GXO has signed a multi-year agreement with Heineken to continue to operate its warehouse, distribution and secondary transport network to retail and wholesale outlets across the U.K., as well as exclusively to Heineken's entire UK pub estate – Star Pubs & Bars.

This network manages more than 500,000 deliveries per year to more than 8,000 customers from point of production to retail and wholesale delivery.

Richard Cawston, President, Europe, GXO, said:

“We are pleased to continue our partnership with Heineken and look forward to a bright future together. Over the past two years, we’ve made significant progress transforming our operations and delivery network to make it simpler, stronger, more efficient and more sustainable. Together, we will continue to invest to enhance efficiency and service to support Heineken ’s expected growth. It’s a great partnership for us, our team members and the pub industry in the U.K.”

Boudewijn Haarsma, Managing Director, Heineken UK, said:

“We’ve worked closely with an experienced partner in GXO on developing a multi-year investment and transformation program to ensure the network is fit for future,” “Our joint plan, which focuses on investing into modernizing the network, underpins our service to customers and our commitment to continuous improvement and sustainability.”