TNT Logistics & Pirelli Tyres together create winning formula
16 December 2005 - 10:53 CET
Pirelli Tyres Australia (PTA) has recently awarded their domestic logistics activity to TNT Logistics for a minimum 3 year period. Under the terms of the Agreement, TNT Logistics will service Pirelli's customer base from a central warehouse in Sydney with cross dock facilities established in Melbourne, Adelaide and Brisbane.According to Paul Inkpen, Logistics Manager for PTA, TNT Logistics will provide warehousing and distribution services, as well as assist with wharf cartage and customs clearance as required. "Pirelli Tyres Australia is very excited about the partnership with TNT Logistics and the new phase for Pirelli Tyres in Australia. The facility is second to none, and we look forward to a long and successful partnership with TNT Logistics Australia", said Inkpen.
TNT Logistics will also procure and manage on behalf of PTA a pool of purpose built stillages designed specifically for tyre storage to PTA's specifications.
Pirelli will be part of TNT Logistics' new 25,000 sqm logistics centre completed in August 2005, and located in Erskine Park in Australia. TNT Logistics will implement its proven, in-house developed systems comprising of WIMS for warehouse management functionality and inventory integrity as well as PARTS for transport management.
"Pirelli is an important customer to TNT Logistics and we are delighted to further develop this relationship with Pirelli tyres in Australia", emphasised Chris Demetriou, Director Business Development for TNT Logistics in Australia. "Our local capability in tyre warehousing and distribution certainly promotes confidence in our ability to service Pirelli, and more importantly manage the intricacies of the operation", said Demetriou.
The joint focus of both companies is on product and service quality as well as speed to market. This new opportunity extends TNT Logistics' global relationship with Pirelli and reinforces TNT Logistics' position as the leading tyre logistics company in Australia.
