Eddie Stobart Ltd has announced that it has been appointed by Wm Morrison Supermarkets PLC (“Morrisons”) to provide transportation services from two distribution centres. This contract is additional to the work that Eddie Stobart Ltd currently carries out on behalf of Morrisons.

The new three year contract will see Eddie Stobart Ltd manage all transport planning and deliveries of chilled and ambient groceries from the two locations to Morrisons’ network of supermarkets.

William Stobart, Executive Chairman of GreenWhiteStar Acquisitions Ltd (the owner of Eddie Stobart Ltd) commented:

“This further enhances our existing relationship with Morrisons and is testament to our current performance.  It is excellent news for Eddie Stobart and strengthens our position in the marketplace as the leading transport provider for the retail and consumer sectors”