XPO Logistics, has announced a new partnership with key UK distributor and manufacturer, DCS Group to provide Full truckload and groupage services to its UK customer base.

DCS group work with hundreds of popular brands to create numerous household-name products such as Colgate, Pampers, Cow & Gate, Lemsip, Calpol, Nurofen, Daz, Surf, Comfort, Febreze, Andrex, Fairy and many more.

According to XPO, DCS Group will benefit from the logistics provider’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector and leverage the company’s IT solutions to enhance customer experience.

Dan Myers, managing director—UK and Ireland, XPO Logistics, said: “DCS Group is a leader in household, health, and beauty products. It places the needs of its customers at the centre of every decision.”

“Working in partnership, we will leverage our shared passion for the customer to drive transformational improvements.”

The logistics giant also confirmed the use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) fuel as a replacement for diesel that it says will play a role supporting DCS Group’s sustainability goals in addition to AI route optimisation cancelling out unnecessary miles.

Carl Palmer, Chief Operations Officer, DCS Group, said: “XPO Logistics was the obvious choice for our logistics partner as it has a fantastic reputation and excellent pedigree regarding FMCG transport solutions and IT solutions that create opportunities for us in our industry. We are delighted to be working with XPO Logistics.”