Kerry Logistics has been awarded a contract by homeware retailer Lakeland to be its logistics provider.

According to Kerry, it will provide Lakeland with global freight forwarding services including ocean freight, supply chain solutions, buyer’s consolidation services, order management and visibility solutions.

“Lakeland is a multinational as well as multichannel retailer renowned for high levels of customer service and innovation,” said Emma Rowlands, sales director of Kerry Logistics (UK). “We are delighted to be awarded the contract to support them with end-to-end logistics solutions, striving to drive their business success forward. We are proud that they consider a partnership with Kerry Logistics to be a valuable part of their international growth strategy, and are looking forward to providing local expertise as well as supporting their business on a global scale.”

Lakeland was founded in England’s Lake District and provides customers with kitchenware and home solutions. It now has 69 stores in the UK, 16 in the Middle East, 13 in Australia and three in India.

“We are delighted to work with Kerry Logistics and look forward to their invaluable field expertise helping the next stage of growth for our multinational business,” said Gary Marshall, director of operations at Lakeland.