Carlsberg to Outsource Logistics to DHL Tradeteam

By Olga Cotaga

LONDON--Carlsberg U.K. (CARL-A.KO) said on Wednesday it plans to transfer its remaining secondary logistics operations to DHL (DHL-XX) Tradeteam during 2017 and 2018 so that it can focus on core beer and brewing.

The proposal to outsource will impact jobs of the employees directly involved with porterage and secondary logistics activities, the brewing company said.

Carlsberg employs 1,800 people in the UK, roughly 900 of whom work in logistics

"We recognize this is a significant change for our business and in particular our employees," said Chief Executive Officer Julian Momen, adding that the company will provide the necessary support for these employees and that all existing porterage contracts will be honored until expiry.

"In the longer-term, this transformation will build a sustainable business focused on our core offering, which is brewing premium-quality beers and building brands," said Mr. Momen.

The company said the decision is part of a wider business transformation and that it has nothing to do with the U.K.'s decision to leave the European Union. Carlsberg said the transformation program started in November last year.

Write to Olga Cotaga at olga.cotaga@wsj.com, Twitter @OlgaCotaga

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

June 29, 2016 13:13 ET (17:13 GMT)

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