CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Kenco Logistics is opening a new regional distribution centre in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for Shell Lubricants.
The 455,000 square-foot facility marks the first major milestone in a relationship between the two organizations and improves the proximity of Shell Lubricants products to its customers.
“We have enjoyed developing this customer relationship with Shell Lubricants over the last few years and the collaborative nature of the relationship so far,” said Denis Reilly, CEO of Kenco.
“We are proud to support the Pittsburgh community and will only continue to invest in corporate and local operational resources to strengthen this relationship.”
Prior to this opening, Kenco has configured the space, built systems and implemented equipment. Kenco is also supplying Shell Lubricants with tools for labour management, reporting and integration.
The new location also notably reduces previous transportation expenses and provides quicker access to inventory for consumers and OEM customers in the region.
“This new regional distribution centre will help reduce driver risk for the local community due to a projected 11 per cent increase in existing customers within a one-day delivery range of the centre,” said Carlos Maurer, president, Shell Lubricants Americas.
“With the opening of the new centre, we expect to remove more than one million road miles and estimate a nearly 1,500 metric ton reduction of CO2 emissions from on-road transport because of the decrease in transport logistics associated with this new centre.”
Following a soft opening in December 2018, a ribbon cutting ceremony today marked the official opening of the warehouse.
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