Aston Martin’s principal logistics partner DHL Supply Chain, has been awarded a contract expansion for the next seven years to manage its full in-bound supply chain in St Athan, Wales.
Originally appointed for a five-year term in August 2017 it was decided that the contract should be extended to 2027.
DHL currently handles Aston Martin’s in-bound transportation, inventory management, warehousing, and in-plant logistics to support the brand’s production facility in Gaydon, where more than 5,000 luxury cars are manufactured every year.
Jeremy Scoones, Aston Martin head of sponsorship & partnerships, said: “DHL was chosen as our preferred provider due to the team’s proven launch expertise and ability to provide an agile and cost effective solution across multiple sites. We believe the company is the right partner to support us in delivering our Second Centenary Plan.”
