Ceva Logistics wins 60,000TEUs contract of H. J. Heinz

H.J. Heinz Co. and Ceva announce a five year transformational Oceanfreight agreement
 
H. J. Heinz Company (NYSE: HNZ) and Ceva Logistics are announcing a groundbreaking five year Oceanfreight contract. In a strategy led by Heinz’s global procurement organization, the agreement represents the first time that a shipper with an annual volume of 60,000 TEUs (Twenty foot Equivalent Units) has entrusted a single logistics provider with exclusive management of its Oceanfreight. The benefits of this agreement for Heinz include a considerable complexity reduction, enhanced supply chain visibility and reduced supply chain cost. This contract is further evidence of Ceva’s strong growth in Oceanfreight, one of the company’s key strategic priorities.
 
Ceva Logistics, one of the world’s leading non-asset based supply chain management companies, designs and implements industry leading solutions for large and medium-size national and multinational companies. Approximately 51,000 employees are dedicated to delivering effective and robust supply chain solutions across a variety of sectors and CEVA applies its operational expertise to provide best-in-class services across its integrated network, with a presence in over 170 countries. For the year ending 31 December 2011, the Group reported revenues of Euro 6.9 billion.

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