Press releases 2002

Local supply chain management company Gist is doing its bit to improve local air quality in Faversham by reducing emissions from its heavy goods vehicles. Gist, which distributes Marks & Spencer’s food from its depot on Oare Road, has fitted particulate traps to a third of its Faversham fleet.

A Gist lorry driver recently swapped his usual load of Marks & Spencer’s foods for a cargo of much needed aid for orphans in The Ukraine. Michael Drake, who is based at the specialist logistics operator’s Hemel Hempstead depot, has just returned from the 12-day, 4,000 mile round trip which saw his Gist lorry used to deliver basic items such as flour, nappies and washing powder.

Specialist logistics operator Gist is working with engine manufacturer Cummins to reduce harmful emissions by trialing a new exhaust after-treatment process using urea injection.

Gist’s reputation as a global supply chain management company has been further strengthened with the news that Marks & Spencer has renewed its Hong Kong freight contract with the company.

Gist’s warehouse site at Westfield in Glasgow has been officially recognised for its exemplary safety record by the British Safety Council.