CEVA Logistics has announced that it has secured a three-year contract with Hilton Food Solutions to support operations at CEVA’s Chill Hub at London Gateway Port. CEVA Logistics will provide specialist unloading services for fresh and frozen goods alongside import and export customs clearance.
The agreement between the two companies highlights CEVA’s ability to deliver integrated, port-centric logistics solutions for the food industry. Under the contract, CEVA will manage temperature-controlled unloading operations for time-sensitive products while delivering fully integrated customs brokerage services. By combining these capabilities at a single location, CEVA provides Hilton Food Solutions with a streamlined, compliant and efficient solution, reducing operational complexity and accelerating the flow of goods through the port and onwards distribution throughout the UK.
At the London Gateway Chill Hub, CEVA manages the seamless flow of time-critical imports and exports of fresh and frozen goods. Its advanced temperature-controlled capabilities protect product quality and ensure consistent performance, while integrated, in-house customs services streamline processes, reduce risk and deliver end-to-end accountability.
The new operation further strengthens CEVA’s port-centric logistics offering and supports the resilience of UK food supply chains by improving the speed and efficiency of handling high-volume, time-critical shipments.
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.
“As we continue to develop our strategic partnership with CEVA, we are enhancing the resilience and scalability of our importation operations within an increasingly complex global supply chain. As global supply chains face ongoing challenges from shifting consumer behaviour to geopolitical uncertainties, Hilton Food Solutions and CEVA Logistics remain committed to delivering resilient, sustainable, and competitive solutions.
“This strategic partnership not only strengthens our market position but also provides our customers with the confidence and reliability needed to succeed & grow in a dynamic global environment at a time when businesses worldwide are facing ongoing inflationary pressures and market uncertainty. Close collaboration and alignment of our strategic goals with CEVA will be critical to maintaining competitiveness across our end-to-end supply chain.”
Mike Weaver, Managing Director, Contract Logistics, 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. We look forward to building a long-term relationship and further developing our port-centric capabilities in the UK.”
