PD Portcentric Logistics and interior accessories Sifcon International plc (SIL) have signed a four-year deal, which will see the former managing the storage of the latter.

The PD Ports Group, responsible for the contract, will also be managing the handling, picking and distribution of Sifcon's UK mainland supply chain.

In order to facilitate this, PD will be providing Sifcon with 161,000 square feet of its warehousing space, which will include a pick and pack service specifically for holding bespoke orders before their distribution to various UK retailers.

Frans Calje, PD Ports' managing director  forunitised and portcentric logistics, said: "This new deal with SIL demonstrates our capability at PD Portcentric Logistics to offer a comprehensive and streamlined supply chain management service that delivers real value to our customers."

He added on behalf of the company that PD was looking forward to working with SIL to facilitate growth throughout the retail sector.