Melbourne-based Hawk Logistics has announced a major new partnership with Big W.

The new account is subject to Hawk Logistics carrying general freight for Big W retail stores across South Australia.

There are 16 in total.

Freight will initially be picked up from a Hoppers Crossing warehouse in Victoria by Hawk Logistics who will then move it to an Adelaide depot on A-double high performance vehicles.

From here the combinations are split into semi-trailers, and the local Hawk team based in Dry Creek, South Australia, delivers the freight directly to the retail sites.

The five-year contract was secured via its collaboration with Primary Connect and the Woolworths Group.

“Not only does it reinforce the trust our partners have in our service but also showcases the strength of our logistics capabilities,” said Miguel Vitug, Hawk Logistics CEO.

“It reflects the confidence that one of Australia’s largest retailers has in our ability to deliver consistent, reliable solutions at scale.

“This long-term agreement allows us to plan and invest strategically in both infrastructure and fleet, ensuring we can meet growing demand while optimising efficiency across the supply chain.”

The A-doubles despatch out of Melbourne five days a week and travel in a convoy of six every afternoon.

A total of 12 high productivity vehicles are dedicated to this parcel of work with six on each side swapping every day, supported by B-doubles on an ad hoc basis to absorb the fluctuations in volume.

Brand new Kenworth K220s have been assigned to haul the A-doubles.

“We chose these vehicles to ensure we’re using our most reliable and powerful fleet, maintaining the high service standards our customers expect,” said Vitug.

Hawk Logistics currently operates 22 PBS vehicles across the business nationally.

Vitug said they continue to deliver added value to its customers.

“We’re continuing to invest in high performance vehicles across all our corridors to ensure we consistently provide better solutions and achieve improved commercial outcomes for our customers,” he told Prime Mover.

“Our investment in high performance vehicles has been a game-changer, driving growth and delivering real value to our customers,” continued Vitug.

“By optimising load capacity and reducing fuel consumption and fixed costs, we’ve lowered the cost per carton and improved delivery efficiency.

“The future of logistics is about innovation, and we’re committed to providing smarter, more efficient solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers.”

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