the UK.

"It shows the strong momentum within our business, as we continue to build on new and existing partnerships with customers in our primary markets."

No financial details were disclosed.