CEVA Logistics has signed a three-year agreement with Hilton Food Solutions to support operations at its Chill Hub facility at London Gateway Port.
Under the contract, CEVA will provide temperature-controlled unloading services for fresh and frozen products, alongside import and export customs clearance. The work will be carried out at the company’s London Gateway Chill Hub, which handles time-sensitive food shipments.
The agreement combines unloading and in-house customs brokerage at a single location, aimed at simplifying port operations and improving the flow of goods through the supply chain.
CEVA said its temperature-controlled capabilities are designed to maintain product quality, while integrated customs services are intended to streamline processes and reduce operational risk. The company added that the setup supports faster handling of high-volume shipments and improves overall efficiency for food imports and exports.
Peter Hounsome, managing director of Hilton Food Solutions, said, “Selecting CEVA Logistics for our London Gateway operations provides us with a fully integrated solution that brings together specialist temperature-controlled handling and in-house customs clearance. This significantly simplifies our port operations, strengthens compliance, and ensures the fast, reliable movement of our fresh and frozen products.”
He added that the partnership would support the resilience and scalability of the company’s import operations amid ongoing supply chain challenges.
Mike Weaver, managing director, contract logistics at CEVA Logistics, said, “Our new contract with Hilton Food Solutions demonstrates the strength of our integrated logistics model. By bringing together temperature-controlled handling and in-house customs clearance, we deliver a seamless solution that reduces complexity, enhances compliance and supports the continuous flow of goods through the port.”
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