Heronfreights Gateway to the south
25th October 1986, Page 15
25th October 1986
Page 15
Page 15, 25th October 1986
— Heronfreights Gateway to the south
Close
Noticed an error?
If you've noticed an error in this article please click here to report it so we can fix it.
If you've noticed an error in this article please click here to report it so we can fix it.
• Gateway Foodrnarkets has opted to dispose of its vehicle fleet in the southwest of England, and has signed up Heronfreight to provide all transport services to its 60 stores in the area.
Under the contract signed between Gateway and Heronfreight. Heronfreight has purchased Gateway's south-western fleet of 21 Leyland and DM' tractor units and 51 box trailer units. A further six DAF 2500 tractor units will be added to the fleet by Heronfreight.
The contract marks He ronfreight's entry into the supermarket distribution business, although it has existing distribution contracts with Lyons Tetley, General Foods and British -Akan Consumer Goods.
Around 29 Heronfreight staff will be affected.
Tags
People:
Tetley